A local consultant can help you set up utilities, bank accounts, phone service and more. When you first move to La Paz, getting everyday things done, such as signing up for utilities, paying property taxes, getting a local phone number, or signing up for a Mexican bank account can seem daunting, especially if your’e not conversant in Spanish. Fortunately, you can find help from someone who is not only bilingual, but who knows the ins and outs of the processes and paperwork re

Whether you love the bustle of city life, or prefer more space and quiet, La Paz offers its residents a mix of amenities, culture and adventure that’s tough to beat. Do you love being in the middle of it all, part of a bustling, busy scene? Or do you prefer a quieter, slower pace, with no lights or noise to get in the way of your stargazing or a full moonrise over the water? Like the children’s story book, whether you are a “city mouse” or a “country mouse” is one of those de

Head to nearby Puerto Chale for an amazing experience you won’t soon forget.​

Six easy daytime excursions within a few hours’ drive from La Paz. When you are an ex-pat living full-time in Mexico, you are bound to get a lot of questions from your friends and family. One question we hear a lot from people who are curious about our Baja lifestyle is some version of: “Don’t you get bored after a while?” Or, put another way, “Is there enough to do there to keep you busy?” One of the many things we love about living in La Paz, BCS, is that it is a good-sized

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By Sue Bell As anyone who visits the city quickly notices, the landscape around La Paz is gorgeous! Many people ask about getting out into nature and exploring. Tours are one option, but hiking is another great way to immerse yourself in nature. While temperatures in the summer (June to October) make it more challenging for hiking, it is still possible to go out for short hikes at sunrise. The Cerro de la Calavera caves, The Balandra look out, or the Tecolote Headland all qua

Not quite ready to retire? You can still enjoy the Baja lifestyle while working remotely in La Paz. Are you considering a move to La Paz, BCS, Mexico, but are not quite ready to retire? Do you already work remotely from your home in the US and Canada? Maybe your employer is more open these days to a flexible, remote working arrangement? If so, then you may want to consider working remotely from La Paz, BCS, Mexico, and making this beautiful seaside city your full-time or seas

Don’t let the heat slow you down. Here’s how locals and full-time residents spend the summer months in La Paz. When the weather starts to heat up in spring, our winter visitors often ask, what is it like during summer in La Paz? Those of us who live in La Paz year-round smile and say, it’s our favorite time of year here! But wait…isn’t the heat unbearable? Not if you know where to go and what to do! Summer is the season when the water gets warmer and clearer, the crowds thin

One of the busiest holidays of the year in Mexico is the religious time known as Semana Santa, or Holy Week. By Sue Bell Mexico is a country of celebrations and festivals. In February, we were treated to the days-long celebration that is Carnaval, and it was a great time all around. Next up on the calendar is one of the busiest celebrations of the year: the period known as Semana Santa and Semana Pascua, the week before Easter and the week following it. While Carnaval marked

Carnaval in La Paz is celebrated with gusto, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. As most people know, Mexico is a very Catholic country and, for people of the Catholic Faith, the 6 weeks before Easter are marked by a somber time of reflection and penance known as Lent. It begins on Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 14. During Lent, members of the faith are expected to give up frivolity and anything related to fun or celebration, often including eating meat. For

The Mexican tradition of la posada reflects the humble origins of the holiday