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1. Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Paz
CentroThe downtown church, Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Paz, is a simple, unassuming stone building with a modest gilded altar but beautiful stained-glass windows. The church was built in 1861 near the site of La Paz's first mission, which no longer exists. The two towers of the present cathedral were added a half century later.
Revolución de 1910, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23000, Mexico612-122–2596Sight Details
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2. Malecón
Officially the Malecón Álvaro Obregón, this seaside promenade is La Paz's seawall, tourist zone, and social center all rolled into one. It runs for 5 km (3 miles) along Paseo Álvaro Obregón and has a broad palm-lined walkway, statues of whale sharks, dolphins, sharks, and other local denizens of the deep, as well as several park areas in the directly adjacent sand. Paceños are fond of strolling the malecón at sunset when the heat of the day finally begins to subside. (You will see people swimming here, and the water is cleaner than it used to be, but the beaches outside town are a far surer bet in that regard.)
Paseo Álvaro Obregón, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23000, Mexico -
3. Malecón Plaza
A two-story white gazebo is the focus of Malecón Plaza, a small concrete square where musicians sometimes appear on weekend nights. An adjacent street, Calle 16 de Septiembre, leads inland to the city.
Paseo Álvaro Obregón at Calle 16 de Septiembre, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23000, Mexico -
4. Museo Regional de Antropología y Historia de Baja California Sur
CentroLa Paz's culture and heritage are well represented at the Museo de Antropología, which has re-creations of indigenous Comondu and Las Palmas villages, photos of cave paintings found in Baja, and copies of Cortés's writings on first sighting La Paz. All exhibit descriptions are labeled in both English and Spanish. If you're a true Baja aficionado and want to delve into the region's history, this museum is a must; otherwise, a quick visit is all you need.
Calle Altamirano at Calle 5 de Mayo, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23000, Mexico612-122–0162Sight Details
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5. Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Todos Santos was the second-farthest south of Baja California's 30 mission churches, a system the Spanish instituted to convert (and subdue) the peninsula's indigenous peoples. Jesuit priests established an outpost here in 1723 as a visita (circuit branch) of the mission in La Paz, a day's journey away on horseback. The original church north of town was sacked and pillaged twice during its existence, before being relocated in 1825 to this site in the center of town. Additions in the past two centuries have resulted in a hodgepodge of architectural styles, but the overall effect is still pleasing, and the structure serves to this day as the community's bustling parish church.
Calle Márquez de León, Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, 23300, Mexico612-145–0043Sight Details
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6. Playa Balandra
A rocky point shelters a clear, warm bay at Playa Balandra, 21 km (13 miles) north of La Paz. Several small coves and pristine beaches appear and disappear with the tides, but there's always a calm area where you can wade and swim. Snorkeling is fair around Balandra's south end where there's a coral reef. You may spot clams, starfish, and anemones. Kayaking and snorkeling tours usually set out from around here. If not on a tour, bring your own gear, as rentals aren't normally available. Camping is permitted but there are no hookups. The smallish beach gets crowded on weekends, but on a weekday morning you might have the place to yourself. Sand flies can be a nuisance here between July and October. Amenities: camping; food concession; parking lot; toilets. Best for: snorkeling; swimming; walking.
La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23004, Mexico -
7. Playa Caimancito
Situated just beyond La Concha Beach Club Resort, 5 km (3 miles) north of La Paz, Caimancito is home to a scenic stretch of sand and some sun-shading palapas. Locals swim laps here, as the water is almost always calm and salty enough for easy buoyancy. There aren't any public facilities here, but if you wander over to the hotel for lunch or a drink, you can use its restrooms and rent water toys. Amenities: parking lot. Best for: sunsets; swimming; walking.
La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23004, Mexico -
8. Playa El Tecolote
Spend a Sunday at Playa El Tecolote, 25 km (15 miles) north of La Paz, and you'll feel like you've experienced the Mexico of old. Families set up house on the soft sand, kids race after seagulls and each other, and all ages wade together in the water. Vendors rent out beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, and small, motorized boats; a couple of restaurants serve simple fare such as ceviche and almejas (chocolate clams). These eateries are usually open throughout the week, though they sometimes close on chilly days. Facilities include restrooms and trash cans. Camping is permitted, but there are no hookups. Amenities: camping; food concession; parking lot; playground; toilets. Best for: sunsets; swimming; walking.
Carretera La Paz–El Tecolote, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23000, Mexico -
9. Playa Pichilingue
Starting in the time of Spanish invaders, Pichilingue, 16 km (10 miles) north of La Paz, was known for its preponderance of oysters bearing black pearls. In 1940 a disease killed them off, leaving the beach deserted. Today it's a pleasant place to sunbathe and watch sportfishing boats haul in their daily catches. Locals set up picnics here on weekend afternoons and linger until the blazing sun settles into the bay. Restaurants consisting of little more than a palapa over plastic tables and chairs serve oysters diablo, fresh clams, and plenty of cold beer. Pichilingue curves northeast along the bay to the terminals where the ferries from Mazatlán and Topolobampo arrive and many of the sportfishing boats depart. If La Paz is on your cruise itinerary, you'll likely dock at Pichilingue, too. One downside to this beach: traffic buzzes by on the nearby freeway. The water here, though not particularly clear, is calm enough for swimming. Amenities: food concession; parking lot; toilets. Best for: sunset; walking.
La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23004, Mexico -
10. Plaza Constitución
CentroPlaza Constitución, the true center of La Paz, is a traditional zócalo (main square) that also goes by the name Jardín Velazco. Concerts are held in the park's gazebo and locals gather here for art shows and fairs. Day-to-day life here entails shoeshines and local bingo games.
La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23000, Mexico -
11. Serpentario de La Paz
CentroBetter that you encounter all the creatures that slip and slither here in the safety of Mexico’s largest serpentarium than out in the wilds of Baja. More than 100 species are on display in indoor and outdoor exhibits, including turtles, pythons, rattlesnakes, and a rather large iguana. For less than $3, visitors may take photos with their choice of two pythons or a baby crocodile. Labeling is entirely in Spanish, but the staff offers guided tours in English with advance notice. A gift shop sells reptile-themed souvenirs.
Calle Brecha California, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23000, Mexico612-122–5611Sight Details
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12. Teatro Cine General Manuel Márquez de León
The mouthful of a name denotes Todos Santos's 1944 movie theater, which was quite a grand movie palace back in the day for remote, small-town Mexico. A few cultural events take place here, including the annual Todos Santos Film Festival each March.
Calle Legaspi s/n, Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, 23300, Mexico612-145–0225Sight Details
Rate Includes: Weekdays 9–2, weekends 9–1
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