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Malecón de La Paz

A sight in Centro, La Paz, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Malecón de La Paz in Centro, La Paz
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in La Paz, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Museo de la Ballena, 1.0 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Centro
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in La Paz, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Museo de la Ballena

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

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    La Miserable

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

    Drinks · 1.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Doce Cuarenta

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

    Food · 1.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Bismark-cito

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

    Food · 1.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Whale Shark Swims

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

    Activity · 3.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Espíritu Santo Island

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

    Outdoors · 9.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Malecón de La Paz is a stop on our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in La Paz

Malecón de La Paz is our only sight pick in La Paz; here is what else we recommend there. See the full La Paz guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in La Paz run from 25°C in January to 35°C in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Malecón de La Paz itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for La Paz from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full La Paz weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Malecón de La Paz, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
P.º Malecón, Zona Central, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Coordinates
24.15539, -110.32272
Destination
La Paz, Baja California Sur

Malecón de La Paz: quick answers

How much time do you need at Malecón de La Paz?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Malecón de La Paz. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Malecón de La Paz?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Walk it at sunset when locals come out.

Is Malecón de La Paz free?

Yes, we list Malecón de La Paz as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Malecón de La Paz?

Malecón de La Paz is at P.º Malecón, Zona Central, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico, in Centro. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Malecón de La Paz?

Malecón de La Paz appears on Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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