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Overwhelming Natural Beauty
Those fortunate enough to find La Paz are careful about sharing their secret. They are passionately protective of its white sand beaches guarded by dreamlike rock formations and forests of cardón cactus, its bay after aqua bay open to discovery and teeming with sea life.
It was Cousteau who deemed the Sea of Cortez “the world’s aquarium,” as it is offers one of the planet’s most diverse ecosystems. It is from La Paz he launched many expeditions. Its surrounding seas are home to harbor porpoises, whales, dolphins, sea lions, mantas and sharks, while its rocky coasts are home to hundreds of resident and migratory birds.
Activities
The diversity of recreational and social experiences in La Paz extends from its distinct geography and topography. La Paz offers plenty of outdoor activities for the adventure-minded traveler including snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, golfing, boating, deep-sea fishing and much more. The coastal town also features dazzling nightlife with clubs, authentic and international cuisine, as well as cafes and bars for a wide range of tastes waiting to be explored.
Economic Development
With a population of approximately 220,000, La Paz is blessed with natural, recreational and cultural abundance, offering a rare combination of overwhelming beauty, sense of community and well-balanced infrastructure.
Recently, La Paz launched an awareness campaign in conjunction with approximately $1 billion in well-planned economic development over the next five years. The capital city of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, La Paz is an important regional commercial center.Advanced educational and social facilities, a cultural life that extends to international cuisine, shopping which includes everything from a Farmers Market to a modern supermarket, a new state-of-the-art General Hospital, and its own dedicated airport all make La Paz one of the most coveted destinations in the world.
In fact, CNN Money Magazine and the New York Times named La Paz one of the Top Ten Places to Retire in the world.
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