USA 1-800-999-2252 lasugestions@yahoo.com.mx 
MEX 01-800-716-8603
USA 1-800-999-2252 lasugestions@yahoo.com.mx MEX 01-800-716-8603
La Paz, the pearl of Mexico, is the capital of the State of Baja California Sur. It is a land of beautiful contrasts between the desert, sky and sea, ideal for spending enjoyable vacations where you will discover why it is appropriately named La Paz. "The Peace". La Paz was recently named as one of the 10 best places in the world to retire (MONEY MAGAZINE). Its residents, "Paceños (those that have peace), are a very calm and relaxed people, always hospitable, with easy smiles whose natural sincerity and pleasing manner blend with the festive and friendly environment.
Its clean, sandy beaches offer tourists and locals the best sites to rest and enjoy water activities in what Jacques Cousteau called “the world’s largest aquarium.”
The magic of this location is due in part to its serene ambience. Because this tranquil environment inspires creativity, many artists call La Paz home. In the words of John Steinbeck: "Even the air in this place is miraculous and the perception of reality changes by the moment."
Mexico is located in the southern region of North America. It shares its borders with the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the south. To the east, is the Atlantic Ocean and to the west the Pacific. In the northwest region of the country you find a long peninsula, a piece of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California, or Sea of Cortez. This is the Peninsula of Baja California, which, because of its great length, is divided into two states.
In the 16th century, the peninsula had only a few semi-nomadic tribes of fishermen and fruit and seed collectors, such as the Cochimi, the Guaycura and the the Pericu. Hernan Cortes, directed the second expedition, arriving at the bay on May 3, 1535. He baptized the lands as the Bay of Santa Cruz; but after 2 years the camp was abandoned, mainly because the dry soil would not allow for cultivation.
Finally, in 1596, Sebastian Vizcaino disembarked in the bay, renaming it La Paz and established a permanent camp. The Spanish quickly discovered the richness of the pearls and exploited them almost to extinction. In 1720, the Mission of "Nuestra Señora del Pilar de La Paz Airapi" was founded and in 1974 the territory was changed into a state.
"… there was an island called California... which was populated by black women, without a single man among them... their weapons were all of gold... in the whole island there was no other metal …"
García Ordoñez deMontalvo
Las Sergas de Esplandián
