Currently, I live in La Paz, located on the south Baja California, in Mexico. Here are 5 secrets about La Paz and why you should make it your next travel destination.

1. La Paz is on a protected bay on the Sea of Cortez. Jaques Cousteau referred to La Paz as: “The world’s aquarium.” Among other things, the bay of La Paz is quite shallow, making it easy to see the fish here.

There are many sea creatures that migrate here, like the Whale Sharks and there are snorkeling tours where you can go and swim with them.

2. La Paz has one of the most beautiful Malecon’s (boardwark) in all of Mexico. Stretching 5 KM in length, it’s paved with gray and light terra cotta tiles, forming undulating patterns. It’s well lit and is used by all, at all hours of the day, though it gets the most traffic at night.

3. If you’re a sun worshipper, this is the place for you. La Paz gets over 300 days worth of sunshine per year. Unlike many locations on mainland Mexico, the climate here is dry, with the exception of summer (from July to September) which can be hot (30 degrees plus and sometimes humid. This is most obvious in the morning, and tends to decrease as the day warms up.

This year (2010), we were treated to a beautiful July, with fabulous weather. Most of the time the nights were cool and with the southerly breeze, the winds would cool your home/apartment down
in a hurry. Even today, as I write this (early August), we’re having a lovely morning.

4. La Paz is off the normal beaten track for tourists. Generally, most go to Cabo San Lucas. Few come to La Paz. Those who do are amazed by the beauty and overall excellent weather.

5. An amazing thing about the Sea of Cortex is the color, which is a deep blue much of the time and occasionally a lighter blue, reminiscent of turquoise. It’s like being next to a living jewel. If you’ve ever been to the Caribbean, the color is similar here. You will be stunned by the beauty.

So there you have it, 5 good reasons to come to La Paz. If you do, write to me.