Balandra is a protected coastal area near La Paz. A good visit leaves its rock formations, mangroves, dunes and wildlife undisturbed. Start with the Balandra Beach guide, then use these rules to prepare for your time ashore.
Keep to authorized routes
Use the designated paths and follow staff instructions. Do not climb El Hongo, the mushroom-shaped rock, or the dunes. An attractive viewpoint on a map does not establish an authorized walking route, and a track across vegetation is not an invitation to follow it.
Leave shells, sand, stones, plants and animals where they belong. Avoid making rock stacks or rearranging the shore for a photograph. Keep bags and equipment away from vegetation and leave enough room for other visitors to use the paths.
Take rubbish away and use the toilets
Bring a bag for everything you take in, including food scraps, packaging and small items that can blow away. Use the designated dry toilets. A quiet corner of the beach or a mangrove area is not an alternative toilet.
Pack food and water for your group rather than relying on buying them on the beach. Secure lightweight wrappers before opening them and check your resting spot before leaving.
Water activities do not override conservation rules
Use only the areas and activities currently permitted. Ask staff or an authorized provider about launching a kayak, approaching another cove or arriving by boat. Do not infer unrestricted access from a tour advertisement. Keep equipment off sensitive habitat and leave wildlife enough space to move away.
If you intend to snorkel, the Balandra snorkeling guide explains what to assess before entering. Do not touch, feed or pursue animals, and do not stand on underwater habitat to adjust equipment.
Check special items before bringing them
Confirm the current instructions for pets, drones, bulky equipment and any activity needing authorization before travelling. Published official pet guidance is inconsistent: CONANP’s visitor list mentions leashed dogs on the main beach, while municipal tourism guidance says no pets. Obtain a current answer from area staff rather than treating either general description as permission.
Respect the session and any closure
The Balandra bracelet and entry guide covers admission separately. Leave when your session ends and follow temporary restrictions. Do not plan an overnight stay, a fire or an after-hours visit without express authorization. Paying for transport or admission does not cancel a weather, safety or conservation closure.