Feeling adventurous after, oh, two years of being cooped up? La Paz in Baja California promises a wonderland for those who love adventure – whether that’s the relatively tame kind or a bit closer to the edge.
Perched on a protected bay on Mexico’s famed Sea of Cortez (aka the Gulf of California), the city is the major gateway to everything those spectacular waters have to offer. It’s a desert climate, so it is warm to downright hot virtually all year round, just like Cabo San Lucas, located about two hours to the south.
To get to La Paz, take one of the numerous nonstop, 2.5-hour flights to Los Cabos out of LAX. Once there, hire a transport service to drive you north. Or, you can rent a car, but know that once you’re in La Paz, you won’t really need one, as tour companies will pick you up, taxis are plentiful and walking is definitely an option around town.
