We are planning to head there beginning of september this year. Another tip: if you’re heading through Baja California on a road trip, you’ll find similar signs in some of the major stops like Loreto. Great article! Happy hols , Hey, im planning on going to La Paz in July, what kind of device do you use to get around? Here are a few alternative tours that look fun, all departing from La Paz Mexico: North La Paz Self-Drive Discovery Tour – hire a 4×4 and with a guide take to some of the coastal off-road tracks to explore North of La Paz. I am a bit nervous about driving in a foreign country – never have before. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting these bus-sized fish (yes, they are fish!) It certainly will assist me in planning our trip there. By night you’re going to want an ocean facing seat (in a bar or one of the many free-to-use benches that dot the malecón) to watch the sun, which is going to set right in front of you. We would like to enjoy the beaches with the least amount of high winds. Thanks for helping. For something very extraordinary, try Nim. Museo de Arte de la Ciudad de La Paz is a 5-minute drive away and La Paz Cathedral is 10 minutes' walk from the accommodation. Even when streets were empty at night we had no hassles. I backpacked through Mexico about 15 years ago and spent a few days in La Paz. Hi Alicia, I was in Guerrero Negro (don’t know if you saw my Baja California itinerary post: I hope you find the information you’re looking for. La Perla – one of the most prominent large hotels with a perfect spot in the centre of La Paz. The best part is that you have to pass by/through Hotel San Cristobal and Todos Santos on the way. Loving La Paz so far. -Jade. I am mostly intetested in La Paz. Can you tell me about your experiences driving around the area? The swatch of beach in La Paz itself is somewhat disappointing compared to the rest of the beaches that are accessible from the city. Hi Cindy, I spend a lot of time in Mexico and can tell you that the Mexican people in general are quite friendly to us. The hotel is directly on the the main seaside drive making it easy to just enjoy a walk on the apparently newly renovated “malécon.” We enjoyed walking it each of the 2 nights we were there. Rancho El Cajon – channel your inner cowboy with a horse riding experience just outside La Paz. The Sea of Cortez has long been declared (by none other than Jaques Cousteau) as one of the most biodiverse places on the Planet. You can check reviews here. CC BY 4.0 SeaLevelRise.se, 2018, http://sealevelrise.se, rendered using custom PERL script, ImageMagick and FFmpeg, from open geodata, the GEBCO_2014 Grid, version 20150318, and cities15000 CC BY 4.0 GeoNames, 2018. Costa Baja Resort & Spa – if you’d prefer a resort style stay right on the sea front. La Paz has some great places to eat but I didn’t find the same street food scene with taco carts that I found elsewhere in Mexico. Lies mehr zu Bolivien in Wikipedia. Yesterday | Past month | Past year | All time | Quakes in Mexiko | Baja California Sur | La Paz. Thank you for any ideas! En realidad, la UE es única. So, my $20 has been wasted? Any things I should consider about car rental and/or driving in that area? I second the recommendation of Rancho Viejo for tacos there are several in town, it where the locals go and that’s where I like Togo and avoid tourist places. You need to be on a different blog, one with advice on thinking rationally. And if it is, how I go about doing so? I have about 5 days – been considering La Paz or Todos Santos – from what I am reading, La Paz has more to do. Hi Julie, La Paz is a lot cheaper than Cabo. Hi Maribel, it’s really hard to predict the weather, especially since we collectively broke the planet but I think that the beginning of September should be a pretty nice time to visit. Swim with the Sea Lions in the Sea of Cortez, 3. Wealthy yacht owners have always been a prompt for upscale restaurants to appear (for which I thank you) and the beauty is that you don’t need to throw down the price of a yacht to enjoy the restaurant facilities. Migrating from Alaska down to the warmer waters around La Paz Mexico, whale watching season is only three months long – from January to March. For bus transport, check out bajaecotours … it’s a shuttle service around southern Baja, good prices, frequent and quality vehicles. The video is part of the collection Post-Glacial Sea Level Rise 2, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6SgRGKF7pUy1OPJIPKJ7ed0pzIX1jF9L How much would you ballpark we may need for the week (not counting hotel, transportation). If your mobile/Google maps data doesn’t cover you for sat nav (GPS in the USA! We enjoyed the Malecon and sculptures and the whale museum, too; the whale museum was closed last season and moved, but maybe it’s reopened. If I go directly to Cabo, only 5 hours, then rent a car and drive up/back, which looks to be a couple hours of driving each way. Is it needed? Hi Melinda, I’m not saying it won’t happen but I think you can shelve the worries about being stopped and scammed. Is all this strolling, swimming, snorkelling and sea kayaking sounding a bit exhausting for you? May I ask, we plan on staying in La Paz and doing a lot of local stuff. And, of course- summer from June to late July. We are about at group of 6 going out there looking to do lots of activities as a group. Here are just some of the incredible ocean activities we enjoyed. In fact, trying to get a picture of it without someone in the frame took a couple of days’ effort. If you’re planning to visit during the annual fiesta—check to see if the city is doing it in 2020. von US$ 286 / Tag; 9.4 Hervorragend; 11 Bewertungen; Quino el Guardian Mexiko. Oh and just in my opinion Apple Maps works good for the streets but seems to be lacking on business when you type what you are looking for into the Apple Maps search bar. Rancho Viejo – is the exception to the rule above. I don’t have a full list of the sculptures (nor pictures of them all) but here are the most popular, most of which are dotted along the length of the malecón. Partly because the beaches are small and partly thanks to the road just behind you. A Mexikói Egyesült Államok, röviden Mexikó (spanyolul Estados Unidos Mexicanos ( hallgat) vagy México ( hallgat), navatl nyelven Mexihco Tlacetililli Tlahtohcayotl) Észak-Amerika déli részén elhelyezkedő ország. Ali. Areas along the Malecon and downtown have some great street murals. However, its old-world charm and pleasant waterfront promenade featuring international art and restaurants overlooking the grey whale–inhabited water are reasons worth sticking around. Getting out of the old town definitely served up better food and asking my hotel for local recommendations also helped. It’s been a bit of a struggle trying to find information that we might find interesting about La Paz, which is great as we realize that the city may be a bit of an “undiscovered gem” compared the rest of our usual Mexican vacation spots. It is lined with flowers, palm trees, and beautiful bronze sculptures depicting the sea. True tips for travelers. La Paz is a city in Baja California Sur, Mexico.Often overlooked by travelers by the more flashy nearby Los Cabos resorts, La Paz has a wonderful waterfront and world class beaches. is it ideal? It sets up on the Malecon. This is my favourite place to eat in La Paz. La Paz. But I forgot about my fatigue the second I saw the sea. With all the lure of the sea, it’s easy to forget that La Paz has a cultural side. I was also pleased to find that the very things I’d enjoyed during my first stay were still on offer the second time round. Just 50 miles south of La Paz is another unique Mexican town sometimes referred to as “Pueblo Magico” or “Magical Town.” Founded in 1733, Todos Santos is filled with picturesque colonial architecture which is being preserved and converted into hotels, art galleries, and restaurants. What are your thoughts? Thank you so much for sharing. Hopefully you can visit La Paz one day and enjoy all the wonders it has to offer. (By the way, it’s the gray whale that you can spot off the coast of Baja California. Mexicans are not happy with American people at this time. I have rented a car and I’m (unnecessarily??) As Baja California Sur’s capital, La Paz is mostly used as a jumping-off point for Cabo San Lucas’ beach resorts. We have booked pet friendly accommodations, but are curious to know if pets are allowed anywhere for restaurant facilities, even on the patio?And are there any day excursions that are pet friendly? If you’re in La Paz as part of a longer Mexico trip, you might be interested in my post about taking the Baja Ferry between Topolobampo (for Copper Canyon) and La Paz. However, its old-world charm and pleasant waterfront promenade featuring international art and restaurants overlooking the grey whale–inhabited water are reasons worth sticking around. You can read about it here. There’s a small pier that is worth a wander and if you’re really up for exploring, walk the malecón end to end (it’s around 5 kilometres/ 3 miles long). It was just one part of the myriad things to do. La Paz - Promenade <1 km (0.62 mi) Todos Santos - Panoramic view 79 km (49 mi) Buena Vista - Jen Wren 84 km (52 mi) Cabo San Lucas - Casa Dorada Beach 139 km (86 mi) Cabo San Lucas - Casa Dorada Pool 139 km (86 mi) San José del Cabo - Villa Costa Brava 142 km (88 mi) Cabo San Lucas - Medano Beach 146 km (90 mi) Cabo San … I like using Sat Nav so I only have to concentrate on road, not just route. Looking for a slightly more authentic place, local culture to set up shop for a month. Also check the internet for other sunset pictures to confirm that I am not – as your comment suggests – making this shit up. Another popular but seasonal activity from La Paz is going swimming with whale sharks. For those coming from Cabo, you can take a shuttle with ecobajatours, or hire a company to do a private tour for you such as RED Travel Mexico. Looking for a close location (baja cali is close to me) to go for an extended weekend in January… any idea how the weather is?? Yeah, I know I mentioned the sunsets more than once already but so stunning they are, they merit a mention all on their own. What To Expect On A La Paz Liveaboard. You’re very welcome. Then why not flex your inner sloth and spend a long, lazy lunch or evening near Marina Cortez, a short walk from the centre of La Paz. Archipielago Revillagigedo. Another recommended option is to rent a car, and drive for your self with the freedom to explore some beaches and as many stops as you want. Currently planning a possible solo female trip to the area in March, my first ever solo trip, and your blog has been an awesome resource for me! This was a new addition since the first time I visited and has, most certainly become one of the most popular things to do in La Paz Mexico. Thanks! Note: for the sake of the skim readers and the Internet robots, I’ll refer to La Paz Mexico and La Paz Baja California in this article lest somebody turn up in the city of the same name in Bolivia and worry (in that landlocked country) that somebody has stolen the sea. Sadly, I’ve never been in La Paz Mexico at the right time. Obviously. Suppose we’ll have to take your advice with a pinch of salt rather than a sprinkle of chocolate. You can book here via TripAdvisor, You can read about my (two) trips and recommended tour companies in my related article Swimming with Sea Lions in Mexico – Isla Espiritu Santo Tour. Although peak weather usually brings peak tourists, tourism isn’t so saturated in La Paz so I think you’ll be able to have a very enjoyable crowd-free trip. Whale Shark Safari Snorkeling Tour in La Paz – You can check reviews and book with Viator here. If you’re after a quick bite with some A/C and atmosphere, it’s a good choice. Wondering what to see, the best hotels in La Paz and where to eat? Playa El Caimancito is only a short drive away. Click to check prices and reviews on TripAdvisor. Olvassa el a Tripadvisor utazói által írt értékeléseket La Paz legjobb mexikói éttermeiről, és keressen közöttük ár, hely és egyebek alapján. ). Photos are fantastic. If you want to beach hop, you’d probably be better with wheels. My friend and I are self-employed and looking to work remotely in Mexico to escape some of the Canadian winter. That said, I’ve have managed to spend more than one afternoon enjoying the proximity of the sea and the sand from within the city. Hi Karen, I suspect that I’m unlikely to change your mind about vaccinations. It’s  past the marina and located in front of Argencia Arjona. Location isn’t ideal but cheap food rarely comes with a good view. Like Webcams nearby. More recently (this summer to be exact), I wound my way back to this part of the world after driving down the peninsula from Tijuana. How gringo is La Paz these days? Very, VERY loud with competing bands, carnival, and lots of drinking—very congested. For fine Italian food, reasonable prices, Il Rustico. It’s cheaper and less congested than Cabo/San Jose. Hyatt Place – a beautiful spot in the marina for a trusted brand that gets great reviews. I felt very safe and didn’t run into any of this. Time difference from Bolivien . In absence of that, I’d like to request that you and your non-vaccinated children stay home in order to prevent the risk of jeopardising the health of others, particularly in countries where healthcare may not be as premium and privileged as in your own country. Still not as cheap as some places in Mexico, thanks to the location but eating locally and drinking the local beer should be affordable. I do not have a look that “blends in like a local” so i’m a bit worried about being a target in a rental car. For example, did you know that Baja California is home to the world’s tallest species of cactus, which has been know to grow up to 63 feet/ 19 metres? Great option for solo travellers. Landlord was real ass. Have a great trip. Or a bus/walkable city? Thank you! Any suggestions? Sunsets out here are absolutely stunning. Visit the Cathedral Nuestra Señora de La Paz, 7. If she’s after artisanal/good quality dark chocolate, I’d recommend Brussels ;p But more seriously, ask in 7-Eleven or your hotel and they may have more suggestions. We are a couple going in La Paz in March and are thinking a couple of excursions, a couple of nice dinners out and we like to drink quite a bit. The landlord lived below us and keep 2 large nasty dogs—one was a loud barker—and barked constantly when no one home as well as barking at any noise during the night!!! This was a new addition since the first time … Thanks Yancy and also for confirming I wasn’t making it up about the sunsets Great tip about the maps. Have an amazing time. Great source of information. I booked my car through RentalCars.com – it’s a rental price comparison site that makes life a lot easier than comparing prices on individual rental company website. Hi Marlen, I just used my iPhone (data off) and used Maps.Me. This area looks amazing but I was wondering if this is a safe place to visit in Mexico at this time. Try SUP and/or kayaking at Balandra beach with Baja Desconocida – you can check reviews on TripAdvisor here. If we’re talking about a list of the 10 best things to do in La Paz Mexico, surely whale watching has to beat swimming with the sea lions, I hear you cry? Thanks for the tips. As for driving, it seemed to me that Mexican drivers are very considerate and will let you in. Go swimming with the whale sharks in La Paz, Blog posts and packing lists for planning your trip. However, as the capital city of southern Baja California, La Paz is not short of cultural activities. Just take it easy and follow the road rules and you’ll be fine! Have you been? March will be a bit warmer. Are you promoting your own company there, Jamie @ capuchino.mx? Den gennemsnitlige årlige temperatur er 23.8 °C i La Paz. How safe did you feel and did you run into any of this? Čeština °HOTEL CATEDRAL LA PAZ La Paz, 5* (Mexiko) - od 41.84 EUR | Booked; Dansk ... North of La Paz on Camino to Juan de La Costa km 19. Some things I’ve seen that I’m wondering if you’ve experienced or written about – whale watching guerrero negro and dunas del soledad? Here are some of my favourite places to eat in La Paz Mexico. Steve. Ok, so it’s 11 things to do in La Paz Mexico, not 10 but I thought I’d add this one in…. I hope that helps. Here are a few options: Fun Baja Whale Watching – popular on TripAdvisor. I løbet af året, er der næsten ingen regn i La Paz. Can’t remember how gringo it was but I remember the beaches were amazing. Hi Loretta, there are plenty of stores like 7-Eleven in La Paz which will have chocolate. What is the weather like in late February and beginning March? Located about 25km/15 miles outside the city, it’s definitely one of the most popular things to do in La Paz Mexico. It’s safe and you’ll get at least half a movie dubbed in Spanish ;p But seriously, it drops you off bang in the centre of La Paz and you’ll save on parking for your trip. You can check prices and book with Viator here. Tailhunter restaurant – if you want a more Americanised version of Mexican food (I believe the owner is American), try Tailhunter restaurant. Peace Hostel – La Paz isn’t teaming with backpackers but there are enough to merit a hostel. This trip is the “whole enchilada”. Excellent Post. Thank you! Rent a bike for 30 pesos an hour ($1.50) and enjoy a leisurely ride on the … Have a great trip. We visited the incredible La Paz, Mexico in March for our good friends' wedding. I intended to stay for two nights but ended up staying for over two weeks. Webcams nearby. Stroll along the Malecón – morning, noon and night, 6. Stroll the Malecon. Surely that is half the fun of Mexico ;p Sucks that diving wasn’t an option but glad you enjoyed the beach. By far the best one I have come across on La Paz so far. Thank you for your very informative blog. But there is not heavy crime here or craziness like gun firing. The contemporary units come with stunning views. Best tips for the travelers. The video zooms in on the area around La Paz in Mexico, on an altitude-colored, relief-shaded map with present coastline outlined and any large cities (pop. Click to check prices and reviews on Trip Advisor. Északról az Egyesült Államok, délkeletről Guatemala és Belize, nyugatról a Csendes-óceán, keletről pedig a Mexikói-öböl és a Karib-tenger határolja. Have a great time. On my way to La Paz and wanted to say thanks for all the information. I visited La Paz a few years back. La Paz looks like it’s making it’s way onto the lsit. Mexiko. However, you’ll need to hire a car or line up a few buses. I’m in Mexico at the moment (other coast) and seriously considering hopping over to Balandra beach….and I agree – it’s absolutely divine! Hi Daryl, La Paz definitely has more to do and unless you plan of hunkering down with War and Peace or a bottle of Tequila, or both, I think you’d get a bit bored in Todos Santos for 5 days. If you love the sea and its inhabitants, you will be thrilled by La Paz. Hi again, Jamie @ capuchino.mx. Eat & Drink. I can’t find much info on either from non tour companies or tripadvisors, I prefer going through bloggers. Malecon La Paz. I have gone 3 times with them-all spectacular. And every one is worth the trip. And are there a lot of tourist during those times? 1. What are prices like there…I know Cabo is more on the expensive side, but I would imagine La Paz would be a bit easier on the wallet. Island. Want to go experience it from La Paz? A wide pavement that skirts the edge of the sea, the malecón is a place of cafes, bars, restaurants and excited Mexican children wobbling along on two wheels. Seznam států světa podle kontinentů, obsahuje jména států a jejich hlavních měst (v závorce jméno v místním jazyce).. 196 nezávislých států, z toho 192 členských států Organizace spojených národů; Vatikán, jenž není členem OSN, ale OSN ho uznává a má status pozorovatele OSN. Two-Night Glamping Adventure at Camp Cecil on Isla Espiritu Santo – a day-trip to Isla Espiritu Santo not enough? Also no, thank you, I have no interest in rubbing your saliva on my body…even despite the fact that I’ve been vaccinated – successfully and without any impairment – against many diseases. Leaving from Seattle, and trying to get into the La Paz airport seems to take 18-20 hours of commuting with multiple flight changes. I´m Mexican and I´d recommend you to vistit the beaches of The Conception Bay in Baja California Sur, If you realliy was awesome with La Paz You´ll love that beaches, My reommendation is to get a car and drive for all peninsula from Tijuana to Los Cabos, some beaches that you´ll find there are the below: Playa Santispac (km 114)  •  Posada Concepcion (km 112)  •  Playa Escondida (km 111)  •  Playa Los Cocos (km 110.5)  •  Pink Shrine with Cross (km 109)  •  Playa El Burro (km 108)  •  Playa El Coyote (km 107.5)  •  Playa Buenaventura (km 94.5)  •  Playa El Requeson (km 91.5)  •  Playa La Perla (km 91.3)  •  Playa Armenta (km 90), Awesome and very helpful article! I will be heading to La Paz either Feb 27 weekend or the March 5 weekend, I was wondering if the water will be clear and comfortable to go in at Balandra Beach? If you know the answer, can you drop me a note in the comments below? Having driven from the north to La Paz, I can tell you the sights (and the photos) will be beyond your imagination. PERFECT for little kids as water is only knee deep, kids were having a blast. La Paz ligger på 17 m over havets overflade Klimaet i La Paz kaldes en ørken klima. Hi David, I’m in Mexico as I write and although I’m over on the other coast, the weather is divine. Let me know if you need these Thanks, Jo Karen. I have recently written about taking the ferry, which you might find useful: – have a great time. Bu what that biodiversity title doesn’t fully explain is that the Sea of Cortez is pretty damn stunning to boot. Correct . So much so that every time I’m there, I plan my days’ activities around it. We recently spent time in Playa del Carmen and for the most part the food was not that good. Hi Sandy, it just felt more relaxed, like a group of friends hanging out rather than a structured ‘now on your left you will see….’ kind of tour. I stumbled across a fancy restaurant and tequila bar that looked great called tres virgenes I didn’t try it was middle of the afternoon but it’s on my to-do list, thanks Stu…. I am certain you will fall in love with the people, gastronomy, culture, sea life etc…. Large cities in view (not flooded in parentheses): (Culiacán), (Victoria de Durango), Mazatlán, (Tepic). We’re from the High Rockies so our idea of warm weather is anything over 70 degrees I speak fluent Spanish and plan to book a hotel/home as close to downtown as possible to enjoy the local atmosphere and walk wherever we can. I stumbled into La Paz in Mexico quite by accident. The city is lively and colorful, varied and proud of its impressive street art. But come back and let me know how it goes! Jesus and the Seashell (immediately below), Mermaid and the Dolphin (see further above), And plenty of other sculptures of the local marine life (immediately below). Split over 3 floors, this place is great for watching the sunset away from the crowds. It is on the coast of the Gulf of California or the Sea of Cortez on the southern end of the long peninsula. La Unión europea (UE) es una familia de países europeos democráticos, que se han comprometido a trabajar juntos en aras de la paz y la prosperidad. It’s free and tracks you by GPS even offline (though you need to download the relevant area/country while you’re online). Planet. Happy travels! Rancho El Cajon. I think it might now be a history library. Sunset is a great time to stop by, sip a cocktail as the sun sets and play ‘if I was a millionaire, I’d buy that one.’ (My chosen ‘one’ is above). There are two markets that have daily seafood, veggies and fruits, and one has fresh tortillas. Hi Jo, recently ran into your page and i love all your suggestions so far. It seems to have lost some of it’s popularity (judging by the chef and waitress who were sat chatting and eating when I turned up to an empty restaurant second time around) but the food was just as good as I remembered. After dark, the street sellers roll out their carts and friends, families, couples and solo travellers stay out on the malecón enjoying the cooler evening air. I’ve got full details about how to get around Baja California in my Baja road trip itinerary post here. I would say that Mexico is very laid back and there is lots of outdoor seating so I think you’ll be ok (though can’t promise it/offer my own experience). Los Angeles 11:03; Zeitzone. Have a great trip! HI there, we are going to La Paz Jan 18-28, 2019 and are taking our little pooch with us this time. We are not familiar with the area, so we could use some references as far as taxi’s or bus service and where the best Mexican restaurants are. Also, I have three beautiful kids, Jake, Jackie, and Sinead (he’s adopted), and they are my precious little shmookins, I wouldn’t want them to get hurt. Up there with Hawaii, La Paz puts on some of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen. I am in the midst of planning my trip to La Paz so your article was helpful.