Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Paz has to offer.

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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

La Paz in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 85
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Paz in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 85
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 6 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to La Paz from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car rental from San José del Cabo, which is about 84 miles from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Hertz and America Car Rental, among others, in San José del Cabo.

Bus

La Paz’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to La Paz, you’ll arrive at La Paz Leon (LAP), which is located 6 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to La Paz from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car rental from San José del Cabo, which is about 84 miles from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Hertz and America Car Rental, among others, in San José del Cabo.

Bus

La Paz’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the downtown.

Airports near La Paz

LAPLa Paz Leon
SJDSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

Airlines serving La Paz

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Paz

Average rates range from around C$ 165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 589 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Paz

Most booked hotels in La Paz

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Hotel Catedral
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
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Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortes, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 412+
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Hotel & Suites El Moro
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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Courtyard by Marriott La Paz Baja California Sur
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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Araiza Palmira
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 152+
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La Concha Beach Hotel & Club
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 166+
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Renting a car in La Paz

Renting a car in La Paz costs C$ 13 per day, on average, or C$ 80 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 per litre 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 C$ 20.77 and C$ 27.69. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Paz, while also 87% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in La Paz costs C$ 13 per day, on average, or C$ 80 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 per litre 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 C$ 20.77 and C$ 27.69. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Paz, while also 87% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in La Paz

Standard SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 47/day

Standard SUV
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