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Baja California Sur, Mexico

La Paz

Stay 2–3 nights for island boat trips, whale sharks in season and the malecón. We have mapped 2 sights, 1 activity and 3 outdoor spots here, each with a reason to go.

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La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Places
9

2 See · 1 Do · 3 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink

Curated routes
1

Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz

Best season
Nov – Apr

from our route notes

Warmest month
August

35°C / 94°F avg high

Coolest month
January

25°C / 77°F avg high

Wettest month
September

about 99 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in La Paz

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

2 sights worth building a day around in Centro.

  • Malecón de La Paz in La PazPhoto: Dave Ross · Google
    See

    Malecón de La Paz

    Five-kilometre seafront promenade lined with sculptures, palms and sunset views.

    Tip Walk it at sunset when locals come out.

    • Centro
    • Free
    • 1.5 hr
    • Sunset
  • Museo de la Ballena in La PazPhoto: Museo de la Ballena y Ciencias del Mar · Google
    See

    Museo de la Ballena

    Small whale and marine science museum near the malecón with skeletons and exhibits.

    • Centro
    • $
    • 60 min
    • Morning

Do

1 activity for when the group wants to do more than look.

  • Whale Shark Swims in La PazPhoto: Guillermo Rubio · Google
    Do

    Whale Shark Swims

    Guided swims with whale sharks in La Paz Bay, regulated by the park authority.

    • $$$
    • 3 hr
    • Oct – Apr

Outdoors

3 outdoor spots for fresh air.

  • Espíritu Santo Island in La PazPhoto: Shawn from Airdrie, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Outdoors

    Espíritu Santo Island

    Protected desert island with red cliffs, white beaches and a sea lion colony at Los Islotes.

    Tip Full-day boat tours include snorkeling with sea lions.

    • $$$
    • 8 hr
    • Morning
  • Playa Balandra in La PazPhoto: Fabio · Google
    Outdoors

    Playa Balandra

    Shallow turquoise bay with the mushroom-shaped rock, inside a protected area.

    Tip Entry is capped in shifts; arrive early and bring water.

    • $
    • 4 hr
    • Morning
  • Playa El Tecolote in La PazPhoto: Isaac Ochoa · Google
    Outdoors

    Playa El Tecolote

    Wide beach facing Espíritu Santo with palapa restaurants and kayak rentals.

    • $
    • 3 hr
    • Afternoon

Eat

Where we would book a table in La Paz in Centro.

  • Bismark-cito in La PazPhoto: Bismarkcito · Google
    Eat

    Bismark-cito

    Seafood stand on the malecón for chocolate clams, ceviche and fish tacos.

    • Centro
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Lunch
  • Doce Cuarenta in La PazPhoto: Francis Teran · Google
    Eat

    Doce Cuarenta

    Popular café and bakery for breakfast, coffee and pastries a few blocks from the sea.

    • Centro
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Breakfast

Drink

Our picks for a drink in La Paz in Centro.

  • La Miserable in La PazPhoto: MEZCALERIA La Miserable · Google
    Drink

    La Miserable

    Small mezcalería known for well-chosen Oaxacan mezcals and guided tastings.

    • Centro
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Evening

How to fit La Paz into a trip

La Paz is stop 3 of 3 on our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route. Follow it as-is or lift La Paz into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

La Paz month by month

Average daily highs run from 25°C / 77°F in January to 35°C / 94°F in August. September is the wettest month, with about 99 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. La Paz weather and the best time to visit →

Near La Paz

2 other destinations from our guides within about 150 km (93 mi), measured in a straight line.

La Paz questions, answered

How many days do you need in La Paz?

Our route notes suggest 2–3 nights in La Paz. On our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route it is stop 3 of 3 in a 8-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 24 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is La Paz best known for?

Stay 2–3 nights for island boat trips, whale sharks in season and the malecón. Standouts on our list: Malecón de La Paz (Five-kilometre seafront promenade lined with sculptures, palms and sunset views); Museo de la Ballena (Small whale and marine science museum near the malecón with skeletons and exhibits); Espíritu Santo Island (Protected desert island with red cliffs, white beaches and a sea lion colony at Los Islotes).

When is the best time to visit La Paz?

Our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route is best Nov – Apr. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in August (35°C / 94°F), the coolest in January (25°C / 77°F) and the most rain in September (about 99 mm).

What are the best things to do in La Paz?

Start with Malecón de La Paz, Espíritu Santo Island, Playa Balandra, Whale Shark Swims and Playa El Tecolote. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 2 sights, 1 activity, 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in La Paz?

Our picks: Bismark-cito (Centro); Doce Cuarenta (Centro).

What is near La Paz?

The closest destinations in our guides are Todos Santos (about 78 km / 48 mi) and Los Cabos (about 137 km / 85 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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