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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Paz has to offer.
Activities & attractions in La Paz
Tours
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Where to Eat in La Paz
If you’re looking for affordable options, Azotea (Belisario Domínguez 387) and Quemadero (Paseo Álvaro Obregón) are great picks.
When to visit La Paz
Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Paz in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in La Paz, with an average rainfall of 0″.
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 center. The shortest flight to La Paz from the United States departs from San Antonio and takes around 5h 31m.
Car
Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car rental from San José del Cabo, which is about 135 km from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Advantage and Alamo, among others, in San José del Cabo.
Airlines serving La Paz
Where to stay in La Paz
Average rates range from around $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $342 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of La Paz
Most booked hotels in La Paz
Renting a car in La Paz
Renting a car in La Paz costs $21 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in La Paz.
Expect to pay $6.21 per gallon in La Paz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.50 and $99.33. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Paz, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.