"LA PAZ, Capital of BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR" Top 5 Page for this destination La Paz by ViajesdelMundo

La Paz Travel Guide: 109 reviews and 205 photos

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 sandy beaches. Strollers, vendors, fisherman, and the city's friendly residents make the malecón a lively spot for people watching and taking in the beautiful sunset over the bay.
The seaside Parque de la Amistad (Park of Friendship) with benches and a two story kiosk, faces one of the several piers that extend into Bahía de La Paz.

Great Local Artwork along Malecon

We live about 1-1/2 hours drive south of La Paz, and as often happens, I have just taken it for granted as far as logging it onto my VT pages. Since I spent the weekend there to attend a baby shower for a friend's daughter, I went around to a few places for info and photos.

Even though it is currently not the tourist season, the city was quite bustling Saturday evening, with lots of events and of course cruising up and down the MALECON! Seemed very festive! Lots of businesses were renovating in preparation for the return of the Gringos.

A good website to get a quick overview of the things to do (snorkling, diving, trips to nearby island, fishing, nearby towns, etc.) is MEXONLINE: http://www.mexonline.com/baja/lapaz-activities.htm

This is one of their TRASHCANS on Malecon!

Pros and Cons

Pros:A GOOD SIZED TOWN
Cons:Hot in Summer
In a nutshell:PLEASANT, LOTS TO DO

Last visit to La Paz: Oct 2010
Intro Updated Oct 24, 2010
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Reviews (7)

Mexico Books and Arts Shopping (3)

This very lovely little bookstore is only about 6 months old at writing; owned by a Seattle couple who took a year... more travel advice

Like Being in Chinatown Hotels (3)

While in La Paz this weekend, I had the afternoon to myself, so walked around and looked at a couple hotels and... more travel advice

HIGH ITALIAN Restaurants (1)

This restaurant has only been open about 6 weeks, and the tourist season does not begin for another few weeks, so it... more travel advice

Garden Setting; Excellent Breakfast Hotels (3)

I have stayed here twice now and both times had the room, "LUCCA". Each room has a queen bed, ceiling fan, A/C, small... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Sep 28, 2009

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CHRISTMAS IN LA PAZ

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Comments (11)

wise23girl Feb 27, 2012 at 1:50 AM Report Abuse

Ha Ha I have found a new place to visit. So nice I need to come in person. M
Yaqui Jul 14, 2010 at 7:50 PM Report Abuse

Charming trashcans and art work. Excellent hotel and restaurant selections. Wonderful page!
cachaseiro Mar 22, 2010 at 6:36 PM Report Abuse

i loved la paz. thought it was mabye the most charming town on the whole baja peninsula.
VeronicaG Mar 1, 2010 at 7:31 AM Report Abuse

The Ibarra pottery certainly catches my eye--so colorful! Thanks for a glimpse of La Paz...
MD2nd Feb 12, 2010 at 11:18 PM Report Abuse

PALERMO's RISTORANTE looks very nice. Thank you for stopping by my Wittlich page.
Gatopardo Jan 27, 2010 at 3:41 PM Report Abuse

Oh! My best friend lives in La Paz! Such a small world!
travelgourmet Nov 12, 2009 at 2:06 PM Report Abuse

Trish, La Paz has always been on my bucket list. There must be more than a new Italian restaurant in La Paz. lol
toonsarah Nov 12, 2009 at 1:47 AM Report Abuse

What a pleasant-sounding (and looking) city - and I love the sound of the Casa Tuscany! Not to mention the ceramics, and of course that seal trash can ;-)
lynnehamman Oct 14, 2009 at 5:36 AM Report Abuse

La Paz looks like a great weekend getaway. Good hotel tips.
balhannah Sep 30, 2009 at 3:27 PM Report Abuse

Nice page. Love the ceramics, I have a few Mexican pieces at home.