For decades, Los Cabos has been the most important destination for Americans traveling to the Mexican Pacific.
The home base of some of the world’s most luxurious resorts, and with a well-reported wellness scene that will almost never be matched by other competing Latin American hubs, it is a handy, stress-free escape to plan most American holiday makers.
Whatever the case, there is something looming on the horizon: an appropriate La Paz rises fast In popularity such as the alternative to Cabo, and the Figures don’t lie:
La Paz quickly rises in popularity among Americans
The capital of Baja California Sur, La Paz is A picturesque city On the edge of the peninsula, the best known for its long promenade by the sea, golden sandy beaches embraced that are embraced by the Azure waters of the Gulf of Cortez and lively art galleries.
Despite the fact that the administrative center of the State is and only a beautiful BIG off the coast of a more relaxed atmosphere that then offers the Bakkakte Cabo, La Paz had never reached the level of last fame, nor the same global status as one Watched Sunny Destination.
This is slow, but certainly changes.
Between July and August 2025, the registered sun -cut place is registered A noticeable increase of 8.4% in air arrivalsStimulated by the direct flights of Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles (Lax) to La Paz International (LAP), who only started working last year.
La Paz has been an emerging domestic destination for Mexicans For some time, but when it comes to International figures, it posted one Record -breaking increase of 192.5% With visitors on an annual basis.
Although these are not subdivided into different nationalities, it is safe to bet Americans are the peloton, since the lax flights are currently the only international gateway to LA.
Why do Americans go to La Paz instead of somewhere else?
If you wonder why some Americans Los Cabos and others equally trendy Mexican Pacific destinations such as Puerto Vallarta and Riviera change Nayarit for an unusual La Paz, affordability, safety levels and even cultural attraction all play a part.
When it comes to prices, it is considerably cheaper for vacation in Dan Cabo, an outpost of Hollywood Celeb, where overnight stays can yield $ 2,000:
La Paz does not work exactly under the same shape as the capes; as in, Lush all-inclusive people are not exactly present hereBut it has a sufficient selection of 4-star lists with a view of the sea that will not necessarily dry your wallet.
Think of a charming one Hotel Hacienda BugambillasOnly a few steps from the beach, and where a double room U $ 79 per night costs for 2 adults.
In the heart of the Malecón, La Paz’s picturesque coastal walk, Hotel Hblue is a modern complex on the ocean with its own private swimming pool, and a stay of one night there you will deliver $ 169.
When it comes to food spending, there are Many budget -friendly kiosks and stalls Along the Malecón itself, where you can get Mexican take outakings such as empanadas And cornstamales typical for less than $ 3.
View La Parrilla Norteña, popular because of their steak-type tacos and abundance of meat options, or platforms, for a sit-in dinner in a snack bar without French. Carne Asada. Prices vary from $ 10 – $ 15 for a single meal.
La Paz is one of the safest destinations in Mexico
Then of course there are the impressive safety levels of La Paz to explain.
According to the US Department of Foreign Affairs, it is one of the safest destinations in the Mexican Pacific, which can be seen consistently at level 2 for years. In non-technical terms, this means that it is not the safest it could be, but It is not dangerousor.
For comparison purposes, cities such as London, Paris and Rome are currently all at level 2.
When it comes to La Paz, there are very few cases of gang violence on the street, and even small crime is less common, in addition to other Mexican cities. After all, it is the capital of Baja California Sur, and Security here is tight.
We dare to say, even tighter than in Los Cabos, which is already considered a fairly low risk spot for Americans to go into the beach hop. Numbeo has weighed the case: according to them, the ‘level of crime’ in the city is officially ‘low’, a rare performance for urban centers south of the border.
La Paz’s most important attraction
Last but not least, there is La Paz’s incredible mix of beaches, relaxation of the coast and culture that attracts tourists.
It is entitled to a number of Baja California Sur’s cleanest and most family -friendly beaches, with Soft, sand -colored sand And shallow waters – unlike most Cabo beaches, where waves reach so high that you would be a fool to get into the water, unless you are a trained surfer.
La Balandra Beach is without a doubt the top swimming spot, with green-blue colored seas and Caribbean-like white sand, although tourists also come to Playa Telecote, with his countless beach bars and a view of Isla Espíritu Santo.
Playa El Coromuel, a short walk from the zone in the city center, is preferable if you are looking for one wide range of facilities and unaccepted seas.
In the field of culture, the aforementioned Malecón is not only a pleasant walk in the ocean, but a literal art gallery with innovative installations and sculptures.
Downtown La Paz is also peppered with traditional family businesses canteen Serve Mexican rubs ‘as it is intended’, without the pretentious high-end spin, and if you like colonial architecture, you can’t miss Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Paz.
The most important church of the city, it was built in the 19th century, directly on the central square, and it is A beautiful Romanesque inspired structure Garnated with twin tower
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