Mexico

La Paz

La Paz - photo 1

Photo by Abhi Verma on Unsplash.

La Paz is a coastal city in Baja California Sur, often used as a gateway to the Gulf of California’s rich dive scene. It serves as a practical base for liveaboard trips and day boats to nearby wrecks, reefs, and pinnacles along the Gulf of California. Local centers offer courses, equipment rental, and guided dives; water is typically warm with clear visibility, and sightings include reef fish, rays, sea lions, and occasional larger pelagic species depending on the site and season.

Essential information for traveling in Mexico

About Mexico

Sea
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of California, Gulf of Mexi...
Timezone
America/Mazatlan
Languages
ES
Demonym
Mexican
Phone prefix
+52

Practicalities

Currency
MXN
Voltage
127, 220
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
CUN CZM SJD LAP TIJ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around La Paz

Nearby Dive Sites (31)

Nearby Dive Centers (3)

The best time to dive in La Paz

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
18 °C 21 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
20 °C 20 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
21 °C 21 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
24 °C 22 °C 7/10
05 - May
26 °C 24 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 25 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
30 °C 28 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
31 °C 29 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
29 °C 30 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 29 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 28 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
22 °C 25 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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