Visit La Paz In 2023: A Lesser-Known Gem In Baja California Sur
While Los Cabos is a popular Mexican destination on the southern tip of Baja California, another gem is located close by. Just 62 miles further up the coast, La Paz is a vibrant seaside destination with much to offer. The city features tranquil bays, one of the best white-sand beaches in the world, and an offshore island that is a World Heritage Site. Meanwhile, the city has an eco-friendly ethos to keep it as beautiful as ever. Meanwhile, La Paz is also the state capital of Baja California Sur. Read on to find out more about this exciting and vibrant destination.
Visit La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Baja California’s state capital has much to offer travelers, especially with its year-round warm temperatures. Even in winter, the area is perfect for all water sports, or simply paddling in the waves.
In La Paz and its surroundings, visitors will be thrilled by the clear, blue waters and lush, green mangroves set in what is otherwise a desert landscape. Meanwhile, there is an abundance of marine life in the Sea of Cortez, dubbed “the aquarium of the world” by none other than Jacques Cousteau.
Moreover, the waters off La Paz host 39 percent of the world’s marine mammals, as well as more than 800 species of fish. While many species are migratory, a visit here in summer could easily reveal oceanic mantas and mobula rays, as well as various types of sharks, sea lions, dolphins and more.
What activities are available here?
Due to the amazing variety of activities, there is something to suit everyone, including swimming surfing, scuba diving, or snorkeling. Other possibilities here include boating, kayaking, sport fishing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding.
For those seeking adventure on the land, La Paz has much to offer, including golfing, nature walks, hiking, biking, off-roading and sandboarding. Meanwhile, the city itself has much to offer its visitors, exploring the history of the city, or taking a guided tour. Meanwhile, strolling or biking on the Malecon (waterfront promenade) is a pleasant pastime, taking in the public artworks, statues, shops and eateries lining the three-mile-long boardwalk.
Ecotourism in Espíritu Santo World Heritage Site
As mentioned above, an area of La Paz is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, Espíritu Santo is one of the area’s gems, with its sorbet-pink cliffs and shallow, clean azure waters. Meanwhile, the World Heritage Site consists of 244 Sea of Cortez islands, as well as coastal areas, well worth a day trip or two. A number of tour operators in La Paz organize activities here, including snorkeling and kayaking.
According to UNESCO, the site hosts 695 vascular plant species, more than in any other location on the World Heritage List. Meanwhile, it is home to an amazing number of 891 fish species, 90 of which are endemic. Moreover, the world heritage site is home to 39 percent of the world’s marine animals, as well as a third of the world’s marine cetacean species.
Whether seeking fun on the sand or an eco-adventure in nature, head down south to La Paz for your next Mexican vacation. Visit the official tourism website for La Paz for more information.