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La Paz, Mexico
La Paz 24°10'N 110°19'W
Gateway to the Sea of Cortez, La Paz, the capital and commercial center of Baja California Sur, lies near the southeastern tip of the peninsula. La Paz offers beaches, great diving and snorkeling and some of the best sportfishing in the area. La Paz also hosts a lively and popular Carnaval celebration each year just before Ash Wednesday. Yacht delivery by Dockwise can enable you to explore this warm and sunny locale in the comfort of your own sailing vessel.
While in town, visit the cathedral, Museum of Anthropology, whale museum and the malecon, a waterfront sidewalk bordering playgrounds and restaurants on the sand.
La Paz is also the terminus of two ferries, from Mazatlan and Topolobambo, and the departure point for trips to Espiritu Santo Island. We recommend going there to explore the wilderness and the many caves along the beaches that were once used by Indians. The island is also a great place for snorkeling, kayaking and camping.
Back on the Baja Peninsula, some of the finest less-developed beaches in Mexico lie to the northeast of La Paz, around Pichilingue - Balandra, Tecolote and Coyote 725 mi/1,165 km south of San Diego, California. Our yacht delivery service can transport your vessel safely to this golden land of sun and fun for ocean-based frolic and exploration.
EVENT: BISBEE Sportfishing's highest prize tournament event in October each year. Up to $2,000,000 in Prizes. Serviced by DYT from Vancouver and Florida.
General Information Mexico
Area: 1,953,162 sq km (754,120 sq miles).
Population: 100,349,766 (2000).
Population density: 51.4 per sq km.
Capital: Mexico City.
Population capital: 8,591,309 (official estimate 2000).
Language: Spanish is the official language. English is widely spoken.
Religion: Ninety per cent Roman Catholic.
Time: Mexico spans three different time zones:
South, Central and Eastern Mexico: GMT - 6 (Central Standard Time). (GMT - 5 from first Sunday in April to Saturday before last Sunday in October.)
Nayarit, Sonora, Sinaloa and Baja California Sur: GMT - 7 (Mountain Time). (GMT - 6 from first Sunday in April to Saturday before last Sunday in October.)
Baja California Norte (Pacific Time): GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from first Sunday in April to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60Hz. US two-pin (flat) plugs are usual.
Currency: New Peso (peso) = 100 centavos.
Country Code: + 52 ~
IDD Access Code: 98 ~
How to get there
Basic contact information for airports to get in La Paz:
MEXICO
Country Code: + 52 ~
IDD Access Code: 98 ~
Time Zone: GMT - 6/8 ~
Business Language: Spanish
La Paz has an airport (LAP) 10 minutes from the city. This airport is serviced from other Mexican hubs and also by some international flights from N. America.
The airport at San Jose del Cabo / Los Cabos International (SJD) is about 1 ½ hrs by taxi from La Paz.
Aeromexico (www.aeromexico.com)
Tel.: 800 237 6639
Aero California
Tel.: 800 237 6225
Alaska (www.alaska-air.com)
Tel.: 800 426 0333
America West (www.americawest.com)
Tel.: 800 235 9292
American (www.aa.com)
Tel.: 800 433 7300
Continental ([link:http://www.continental.com]www.continental.com[/link])
Tel.: 800 2310856
Frontier (www.airlines.com)
Tel.: 800 432 1359
Mexicana ([link:http://www.mexicana.com]www.mexicana.com[/link])
Tel.: 800 531 7921
Weather
The climate in Mexico varies according to altitude. Coastal areas and lowlands are hot and steamy with high humidity, while the central plateau is temperate even in winter. The climate of the inland highlands is mostly mild, but sharp changes in temperature occur between day and night. The cold lands lie above 2000 m (6600 ft). Rainfall varies greatly from region to region. Only the Sierra Madre Oriental, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and the state of Chiapas in the far south receive any appreciable amount of rain during the year, with the wet season running between June and September. All other areas have rainless seasons, while the northern and central areas of the central plateau are dry and arid. There is some snow in the north in winter. The dry season runs from October to May.
The best time to visit Mexico is mid September-mid May, though some parts still have a fair amount of rain in October and November. It rains most during the summer.
Mexico City is chilly in the early morning and at night during the winter. Be prepared for higher humidity in coastal areas and at the inland archaeological sites in the Yucatan peninsula. Summer temperatures there can hover at the 100 F/38 C range with near 100% humidity. The average coastal day temperatures year-round are in the 70s-80s F/23-32 C, with nights in the 60s-70s F/15-27 C.
Marinas
MARINA COSTA BAJA
Marina Manager: Gabriel Ley
Carreterra Pichilingue
La Paz, BCS
Mexico
Tel.: +52 612 121 6225
Fax: +52 612 121 5764
E-mail: gley@marinacostabaja.com
Website: www.marinacostabaja.com
CLUB DE YATES PALMIRA
KM 2.5 Carreterre a Pichilingue
Edificio la Plaza
La Paz, Baja California Sur 23010
Mexico
Tel.: + 52 612 121 6159
Fax: + 52 612 121 6142
E-mail: lupita@marinapalmira.com
Website: www.marinapalmira.com
MARINA DE LA PAZ SA DE CV
Topete 3040 y Legaspy
La Paz, Baja California Sur 23600
Mexico
Tel.: + 52 612 122 1646
Fax: + 52 612 125 5900
E-mail: marinalapaz@prodigy.net.mx
Additional Information
INBOUND CHECKLIST:
DYT Contact:
DYT USA
1535 SE 17th Street, Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 USA
Tel: +1 954-525-8707
Fax: +1 954-525-8711
dyt.usa@dockwise.com
Meeting Point:
Costa Baja Marina
http://www.marinacostabaja.com/marina_costabaja.php
Customs Agent:
Francisco Cota Aramburo
Consmar
Priv Las Garzas No 22
Fracc. Priv. Las Garzas
La Paz, BC 23070
Tel: +52 612 1251 316
Fax:+52 612 1224 924
Cell:+52 1 612 135 0406
consmar@prodigy.net.mx
IMPORTANT:
Make sure you contact our customs agent for proper protocol on customs guidelines, required paperwork and port access. Please be advised that independent customs fees may apply.
Unloading Onboard DYT Carrier:
Check in with DYT Rep
- Sign off cargo receipt
- Receive yacht keys
- Receive yacht registry
- Receive customs clearance
ATTENTION RIDERS:
US Ports - Final destination or in transit: Non-US or non-Canadian riders must have a US Visa BI-II. NO OTHER VISAS ARE ACCEPTED.
OUTBOUND CHECKLIST:
DYT Contact:
DYT USA
1535 SE 17th Street, Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 USA
Tel: +1 954-525-8707
Fax: +1 954-525-8711
dyt.usa@dockwise.com
Meeting Point:
Costa Baja Marina
http://www.marinacostabaja.com/marina_costabaja.php
Customs Agent:
Francisco Cota Aramburo
Consmar
Priv Las Garzas No 22
Fracc. Priv. Las Garzas
La Paz, BC 23070
Tel: +52 612 1251 316
Fax:+52 612 1224 924
Cell:+52 612 135 0406
consmar@prodigy.net.mx
IMPORTANT:
Make sure you contact our customs agent for proper protocol on customs guidelines, required paperwork and port access. Please be advised that independent customs fees may apply.
You must be present 24 hours prior to unloading to clear your yacht.
Loading Onboard DYT Carrier:
Notify our Loading Master upon your arrival on Channel 17 and wait for instructions.
Once loaded, check in with DYT Rep and bring:
- Original yacht registry
- Keys of the yacht clearly marked
- If approved, bring riders with prospective passports
ATTENTION RIDERS:
US Ports - Final destination or in transit: Non-US or non-Canadian riders must have a US Visa BI-II. NO OTHER VISAS ARE ACCEPTED.
Call us: + 1 954 525 8707 | + 1 888 SHIP DYT (toll free)
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