What To Do in La Paz
Events Calendar
January
From January 30 through February 01 .- GRAY WHALE FESTIVAL
Give a warm welcome to our oldest native in Baja, our beloved gray whale which arrives annually to give birth to the new members of the Baja family, come and enjoy the show at Puero Adolfo López Mateos, It is something you'll never forget.
February
From February 12 through 19 .- TODOS SANTOS ART FESTIVAL
This began in 1998 with a program that includes music, theater, dance, visual arts, literature, cinema, popular art, lectures and workshops with the participation of local, nationally known and foreign artists. It is part of the anniversary celebrations of the Manuel Márquez de Leon Theater, which is the focal point of the festival. Performances are also given in the Néstor Agúndez Cultural Center, the Public Square and different schools in the town, with extensions to La Paz and Los Cabos.
February 19.-X Pilots Revolutions Tour, La Paz
Xpilots invite you to experiment a real adrenaline rush beholding this 2 hours long thrilling espectacle, where 8 brave pilots will strugle for the first place, doing incredible stunts at more than 14 meters high.
This event will take place at the Arturo C Nahl Stadium, at 20:30 hours.
February 27.-17th Todos Santos Historical Houses Tour
A tour through Todos Santos ancient dwellings is done, houses open from 10:00 a.m to 3:00 a.m on a guided visit. Check in and start tour at "Centro Cultural".
March
From March 03 through 08 .- La Paz Carnival
Who said you had to go all the way to Brazil to enjoy the Carnaval, get down here and have a great time on our very own carnival, come and have the time of your life.
La Paz Carnaval is 100 years old. In our Carnaval you can see local, national and international performers and enjoy a wide variety of artistic spectacles.
From March 4 through 14 -VIII Todos Santos Film Festival
Created in 2004 to offer a selection of the best and newest fiction films, documentaries and short films from Mexico and Latin America. It also includes the “Jóvenes en Video” program that teaches local young people the art of filming to offer them new experiences, expand their educational horizons, provide access to new technologies and create a new audience interested in movies.
Two national films will be featured among the thirteen projected movies: "Los Otros Californios" from César Talamantes (South Baja California) and "Salvando al Soldado Perez 'Saving Private Perez' " from Beto Gómez. Besides the grat program, famous mexican actor and director Diego Luna, will be present making the special introduction for his film Abel.
For this ocasion the show will be extended to the city of La Paz.
Dates:
La Paz, March 4-8
Todos Santos, March 8-14
From March 18 through 19.- Copa Gobernador Tournament
With the participation of more than 300 fishermen on boats and at shore, it takes place with great success at San Marcos Islands, municipality of Mulege, another edition of the State Sport Fishing Circuit, “Copa Gobernador”. More than 200 thousand pesos in prices.
From March 19 through 20.- La Paz VI Classic Autos Spring Festival
You Can´t miss this event where collectors & aficionados are gathered to compete, exhibiting their classical automobiles. Assist to the nowadays traditional show and behold history parading on wheels along beautiful La Paz seaside boardwalk (malecon).
The actual antiquity record is held by a 1917, "A" Ford Pick Up, featured last year. Lets see what kind of surprise would be brought to us by the new contenders; as always we'll surely get the chance to admire some mistery relegated by the decades of commercial autos.
Don't miss it!
April
From April 1 through 7- Festival Internacional de Arte y Cultura por La Pax
To provide a space for the difusion, formation and aplication of the Ericksonian-Roblerian psychoterapeutic point of view, with wich we contribute to the building of a healthy society, in armony with its emotions, body, mind, soul, relationships and medium, presenting this year our special guest: Australia.
April 2 2011- El Triunfo 2011 Culture & Tourism Expo
On April 2, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm don't miss this event organized by the Government of Baja California Sur and other institutions. There will be regional music and dance performances, artisanry expositions & products made by the inhabitants of the Sierra.
May
May 5 2011.- Gusto por BCS Gatronomical Festival
Don’t miss the 2nd edition of this Festival, where you can taste the cuisine of more than 50 restaurants at El Coromuel Beach at 19:00 hours.
From May 15 through 16.- OffRoad Race "Dos Mares 500"
Live the adrenaline and velocity of the Off Road races, don´t miss the opportunity of admiring these powerful machines and their brave pilots in action.
From May 15 through 16.- La Paz Route
This is your oportunity to live at the edge, join the big crowd of this great sport folowers, meet them and enjoy the experience.
From May 1 through 30.-La Paz Foundation Festivities
Come and enjoy the festivities we have for you. Where you will find excellent shows and lots of cultural activities. This is the best opportunity for meeting our warm people, as well as our beautiful bay on a party ambience. June
June 25 through 26.- "Dorado La Paz" Fishing International Tournament
Departure: Marina Palmira in the city of La Paz.
And fishing came to La Paz, if you are a fan of this sport sign up and enjoy the best sport fishing in the world, there is more to do in La Paz, do not miss it!
June 1 through 15.- Buenavista Festivities
Come and try the wind surf and all the amenities this lovely town has for you and YES as we told you before this small town also deserves its party. So come and celebrate with all the rest. June 15 through 30.- San Antonio Festivities
In Mexico even the smallest town deserves a Party and this is it for San Antonio half way from La Paz and San Jose del Cabo you'll find this lovely town and the party will make the trip worthwhile.
From June 18 through 19.- Off Road Race "Coyote 300"
Well if you get lost just follow the dust because that pretty much what you'll see but the thrill of being present makes it all worth wile.
July
From July 17 through 18.- Off Road “Cabo 250"
The race is one of the most common sports at the state and on this occasion Los Cabos will experience the intensity of this extreme sport.
July.- El Triunfo 'Pitahaya Festivities"
Come down and feel just like a part of the old west, on this beautiful western town that is as old as time, but don't worry the party its down here too. July.- Santa Rosalia's Foundation Festivities
You might say that Mexico its all about Party Fiesta and Party well I'm sorry to say this But IT'S TRUE, so take advantage of it and enjoy the celebration in this lovely town north of La Paz. July.- Santiago Festivities
Well after Santa Rosalia, drive here and continue the party, make sure you have a designated driver because the party keeps on going. July.- San Ignacio Festivities
Well its not over I'm sure you can go all the way to Tijuana form party to party and its not a bad idea but don't miss this one either. July.- Expo Comondu Fair Ciudad Constitucion
Well as you can see the party in Baja never ends and for Constitution City this is the day, come and enjoy all the festivities around town.
August
August 5 through 8..- International Fishing Tournament “BAHÍA DE LA PAZ”
Start: La Paz Touristic Dock.
August .- Bisbee`s Fishing Tournament
If you are a real sport fisherman you surely know about gis internationally known tournament which takes place each year at many zones around Baja, at this ocassion we'll enjoy it at the Buenavista beautiful beaches that offer the peace and relax that we all need after and arduous day of fishing.
From August 15 through 16.- Loreto 400
Follow motor racing, come and enjoy this beautiful desert and sea. September
September 1 through 4.- La Paz Gold Cup
Prizes:
1st: $1,000,000 pesos
La Paz, Gold Cup, 5th Annual Black &
Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament
Marlin fishing is considered by many sport fishermen the pinnacle of offshore sport fishing, due to the size and power of marlin, relative rareness and difficulty of capture, "La Paz Gold Cup Sporth Fishing Tournament" is a big event that allows you to show your skills, surrounded by the beauties of the Sea of Cortez, competing against the best to get the highest prize.
If you like sport fishing, and feel up for the challenge, this is for you!.
"La Paz Gold Cup" Sport Fishing Tournament allocates a percentage of the funds to La Paz social assistance institutions.
Place: La Paz, Baja California Sur, Touristic Pier.
September .- Pista Palma Seca Comondú
Follow motor racing, come and enjoy this event. October
October 12.- Todos Santos Festivities
This is only 45 minutes away form La Paz and it's a place you have to see and what better time than their annual festival, come on down here and get the feeling of this old town and meet the well known Hotel California. October .- Gran Baja Sur Internacional
Follow motor racing, come and enjoy this event.
November
November 1 & 2 .- Day of the Dead Festival
To promote local, national and universal cultural values, also strengthen cultural programs, vehicles for audience building: objectives for this festival which has been done since 2001 on the first of November. Another excellent opportunity to promote Mexico’s ancestral traditions and costumes.
November 1 through 15.- La Paz Construction Fair
This is a great show and an opportunity to come and see the best construction made in the area and see the upcoming developments in Baja.
November 15 through 31.- Los Barriles Festivities
And the town party continues in Los Barriles don't miss it, come and celebrate with us while you enjoy the fishing in town.
November.- "Valle 300" Car Race
This same day of the constitution its having there big off road race and everyone is invited.
November 20.- Mexican Revolution
And don't forget the big Mexican revolution festivities all around the country, come and celebrate with us this great day.
November 17 through 20.- Off Road Baja 1000
43RD Baja edition, start: Ensenada B.C., Finish, La Paz, B.C.S. Act wich will also be included into Mexico´s independence Bicentennial & Mexico’s Revolution centennial celebrations.
December
December 4.- Santa Barbara & Santa Rosalia Festivities
More and more party and celebration all around the Baja.
December 8.- La Purisima Date Festival
The last festival of the year but not the least - so come and celebrate.
December 24.- CHRISTMAS Eve Celebration
The December celebrations start with greatness, with "posadas" and pastourelles at the unforgettable dreamy and evoking surrounding of this magical city.
December 31.- New Years Eve Celebration
In La Paz people party hard. It’s a good idea to spend this important date with us dancing and having lots of fun at the many night-clubs which keep open until the morning.
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