La Paz Travel Forum

Hi I understand that the Carnival is held in La Paz Baja Sur , Mexico at the end of February. Can you confirm the dates and let me have some infomation as to what we will see. Our arrival is pm on 24th February, next month. Thanks for any help. Dave

Does anyone know if there are any Spanish schools that we count attend for a few days while in Ventana to expand our Spanish?
thanks.

We are planning a trip in Jan2008 with another couple and we will have 4 kids under the age of 5. We are planning on staying in the Ventana area, but will have cars to travel around. Any recommendations on toddler friendly activities for us while down there. Planning on hanging out for 1-2wks.\
thx.

Planning to visit Ventana area (just south of La Paz) in Jan 2008. Any recommendations on scuba shops in the area that have good safe equipment rental and provide reliable and safe tours?
I know prime diving season is in spring/summer, but is it still worth doing a few dives in Jan?
thoughts?
-thanks

Hi, It seems that the southern Caifornian Baja is hard to get to from LA. Flights in February are $350 plus return and car rental is impossible from LA as they only allow entry to the 'free trade area'. Can anyone let me know where I can rent a car in LA that includes Mexican Insurance and allows travel to La Paz? Or where I can gat cheaper flights? Thanx ....Dave

is is possible to a hire a RV from La Paz - will be in La Paz spring 2008 for 4-5 days as part of a tour of mexico.
many thanks
Gez @ Manchester UK

I am going to be attending a conference - and I will be staying - at the Grand Plaza Hotel next week. I have heard some nasty things about the place!

Can anyone put my mind at rest, or am I justified in my state of fear :-)

Hi -- I'm traveling to La Paz in December with my boyfriend and my daughter, and I'm wondering about good places to stay in La Paz. We'd love to find a two-bedroom apartment or hotel suite if possible. We're very eager to find some place small, unique, not one of the big resorts. We don't need anything fancy. Low budget is fine. Thanks for any advice!

Do you recommend renting a car in La Paz? hat are the advantages? What about flying into Cabo, renting a car and driving to La Paz?

any one visited recently? any new taquerias? planning to see the grey whales - do some kyacking - anything else? thanks in advance.

My fiance and I are going to spend a few days in late november (Thanksgiving holidays) in south baja, and we'res hesitating between Loreto, La paz, and San Jose Del Cabo.We really don't like resorts, and we don't like to be surrounded by throngs of US tourists and loud american discos (we simply hate the spring break atmosphere), but we do like to go out at night and mingle with locals and dance on nortena etc and walk in nice little streets etc... that's why I though La Paz might be a good idea... Basically, we're looking for a location with pretty sandy beaches/ coves, warm water (even in november), no waves, no wind... and more local color at night than... American color. How is La Paz area in late november ? Is the sea pleasant to swim/ snorkel (without a diving suit) ? How bad can the weather get ? Are the beaches in the area exposed to cold winds ? And can we find lovely sandy beaches without buying a tour to one of the islands (we will rent a car) ? Or should we just go to San Jose del Cabo, to be sure to hahve hot weather/ warm water ? THANK YOU :)

I will be in La Paz from March 25 through the 31st. I will be staying at the El Angel Azul bed and breakfast. My questions are thus:
1. Will I need to rent an automobile?
2. Where are the best places to snorkel?
3. Where are the best places to dive?
4. Are there any memorable restaurants or bars I should not miss?
Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Enofile

My wife and I with our 10 year old son are planning a trip to La Paz in March. We love staying on the beach and I've read that La Concha is good. However, I've read a couple of postings that as of late, it may be a bit run down. Does anybody know if this is the case? Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.

keith