La Paz
Mexico · Estado de Baja California SurMX
City in Mexico
La Paz is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, with a 2020 census population of 250,141 inhabitants, making it the most populous city in the state. La Paz is located in La Paz Municipality, the fourth-largest municipality in Mexico by both population (292,241) and area of 20,275 km2 (7,828 sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 250,141
- Coordinates
- 24.144, -110.300
- Timezone
- America/Mazatlan
- Elevation
- 47 m
Overview of La Paz
In Estado de Baja California Sur, Mexico, La Paz stands out as a large city. Some 250,141 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature, water sports and culture.
Things to do in La Paz
Nature in La Paz
(16)Nature in La Paz covers Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Counting everything, 16 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for La Paz.
Water Sports in La Paz
(13)The water sports shortlist for La Paz: Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. It is a direct read of La Paz's activity profile. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Culture in La Paz
(6)The culture shortlist for La Paz: Cathedrals, Docks, Historical Sites, Mines and Museums. It is a direct read of La Paz's activity profile. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in La Paz
(4)The adventure shortlist for La Paz: Abseiling, Adventure, Boat Rides and Treasure Hunts. Everything listed here comes from what La Paz is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in La Paz
(3)Sports in La Paz covers Biking, Golf and Trail Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for La Paz.
Wellness in La Paz
(3)Wellness in La Paz covers Hammam, Spa and Wellness. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for La Paz.
Family in La Paz
(2)The family shortlist for La Paz: Aquariums and Zoo. All of it is drawn from La Paz's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in La Paz
(2)La Paz's nightlife entries include Events and Music. Everything listed here comes from what La Paz is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in La Paz
(1)La Paz records Food under shopping. Everything listed here comes from what La Paz is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in La Paz
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for La Paz.
Best time to visit La Paz
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to La Paz rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/Mazatlan.
Similar destinations
Places near La Paz that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is La Paz known for?
- La Paz is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in Estado de Baja California Sur, Mexico with around 250,141 inhabitants.
- What can you do in La Paz?
- You can plan around Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens in La Paz. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit La Paz?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is La Paz located?
- Administratively, La Paz sits in Estado de Baja California Sur, Mexico — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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