La Paz Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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  A GOOD SIZED TOWN 


Con

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  Can be noisy on the Malecon 


In a nutshell

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  It ain't Florida (thank God) 

 

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Things to Do  

Snorkel as much as you can while in La Paz

Snorkel as much as you can while in La Paz, La Paz

 pigletsmom Says:  La Paz is situated on the sea of Cortez with several small islands near by. We rented a small boat and hired a few young tour guides to help us see the area. It was spectacular scenery with the visibility being about 100 ft.Every day was amazing. I swam with sea lions, manta... 

Playa Telecote

Playa Telecote, La Paz

 PALLINA Says:  Differently from Baia Balandra, Playa Telecote offers everything to the beach tourists: sun beds, sun umbrellas and two-three restaurants. On the other hand, it is extremely crowded especially on weekends. I have realized that Mexican are used to spend Sundays with the whole... 

Baia Balandra

Baia Balandra, La Paz

 PALLINA Says:  Baia Balandra is definitely one of the best beach in Baja California and surely the best of La Paz area. Unforturnately many "pazenos" agree with me, so it is normally very crowded, especially on weekend. Nevertheless, it is almost paradise with very white and fine sand,... 

Hotels  

Las Gaviotas Resort

 1 Review and 61 Opinions  Situated close to the action in La Paz, Las Gaviotas is a comfortable home base for exploring this... 

La Casa Jalisco

 2 Reviews and 66 Opinions  Situated in a neighborhood on the ourskirts of La Paz, La Casa Jalisco is a wonderful small hotel.... 

Restaurants  

Steinbeck's: Inner harbor view

Steinbeck's: Inner harbor view, La Paz

 Agraichen Says:  Located in the Costabaja Resort and Spa, Steinbecks provides an excellent view of the inner harbor as well as offering excellent cuisine. I enjoyed an excellent Tuna Salad while my colleague inhaled the broiled shrimp salad. The food was excellently prepared and... 

Rancho Viejo Bar & Grill: Great Guacamole and Steak

Rancho Viejo Bar & Grill: Great Guacamole and Steak, La Paz

 Agraichen Says:  Like most of the best restaurants in the Baja, Rancho Viejo doesn't look like much from the street, but once you sit down at one of the crowded plastic tables on the sidewalk you're in for a treat.Service is faster than most Mexican restaurants and our waiter spoke perfect... 

Las Tres Virgenes: Amazing food

Las Tres Virgenes: Amazing food, La Paz

 mboris Says:  Without a doubt, the best restaurant in town, and one that would seriously challenge some of the best and far more expensive restaurants in los Cabos. The food is imaginative, well made, and delicious. The restaurant has a great Baja-Mediterranean style courtyard, open... 

Kiwi: Cool, and relaxing

Kiwi: Cool, and relaxing, La Paz

 culturedesigns Says:  A nice restaurant, we didn't eat there but in the extreme heat we went there to cool off and get a drink. The owner greeted us, and lead us to a table on the out door patio, looking over the bay. The Pina Coladas in La Paz have nutmeg on them, which makes them a little like... 

Papas Y Beer: Don't get sucked in!

Papas Y Beer: Don't get sucked in!, La Paz

 culturedesigns Says:  We got sucked in! We had to pee and they were handing out coupons, so we stopped. Huge mistake! They took forever to get to us, we had to order water from three different people before we got it, and it was sooo hot out we really needed it! We ordered fajitas, chips and... 

PALERMO's RISTORANTE: HIGH ITALIAN

PALERMO's RISTORANTE: HIGH ITALIAN, La Paz

 ViajesdelMundo Says:  This restaurant has only been open about 6 weeks, and the tourist season does not begin for another few weeks, so it still has time to work out the kinks.I did not eat here, as I was in town on my own, but stopped in to see it and asked my hosts at the B&B where I stayed.... 

Tailhunter Fubar Cantina: Best Fish Dinner Ever

Tailhunter Fubar Cantina: Best Fish Dinner Ever, La Paz

 wagomes Says:  This is a brand new restaurant set on Avenida Alvaro Obregon overlooking the beach and walkway. The view from the second or third story tables is breathtaking. It is the one of only two restaurants/bars in La Paz that have beer on tap. They carry ice cold Modelo light and... 

Il Rustico: Best ambience and pizza in La Paz

Il Rustico: Best ambience and pizza in La Paz, La Paz

 goafer Says:  This trattoria/pizzeria is the perfect balance of class, relaxation, and deliciously authentic food. You will not be disappointed! Whether you choose to sit in the outdoor area, surrounded by lanterns and trees, or indoors with wooden tables and tasteful decor, you will... 

Il Rustico: Best ambience and pizza in La Paz

Il Rustico: Best ambience and pizza in La Paz, La Paz

 goafer Says:  This trattoria/pizzeria is the perfect balance of class, relaxation, and deliciously authentic food. You will not be disappointed! Whether you choose to sit in the outdoor area, surrounded by lanterns and trees, or indoors with wooden tables and tasteful decor, you will... 

Bismark II: Ask Market Price First

Bismark II: Ask Market Price First, La Paz

 Agraichen Says:  Locate in the middle of La Paz about 6 blocks from the Malecon the Bismark II had been a recommendation from someone we met in Loreto. We had another recommendation from our hotel and probably should have taken that one.The lobster stuffed potato sounded good so my wife... 

Bismark-cito: Tacos? Don't miss

Bismark-cito: Tacos? Don't miss, La Paz

 PALLINA Says:  Bismark Cito on the La Paz waterfront. I don't know why they named a seafood restaurant after a German battleship, but this was the MUST visit place for years in La Paz and owners are absolutely Mexican. Lobster potatoes; paella; seafood soup; imperial shrimp wrapped in... 

El Patron: Tired of tacos?

El Patron: Tired of tacos?, La Paz

 PALLINA Says:  This restaurant has a perfect location at the end of the Malecon. You can enjoy a beautiful sunset from there. It represents a slight attempt to offer something different from the typical Mexican cuisine but somehow it did not convince me enough. Waiters are extremely... 

Kiwi: Sunset terrace

Kiwi: Sunset terrace, La Paz

 PALLINA Says:  Directly on the Malecon has a very nice ambience with a view on sea sunset, the food was not bad but nothing special and nothing to compare to Bismark-cito, in the same price range. I remember a very nice waitress. 

Shopping  

ALLENDE BOOKS: Mexico Books and Arts

ALLENDE BOOKS: Mexico Books and Arts, La Paz

 ViajesdelMundo Says:  This very lovely little bookstore is only about 6 months old at writing; owned by a Seattle couple who took a year touring Mexico prior to settling down here.Lots of great tourist and informational books, maps, cruising charts and language guides on Mexico in addition to... 

IBARRA's POTTERY CERAMICA: Hand-made On Premises Pottery

IBARRA's POTTERY CERAMICA: Hand-made On Premises Pottery, La Paz

 ViajesdelMundo Says:  The IBARRA Family is originally from mainland Mexico, but has resided in La Paz for many years now. On the premises of their family home is situated both the manufacture and sale of their now patented ceramic pieces.You can see the whole process there if you please, each... 

Office Depot: Office Supplies

Office Depot: Office Supplies, La Paz

 Agraichen Says:  Office Depot in Mexico is just like Office Depot in the US. Office suppplies at a discount when you buy in bulk In fact, it was the only place we could find a desk or floor fan for our home. Other office supply stores and department stores did not have any. We asked the... 

What to Pack  

Ear pads

Ear pads, La Paz

 PALLINA Says:   Do not forget ear pads if your hotel is on the Malecon (most of hotels are there); it is the busiest avenue and, especially on weekends, the traffic is extremely noisy. But don’t ask for a room without the view of Malecon for this reason because it’s breathtaking,... 

 
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 This attractive restaurant has a prime location on the north side of La Paz' seaside malecon in the Plaza Coral. There is uncovered patio dining, covered patio... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  We purchased the butter dish at Ibarra's Pottery. Do they shop to the US?? 

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A: I didn't find a website for the place, but Fodors.com did have the address and phone number...I guess you'll need to call or write them for more info...Actually, writing... 

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LA PAZ, Capital of BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR

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 La Paz city life revolves around the town's coastal promenade that lines Paseo Álvaro Obregón. Much of the city's dining and nightlife is here. The promenade stretches for several kilometers past... 

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diver-x's Baja Page

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 We took a guided kayak/boat trip from Loreto to La Paz with Baja Expeditions, camping on the beach. What a trip! Words can hardly describe it, so I'll post as many pictures as I can. I want to say... 

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Baja California Sur's capital

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 La Paz is a very lively town with 170.000 inhabitants; it's perhaps the only town in the Baja California Sur where you can experience the real mexican life. During day it may look sleepy but from... 

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La Paz

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 La Paz is an undiscovered gem just a few hours north of Los Cabos. To my mind, Los Cabos is ersatz; clean, orderly, and too well planned. La Paz is anything but this. It is organic, dusty and utterly... 

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La Paz on the Beautiful Sea of Cortez

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 La Paz is spectaclar. The water is warm and very clear. I visited a different island every day and went snorkeling for several hours. The array of sealife far outweighed anything I saw in Hawaiil. The... 

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