Malecon
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Beachside shopping street, providing you with spectacular views of the palm tree - lined beach as you browse through shops and restaurants.
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  • PM DM MB LB
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mexico lindo y querido.
    La Paz visit at the end of March 2023. Nice quiet town. Stayed at Posada Las Flores, great location at the end of the Malecon, which. is the center of everything. Hotel was good, location excellent. clean, safe and very helpful management. Do not expect a 5 star rating. We took a tour to Espiritu Santo Island. About 7 hours long, beautiful beaches, snorkeling if you wanted too. The water was kind of cold. you may need a wet suit. We also went to Tecolote beach and rented jet skis, nice experience. $100 per hour. We saw Belentra beach from the boat during the island trip. Beautiful, but empty, no facilities at all. This is a protected area so access is limited. Many places to eat, Bismark is good, Veracruz style fish is the best. Central for breakfast, ice cream at Michocan, try guanabana, exotic fruit, delicious. At the same corner (I am almost sure, may be off 1 block) there is a hot dog and hamburger vendor, you have to try. Incredibly delicious. The restaurant next to the hot dog vendor, all white with patio seating, has great fish and mixed drinks. Stay close the Malecon or you will need taxis to get around. Be prepared to walk. Overall great place to visit, a bit slow. 5 days is plenty there.
    Visited March 2023
    Written April 13, 2023
  • Fabien P
    Guanajuato, Mexico126 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Of statues and murals
    I stayed in town for a few days. I roamed the esplanade and the streets of La Paz in search for beautiful artworks. Between bronze statues and painted murals, La Paz has many art pieces to offer. If you have nothing planned, just roam through the streets of La Paz and its esplanade, you won't regret it.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written April 30, 2023
  • Andrew P
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit.
    The Malecon is well worth a visit. It is on the flat which means it's ideal for people of a certain age. There are lots of people jogging, biking, and rollerblading. There are many benches to sit on and watch the world go by. Very pleasant indeed.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written February 8, 2024
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Andrew P
3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
The Malecon is well worth a visit. It is on the flat which means it's ideal for people of a certain age. There are lots of people jogging, biking, and rollerblading. There are many benches to sit on and watch the world go by. Very pleasant indeed.
Written February 8, 2024
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Mary B
Eilat, Israel17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
Very nice to stroll down look at the statues, the water and the different boats. On other side of street were many eating places and ice cream shops. Walked thru the vendor market.
Written January 23, 2024
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Vanilla W
San Diego, CA2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
I cannot believe all the great reviews about this location. It is so dirty here… trash on the beach and trash on the sidewalk. Flies and dog poop everywhere. There were very few restaurants that were even open. The food choices were very expensive not good. Don’t waste your time traveling to La Paz. This is the main attraction.
Written January 1, 2024
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Carla
Minneapolis, MN4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023
Went for a 2mile run on the malecón early morning, super safe and pretty... make sure you go early or risk melting :)
Written November 1, 2023
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hhi
Saltillo, Mexico8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
This place is amazing. Perfect for a long walk and beautiful views of the beach. There are so many options for food that you can meet anybody’s need and cravings. It is totally worth it
Written June 17, 2023
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Fabien P
Guanajuato, Mexico126 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
I stayed in town for a few days. I roamed the esplanade and the streets of La Paz in search for beautiful artworks. Between bronze statues and painted murals, La Paz has many art pieces to offer. If you have nothing planned, just roam through the streets of La Paz and its esplanade, you won't regret it.
Written April 30, 2023
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PM DM MB LB
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
La Paz visit at the end of March 2023. Nice quiet town. Stayed at Posada Las Flores, great location at the end of the Malecon, which. is the center of everything.

Hotel was good, location excellent. clean, safe and very helpful management. Do not expect a 5 star rating.

We took a tour to Espiritu Santo Island. About 7 hours long, beautiful beaches, snorkeling if you wanted too. The water was kind of cold. you may need a wet suit.

We also went to Tecolote beach and rented jet skis, nice experience. $100 per hour.

We saw Belentra beach from the boat during the island trip. Beautiful, but empty, no facilities at all. This is a protected area so access is limited.

Many places to eat, Bismark is good, Veracruz style fish is the best. Central for breakfast, ice cream at Michocan, try guanabana, exotic fruit, delicious. At the same corner (I am almost sure, may be off 1 block) there is a hot dog and hamburger vendor, you have to try. Incredibly delicious.

The restaurant next to the hot dog vendor, all white with patio seating, has great fish and mixed drinks.

Stay close the Malecon or you will need taxis to get around. Be prepared to walk.

Overall great place to visit, a bit slow. 5 days is plenty there.
Written April 13, 2023
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Daniel H
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
Great waterfront for strolling and people watching. Wonderful public art with shops and dining choices nearby.
Written March 15, 2023
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JohnPatsi
Tullahoma, TN729 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
A wonderful approximately 3 mile long Esplanade with views of the water and amazing sunset and plenty of restaurants along the side it is totally safe and the food options are numerous. People are friendly and you will be pleased to have gone there
Written March 11, 2023
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Jane M
Vancouver, Canada24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
easy for mobile challenged people. friendly drivers always stop for pedestrians. beautiful sunsets, great people watching and a wild time at Carnaval!
Written March 9, 2023
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