10
Awesome Things to Do in La Paz Mexico
You
could easily spend your whole trip soaking up the sun on any of the
best beaches in La Paz (spending at least one day like this is highly
recommended), but there are so many amazing activities and things to
do in this charming port city, it will never be because you can’t
think of anything better to do. Below are some of the most fun and
interesting activities in La Paz, Mexico.
1.
Whale watching: the Sea of Cortez near
La Paz is a centuries-old feeding ground for California gray whales.
Hop onto a boat for a whale watching tour and get up close and
personal with these majestic creatures.
2.
Hiking on Espiritu Santo: the dry Baja
California Sur weather means hiking is very doable even in the heat
of summer (make sure to bring lots of water!). Isla Espiritu Santo is
home to some interesting animal species, like a ring-tail wildcat and
the black jackrabbit.
3.
Snorkeling and scuba diving on the barrier reefs:
the islands in La Paz contain reefs that are home to around 40% of
the world’s known fish species! For scuba divers, there are also
some haunting shipwrecks to explore.
4.
Swimming with sea lions and whale sharks:
the female and baby sea lions at Los Islotes in La Paz are friendly
and curious, while whale sharks (although they look huge and
terrifying) are toothless and only eat plankton.
5.
Fishing charters: the Sea of Cortez has
been called “The Aquarium of the World” and is a top fishing
destination, with 9 species of snapper along with yellowtail, yellow
fin tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, sea bass, sailfish and 170
species of sharks (!).
6.
Bar hopping and dining on the malecón (boardwalk):
take a stroll, enjoy live music, watch (or participate) in a dance
contest, the evening is yours!
7.
Sea kayaking: a great way to experience
the beauty of the coast and get close to marine life.
8.
Off-road racing: the Baja desert has
National Geographic’s blessings as one of the best topographies for
adventure-seekers.
9.
A day on the golf course: visitors rave
about La Paz having the best golf course in all of Baja California!
10.
Museums and historical sights: for
culture and history buffs, there are tons of interesting museums and
historical buildings between the malecón and the downtown area, not
to mention cave paintings that date back to 1500 BC.