Juli Goff’s 30 of the Best Things to Do and See in La Paz
- Stroll the Malecón at sunset and in the evening.
- Visit the Anthropology Museum at Altimirano and 5th de Mayo
- Walk around the Public Markets, Revolución y Bravo
- 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
- Listen to music on the Malecón or Zocalo in the evenings
- Play Loteria on weekends in the Zocalo on 5th de Mayo y Madero
- Visit the Cathedral and historic buildings, Zocalo and downtown
- Try fish tacos or hot dogs from recommended street vendors
- Visit the pottery and weaving shops
- Try the tamales from the vendor at Aramburo Market on Madero
- Take snorkeling or diving day trips to Espirtu Island/Los Isoletes
- Kayak around the bay of Balandra and the mangroves
- Rent bicycles to cruise around the city
- Hike in the hills overlooking the Bay of La Paz
- Enjoy evening coffee and people-watch on the Malecón
- Tour and learn about the Orphanage with staff of Se Habla
- Go to the movies at Cinepolis at Soriana, Cinemex at Mega, Shoppes of La Paz near Home Depot
- Take a day trip to Todos Santos and the Pacific Coast for surfing or exploring
- 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)
- Snorkel Cabo Pumo Reef (two hours south of La Paz on the Sea of Cortes)
- Kite board or wind surf at La Ventana (45 minutes south from La Paz)
- Watch a professional soccer game at a sports bar with the Mexican fans
- Go deep sea fishing with recommended vendors
- Attend events at the City Theater or Teatro Júarez
- Try Se Habla … La Paz-recommended restaurants in the evenings
- Visit organic markets, Tuesday and Saturday mornings
- Golf at Costa Baja or Paraiso del Mar
- Take yoga, zumba or salsa classes
- Attend cultural presentations at Se Habla … La Paz on Tuesdays at 1:15 pm
- 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.