As the world opens up and travel slowly increases, La Paz, the capital city of Mexico’s Baja California Sur, and the “sleepy sister to splashy Los Cabos,” has been welcoming an array of new attractions to the destination, including international flights, hotels, museums and more.
In October 2020, American Airlines announced the introduction of two new flights into La Paz. Departing from Dallas, TX and Phoenix, AZ, regional and connecting travelers can fly directly into La Paz rather than into Los Cabos and driving two hours north. This new access makes La Paz an easy escape for most Americans eager to visit the destination.
Other welcomed additions include two highly anticipated luxury hotels. In Todos Santos, the Pacific-facing town known for its collection of rustic-chic restaurants, cafes, shops and art galleries, the new Paradero Todos Santos has opened its doors. With 35 suites and an “all-experience inclusive” concept, Paradero Todos Santos began welcoming guests in February.
Across the desert on the Sea of Cortez, La Paz welcomed Grupo Habita’s Baja Club Hotel. Opened March 15, Baja Club is a 32-room lifestyle hotel made up of a restored colonial–style villa dating from the early 20th century, as well as a newly built four-story extension containing guestrooms, a spa, pool and rooftop bar. The hotel is located directly across from the recently renovated and expanded malecon (beachfront walk).
La Paz is also home to the new Baja California Sur Museum of Art. Currently open by appointment only, the museum is currently showing “Landscapes,” an exhibition from Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City. The exhibition explores the depiction, memory and experience of shared territory. As pandemic-related restrictions continue to ease, the museum (along with other cultural offerings in La Paz) will open to the public.
In addition to land-based enticements, since December, La Paz has also been home to an extraordinary annual influx of marine mammal visitors—whales. One of the most exciting reasons to visit La Paz, whale migration is in full swing and continues through early April. While a variety of whales make their way from Alaska all the way to these bays and lagoons, it is the friendly gray whales that come to breed and raise their young in La Paz. In addition to whales, whale sharks also make their appearance during the winter months beginning in October and can sometimes linger into May. While imposing to look at, whale sharks are merely enormous plankton-grazing fish. Snorkeling alongside one of these gentle giants is a bucket-list experience.
Additionally, La Paz announced it is moving into the next phase of opening to tourism with all facilities, hotels, tours, restaurants, beaches and more, accepting 50 percent capacity. On the ground, safety protocols continue to be strictly enforced and the destination has implemented numerous programs to assist visitors in meeting travel requirements. Tip: Both PCR and antigen testing facilities are readily available to guests through hotels, local laboratories and in the airport.
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