Baja California Sur is undergoing a tourism transition. Shedding its former image as a spring break student getaway, cities across the state are repositioning their tourism product to focus on more upscale and luxury travel. La Paz is the latest entry into this strategy, announcing that two new luxury resort properties are planned for the …
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It’s been quite the banner year for whale watching in Baja California Sur. For the first time ever, gray whales are being spotted off the coast of La Paz this late in the season. This is leading to an extension of the popular tourist season. Season Extended Into April Municipal Tourism of La Paz Director …
A popular tourist activity is back on in La Paz after being paused indefinitely in February. Once again, tourists can get up close with whale sharks in the water. Why Was It Stopped? A sudden drop in the number of whale sharks in the Bay of La Paz refuge area led local officials to stop …
With the increase in temperatures now approaching 80 degrees for highs in La Paz, local officials are out inspecting traditional beach food stalls to make sure the food is kept at proper temperatures to be safe for tourists. Food Stall Inspections Increase The State Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks announced recently that they …
The peak spring tourist season has arrived in La Paz. Throughout the city, visitors are enjoying themselves with food and drinks that make the celebration festive. The only drawback is the amount of trash being generated. Unfortunately, the community did not anticipate the level of tourist traffic, and now the mounds of unsightly garbage are …
Water sports, exploring the ocean, and seeing marine life is one of the main draws of tourism in Baja California Sur. As an important driver of the economy, local and regional government officials are working hard to ensure the experience tourists are expecting meets their demands for an ocean adventure. An Underwater Theme Park It’s …
The waters off the coast of La Paz have been delighting tourists even more lately. The Baja California town is currently experiencing one of its best seasons ever for gray whale watching, according to the town’s mayor, Milena Quiroga. There She Blows! According to La Paz Mayor Milena Quiroga, tourists have spotted more than 200 …
What is billed as “The Best Motorsports Event in the World” is coming to La Paz in November. According to data from local tourist officials, the SCORE Baja 100 Race surpasses the Dakar rally, Formula 1, and even the world-famous Indianapolis 500. What is the SCORE Baja 1000 The SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road …
La Paz and Los Cabos are the two areas within the Mexican state of Baja California Sur that receive the most tourists year in and year out. Although these areas are within the same state, the experience that travelers can expect from each spot can be quite different. Not only are the resorts obviously not …
Balandra Beach is considered by many as one of the most spectacular beach locations in all of La Paz, with its dramatic turquoise crystal blue waters shallow enough for tourists to easily wade among the sandbars. Balandra Beach had unfortunately become a victim of its success with tourism overcrowding that was threatening the natural area’s …