Getting to La Paz
Events in La Paz
One of the many wonderful things about visiting La Paz is just how much the traveler can do. Travelers can choose to spend all day on a beach with a terrific summer read on hand as they watch the surf gently come in and out. Or, they can also take advantage of this marvelous location and enjoy the fabulous parade of yearly events in the area. It’s easy to spend time interacting with locals in La Paz at regional festivals, enjoying the area’s culture and listening to music. It’s also easier than ever to get face to face with the region’s marvelous life just under the water a short distance from the area’s many fine beaches.
Carnaval La Paz
Celebrate Mardi Gras in style right here. This is one of the most famous La Paz events of the entire year. For about a week (generally in February), the streets are devoted to all things fun. Watch as dancers and singers march in front of your eyes during the wonderful festival parade. This is the time to grab a seat and let the experience wash over you. Their colorful costumes pay homage to the area’s vibrant native culture and modern life. There’s also live bands that play music as the marchers march. Admire the King and Queen of the Carnaval as they and their court strut their stuff in public. Thousands of spectators are very happy to join you. There are things to do for the whole family. Everyone can sample the local cuisine and taste all sorts of dishes that are popular in the region from natives who know how to make them perfectly. Headliners hit the main stage every single day with music from internationally renowned artists.
Cinco de Mayo
The Fifth of May marks another time to celebrate. Come party at many vacation rentals early in May. There’s also live music and a chance to dance all night. This one of the most sought after of all La Paz events so book early to get the best deals on travel here.
Fishing Tournaments
Fishing is a highly popular activity in the area. Multiple international fishing events mark the calendar all year long in La Paz. If you, too, love to fish, take advantage of such events and come on down to the sea. You’ll be in good company with fishermen from all over the world as you search for the perfect catch.
Mexican Heritage Days
The local calendar is peppered with days that are all about celebrating Mexico. Come here in September for Mexican Independence Day. November is ideal for a learning about Day of the Dead (Nov. 1st - 2nd.) as well as the Mexican Revolution (Nov. 20th). Drinks and food are everywhere here as locals come out to celebrate their heritage and culture with guests.
Local saints days are also an important part of the regional culture. Festival days devoted to Santa Barbara and Santa Rosalia in December are a great way to bid goodbye to the year.
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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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