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By Liza Prado

La Paz is famous for its colorful six-day "Carnaval," held the last week in February or first week in March. The parade lights up the malecón (boardwalk).
Catch a glimpse of migrating whales around La Paz and the Sea of Cortez between between January and March.
All types of aquatic gear are available for rent, including pangas (small boats) for trips to Isla Espiritu Santo and the sea lion colony.

La Paz Travel Guide

By Christine Loomis

La Paz is the capital of the state of Baja California Sur, but it's smaller and more laid back than that would suggest. It lies far enough from Los Cabos (136 miles) that it remains peaceful, without the rowdy nightlife of Cabo San Lucas. Kayakers, divers, snorkelers, and sailors have long been drawn to La Paz and still are, with good reason. The waters around it—and especially out into the protected areas of Isla Espiritu Santo —are shallow and clear, and there are hundreds of coves and inlets where sea life and landscape defy description. For divers, the presence of impressive numbers of sharks, especially hammerheads, is enticing, as is the chance to dive or snorkel with whale sharks and giant mantas. And La Paz is an excellent base from which to see the gray whales that migrate to the Sea of Cortez each year to have their young. Not surprisingly, sportfishing is big, too. Read More

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Hotels

El Angel Azul

Independencia 518
La Paz Map

Distance: 2.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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Posada Luna Sol

Topete 564
La Paz Map

Distance: 2.8 mi.
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La Ventana Map

Distance: 21.6 mi.
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Attractions

Isla Espiritu Santo

Sea of Cortez
La Paz, Mexico

Distance: 20.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Isla Espiritu Santo is a 23,383-acre island in the Sea of Cortez. It features a number of rare... Read More

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Malecon

Waterfront
Paseo Alvaro Obregon
La Paz, Mexico

Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Malecon (oceanside promenade) runs along three miles of La Paz's waterfront. Lined with benches and palm trees, it makes a great place to people watch.... Read More

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Mar Y Aventuras

564 Topete Interior
E/5 de Febrero y Navarro
La Paz, Mexico

Distance: 2.2 mi. (from destination center)

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La Paz Leon Airport	3.6 map
Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Airport	86.6 map
Los Mochis Federal Airport	140.9 map

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Mexico - Baja & The Sea of Cortez Adventure
Boundless Journeys
from $1895, 7 days
Sea kayak across turquoise waters, snorkel with playful sea lions, hike into colorful canyons, and relax on pristine beaches under starry Baja skies. ......
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from $4620, 8 days
Each winter, gray whales migrate south from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in Baja California's sheltered lagoons, making it one of North America's premier whale watching sites. ......
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Holiday Expeditions
from $1400, 10 days
For those who want to do it all! Both sea kayaking and snorkeling in a Sea of Cortez marine park off the coast of Loreto, we take you to another side...
Copper Canyon & the Sea of Cortez
AdventureSmith Explorations
from $3870, 9 days
Experience two of North America's greatest natural treasures on one unique journey. You'll begin with four glorious nights aboard our 70-guest...
Sea Kayaking in Baja: Espiritu Santo Island
Holiday Expeditions
from $1150, 8 days
A Baja sea kayaking classic, discover this island paradise in an attempt to circumnaviage its shores while enjoying the luxury of a fully catered expedition. Kayaking camp to camp, snorkeling (including friendly sea lions), hiking and fishing. ......