Frequently asked questions
Before you arrive
What guests ask us before arriving at El Caimancito: the stay, the rooms, getting here and what to do on the Sea of Cortez.
Your stay
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and check-out is at 12:00 pm.
Is the house adults only?
Yes, Orchid House Baja is an adults-only house.
Until what time is the house staffed?
Guest support runs from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm; after 11:00 pm, over WhatsApp.
The rooms
How many rooms does the house have?
Fifteen rooms: some with a sea view and a terrace of their own, others in the botanical garden, among the cacti.
What is in the room?
Air conditioning, an in-room safe, a minibar, a coffee maker, TV with Netflix, high-speed internet and a wake-up service. Room service runs from 8am to 10pm, with daily housekeeping.
The house
Is there a pool and a beach?
Yes: an infinity pool facing the sea and private access to El Caimancito beach. Kayaks and snorkelling gear are available on the sand.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes, El Caimancito Restaurant & Beach Club, an open palapa on the sand with the bar facing the Sea of Cortez. It is open from 8am to 10pm, and you can eat there, by the pool or on your lounger.
Getting here
Where is it, and how far is it from the airport?
It is on El Caimancito beach, on the Carretera Escénica towards Pichilingue, 20-25 minutes from La Paz airport and 10 minutes from downtown.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is free for guests.
Experiences
What experiences does the house arrange?
Trips to Espíritu Santo Island, whale shark snorkelling, gray whale watching, the beaches of La Paz, sandboarding, historic towns, sport fishing, a romantic dinner and a bonfire, plus the spa. The house also has its own boat, La Orquídea, with a captain and crew.
When is whale season?
Whale shark snorkelling runs daily from October 1 to April 30. Gray whale watching is only in January, February and March.
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