La Paz Travel Guide
Mexico
La Paz is a city of 250,141 people and the capital of Baja California Sur, on Mexico’s Gulf of California coast. It is a relatively compact base for exploring the southern Baja California peninsula.
Most air travellers arrive via Leon Airport (LAP). The nearby coastline includes Playa Balandra, 19.8 kilometres from the city, and Tecolote Beach, 21.2 kilometres away, making both practical options for a beach day.
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Weather in La Paz
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Pays in MXN
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +52
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Mexico for various services. While not legally required, it's a significant part of service industry workers' income. Locals generally tip, and tourists are expected to do the same.
Best time to visit La Paz
Jan
24°1Feb
25°0Mar
28°0Apr
30°0May
33°0Jun
35°1Jul
38°2Aug
37°7Sep
36°7Oct
34°2Nov
29°1Dec
27°1Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near La Paz
Playa Malecón
3.1 km away
Playa Coromuel
6.1 km away
Playa Pichilingue
15.8 km away
Playa La Sorpresa
19 km away
Playa Balandra
19.8 km away
Playa El Caracol
20.1 km away
Playa El Bote
20.3 km away
Tecolote Beach
21.2 km away
Things to do in La Paz
La Paz, Baja California Sur
historic site
1.5 km
Museo de Arte de Baja California Sur
art museum
2.2 km
0.8 km
Destino Cristiano
christian place of worship
0.9 km
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
roman catholic place of worship
1.2 km
¡Recórcholis!
arcade
1.8 km
1.9 km
Casa Parra
art gallery
2.1 km
Getting there
Leon Airport · 9.3 km
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