23 July 2008 183 views One Comment

The capital city of Baja California Sur is a place where you can enjoy the benefits of the scenic Sea of Cortez, while also experiencing a lively and authentic culture that is rich in history. La Paz is located 137 miles north of Cabo San Lucas on the east coast of the Baja Peninsula that overlooking the largest bay of the Sea of Cortez. La Paz offers great value as an investment including: low prices, preserved Mexican culture, strong infrastructure, and all the water activities you can find in other popular beach destinations.

History
A defining part of La Paz is its rich history. In 1941, John Steinbeck wrote that “[A] cloud of delight hangs over the distant city from the time when it was the great pearl city of the world”. The Spanish first landed in La Paz in the early 16th century and the rich pearl resources attracted the Spanish conquistador Cortes who was able to make peace with the Amerindians and set up a settlement. La Paz was also a center for the Jesuits missions in the Baja Peninsula.

Attractions
One of the well-known attractions in La Paz is the Malecon, a 5 km walkway along the sea. You can also experience the culture by visiting the historic cathedrals, museums, The Library of the Californias, and the 1,500 seat performance center. Other activities available include observing the busy aquatic life, eco-tourism, several nearby islands to explore, and “very good” offshore fishing according to the 2007 book Moon Cabo.

Infrastructure
As the capital of Baja California Sur, La Paz has benefited from resources to put into infrastructure improvement. There are state-of-the-art hospitals and several universities that cater to one of the richest per capita populations in Mexico according to an article by NuWire.com. La Paz also features an international airport with direct flights to the US for easy access.

Sources: Moon Cabo by By Joe Cummings, Nikki Goth Itoi