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Looking for a Mexican escape away from the hustle and bustle of Cancun?
This lesser-known Mexican destination is emerging as the place for travelers looking to relax and unwind while exploring authentic Mexican culture.
Enter La Paz.
The catering industry here does has grown considerably in recent yearsand as a result, tourists are flocking.
But why is La Paz such a popular destination to visit now?
Why visit La Paz
La Paz is located in the Baja California Sur region of Mexico and is known for its beautiful beaches.
These are unspoilt, vast and have beautiful soft white sand.
Since La Paz is a beach city, there is a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.
This means travelers can enjoy the best of both worlds: seaside relaxation and city exploration.
If you only visit one beach, make it Balandra.
This has been voted the best beach in Mexico more than once. It is a beautiful bay with calm, shallow water, meaning you can even walk across the bay here.
Other beaches worth exploring include Pichilingue and El Tecolote beaches, which are surrounded by restaurants and bars, giving them a more lively atmosphere.
One of the best cultural sights in the city is the 19th-century Nuestra Señora de La Paz Cathedral, which dominates the skyline.
There is no entrance fee here, but donations are welcome.
This part of town has an old-world charm and in its heart you can experience an authentic Mexican experience.
Other sights worth exploring include the city’s Art Museum and Museum of Anthropology.
People watching at the Jardín Velasco, with its ornate Victorian-style bandstand, is also a wonderful activity here.
And visit the Centro Culture La Paz.
This building has a beautiful exterior facade and inside you can experience cultural exhibitions such as art exhibitions, plays and other performances.
On the interior walls of the building you can enjoy 3 beautiful murals created by the Mexican artist Francisco Merino.
Traveling to La Paz from the US
La Paz has its own international airport, meaning it’s much easier to get there than you might think.
From Los Angeles you can fly non-stop to La Paz. These flights operate twice a week during the winter season, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This flight route is operated by Alaska Airlines.
The good news is that these flights are incredibly affordable.
I picked up a dummy flight to get some pricing information. Departure on December 11 and return on December 18 would cost $237 round trip.
For a trip after the January holiday period, you should expect to pay $241 to fly from January 20 to January 27.
This shows that flight prices are pretty consistent, as long as you don’t want to fly during the holidays (when they skyrocket!).
This flight has an outbound time of 2 hours and 21 minutes and a return time of 2 hours and 42 minutes.
Where to stay in La Paz
One of the main reasons for La Paz’s growing popularity is the influx of world-class hotels and resorts.
The city has experienced a 20% increase in room capacity over the past twelve months.
This means you will have no shortage of excellent accommodations!
If you’re on a really tight budget, you can find a hostel here for as little as $20 per person per night.
For an affordable 3-star hotel, try Hotel HBlue. This hotel offers a continental or American breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.
It is a small hotel, yet it has a terrace, restaurant and bar so you can relax and unwind.
The total cost for a 3 night stay from December 11 to December 14 costs $466 based on 2 adults. That works out to $77 per person per night.
It is not much more expensive to choose 5-star luxury. For the same dates you can stay at the 5-star Catedral La Paz Hotel.
Renowned for its world-class service, this hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace.
The total cost for 2 people for 3 nights is $502. That’s $83.50 per person per night.
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