A lovely “malecón,” or boardwalk, is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll to take in the vibe of a place while enjoying water views. Luckily, Baja has some good ones that are worth checking out. Here are a few of our favorites. Playas de Tijuana Location: The northwest part of Playas de Tijuana,… Read more »
The 2020 La Paz Carnaval celebrations will go from February 20-25. This year’s theme is “Festival of the Gods.” The family-friendly event features booths, live performances, and a parade with floats and costumes. For more information: www.facebook.com/CarnavalLaPazBCS
In Search of the Capital City’s BEST Fish Taco By W. Scott Koenig I’m a lucky Gringo. From our home in San Diego, it’s only a 90-minute drive to Ensenada, Baja California — ground zero for fish tacos, arguably invented in the port city in the 1950’s. Their famous culinary concoction features battered… Read more »
The 2019 La Paz Carnaval festivities will take place February 28-March 5. The theme of this year’s festival will be “Grandes Navegantes” or “Great Navigators.” As the largest carnival celebration on the peninsula, this family-friendly event includes a parade with floats and costumed participants, food booths, games, and cultural events. The parades will take place… Read more »
Part 2: Santa Marta to La Paz By Graham Mackintosh Seen from the perspective of a kayak, the coast between Agua Verde and La Paz is often beautiful and colorful with numerous high cliffs and challenging headlands. Sharing one protected headland—San Telmo—with the sailboat Schatzi, I made radio contact and was glad to make the… Read more »
Baja California Sur capital is a mariscos mecca By W. Scott Koenig La Paz is ground zero for mariscos (Mexican style seafood) in Baja California Sur. Most local restaurants buy from aquaculture farms, fishing cooperatives, the town’s seafood market, or directly from Sea of Cortez fishermen—who stop by every morning with the catch… Read more »
The 2018 La Paz Carnaval festivities will take place February 8-13. The theme of this year’s festival will be “Tierra de Encanto y Fantasía” or “The Land of Charm and Fantasy.” As the largest carnival celebration on the peninsula, this family-friendly event includes a parade with floats and costumed participants, food booths, games, and cultural… Read more »
The 50th Score Baja 1000 off-road race will take place November 14-18, 2017. The point-to-point race will be over 1,300 miles long, beginning in Ensenada, BC and ending in La Paz, BCS. For more information: score-international.com
By Jennifer Kramer As the capital of Baja California Sur, La Paz is a city that seemingly has it all. With culture and history to see, beaches to enjoy, and islands to explore by land and sea, there’s plenty for visitors to discover. Locals refer to La Paz as a large city with an authentic small-town… Read more »
La Paz celebrates its 482nd birthday on May 3, 2017. The Fiestas de Fundación are a free festival featuring local art, cuisine, and entertainment centered around the malecón and plaza. For more information: www.facebook.com/fflapaz