Top Things to do in La Paz
The 10 Best Free Things to do in La Paz, Baja California Sur
Discover the best top things to do in La Paz, Mexico including Ensenada Grande, Caktu Souvenirs, Malecon, Balandra Beach, Playa El Tecolote (Tecolote Beach), Casa Parra Gallery, La Paz Farmers Market, Ceramica Ibarra, Playa El Coromuel, Dove of Peace Monument.
Restaurants in La Paz
1. Ensenada Grande
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By katarzynac843 - Larkspur, United States
Was lucky to get there with Selkie Travels- after exiting snorkelling with Sea lions we got to this beach for lunch - it was the most breathtaking beach I have seen- sand is white and water is so super blue- it was worth every penny - make sure you save a day for this trip as it is not close from La Paz and all depends on weather as well — so book it and enjoy the raw beauty of Baja
2. Caktu Souvenirs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Visit Caktu in the Historic Center of La Paz. A lovely place where you can find souvenirs of Baja California Sur with a unique and artistic design. Souvenirs are objects that represent a place and help us to remember it with an object that treasures memories. Caktu transforms these memories in art inspired by the sunset and its colors, the magic of the sea and the enigmac desert.
Reviewed By smrbrz - Seattle, United States
Our tour guide Jay from Whale Shark Diaries had a really cool Caktu hat on. He told us about Caktu so we stopped in after our whale shark outing. Such a cute store with beautifully designed hats, cups, stickers and other items all original art from the owner of the shop. She was so nice and does such amazing designs. Really inexpensive and perfect souvenirs. A must stop in La Paz!
3. Malecon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,808 reviews
Beachside shopping street, providing you with spectacular views of the palm tree - lined beach as you browse through shops and restaurants.
Reviewed By ChicagoColorado - Longmont, United States
I love La Paz's Malecon. When you walk along the Malecon, you are absorbed into Mexico, surrounded by local families taking walks, groups of friends chatting, joggers running after (or before) work, young folks skating along on roller skates or boards.. The Malecon is broad enough to accommodate these various activities The Malecon is actually a stone tile walkway, several miles in length, along the city's waterfront. On one side, the Ensenada de la La Paz, sprinkled with small boats, pelicans, herons, terns, gulls. On the other side, a variety of eateries. I find this area so relaxing. A place to be a tourist without feeling like one.
4. Balandra Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,816 reviews
Reviewed By Vacationer801846 - Chicago, United States
Balandra, amazing beach, speechless must visit if you are in Los Cabos San Lucas must take the photo with the mushroom rock it is just beautiful. clean clear ocean waters. from San Jose del Cabo it takes approximately 2.5 hours by driving your own car. bring your drinks and food. MUST bring water shoes since the entire beach is full of rocks. leave your personal belongings in the bus, car or bring a waterproof pouch for you phone, money, keys. you must climb the rocky mountain and enjoy the spectacular view, it is out of this world.
5. Playa El Tecolote (Tecolote Beach)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 751 reviews
In the owl beach club we have restored services, tours and aquatic equipment rental bikes, kayak banana among others.owl beach is the main beach of peace bcsmost requested activity is the tour to Isla Espiritu Santo.
Reviewed By Adriana9208 - La Paz, Mexico
I completely love this place. It has so much space to sit around and the best is the view of the Espiritu Santo Island and the amazing desert landscape and beautiful water colors. There's 2 or 3 restaurant's in case you don't want to carry anything. They do let you use the bungalows at the beach as long as you consume food and drinks. Weekends are the most busiest days. But it is very worthy taking time to go. Also it's a good place to go stargazing and camping.
6. Casa Parra Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
In Casa Parra, you'll find: -Arts and crafts of Mexico -Artcrafts made by great masters of the mexican folk arts - Mexican culture - Traditional techniques - Paintings and photographs by local artist -Think in us for an authentic piece of mexican art in Baja California Sur
Reviewed By alfa11boat - La Paz, Mexico
Love this little shop!! Claudia has the most amazing selection of Mexican arts and crafts. Thrilled with my new king size bedspread. Sometimes it’s just fun to browse and see what is new. Let’s not forget to support our small businesses as they emerge From the closures.
7. La Paz Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By melissasweetBee - Chilliwack, Canada
This is our go to for organic vegetables and fruits, honey's, vinaigrettes, baked goods and breads, sausages and fresh squeezed jugo's! Love love love the local jewelry, clothing, baskets and art and so much more! The people are so wonderful as well!
8. Ceramica Ibarra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By trixle2 - La Paz, Mexico
Beautiful pottery, many patterns and items to choose from. Very cool that it is a family business. They are all so talented and creative!
9. Playa El Coromuel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By MikeLondonSE - London, United Kingdom
13&15/12 We three middle aged guys from London are nearing the end of a fortnight in BC. We hired some bicycles in LP to explore the Malecon and beyond, having heard that this was the way to do it! We cycled to the skate park at the end of the special central carriageway cycle route to the north. It looked like you could continue along the Malecon pavement so I went ahead of my friends to find this bay with a pier and some restaurants and bars. I called up my friend to bring everyone along. We all met at the end of the pier (no cycling, ooops, but it was empty) and then made our way to a bar for a 2-4-1 margarita (100 pesos) at at Clams & Beers. These turned out to be very cheap tequila so we drank them slowly,being the only tourists in the quite empty whole bay (Friday). We cycled back just before sunset. We never stayed on the inviting beach. The next day we went to Playa Balandra by Uber, paddled around (no swimming as so shallow), saw sunset, got rather merry, got eaten by mosquitoes and then caught the last bus back to the centre at 18:30. Today is a slow day as a result and a short 47pesos Uber to here by 15:30 on the Sunday and found a quiet beach again. This time we were prepared for a swim and found ourselves a shady spot by a cream umbrella and red table. We spent an hour and a half there including a swim. The temperature is a bit too cold for a lot if locals but not us Brits! It was also quite clear with a few yellow and black fish zipping around. A few locals were snorkelling. On another review I saw that someone said it was murky water and they may as well swim iff the Malecon in town. I heard from elsewhere that the centre is near where the sewage outlets are so this is not advisable! The Coromuel beach has a blue flag, is endorsed by various bodies and the beach was remarkably devoid of litter compared to some places we have visited! A few fag ends, cable ties (from hanging up xmas decorations) and bottle tops were the occasional litter. The water was clean (unlike Todos Santos and San Lucas where the immaculate beach throws up polystyrene balls occasionally). We were approached a few times by the waitresses from the bars offering drinks, including buckets of beer. We declined graciously. A small open air bar was open and had a few people drinking in it which was nice but our Uber was imminent so off we went. As the sunset got obscured by clouds (it dips behind the hills on the other side of the bay anyway) we decided to pack up early and leave before the rush. Another 50pesos Uber got us back.
