Things to do when you are in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Los Cabos hogs the limelight whenever you talk about Baja Peninsula. Mexico has many cities and villages that will depict how history, culture, and inhabitants have shaped the Mexican cities and towns. La Paz is one among them, and this Baja California Sur capital is one of those above-mentioned cities that you must explore deeply to know more about Mexico and its culture. The city also has a rich maritime history which consists of pearl diving, but the sad history of colonization, rebellion, and settlements of missions.  Now La Paz remembers its history through various monuments, museums, architecture, wall murals, and a bunch of eclectic hotels, flourishing seaside restaurants, and bars. The Sunset Expat Bar In La Paz could be your destination to relax and enjoy the performance of a live band.  The city is also a top diving destination and the exhilarating experience of yachting during sunset. The sunset here is breathtaking and it is something you should not miss. La Paz is a treasure trove full of natural beauty as it unravels a number of protected islands and undeveloped, pristine virgin beaches that natives have kept a secret for a long time.

Here are a few attractions that you should not miss when you are in La Paz

Discover the Marvel of Balandra Beach

This one is always at the top of the best beaches in Mexico list, and Playa Balandra is one of the most beautiful beaches in Baja California this beach is located only 40 minutes of travel from La Paz. Here you will see a mountain-wreathed cover filled with stunningly beautiful turquoise sea water which is ringed by powdery white sand. It offers the perfect destination for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. No more development work was carried out since 2008, the year when the area was declared protected. Unarguably it is the most photographed beach by visitors in all of Mexico.

Take a Stroll along Malecon

The most strikingly visible feature of downtown La Paz is the expanse of Malecon or the boardwalk. It is one of the top landmarks in the city and it is brimming with the hub of life and activity by tourists and locals.  The Malecon was constructed in the 1920s and has been renovated recently making it appear more beautiful than ever. Malecon is lined up with a number of restaurants and cafes and also the Baja Club Hotel, which was recreated from the skeleton of a historic hacienda. This is the best place to be when the sun is dipping behind mountains and the spectacular sunset is watched by thousands from the eateries and bars lining up the walkway of Malecon. It is a truly spectacular experience that you should not miss and make sure that you are in a La Paz Sunset Bar when this daily event takes place. You can hear music on the streets spilling out of restaurants that feature live bands. Malecon is a must-do because of the zipping in and zipping out of Baja Cats. You can book a sunset cruise along with friends, ex-pats, and locals and enjoy the truly spectacular sunset which is famous all over the world.

 

The evening is the best time to stroll the Malecon, particularly at sunset, as the sunsets in La Paz are truly spectacular. Live music spills out onto the sidewalks, and the air gets a bit cooler, making it a wonderful time to be outside, watching the boats zipping in and out of the marina. You will also see outsized figurines, and statues in Malecon and find many shady places along the beach where you can sit and sip a beer or a drink. It is the most popular tourist attraction in La Paz and make it a point to include it in your Mexican sojourn.

Travel around Isla Espiritu Santo

Isla Espiritu Santo is one of the best reasons to visit the state of Baja California Sur and it is just off the coast of La Paz. It is a UNESCO-protected world heritage site and national park. It is known for its fantastic natural beauty and centuries of rich history. This mountainous Island is mostly uninhabited and is known for spiny rock formations jutting out of the Sea of Cortez. Here you will find pristine white beaches with grainy sand, turquoise blue water of the sea, and shrub cover sand dunes. However, the island gives asylum to different kinds of wildlife, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, colonies of sea lions, rabbits, whales, and sharks. Here you can undertake kayaking, paddle boarding, scuba diving, aqua watching in the beautiful coral reefs, and snorkeling. This could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will never forget.  

These are just a few top attractions that make La Paz a must-visit tourist destination in Mexico and the world. You can book a Baja sunset cruise, hotel rooms, restaurant, and other amenities by calling the number 214-974-0501 at Captains, top hangout in the Marina Palmira and La Paz Sunset Bar, Mexico.