View· La Paz (city and bay)· Mexico
Balandra Lookout Trails
24° 19.8′ N · 110° 18.8′ W · approximate
Short desert trails climb the hills around Balandra to viewpoints over the turquoise lagoon, sand bars and El Hongo.
Practical
Coordinate is approximate: Cerro el Tecolote in OpenStreetMap, one of the hills above the bay. Baja by Sea mentions six trails to viewpoints; Cruisers Academy notes a short hill hike from the south side and a sunset hike on the north side. Park rules: do not climb the dunes, stay on trails, no drones without permission; land access 120 MXN (March 2025) with morning and afternoon shifts.
Best for
Sunset view over Balandra
Nearby
- Playa El Tecolote0.4 NM away
- Playa Tecolote Palapa Restaurants0.4 NM away
- Balandra Mangroves by Kayak0.6 NM away
- El Hongo (Mushroom Rock, Balandra)0.9 NM away
- Bahía Balandra (La Paz)1.1 NM away
- Caleta Lobos Anchorage2 NM away
- San Rafaelito and Roca Lobos (Dive and Snorkel)2 NM away
- Pichilingue Anchorage2.9 NM away