Discover La Paz: The Ultimate Budget-friendly Mexican Beach Paradise

You'll love living in La Paz because it has a little bit of everything! You have good healthcare, beautiful landscapes, sunny weather, good food, great beaches, and an affordable cost of living.
You can easily find rentals starting at $800 a Month and Houses for sale at $200,000 USD.

In this video, we discuss the average cost of living, how to get around, healthcare availability, the overall vibe, and more.
We think a couple can live very comfortably in La Paz for $2,500 USD/month.

[StephanP]

I will say this...of all the beaches I've been to, I have to say that the beaches in the La Paz area are one of the most stunning & breathtaking beaches I've been to. It's like being in an aquarium. The fish come to you. A snorkeler's delight. And the water is pristine, clear. Never seen anything like it.

[ramglick]

Moved here last November and I love it. There are pros and cons like any other destination, and La Paz (and the surrounding) will not be a good fit for everyone. Don't move, unless you have experienced it beforehand, so visit for a few months in the winter and a few months in summer, and you will have all the answers you need.

[Gringojrf]

There really are two economies here in La Paz. Tourists and ex-pats vs. locals. I think the video does a fairly good job of addressing the first group. It does not even touch on the second group. For example, the typical Mexican house is around 1, 000 sf give or take a couple of hundred. And can be rented long-term (usually unfurnished) for around 5, 000 pesos a month. I live south of town and can drive from my home to El Centro in 20 minutes most of the time, although rush hour gets worse every year. So, if you live like a local, and many of us do, then you can easily live here on a US SSA check.

[juleemcclelland]

Beautiful video! All I’m going to say is everything is relative. Everyone has a different perspective. We try to be grateful for all we have and do our best to care for the locals and not complicate their lives. Mexico, as with EVERYWHERE in the world, is ever-changing and there are many variables that impact those changes. 😊

[randyhilton]

Spent about 3 months there last winter and really liked it. It is a bit more expensive than Mazatlan, but quieter. More laid back.

[CreativeBusinessFinance]

I have been coming here every winter in my RV from the USA and love the area. Campestre Maranatha is where I stay in Chametla and I also love La Ventana for snorkeling and getting out of the city. I plan to spend every winter here as long as I can, though the drive from Arizona is not the easiest.

[RobertIsaacson-hisz]

It's one of our favorite places to visit. But it's too expensive to live there.

[rivers]

This is going to be incredible!
That's a beautiful place.

[julietillinghast]

FYI, currently there are no international flights for USA or Canada into La Paz airport.
2. the average prices to live in La Paz are much more than what is stated in this video since the pandemic. Real estate prices have skyrocketed recently making it difficult for the locals to afford property. 😢
3. It’s steamy humid in the summer, otherwise yes, it’s a dry climate. Our CFE bill was $300+ US for 2 months in the summer, and we only ran one mini split at a time :-(
Otherwise, beautiful video. I like that you encourage us to shop local. 😊

[laurasalazar-wicker]

I just returned from a one month stay in La Paz and your perspective is very much on point! Bien hecho! 😊😊😊

[MrTomherzog]

Thank's so much, Mariana. I really appreciate how you provide the full range of information; you don't simply give a "sugar coated" version of all the good things. I know one big mistake I have made in relocating is to just focus on the positive and then I'm very disappointed when the liabilities or negative aspects burst my overly optimistic (pie in the sky) balloon.

When I moved to Ensenada I was thrilled by how inexpensive the rent was; but then I learned the hard way that the cost of water and utilities almost canceled out the low rent! Low water and utillity costs are so taken for granted in most of the United States that many of us (at least me, I should speak for myself) don't even consider the costs of such things before we make the commitment to move! Then when we learn how expensive they are it's like a metaphorical slap in the face!

[ufosrus]

Muy bien expuesto y me agrada que está narrado por una mexicana. Gracias por la información.

[puravidadew]

Personally, after two years here, I can’t wait to get the hell out of here. I’m sure it’s great for those people who have another home to go to during the summer. But if you don’t, it is way too hot here. Up to 95-100° or more every single day.

[hankgs]

Baja and in particular, Baja Sur has a serious water issue that will NOT GO AWAY... The incredable growth on the Baja peninsula will only make water more of an issue as every year passes... Desalination needs to be considered by the Mexican Government...

[davidowens]

Wife and I loved visiting La Paz. It's high on our list of places to move to

[thepunadude]

SEEMS LA PAZ HAS GROWN UP, LIVED THERE 35YRS AGO, THEN BUILT IN CABO, WITH A REPLICA OF THE LA PAZ LIGHTHOUSE!

[cindyk]

Mariana, you gave us a lot of information in this video, well done! It's good to know that it isn't very humid there, but the heat, at least for a while (I have heard) can be oppressive at times. Great introduction to La Paz!

[garo]

These are great videos!! So valuable !!
Gracias 🎉🎉

[tobiasrex]

i live well with 500 dollars a month here in la paz

[JoseReyes-lmru]

Folks if you want to move to Mexico look for places that the rental is cheap, if you go to the tourist places rentals are High