These colorful plastic birds are a popular children’s toy in La Paz. In this case, I found a vendor outside of Aramburo, a popular grocery store. As you can hear, the sound is quite charming and engaging.

Some video from Children’s Day. I thought it was an event for only a weekend, but it lasted much longer, going on for nearly two weeks and then some. If you have a child that loves rides, this is the place.

Rancho Viejo Mariscos is one of my favorite hangouts just east of the Malecon. With it’s multilayered decks, palapa’s and great view, it offers a variety of delicious seafood. In fact, the last couple times I was there, I shared a plate of ceviche (Mexican raw fish with lime juice) with my buddy Rick.

If you love Philly Cheesesteaks and have a hankering for them in La Paz, you’ll love this new place, located in the Plaza Bonita on the corner of Guillermo Prieto and Ignacio Allende across the street from Los Magueyes Restaurant. Two blocks south of Nicholas Bravo Market.

Capricho’s is one of my favorite restuarants in La Paz. It’s a classy Italian restaurant owned by Claude Vogel and his wife Celia. I met them both through my friend Dennis, who I met when I lived here last year.

This is one of my favorite beaches. And as you look at the video, you’ll see why. Balandra is just a short distance away from another excellent beach, Tecolote.

In this video are scenes from one of my favorite local hangouts, El Triunfo. Many years ago it was a mining town but all of that was shut down in the 1920′s, if my information is correct. Now, the town is a shell of its former self with a population of 367 people. When you [...]

Right next door to La Fonda is another place called: “Americanos.” The couple that run the place are almost certainly Americans, though we haven’t asked to be sure. We saw this place one day and decided to check out the menu. We liked what we saw and promised we’d come back.

Hi All, Here’s some footage from the latest Carnaval in La Paz. Enjoy!

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.