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The 4-day plan, rearranged for 3 days: the best-ranked places stay, and each day keeps to one part of town.
From average weather, 2021 to 2025: warm, sunny days with little rain score highest (the air stands in for the sea, which is not included). Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
How much walking? On foot, about 0.7 to 1.9 kilometers a day, and 168.9 kilometers by car in all across 3 days. Distances are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for the streets.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
The cathedral on the plaza at the heart of the old town of La Paz. Start here to get your bearings, and then wander the streets around the plaza. It is a working church, so stay quiet during services.
Go when Morning, before the heat.
Local tip It is a working church, so cover your shoulders and stay quiet during services. Use the plaza as your starting point for the old town.
A small museum of art from the region, a few steps from the plaza. A cool, indoor rest in the middle of the day. Check ahead on the opening.
Go when Midday, when the heat is at its worst.
Local tip A cool indoor rest in the hottest hours. Check ahead on the opening and on any exhibition.
Battered or grilled fish in a warm tortilla with cabbage, a squeeze of lime and a smooth sauce, a classic of the Baja coast.
Local tip Add the sauces a little at a time.
The waterfront road and walk along the bay, about five kilometres long, with a cycle lane, benches, shops and places to sit. A long, easy stroll as the light softens, with the town on one side and the bay on the other.
Go when Late afternoon into evening (about 6:43 PM).
Local tip Walk it slowly and stop wherever you like. A cooling night wind often blows in summer, so bring a light layer.
Grilled fish, shrimp or a seafood cocktail at a table near the bay, as the town cools.
Local tip Ask what came in today, and drink plenty of water.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
An uninhabited island in the Gulf of California, in a national park and a World Heritage area, with white beaches, coves and rocky reefs. A large sea lion colony lives on Los Islotes, off the island's northern tip, and snorkelling with the females and pups is a highlight of many tours. Go with a licensed operator who follows the rules, and keep your distance from the animals.
Go when Morning, as early as the boats leave.
Local tip Go with a licensed operator, wear a rash vest and reef safe sun cream, and keep well back from the sea lions. Boats do not sail when the port is closed for wind or storm, so keep a spare day.
A white bay of very shallow water on the Sea of Cortez, a collection of small beaches, with a rock formation known as the Mushroom (El Hongo). A daily limit on visitors applies and can change, so check ahead, go early and follow the rules of the protected area.
Go when Morning, as early as you can.
Local tip A daily limit applies, so go early, check ahead and follow the rules of the protected area. Wade across the shallows slowly and stay off the plants.
Raw fish cured in lime juice with onion, tomato and chilli, eaten with tostadas on the sand.
Local tip Ask for the chilli on the side and eat it soon after it is made.
A long beach at the end of the road north of town, where many boat trips begin and end, with the island across the water. Stay for a late lunch with your feet in the sand, and swim in the shallows.
Go when Afternoon, after the boat.
Local tip Swim in the shallows and have a late lunch on the sand. Take water, shade and cash in small notes.
A grilled whole fish or a fillet with rice, salad and tortillas, eaten as the day cools.
Local tip Share a fish between two, and leave room for something cold.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
A former silver and gold mining town in the hills, with a tall brick smokestack called La Ramona, built in 1890 for the mining company, once thought to be designed by Gustave Eiffel though that is not proven. Some old buildings have been restored as museums and cafes.
Go when Morning, before the heat builds.
Local tip Look up at the smokestack and walk among the old buildings. Check ahead on which museums are open.
A small town on the Pacific side of the peninsula, in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains, with old brick buildings around a plaza and a historic theatre. Walk the few central streets slowly, and stop for a cold drink in the shade.
Go when Midday, with a long, slow lunch.
Local tip Walk the few central streets and sit in the shade of the plaza. Some places close in the afternoon, so check ahead.
A plate of salad, grilled fish or a quesadilla in a shaded courtyard, with a fruit drink.
Local tip Choose a table in the shade, and drink plenty of water.
A long Pacific beach south of Todos Santos, known for its surf. The currents can be strong, so swim only where it is marked safe and never alone, and watch the surfers from the sand if you are not sure.
Go when Afternoon, as the sun softens (about 6:43 PM).
Local tip The surf and currents are strong. Swim only where it is marked safe, and watch the surfers from the sand.
By average weather from 2021 to 2025, February to June and September to December are the best months for a beach trip to La Paz. This plan is built for november to April, which is one of the best months. Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
It covers 3 days in La Paz, planned for november to April. Each day is built around a small number of stops, with room to rest.
It was planned for most travelers. The pace and the places reflect that, so check it fits how you travel.
No. Places marked "book ahead" need a reservation. Hours, prices and availability change, so confirm before you go.
Yes. Archie drafts a day by day plan for your dates and takes your pace, the weather and who is travelling into account. You can start one from the Archie app.
Yes. It is a starting point you can change to fit your own trip: swap a place, add a day or move the pace.
On foot, about 0.7 to 1.9 kilometers a day, and 168.9 kilometers by car in all across 3 days. Distances are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for the streets.
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A trip idea · Updated November 2026
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