Balandra
Baja California Sur, Mexico

Es un verdadero icono de La Paz es, ubicada a pocos kilómetros de la ciudad, pero suficientemente alejada del ruido, en esta playa está ubicada la famosa roca con forma de hongo, conocida como Piedra de Balandra. Por sus apacibles y transparentes aguas es favorita de familias y turismo internacional. La principal atracción es bucear, acampar, nadar, remar, velear y pescar. La playa tiene acceso las 24 horas del día. Hay una línea rocosa que limita la playa y luego una serie de cavernas y arcos de piedra, formaciones muy curiosas que componen un esplendoroso fondo submarino. En los esteros abundan los bancos de atún, barrilete, lisa, sierra, barracuda, cazón y tiburón verde, así como las ostras perleras.
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A true icon of La Paz, Balandra Beach is located a few kilometers from the city, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. This beach is known for the famous mushroom-shaped rock, known as Stone Sloop. The peaceful clear waters here are a favorite of local families and international visitors. The main attraction is diving, camping, swimming, rowing, sailing and fishing. The beach is accessible 24 hours a day. There rock outcropping that delineates the beach. From there, it is rocky beach and then a series of caves and stone arches, very curious formations that make up a magnificent underwater background. It’s estuaries abound of tuna, skipjack, lisa, sierra, barracuda, shark and shark green and pearl oysters.
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