La Paz -
It is considered one of the most beautiful natural sceneries in the world.
Small coastal town that attracts responsible travelers and lovers of marine biodiversity, in addition to its miles of white sand beaches and turquoise sea. It is an area of binational ecological importance that stands out for its biodiversity and its historical and cultural value. The Bay of La Paz, in the municipality of the same name, is one of the main tourist attractions of the peninsula. The city of La Paz is characterized by beautiful beaches ideal for rest and recreation, such as the practice of water sports.
La Paz - Origin
The first nomadic settlers arrived to the peninsula by the route of the coasts of the Pacific Ocean and it is calculated in fourteen thousand years, among their legends is told the existence of giants, by the bones found and attributed to them the creation of the cave paintings in the area, perfectly defined tribal groups in pre-Hispanic times: the Pericúes, guaycuras and cochimíes.
They gave the city and port its present name. On October 8, 1596, they traveled through the Baja California peninsula, established a settlement in the bay that they named La Paz Bay and explored the coast of the Gulf of California.
It is located south of the Baja California peninsula in the bay of La Paz 202 km north of Cabo San Lucas, 1:50 min driving distance, the road is wonderful and you will find cactus with extravagant shapes, trees and a variety of desert plants.
It has the Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport that receives direct domestic and international flights.
Activities
Whether you want a quiet vacation tasting the regional food, or an adventure snorkeling with the biggest fish in the world, in La Paz you will find the perfect activity for you.
Whale watching, sea lions and whale sharks, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, sport fishing, wind surfing, golf, among others.
Beaches: El Coromuel, La Concha, El Tesoro, Pichinilngue, Balandra, La Ventana, Los Barriles, Cerritos and Espiritu Santo Island.
Fauna
The Aquarium of the world: an epicenter of marine splendor, site of exceptional beauty and great biological diversity being habitat of endemic species.
In its fauna you can find a great variety of marine and terrestrial species such as roadrunners, lizards, Hares, Red Cardinals, Yellow Cardinals, Red-Tailed Fox, Masked, and Ospreys resting on the Cardons will accompany you closely.
Gastronomy
There is no better way to complement a trip than with a gastronomic tour. Just as the good moments remain forever in your memory, there are also delicacies that you will never forget.
California’s gastronomy is characterized by fish and seafood dishes, basically due to the great fishing activity that takes place throughout the state. Lobster, sole, tripe, clams and shrimp are some of the varieties of its recipes, as well as traditional Mexican and international cuisine, but I recommend the local dishes.
The destination has the Safe Travels certificate, endorsed by the World Tourism Organization to ensure the safety and confidence of visitors.
Points of interest
We can not avoid combining our day with a visit to the beach in the morning because if you like the beach this place has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and you will lack time to enjoy them, Valandra and the beaches of Espiritu Santo Island are incredible, so the organization is key to enjoy a full day.
In the afternoon we can do our tours as long as the sun is not over us, among the points to visit in the city is the Cathedral of Our Lady of La Paz of the nineteenth century, The Velasco Garden, The Whale Museum has exhibits of the gray whales in the area, The Mogote Dunes, The Malecon among others.
