Easter in La Paz

Semana Santa was really crowded in La Paz because most people only had to work two days that week so a lot of people came here for a long weekend. You could see a lot of people camping on the beach and the Whale shark area was filled with boats taking tourists. 

We had the Easter weekend off and used the time to go Paddle boarding and to Balandra Beach. If you walk around the corner at the Mushroom rock at the beach you come to a part of Balandra that is usually less crowded.

Paddle Boarding on Easter Weekend

The famous Mushroom Rock at Balandra Beach

The next week Sanna, Andrea and I did a hike on a mountain at the end of the Malecon. From there you have an amazing view over all of La Paz. We left kind of late so it was completely dark when we went back down but it was so worth it for the view we got.

The view from the top of the mountain

Last weekend we went diving to Los Islotes again. The sea lions were really playful that day and one of them kept biting my fins so it was lots of fun! Also Pontus and Sanna finished their advanced Open Water course that day and are now certified.

Sea lion playing with us

On Monday Sanna and Andrea left to go back to Sweden so now it’s just me and Pontus here. They had a great time here and I miss them already. Right before they left we counted all their encounters and they got to swim with 94 Whale sharks in the four weeks they've been here! J

Sanna and Andrea at our favorite salad and juice place

I’m leaving on Saturday so I’m hoping for a lot of Whale sharks during my last days. I had a great time and hope to be back one day!

Laura

Manolo, Pontus and Darren on the reasearch boat