More Around La Paz


The surrounding waters of the Sea of Cortez provide a rich marine ecosystem for snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing. Year round a small rocky outcrop off the tip of the island offers the snorkeler or scuba diver the experience of a lifetime swimming with friendly and playful sea lions while enjoying their curios and animated behavior.

During the fall and winter months the world’s largest fish, the whale shark, frequents the waters of La Paz bay giving folks the opportunity to swim with these gentle, toothless, plankton feeding sharks up close and personal.

In mid-winter a short drive across the peninsula to the Pacific Coast and Magdalena Bay allows visitors the opportunity to witness the pacific gray whale migration with close encounters of these gentle giants in their breeding and birthing grounds.

We have been operating guided sea kayaking, snorkeling and fishing day and multi-day trips and renting kayak equipment to experienced paddlers since 1993. Let our expert staff help you book your guided excursion or rent equipment during your stay at our hotel so you can explore these rich marine and desert ecosystems for yourself.

Todos Santos, designated a Pueblo Mágico, is only an hours drive from La Paz on the Pacific Coast. This quaint and tranquil artsy town presents a great day trip from La Paz where you can walk cobbled stoned streets and enjoy a great meal in one of its many fine restaurants while shopping for artisan crafts. Just south of Todos Santos you’ll find world-class body and board surfing beaches. Head to La Cachora beach during the fall and winter months and become part of a local turtle conservation organization releasing baby turtle hatchlings each evening.

If the ocean isn’t your thing head into the nearby mountains surrounding La Paz where you can hike, bike or simply gaze up at the towering cactus. The sierra de la laguna mountain range south of La Paz is the perfect playground for hiking and biking. Explore its arroyos full with giant granite boulders and swim in the clear mountain pools (cold and hot) lined with tall palm trees.

Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys sea kayaking, hiking, bicycling, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating or fishing or simply a tourist who enjoys beautiful scenery let La Paz be the gateway for your next visit to this Baja paradise.

Let the expert staff of our in house adventure travel office of Sea & Adventures/Mar Y Aventuras help you plan your excursions in and around La Paz.

Surrounding Areas

La Paz is the gateway to some of the most spectacular natural areas in the Southern Sea of Cortez and Baja presenting a plethora of recreational activities for a variety of interests.

Just north of this lovely seaside city lies the National Park of Espiritu Santo Island (ESI). This desert island is adorned with large bays lined with white sand beaches, caressed by turquoise waters and towering cactus as backdrop. ESI is an ideal location for sea kayaking, camping, hiking and boating.

Highlights Not to Miss

  • Snorkel with whale sharks and/or sea lions
  • Home made ice cream from La Fuente behind the polka
    dotted tree while watching the kids play on the see-saw
  • Classic Margaritas served in fish bowl sized glasses at La
    Paz’s oldest restaurant La Terraza at Hotel Perla
  • Traditional Mexican meal under the fig trees of El
    Callejon while listening to live music
  • Fresh seafood at the Bismarkcito
  • Paddle along white sand beaches and turquoise waters
  • Locally made arts & crafts from vendors displaying
    their wares along the boardwalk
  • View from the terrace bar of the 7 Crown Hotel at
    sunset where you can view the entire La Paz shore front, El
    Mogote Peninsula and Espiritu Santo Island in the distance
  • Downtown plaza and historic cathedral
  • Seasonal and holiday dances, music, art and carnival
    along the Malecón

More About Us

Also available on site at Posada LunaSol is the office of Mar Y Aventuras, the premier sea kayaking and whale watching outfitter in La Paz. Our expert bilingual staff can assist you in organizing a day or multi-day trip of sea kayaking, snorkeling with sea lions or whale sharks, fishing or scuba diving in the Sea of Cortez or gray whale watching on the Pacific Coast.

What We Offer

Our 20 tastefully decorated rooms include tile floors and bathrooms, colonial rustic furnishings and hand woven bedspreads. Set in an ideal location in a safe neighborhood, Posada LunaSol is reasonably priced and within convenient walking distance to the Malecon (seaside walk) where restaurants, shops and bars abound.

All rooms have AC, ceiling fans, comfortable pillow top beds, safe deposit boxes and private bathrooms with hot showers. Some rooms on our 2nd and 3rd floors have views of La Paz Bay. Suites with kitchens are available. Hotel amenities include use of our pool, continental breakfast at our cafe, secure parking, free WIFI, 24 hour 7 days/week front desk reception and daily housekeeping.

Posada LunaSol is an ideal place to relax and get comfortable after a day in the sun of kayaking, snorkeling, fishing or diving.

Map & Directions

La Paz Map
Downloadable La Paz Map with LunaSol Location

Driving from Cabo to La Paz via Los Barriles or Todos Santos:

If driving up from Cabo there are two options, through the mountains up the east coast or via Todos Santos along the Pacific Coast. If leaving from the San Jose del Cabo airport we recommend driving up the east coast. If leaving from downtown Cabo San Lucas it’s shorter to go via Todos Santos.

From the airport travel north on Highway 1 following signs for La Paz. Go through Los Barriles and on north into the mountains. Upon arrival into La Paz continue on the main highway 1 into La Paz passing the intersection where the highway from Todos Santos joins highway 1.

Highway 1 becomes Forjadores St. From the first street light you encounter to your first turn you will go approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) over many speed bumps and 4 stop intersections passing Office Depot on your right about half way. Continue to follow signs for the Malecon (the La Paz water front promenade).

When you see a large grocery store named Aramburo on your right get into the left lane and turn left at the next light onto 5 de Febrero St. (there is usually no street sign here). After turning you should immediately see McDonalds on your right. Travel north on 5 de Febrero for approximately 5 kilometers (2-3 miles) until you can see the water of the bay of La Paz directly in front of you. At this point you are at the intersection of 5 de Febrero and Abasolo street light with a Pemex gas station on the left (northwest corner). Go straight here and look for our sign on the right half way through the block. Turn right into our alley and enter our complex of Mar Y Aventuras and Hotel Posada LunaSol. This access will close on a daily basis at dusk. If this is the case, you can use the entrance from Topete Street by continuing another half block, turn right on Topete, find our sign on the right and turn right up the alley and enter our complex. This trip from Cabo should take you about 2-1/2 to 3 hours.

Driving into La Paz from the north and Ciudad Constitucion:

Follow highway 1 into La Paz following signs for the Malecon (the La Paz water front promenade). After passing a large grocery store on your right called Chedraui, go another 7 blocks to the light and intersection of 5 de Febrero y Abasolo with a Pemex gas station on the left (northwest corner) and turn left. Look for our sign on the right half way through the block. Turn right into our alley and enter our complex of Mar Y Aventuras and Hotel Posada LunaSol. This access will close on a daily basis at dusk. If this is the case, you can use the entrance from Topete Street by continuing another half block, turn right on Topete, find our sign on the right and turn right up the alley and enter our complex. This trip should take you about 2-1/2 to 3 hours from Ciudad Constitucion.

Rooms & Rates

Hotel Amenities

  • All Rooms are non smoking
  • All Rooms have air conditioning
  • Free Secure Parking for any size vehicle while staying with us
  • WIFI Internet access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk staffed 24 hours/7 days a week
  • Pool
  • Secure Motorcycle Parking
  • Continental breakfast included at our Cafe
  • Safe deposit box in each room
  • Secure storage room
  • Shaded 3rd floor terrace with view of La Paz Bay
  • Cable TV with English and Spanish channels
  • Bike rentals available dawn to dusk ($10/day)

Details

  • All rates for standard rooms are based on single or double occupancy
  • Each extra person in rooms that allow it is $16/night including children
  • Rates include 20% tax

We recommend making reservations as early as possible to ensure availability. All multi-night reservations are secured by a 50% non-refundable deposit while full payment is required for one nights stays. Final balance is due in La Paz by the final day of your stay. We accept VISA, Mastercard and American Express.

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This is a reservation request. Your booking is not confirmed until you receive an email with a confirmation number from us within 36 hours of submitting your form. If you are requesting a reservation within 24 hours, it’s better to call us at 1-406-522-7596.

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    Payment in full is due in La Paz.

    No shows and cancellations made the day of your reservation will be charged 100%

    Cancellations less than 72 hours before your reservation, will be charged 50%.

    Please be sure to email or call us if you need to cancel your reservation.

    Once final payment has been made to our La Paz office, there are no refunds for canceling or shortening your stay.

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Posada LunaSol La Paz Office

US and Canada Dial 406-522-7596, otherwise 011-52-612-122-7039

Topete #564 Interior
E/ 5 de Febrero y Navarro
Colonia el Manglito
La Paz, BCS, Mexico 23060

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