Road trips can open the door to many adventures. Motoring south of the border to La Paz in Baja California can add swimming with whale sharks to the list of experiences not to be missed. Migrating from the west coast of Australia, whale sharks tend to gather in the nutrient rich Baja waters each autumn. These impressive polka dot beauties are the largest fish in the sea and though they can reach up to 60 tons in weight and measure in the neighborhood of 30 feet, they have a most amicable nature.
Yet for all that size, whale sharks feed on plankton, krill and algae through filers on their enormous jaws. As long as one keeps an eye on the massive tail and a respectful distance from the gaping, filtering mouth, whale sharks are quite approachable. These creatures tend to swim near the surface as they feed, making it easy for snorkelers and SCUBA divers to get up close and personal, perhaps even to touch. Photo op anyone?
La Paz, Mexico is the perfect family friendly destination for not only encounters with these gentle giants, but also for deep sea fishing, kayaking, whale watching or just floating on an inner tube off of an eye popping white sand beach. Pack up the car, load up the cooler and point your horseless carriage south for the adventure of a lifetime.
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