Is La Paz the Best Place to Live?
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La Paz is a gorgeous beach on the Pacific side with the Sea of Cortez and dramatic scenery. In this video, you'll get to learn why we think La Paz is a wonderful place to live on the Baja Peninsula. It is safe, full of vibrant marine life, comfortable weather similar to the Mediterranean, amazing seafood, great nightlife, and very reasonable rentals for all budgets.
Living in La Paz is comfortable and very enjoyable.
Watch this video to learn more about living in La Paz.
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The first place that was named "California" was La Paz in 1535 ;)
I have lived in La Paz for three years, I love it! Favorite part is the snorkeling and seeing so many fish
Awesome- Where in La Paz did you live? Where are you now?
@@MexicoRelocationGuide I live just northeast of the centro district, in Esterito. I like living in town, I wouldn't want to live in Centenario or Gringoland north of town.
@@ryanmurtha2392 Got it- I thought you didn't live in La Paz anymore :)
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Am I famous? I have a new book out with a chapter on Don Quixote.
Hello there, I will be visiting this city and its good to know already locals. I like to see this area where you live if its where I prefer because I too like to live near town. How is rent there going for one bedroom. Thanks
Of course La Paz is the best place to live :-)
I knew you would agree :)
Your channel has been helping me to lean toward La Paz as a first home, too! :)
@@Nemo-yn1sp Awesome! Mariana did a great job sharing La Paz in this video. I'm headed there on Saturday and I can't wait!
Hahaha, Mr West! You legend!
How's the crime rate and police brutality
Thank you so much for the video , I went to La Paz for three years different time and I finally bought an amazing penthouse and I’m so happy I did. When I come back to US where my home is I start missing La PZ from the same day that’s why I won’t put my lugage in the closet since I know I go back with in the next two weeks or less specialty specially to watch the sun rise and sunset from my balcony , I won’t change it with any place in the world. LOVE LOVE LOVE 💗
Perhaps we can do an interviuew with you about your experience buying a town home in Mexico and living in La Paz? email me please if you're interested
Info@mexicorelocationguide.com
It's true: the locals are some of the most hospitable people I've known in Mexico.
No police corruption
Thank you for the great video. Just returned from two weeks in LaPaz. The most beautiful magical place on earth! Looking at property in centenario. Going back in October!🏖🍹🙏
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing
Yes it is! I moved there from Mexico City seven years ago and I would do it again!
La Paz used to be a very dry climate, but the Baja has gotten far more humid in recent years.
I think that entirely depends on the time of year. Stats show that to be incorrect. This year we have had a strong flow down the Pacific coast keeping us a little cooler and dryer
We are on a 8 year drought right now and if we DON'T get a tropical cyclone we will run out of water in many municipalities on the coming winter. August through late September present the highest levels of humidity. This year we have yet (7/31/23) to have rain in La Paz, the last being Dec 5, 2021. Water delivery trucks have been suspended a couple of times and companies are not accepting any new clients. We have city water just 3hrs every other night, hopefully the will implement building moratoriums soon.
@@BajaInsider Appreciate your data driven reply! I should check the data before running my mouth. ☺ Scary news about the drought though. Hoping the rain comes soon - my sister in Cabo says they've been getting a little rain lately at least.
@@Scootir185 enjoy your day!
Yes. It was unbearable when I left at the end of July.
YES............I have a friend living there,,,..he loves it.........La Paz...........
Fantastic vlog like the rest. Your work/info is immeasurable in our quest in relocating to La Paz. Thank you.
Gracias Robert
Hermoso el estado de BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR.🇲🇽💖
Thanks you for this wonderful video. I shall get there. ☺
Great job! Thank you so much. Very informative.
Glad you enjoyed it
Very nice video Mariana I enjoyed every moment of it thanks 👍🙏
Thanks!
Very good video. I have lived in La Paz for three years. Really there are many beautiful beaches around La Paz. I like all these beaches. Thank you for your video.
Thank you for watching
One of the Best Videos TY
Glad you love it
Good video on our city. We moved here 5 years ago, and have never regretted relocating here. Noticed there was a possible error on house pricing in El Centenario, it was listed for sale at 17,000 pesos or was that intended to be the fee for monthly rent.
That’s the monthly rent- I only ever show rentals
Two questions. I’m hesitant because of cockroaches and not being able to flush my toilet paper! Is that a reality?
Thank you for this video, really well done.
Glad you enjoyed it Allie
I absolutely enjoyed this video; last year, May 2021, we adventured to explore the peninsula of Baja California, I drove from San Francisco California to Cabo San Lucas, we spent a day in La Paz, it was very nice 👍🏽 TFS.
it's quite special!
Great video. I’ve spent a couple of months in Puerto Vallarta and really enjoyed it. I’ll be heading to La Paz to dive and check out the town for a couple weeks at the end of October. Looking forward to it. Trying to decide where I might want to live :)
We will be visiting Cabo for 6 months this year, We can't wait to take a trip to La Paz for a visit!
Thank you for this very helpful info!
Thanks for watching :)
Well done! This format is so deeply useful. Many thanks to you and your team. Hoping to get there in order to complete the canje process this winter 🙏🏼
Thank you María/ we have an amazing team!
Very informative. Thanks.
Good evening Mariana. This is really a great video! It is so informative and well put together. Mexico and La Paz should be paying you a fee to do their marketing for them.
Aside from that, this is really informative about the La Paz area! Thank you for sharing it! I've been to La Paz twice. I think if I were considering Baja California for our Mexico casa, La Paz would be it. The town is big enough to have the things we are looking for in where ever we end up coming to Mexico-- walkability to music, food, laundry, markets, and culture sites. And, a big enough airport to be able to travel back to the states or elsewhere in Central/South America. Of course, a short hop over to Mexico City could get you just about any location in the world.
Safe travels!
Gracias!
Just subscribed! What a wonderful, highly informative video!
Thanks!
La Paz is awesome and so is Loreto
Hi Tom
Yes La paz and Loreto are great places! Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for this fabulous video!
Glad it was helpful!
I loved seeing Blanca in the video! She helped me so much. Planning on moving to LaPaz this summer!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Mariana!
Excellent video! Thank you
Thank you Carrie! Glad you liked it
14:59
You can put photovoltaic panels at home, but since electricity is so cheap it is not a feasible investment, in summer the government pays a part of your electricity, you cannot sell the electricity but if you can self-supply only if you have commercial businesses it is advisable to put panels photovoltaic because in that case electricity is not subsidized, so electricity is more expensive and putting panels becomes a profitable option.
-Engineer in Renewable Energy Sources living in La Paz.
Don't forget that la paz gets whacked by one or two tropical storms/hurricanes every year.
Excellent video Mariana!
Thank you Gerardo!
Planning visit now
La Paz is beautiful!
Very informative. I love La Paz!
Thank you for taking the time to watch it. La Paz is pretty awesome
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Indeed! I went there right before the pandemic and also camped in Magdalena Bay. Baja Sur has so much to offer.
Great video, thanks!
Es un placer
Buena presentation! Me gusta ir a los Bareilles!
Gracias- Bienvenido al canal!
Great video thank you!
glad you enjoyed it
Great video ...super good info. !!🎉❤
Glad you enjoyed it. Here’s more info on La Paz mexicorelocationguide.com/la-paz/
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Thanks..soon i want to leave cold winters in canada for hopefully less expensive living somewhere in Mexico !!
Good information. 👍
Thanks
Gracias
Excellent information. I’m currently living part time in Chapala. But I’m open to almost any place in Mexico by a large body of water. I think the ocean checks off that desire.
Can’t wait to come and visit in November
Can't wait to know what you think about it! Are you planning to live in La Paz?
@@MexicoRelocationGuide we come to explore BCS. We will decide after checking out at least 15 places in Mexico
Last time I was in La Paz, was in 1982 it look likes is gotten a lot better. See U Soon!
106f yesterday. That JR Ribs at 2:18 is pretty good. The ribs and brisket.
Mazunte...Oaxaca😉👏🤙🤟✌🇲🇽
I am leaning on moving there..
Mucha Gracias…..
Gracias a ti! Make sure you check out my tips on renting in Mexico mexicorelocationguide.com/lp-rentals-in-mexico-tips/
Is my favorite place in Mexico
I’m sold 100%
I love it here!🏝🇲🇽🤙🏼#mrmoody1369 #ceviche#maleconcruise Holler!At your Friend!🤙🏼
E lmejor lugar del mundo
HI, your video came in handy today because I am traveling in this part of Mexico for the firsttime. I want to see Cabo and La Paz and compare both cities before I decide to buy something there. Do you have a website to see your rental listing for La Paz or Cabo . Gracias J.C
thanks a Billion, and it is so nice to hear you vouch for the healthcare in La Paz, would you also say Durango has the same level of care? thanks again
We live in La Paz and are here permanently. WARNING: It is definitely not “dry desert climate” year round. From May to October the climate is grueling… very hot and humid throughout the city and rarely goes below 75 degrees at night. Most expats go elsewhere during this time. We’re going to try and tough it out this summer & see how we do. Thank goodness for AC… I don’t think we could handle the summer climate without it! It’s great weather in the winter though. Nice video, thanks :-)
Julie - I arrive on Saturday night and it looks like that's the day the heat wave breaks! I'll be organizing a Happy Hour on the 31st.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico cool!! Can’t wait to see you! 💙🍹🍹🍹
You must be Canadian because for me a Texan la paz is more desirable than 105 f* south Texas
@@chelleroberson3222 yeap- the heat in La Paz is fully relative to wherever you are originally from good point
@@chelleroberson3222 nope, we are from northern California where the summers are very hot (up to 105 at times) but it is bone dry (hence is wildfire country.) The zero humidity makes the high temps much easier to tolerate. La Paz in contrast is hot with high humidity 5 months a year. This makes it much more uncomfortable..Sweaty & sticky. Just trying to be helpful :-)
good video, however, the cathedral and the central square are not on the malecon so that information is incorrect
For many things I love the town of my birth.
More and more La Paz is looking like the first place to call home in Mexico. It's so hard to decide, I want to try out a lot of places in the 4 years of temp residency. I love desert and beach. I have your guide and I'm sure this is answered - how easy is it to complete the canje process there?
Easy allow two weeks as it's not instant (I was there in April).....Visit #1; you will go & make an appointment. You will be asked to return (email) either that day or next for Visit #2. This is your photograph, fingerprints, & sign a few documents visit. Then you will return visit #3 in about ten days later to pick up your card. There is no same-day service like Mexico City. Arrive 30 minutes before opening; for those that don't expect 30 minutes waiting in line its not that long. - Good Luck :)
Hi Mariana, thank you for such an informative video. We recently purchased the Guide and have been watching your videos, which we love, and hoping to get out there soon. We have a few places in mind that we would like to visit (Ajijic, Chapala, PV, Playa del Carmen, San Miguel) but my husband is adamant that he wants to visit places that have nice golf courses. Would you be able to showcase some in these areas? Thank you in advance.
Thank you for buying the guide! Every one of the towns you have mentioned has nice golf courses. Any one of the relocation tour guides in those areas can take you to see them 😊
@@MexicoRelocationGuide thank you
Hola Mariana! I looooved this videos format!! Will your team be doing similar videos on Rosarito/Ensenada? 🧡🌺
Yes Kristina 😀
@@MexicoRelocationGuide hooray
Thank you Mariana for a great video. Being a desert like climate is it possible to grow a garden? What kind of things can be grown there?
Yes you can still grow things common to this area - such as stone fruits, watermelons, melons, beans and avocados
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Thank you Mariana.
I'm between deciding on la paz and rosarito, pros with rosarito is the hour drive with sentry global pass to san diego for work, pros with la paz is it is more a mexican's mexico and i really appreciate a non overly foreign tourist beach vibe
Mariana, thank you for a great visual and information of La Paz. I am planning to vacation there in October. Where do you recommend, I stay and do?
Glad you liked this video! My recommendations for things to do are in the video. I recommend booking short term rentals in Airbnb or booking.com
Great informative video! My husband and I are looking to retire in La Paz. We want to rent a place first to see if is feasible. We visit will be in Cabo in August and are taking a day trip to La Paz.
You should consider a relocation tour of Los Cabos and La Paz so you can gauge both :)
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Can you recommend any tour guides?
Of course, ask the people that come from other country just LIKE francés italy or Canadá, they love the style of BAJANATIVE PEOPLE, so polite so quiet so géneros...
Thank you so much for the VERY informative video on La Paz ,when is the best time to visit La Paz ?
Ron - I live in La Paz part time and I'd say the best time is November for snorkling / scuba or really anytime other than July thru October when it gets hot!
Thanks so MUCH for the info!
My beautiful peninsula, and the peaceful La Paz, everybody welcome! In regards your 1:40min comment: Baja Peninsula, is not part of California and historically "was" and "still" is part of Mexico. Unless I missing something I still have to show my Visa to visit US which I love to do also!!!
Thank goodness. I should never want to move to California!!!!
Do any of the beaches your showing have a see through boat to see the fish? I know cabo does ! Also cabos mean? Thank u !
Yes there are glass bottom boats in La Paz
How can the sunset over the sea in LA PAZ....it faces East toward the Sea Of Cortez
How walkable and bikeable is La Paz, overall? I love areas where you can walk or bike to local shops and markets for basic needs.
Fully depends where in La Paz you live 😊
I have a home in El Centenario and it's not very easy out there but in La Paz its very doable. The heat in the warmer months is going to be an issue. A bike with a rack and panniers for shopping would be a bit of a novelty down there, everyone drives if they can afford it. They've extended the bike path from the south part of town further and further north towards the beaches so that's a good thing if you're a distance rider. I'd take a serious look at the fresh water situation down there before considering living there.
How much are houses for purchase going for?
Hermoso si aguantas 45 grados y mas durante 6 meses!
Noo a esa temperarura? Es parecida a san jose del cabo cierto?
Are there any direct flights from Houston TX to La Paz, I'm having difficulty finding any?
No direct flights to Houston
Did She say Baja is part of the USA ? As far as I know BC is Mexico 🇲🇽 Min 1:30
No- sorry I don’t know where you heard that
Starting at 1:30
I heard that a lot of people are having water issues there. Very sad 😕
yes, very true. I highly recommend you manage your own water here with a water reserve tank or a cistern
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Thanks! Blessed I am in Puerto Vallarta but I love La Paz and Baja
Heading to Mazatlan next month to complete my temporary residency visa. Mazatlan and La Paz are definitely up there on the list to scout out.
That’s great! If you are in need of a helping hand, our relocation tours are truly unique mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/private-relocation-tours/
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Thank you Mariana!
Lived in both and la paz hands down , mazatlan great if you like all night parties
@@chelleroberson3222 Do you see one or the other as more expensive? Granted Mazatlan is twice the size of La Paz, but does La Paz offer the same amenities that retirees might need?
@@randyhilton6629 La Paz may be slightly more expensive because it's harder to get food transported there. And also Mazatlan may have slightly more middle to lower income nationals- so rentals could also be cheaper.
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Todos Santos!
Looking to move here once our place sells in Canada, what is internet like as we work online?
The internet is great! But it can vary entirely on the neighborhood you end up living in. Before renting, make sure you test the speed of the house you are looking to rent.
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Thanks for your response! Can't wait to move.
Hello Mariana, I have a question we are planning on moving to Mexico when I retire from work , the question that came to mind is that when we come to visit our daughter who will be living in the USA we won't have medical insurance like we have right now due to my work ,is there a medical insurance that can be used in Mexico and USA ?
Would you be eligible for Medicare?
I'm only 60 years old and my wife is 55 right now , so I'm not eligible yet , we are planning on moving to Mexico possibly in late 2023 or early 2024 , is there medical packages that can be used in both Mexico and USA,so when visit family we have medical insurance
@@rondouglas2917 Yes- travel insurance - you would get it only for the amount of time you're traveling in the usa
Great place to visit but they will run out of water in the next 5 years . . .
That’s why you should plan on managing your own water with a cistern or tinaco
Are there any assisted living facilities in La Paz?
Yes several of them. They vary based on your budget. And also whether or not the staff speaks any English
This one is highly rated facebook.com/MarazulEstancia?mibextid=LQQJ4d
What's the surfing like in La Paz?
Sorry- not sure
It would be really helpful if you could refer to temperatures in Celsius, not Fahrenheit. Unless you are purposely gearing your services and channel to a U.S. audience and client base? Most of the world uses Celsius.
Mmmmmm - Taco Fish La Paz. Om nom nom.
Seriously- every time I rewatch this I get hungry 😂
Hola Mariana soy de Gdl jal.
Que zona es la mejor para vivir en la paz.
O comprar terreno para mi esposo y yo.
hola! en el video comparto varias colonias en La Paz que me gustan.
Hello, thank you for the wonderful video. :-) It is distressing to see such use of masks STILL. What is the situation and when might the masks be expected to go away?
Not sure, but currently they are required in a lot of places still.
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Thank you!
You didn’t mention that La Paz is running out of water due to so many people moving there and unsustainable growth
I just saw a house
Nice! In La Paz?
Would you say La Paz is better then Puerto Vallarta?
I would say personally yes. But that’s personal preference 😀
Hello Mariana!
Video was beautiful. Did you find that La Paz was pet friendly? Are dogs allowed on the beach ?
@@luciadiane6682 yes, pets are allowed on the beaches, most of them are public (i´m a lifelong resident)
It seems you can’t live in the centro? And that la Paz has no beach? You have to travel 20 min outside to a beach?
Mariana, how's the best way to deal with the mail in the USA while living in Mexico? My daughter is going to college or I'd use her address, you lived in the USA before returning to Mexico ? Thanks for all your help!!
I am originally from Mexico, moved to the US, and now split my time between here and there.
I recommend a virtual mailbox. They scan your mail and send you images of what you got. You can choose to have them open important documents for you or have them trash it
What is $17,000.00 MXN???
check out the current conversion on this app xe.com
Beaches are way too hot! Vowed never to live anywhere where air conditioning is necessay! I live in Patzcuaro at 7,000 feet! Perfect climate all year round! 10 AM today, 79 degrees F, high expected 96F La Paz! Too hot! Patzcuaro, 63 degrees, high 73! Very pleasant!
It's all relative. Some people are coming to La Paz because they want the heat. Not everyone wants the cool climate of the central highlands :)
@@MexicoRelocationGuide ! No one wants 90+ degrees heat! And those that want it have air conditioning! The rising sea and the relentless coming heat waves do not bode well for beachfront property anywhere!
@@geneconroy7795 ! A bona fide Climate Change denier! The felon, Trump would love you!
@@j.whisper2379 not true, myself and many others find temps in the 90s to be very pleasant. In Phoenix AZ, the temps get even hotter and I still enjoy them. Temps in 60s and even low 70s is way too cold for my taste!
@@andreapandrea6199 ! To each his own, but as the climate crisis deepens, I feel safer where I live in the mountains!
Well, it’s very expensive according to the prices here.
What do you consider affordable?
@@MexicoRelocationGuide $17,000 pesos for a one bedroom apartment it’s not. I mean my house in Mexico City it’s $20,000 pesos and has 3 bedrooms and two floors.
Not much info on night life
The Malecón comes alive at night! Mostly families of locals hang out till 11pm at night. The restaurants stay open late too. No nightclubs though.
We talked about some of the bars and restaurants that have live music
Hello Mariana, what is the average income needed to cualify for permanent Residenty if you are married to a Mexican citizen who was born in Mexico? Thanks for all the information
If you are married to a Mexican citizen, you can apply for residency in Mexico without having to prove income. If you apply in the USA , depending on the consulate, you may be required to show around $800-$1000 USD a month.
If you apply in Mexico you need to get your documents proving your marriage apostilled. If you would like to work with one of our recommended immigration facilitators , I'd recommend checking out our Mexico Relocation Guide mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/
Thanks again for all your help !
It's not pronounced "Mel li con" it's pronounced as "Ma' le cone"
You are so cute