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- La Paz
La Paz
The holiday retreat of La Paz is the laid-back capital of Baja
California Sur, known for its stunning sunsets and beaches. The
city is a perfect base from which to explore the magical
surrounding landscape. Although it has excellent beaches, it is not
known specifically as a beach resort, but is a tranquil Mexican
port with a colonial town atmosphere.
La Paz is a 'real' city where locals go about their daily
business among the tourist shops, fancy restaurants and tour
operators. The most romantic feature in the city is the waterfront
promenade, or
malecón, around which the city life revolves, stretching
for several kilometres along sandy beaches. Much of the dining and
nightlife is along the walkway and it is the best place to catch
one of the city's famously spectacular sunsets while on
holiday.
La Paz is the eco-tourism capital of the country, surrounded by
desert and situated in a large bay on the Sea of Cortez, with a
variety of outdoor tour guides offering excellent trips. The region
has astonishing plant and animal life, varied geology of the inland
deserts, mountains and oases, and the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere
Reserve nearby. Beautiful unspoilt offshore islands offer
naturalist hiking, as well as amazing diving and snorkelling from
pristine beaches with hammerhead sharks, dolphins, sea lions and
the gigantic whale sharks.
The islands are the destination of kayakers, sailors and boat
cruises, and the bay is a popular yachting stopover. La Paz is a
fisherman's paradise and its international fishing competitions are
world famous. To the north of the city, along the Pichilingue
Peninsula, are some magnificent beaches, backed by mangroves and
the cactus-studded mountains of the desert. Besides the eco-tourist
activities on offer, La Paz boasts plentiful shopping, a varied
nightlife, excellent fish and seafood, and comfortable
accommodation, offering visitors everything they need for a
relaxing and stimulating holiday.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language in Mexico. Some English
is spoken in tourist regions.
Money
Mexican currency is the New Peso (MXN) divided into 100
centavos. Credit cards are widely accepted, particularly Visa,
MasterCard and American Express. Travellers cheques are generally
accepted, but cannot be cashed on Sundays. ATMs are available in
most cities and towns and are the most convenient way to get money,
but for safety reasons they should only be used during business
hours. Although most businesses will accept foreign currency it is
best to use pesos. Foreign currency can be exchanged at one of many
casas de cambio(exchange houses), which have longer hours
and offer a quicker service than the banks.