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The
first people
that arrived to these lands didn’t have the idea in mind
to settle a town here, despite of that they wanted to make fortune
on the pearls that it was said
could de found in these waters. It took about 300 years to
flourish a town on this side of the peninsula. Nowadays, La Paz
has become one of the
favorite tourist destinations in Baja, because of the
small-town atmosphere that is felt here, over the development of
the area.
There many interesting places to visit as the Cathedral named
after Nuestra Señora de La Paz, built 1861, that overlooks the
plaza of the town. The Museum
of Archaeology of Baja California which displays over 1000
pieces that represent the life of the peninsula.
Also we invite you to enjoy the beautiful and serene beaches, as
Baranda, El Tecolote and Pichilingue, ideal to practice
snorkeling, kayaking, sporfishing and scubadiving. Besides
discover the Islands around with their incredible flora and fauna.
We recommend you to take guided tours to the Islands.
You can arrive to La Paz by plane through its International
airport, by
bus and by car. Also there is a Ferry service that takes
you to Mazatlan or Topolobampo on the mainland. For more
information contact your travel agent or visit this web page for
more tips and news.
What to do?
- Beaches:
south of the
city on your way to
pichilingue, are to be enjoyed,
like Coromuel, Caimancito, Tesoro, Pichilingue, Balandra y Tecolote.
Clear and warm waters years round and with services as showers,
restrooms, restaurants and aquatic sports rentals.
- Sporfishing:
all
year round capturing cabrilla, dorado, groupers, blue marlin, jack
cravelle, blank marlin, striped marlin, roosterfish, sailfish,
sierra, wahoo, yellowfin and yellowtail, etc.
- Scubadiving:
is
rewarded by the incredible sites as El Bajo an underwater mountain
rising 60 ft. from surface
where the schooling hammerheads were
first spotted, Los Islotes, home for more that 350 very
playful sea lions, Salvatierra a ferry shipwreck sunk in 1976, Las
Animas a collection of tiny islets in front of San Jose Island, La
Reina and la Reinita islets in front of Cerralvo Islands.
- Ecoturism
expeditions:
are
fascinating because the wonderful flora and fauna
of this land and waters, some agencies to contact are Baja
Expeditions, tel. 01-112-53828 and Baja Diving & Service, tel.
01-112-21826, Baja Outdoor Activities, tel. 01-112-55636.
- Observation
of Flora and Fauna: are
excellent while relaxing on the
beach or touring along the roads of this land full of
contrasts and breathtaking views.
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