La Paz (Spanish for “Peace”) is a little gem of paradise surrounded by desert, and there’s always something fun and interesting to do (although doing nothing is perfectly acceptable and encouraged in this tranquil beach town!). To give you some inspiration for your next visit to La Paz, Baja California Sur, here are 6 sites you simply have to see:
1.
The Sea of Cortes and Espiritu Santo Beaches
The uninhabited desert
island of Espiritu Santo has some of the most amazing beaches in the world,
with gorgeous reefs teeming with colorful fish, wildcats and a species of
jackrabbit that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. You can even stop by
a sea lion colony while you’re
there!
Meanwhile, on the open
water of the Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortes), you’ll see
stunning landscapes of yellow desert coastlines meeting sapphire waters of the
gulf. This has been a feeding ground for
whales for hundreds of years, so keep your fingers crossed!
2.
The Boardwalk in La Paz
The Boardwalk, which runs
along the seawall of the Bay of La Paz, has incredible ocean views and dreamy, romantic sunsets. La Paz’s Boardwalk is
about 3 miles long, dotted with unique sculptures that are just begging for a
selfie.
3.
Velasco Garden Plaza
This is the main square in
the city of La Paz and is buzzing with activity day and night. If you’re
interested in absorbing the local culture and seeing the melding of colonial Mexico with modern-day, you have to spend an
afternoon leisurely exploring the Velasco Garden’s many historic buildings.
4. The Cathedral
Nuestra Señora de la Paz
The cathedral itself dates
back to 1861, when it was constructed on the site of the 18th century Jesuit
mission that essentially founded the city (after a few unsuccessful attempts in
the 16th century). Aside from an interesting architectural site, the
La Paz’s cathedral is also a museum of centuries
old paintings rescued from other missions