Boating and Fishing

The considerable fleet of private boats in La Paz now has room for docking at several marinas, including Marina Palmira north of the malecón, and Marina de La Paz and Marina Cortez to the south. Most hotels can arrange trips. Fishing tournaments are typically held in August, September, and October.

Fishermen's Fleet. The Fishermen's Fleet has daylong fishing on pangas (skiffs), as well as multiday excursions to Magdalena Bay. La Paz, Baja California Sur. 612/122–1313; 408/884–3932 in U.S. www.fishermensfleet.com.

Mosquito Fleet. The Mosquito Fleet has 22' pangas (skiffs) starting at $300 for two people, and cabin cruisers from $550 for four people. Hwy. to Pichilingue, Km 5, between downtown and Pichilingue, La Paz, Baja California Sur. 612/121–6120; 877/408–6769 in U.S. www.bajamosquitofleet.com.