Juli Goff’s 30 of the Best Things to Do and See in La Paz

Juli Goff’s 30 of the Best Things to Do and See in La Paz

  1. Stroll the Malecón at sunset and in the evening.
  2. Visit the Anthropology Museum at Altimirano and 5th de Mayo
  3. Walk around the Public Markets, Revolución y Bravo
  4. Go the the beaches:
    • Walking: Coromuel at the north end of the Malecón
    • Taxi: La Concha Hotel beach, Caimancito beach, next to La Concha
    • Taxi or Aguila bus: Tecolote, Balandra, Pichilingue
  5. Listen to music on the Malecón or Zocalo in the evenings
  6. Play Loteria on weekends in the Zocalo on 5th de Mayo y Madero
  7. Visit the Cathedral and historic buildings, Zocalo and downtown
  8. Try fish tacos or hot dogs from recommended street vendors
  9. Visit the pottery and weaving shops
  10. Try the tamales from the vendor at Aramburo Market on Madero
  11. Take snorkeling or diving day trips to Espirtu Island/Los Isoletes
  12. Kayak around the bay of Balandra and the mangroves
  13. Rent bicycles to cruise around the city
  14. Hike in the hills overlooking the Bay of La Paz
  15. Enjoy evening coffee and people-watch on the Malecón
  16. Tour and learn about the Orphanage with staff of Se Habla
  17. Go to the movies at Cinepolis at Soriana, Cinemex at Mega, Shoppes of La Paz near Home Depot
  18. Take a day trip to Todos Santos and the Pacific Coast for surfing or exploring
  19. Rent a car and drive the loop from La Paz to Cabo, around the point and back, full day or overnight (Todos Santos, Los Cabos, Los Barriles)
  20. Snorkel Cabo Pumo Reef (two hours south of La Paz on the Sea of Cortes)
  21. Kite board or wind surf at La Ventana (45 minutes south from La Paz)
  22. Watch a professional soccer game at a sports bar with the Mexican fans
  23. Go deep sea fishing with recommended vendors
  24. Attend events at the City Theater or Teatro Júarez
  25. Try Se Habla … La Paz-recommended restaurants in the evenings
  26. Visit organic markets, Tuesday and Saturday mornings
  27. Golf at Costa Baja or Paraiso del Mar
  28. Take yoga, zumba or salsa classes
  29. Attend cultural presentations at Se Habla … La Paz on Tuesdays at 1:15 pm
  30. Write about your wonderful experiences in a Travel Guide

Juli is the founder and director of Se Habla … La Paz, the premier Spanish-language school in La Paz, BCS, Mexico. Reprinted with her permission.