La Paz Travel Information
Getting to La Paz
The La Paz International Airport (LAP), officially known as the Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport, serves international and domestic flights as one of the busiest airports in the country. LAP is among the top 25 busiest airports in Mexico, receiving more than 1.1 million passengers in 2023. With direct flights to La Paz from principal cities across Mexico, there are also several direct flights to the area from the U.S. hubs of Los Angeles and Phoenix. Located just southwest of La Paz, the La Paz International Airport is a great starting place to explore the region of Baja California Sur.
About the La Paz Airport
For those flying into La Paz (LAP), it’s easy to switch over to ground transportation or pick up car rentals. Private airport transfers also readily connect the airport to downtown La Paz, with options from 3 to 8 passengers.
Main Airlines and Routes
Since the La Paz airport is one of the busiest in Mexico, it serves a number of domestic and international airlines. Delta and American Airlines are the primary airlines from the United States that fly to La Paz. Local airlines using the airport include Aeromexico and Viva Aerobus, among others. International travelers can easily access the LAP via connecting (and frequent) flights through many popular destinations in Mexico, including Guadalajara, Tijuana, Cozumel, and Mexico City.
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La Paz in Baja California Sur has no shortage of activities and attractions to keep you busy. Consider including some of these things to do in your itinerary:
- Take a boat tour of Espiritu Santo island, where you can swim with sea lions
- Enjoy championship golf at Paraiso del Mar, Costa Baja or Bahia de los Sueños
- Sea kayaking to the beaches of San Jose island
- Snorkeling and scuba diving among ship wrecks and coral reefs
- Go whale watching (January to April) for gray and humpback whales
- Do some shopping and people watching on the Malecon
- Explore the lovely Cathedral Nuestra Señora de La Paz
- Soak in the sunshine at Playa el Tecolate
- Try a Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) boarding excursion
- Sportfishing for marlin and roosterfish (or rent a panga for some family fun)
- Go shopping for jewelry and crafts made by talented artisans
- Splurge on gourmet cuisine from one of many La Paz restaurants
To enter Mexico by air, land or sea, you must present a current passport and tourist card (FMT), the latter of which are valid for up to 180 days. You can apply for a tourist card online by visiting the website of Mexico’s National Immigration Institute.
When flying in, the FMT is generally filled out upon arrival at the international airport.
La Paz has an average of 340 days of sunshine per year, and its coast — buffered by steady 10-to-15-knot winds — attract hordes of sea kayakers, stand-up paddlers, snorkelers, and divers. The summers are typically long and muggy; the winters are short, comfortable, and dry. The temperature typically ranges from 53 degrees F to 97 degrees F, and is rarely below 47 degrees F or above 102 degrees F.
The best times of year to visit La Paz for warm-weather activities are from mid-February to late June, and from mid-October to late December. September and October are the region’s rainiest months. December through April is high tourist season, when daytime temperatures hover in the mid-70s and 80s.
Gift and specialty shops, souvenir stands and upscale boutiques sell a variety of handicrafts, ceramics, clothing, jewelry and artwork. La Paz even has an authentic Chinatown, modern shopping malls and a local farmer’s street market that is held weekly. For those who revel in a little retail therapy, pay a visit to these La Paz gems:
- Ceramica Ibarra – unique, handmade pottery, lots of practical gift items
- Casa Parra – eclectic selection of carvings, baskets, ceramics and handmade arts and crafts
- La Antigua California -beautiful artisanal products including glass, silver jewelry, pottery and weavings plus typical souvenirs
- Mercado Madero – one of two public markets in town that sells inexpensive clothing and gift items. Also has food stalls selling fresh produce, meat and cheeses
- Allende Books – fantastic collection of English books in various genres, with a focus on travel and local history; located near the Cathedral Plaza.
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