La Paz Scuba Diving Travel Guide

La Paz Scuba Diving Travel Guide

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Pelicans at the beach in La Paz, Mexico
Pelicans at the beach in La Paz, Mexico (Thomas Cristofoletti/Flickr/Getty)

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La Paz Scuba Diving Travel Tips

  • Spot whale sharks, the world's biggest fish, from July to mid-October near El Bajo, a popular dive site northeast of La Paz.
  • Rent or purchase gear at Marina La Paz or Marina Palmira.
  • Giant manta rays, hammer sharks, and friendly sea lions populate the beautiful waters of La Paz.


La Paz Travel Guide

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

Hotel Los Arcos

Avenida Alvaro Obregon 498
La Paz Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Good For Scuba Diving
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

La Concha Beach Resort

KILOMETRO 5 CARRETERA A PICHILINGUE
La Paz Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Good For Scuba Diving
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
4.0

Club El Moro

n/a
Carretera La Paz-Pichilingue Km. 2 Map

Distance: 2.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Good For Scuba Diving
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
3.0

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Attractions

Isla Espiritu Santo

expert favorite attraction
Good For Scuba Diving
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
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
4_0

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
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Mar Y Aventuras

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

Distance: 2.2 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

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Other Smaller Airports near La Paz

Distance (mi.)
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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