Surrounded by tiny islands (Islas), the state capital La Paz is perfect for underwater sports. A 20-minute fast boat ride gets you amongst the giants of the ocean.Snorkelling alongside whale sharks, creatures the size of a bus, is surprisingly calming and totally exhilarating (once you realise they really aren’t the slightest bit interested in eating you).From the same jetty in La Paz you can head in another direction to the pristine island of Los Islotes where a large colony of sea lions will welcome you with open flippers.With stringent regulations restricting the number of daily boats, these clowns of the sea have only ever known love.The young pups are as playful as kittens as they turn pirouettes wanting to play tag and hide and seek.Baja will get even the most reluctant snorkeller (that’s me) sorted.
