On the
coast of the Gulf of California in Southern
Baja, Mexico, is a tranquil paradise of a city: La Paz. The city’s name means “peace” in Spanish, and that is
exactly what you’ll find here – although these is plenty of adventure and
excitement if that’s what you’re looking for! Many have praised La Paz, Mexico
as “the St. Maarten of the West”,
and visitors who have been to other popular tourist destinations in the country
rave about how relaxing this port town is compared to Los Cabos or any resort
towns on the Yucatan; all in all, an enchanting
paradise in the middle of the desert.
Natural beauty and wonder in La Paz, Mexico
The desert
hills are ochre yellow, the sea a deep sapphire blue that becomes turquoise in
the bays and coves along the coastline. From Tecolote beach you can catch a glimpse of the sheer red cliffs of Isla Espiritu Santo (Holy Spirit).
Strolling along a beach in La Paz is like walking through an oil painting.
And if you
venture out into the sea on a boat, you’ll be awestruck by the beauty of the wildlife: whales break
through the surface of the water, dolphins leap through the waves, and sea
lions lounge about on the island, taking full advantage of the warm, sunny
weather of their home in paradise.
A friendly, laid-back atmosphere
When you’re
the mood to socialize, simply point yourself towards La Paz’s “malecón” or
boardwalk, a three-mile stretch dotted with lively bars and restaurants
with the freshest local seafood and tons of fun.
One thing’s
for sure about La Paz: it doesn’t feel like a tourist town. Even though it’s
grown significantly over the past several years, it still feels like Mexico’s best kept secret. There aren’t
cheesy souvenir shops lining every street, and the locals are some of the
friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Many people here have moved from all the
way across the country because they know that La Paz is one of the best places to live in Mexico.
But don’t
take our word for it – come and experience
this desert paradise for yourself. We’re certain it won’t be your last
visit!
