Malecon La Paz — Attraction in Baja California Sur

Please help me spread the word about visiting LA Paz with Caution! The police here are more likely to to shake down foreigners.

We had a great experience until we had been making our way out of La Paz back to Los Cabos.

The police will target foreigners to extort them for money. Usually these corrupt cops will make up something to stop you. For example I was stopped for speeding 90km in a 30km zone. I know I didn't, but hey if you argue they will arrest you and continue to extort you at the police station.

I want to provide some tips for those that are traveling to Mexico and not fully staying a resort or have to drive as the corruption with police is anything like I have ever seen or experienced.

Be calm, respectful, but stern. They will try to provoke, humiliate, or slightly threaten you. Always try to stop in a well lit area Carry 2 wallets and about 75$-100$ for the eventual extortion you will need to pay Don't go to La Paz unless you book a tour because it will cost you if you are likely stopped by the police.

Don't try to pay them off immediately you might actually be dealing with a good cop and you are actually in the wrong. There are good cops... so be careful you don't get into more trouble for this. Usually you will get the hint this cop is corrupt.

Contact your embassy if arrested. Trust me let them know you have been arrested and request assistance If it gets to this point. Corruption...

La Paz visit at the end of December 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....

The malecón seems huge. I've seen a lot of it, but I've never witnessed either end. Possibly this is an island? There's a merry go round here for wheelchair-bound people. And an observation area by the water only for wheelchairs so people in chairs can enjoy the scenery without getting stuck in sand or grass. And statues and statue-like objects. They're all about. Some grand ones have no name plates but places for names to be inscribed, so I shall name them for you right here where only we will know that we've named them according to our particular dreams and all that. It's hot. This is Mexico but somehow much more prosperous than Tijuana with 85 percent fewer trip hazards but no immigrants...