In La Paz’s surrounding areas you’ll find unique beaches where you can do exciting aquatic sports and explore the bay’s many natural attractions.

Puerto Balandra – Lies 22 km (14 mi) north of La Paz, off Highway 11. This saltwater lagoon has eight bays with calm waters. A notable attraction here is an emblematic rock formation known as El Hongo. This is a favorite spot among locals who want to enjoy a relaxing beach destination. Here you’ll find restaurants, palapas and equipment rentals for aquatic sports.

Bahia Concepcion – Located 451 km (279 mi) north of La Paz, off Highway 1. This is considered one of Mexico’s most beautiful bays, as it has clear waters in which you can observe countless marine species. Among the most recommendable beaches on this bay are Los Cocos, La Burra, El Coyote, Santa Barbara, Buenavenutra, El Requeson, La Perla, Armenta, Punta Arena, Bahia Coyote and Santispac. At these places you can do bird-watching or enjoy such water sports as fishing and kayaking, among others.

Playa El Tecolote – Located 25 km (15 mi) north of La Paz, off Highway 11. This is one of La Paz’s most visited beaches. It has a gentle slope, which is ideal for relaxing and basing in the sun. Thanks to its calm waters, this is considered one of the best places for speed boating. Here you’ll find restaurants, equipment rentals for aquatic sports and tour companies offering boating excursions to the nearby island of Espiritu Santo.

Pichilingue – Located 18 km (11 mi) north of La Paz, off Highway 11. Considered the most important port of the southern Baja California Peninsula region, here you can visit attractive beaches and a dock that receives ferries from Topolobampo, Sinaloa..

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