Aerial view of Isla Espíritu Santo, red rock and white sand above turquoise shallows

La Paz, Baja California Sur · December 1 to mid-March

Charter Limelight in La Paz

A winter in the Sea of Cortez. After the Baja Ha-Ha, Limelight is available for charter out of La Paz. Details coming soon.

After the Baja Ha-Ha, Limelight spends the winter in La Paz, and from December 1 through mid-March she is available for charter.

La Paz is the gateway to the Sea of Cortez, the sea often called the world's aquarium. Just offshore lies Isla Espíritu Santo, a protected national park of red rock cliffs, white sand coves and water in every shade of turquoise.

Drop anchor at Ensenada Grande or Caleta Partida, hike the arroyos, snorkel the reefs, and swim with the playful young sea lions at Los Islotes. In December and January, whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea, gather in La Paz Bay.

The sun setting over the water from the La Paz waterfront
Sunset from the waterfront

Winter in the Sea of Cortez

The season everyone waits for

Warm, dry days in the mid-70s to low 80s°F, cool evenings, almost no rain, and water in the low to mid 70s.

Days end on the malecón with a sunset and fish tacos, or in a quiet anchorage with the stars coming out over the desert.

The season at a glance

December to mid-March

MonthHighlights
DecemberWhale sharks at their peak in La Paz Bay. Spend the holidays on the water.
JanuaryWhale sharks, clear water, and the gray whale season begins in the Pacific lagoons.
FebruaryGray whales, excellent visibility, sea lions at Los Islotes.
MarchThe warmest month of the season, and the last chance before Limelight heads north.

From January through March, the gray whale lagoons on Baja's Pacific coast are within reach by road for an unforgettable side trip.

Two whale sharks swimming just below the surface
Whale sharks, December and January
A gray whale breaching, mountains behind
The gray whale lagoons, January to March
A young sea lion swimming toward the camera underwater
Sea lions at Los Islotes

Charter details

Coming soon

Dates, rates and booking details are coming soon.

SeasonDecember 1 to mid-March
BaseLa Paz, Baja California Sur
BoatBavaria C38, 2024 · 3 cabins
Charter formatTo add
RatesTo add
Minimum stayTo add
CapacityTo add
Looking down from a desert ridge onto the turquoise water of Balandra Bay
Balandra Bay
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