La Paz travel guide

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You're Going to Love La Paz

With a population of 171,485, La Paz is the largest city in Baja California Sur, Mexico by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. La Paz deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in La Paz

If you’re looking for affordable options, Azotea (Belisario Domínguez 387) and NEMI (Calle Francisco I. Madero 565) are great picks.

When to visit La Paz

La Paz in August
Estimated hotel price
$258
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Paz in August
Estimated hotel price
$258
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Paz in July, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 59 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in La Paz, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to La Paz

Plane

When flying to La Paz, you’ll arrive at La Paz Leon (LAP), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car hire from San José del Cabo, which is about 135 km from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in San José del Cabo.

Bus

La Paz’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to La Paz, you’ll arrive at La Paz Leon (LAP), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car hire from San José del Cabo, which is about 135 km from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in San José del Cabo.

Bus

La Paz’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near La Paz

Airlines serving La Paz

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (975 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (330 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (553 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Paz

Average rates range from around $196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $369 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Seven Crown La Paz Malecon and Hotel Miramar.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Paz

Most booked hotels in La Paz

Hotel Catedral
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$253+
Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortes, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$453+
Seven Crown La Paz Centro Historico
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$164+
Araiza Palmira Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$177+
La Concha Beach Hotel & Club
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$202+
Hyatt Place La Paz
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$236+

Hiring a car in La Paz

MEXRENTACAR , Payless and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in La Paz is the MEXRENTACAR branch at Camino al Aeropuerto Km 1.5, which is 9 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.19 per litre in La Paz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.24 and $34.98. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in La Paz, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

MEXRENTACAR , Payless and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in La Paz is the MEXRENTACAR branch at Camino al Aeropuerto Km 1.5, which is 9 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.19 per litre in La Paz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.24 and $34.98. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in La Paz, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in La Paz

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