Playa Balandra One-Day Itinerary: Crystal Clear Snorkeling 🌊🐠

Must-Do: Secure Your Spot at Balandra! Entry Times: Morning session - arrive before 8:00 AM (strict capacity limits!). Afternoon session opens at 12:30 PM (queue at the fork in the road). Pro Tip: Rent an umbrella + 2 chairs for ~200 pesos (negotiable). 🤿 Best Snorkeling Spots Playa Balandra (Main Beach): Picture-perfect shallow waters, but fewer fish. Playa El Tecolote (Backup Plan): Directions: Drive left on the dirt road, park near the rocky area. Fish Galore! Knee-to-waist depth (safe for kids), with tons of tropical fish 🐠. Gear: Bring your own snorkel + water shoes (rocks are sharp, no rentals here!). Kid Hack: Toss breadcrumbs near rocks—fish will swarm instantly! ⚠️ Heads Up Waves? Fish hide under rocks—duck your head to spot them. Missed Balandra? Tecolote’s water is just as dreamy, plus it’s less crowded. 🐟 Bonus Rumor: Fresh Fish Market (Unverified) On your way back, stop at Puerto de Pichilingue. Locals swear fishermen sell fresh catch on the beach 5:00-6:00 PM (but I struck out twice—once wrong time, once they were hungover from Carnival 🎉). If you go, report back! 📌 Final Tips Morning: Balandra photos + paddle in the shallows. Afternoon: Tecolote snorkeling + beach lounging. Sunset: Crack open a cold one and watch the tide roll in 🍻. #MexicoTravel #SnorkelingParadise #LaPazGuide #FamilyFriendly #ProTips