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Story by Ed Boitano. Photographs by Deb Roskamp<\/h5>\n\n\n
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Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico. Photo by miguelangelbriones in Envato.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

There was not a hint of litter on the street. Mexican children frolicked on the beach. Los Pacenos (La Paz natives) offered gentle smiles as they jogged past me along the Malec\u00f3n \u2013 La Paz\u2019s bay-front boardwalk that stretches along the historic downtown. It was hard to take it all in with the sun setting on the glimmering Sea of Cortez<\/a>, which Jacques Cousteau<\/a> christened \u201cthe world\u2019s aquarium,\u201d with one of the planet\u2019s most abundant ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I had it all wrong. US Government warnings have repeatedly alerted us to watch our backs in Mexico. Yet La Paz<\/a> (\u201cThe Peace\u201d) experiences only a fraction of the robbery, rape, assault and murder found in most US cities, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. With ten universities, statistics also indicate that it is the most educated and affluent city per capita in all of Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Once a sleepy fishing village nestled along the protected waters of Southeast Baja Sur, La Paz was put on the radar when immortalized by John Steinbeck<\/a> in his novella, \u201cThe Pearl<\/a>\u201d in 1947. Sportspeople journeyed from around the globe for the deep sea bounty of marlin, Dorado, roosterfish and yellowtail. This component of tourism is still very much alive today, and so are snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and eco-tours. For lovers of sea life, it is the dream of all dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The UNESCO-protected site, Isla Espiritu Santo<\/a>, features 32 species of reptiles and 89 species of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A day-long boat tour with Fun Baja<\/a> was an experience that I will never forget. The day was spent snorkeling with sea lions and whales, just off Isla Espiritu Santo, followed by a catered picnic lunch of local seafood at Espiritu Santo Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n

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After an afternoon of kayaking and swimming, the boat tour continued for a look at native bird estuaries and historical attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Despite the fact that La Paz is the capital city of Baja California Sur with a population of 220,000 it still maintains the charm of ‘Old Mexico,\u2019 with quaint shops, museums, galleries, markets and restaurants serving indigenous food. But if you want action, there\u2019s a dazzling nightlife with cafes, clubs and bars. Plus if you desire to take it to a higher party level, Los Cabos on the southern-most tip of Baja Sur, is just a scenic two-hour drive away.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I think, though, what I liked best was the openness and gentle spirit of the Los Pacenos. They seem genuinely happy you\u2019re enjoying their city and seeing why they have chosen to live in La Paz.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What to Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Baja is the birthplace of the fish taco, served with the above mentioned fresh seafood caught that very day by local boats. The chocolate clam gets its name from the shell’s brown color, and is eaten alive with a twist of lime. If the clam doesn\u2019t flinch after a lime twist, it’s best to move on to the next one on your plate. Another treat is the \u2018hotdogueros,’ a La Paz hot dog, wrapped in bacon and topped with grilled onions, jalapeno ketchup and peppers. This should be all washed down with a Baja-style cerveza \u2013 beer on ice with lime juice and a salt rimmed glass. The beer of choice? Baja California’s own Tecate.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Where I Stayed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CostaBaja Resort & Spa<\/a> redefines luxury. The centerpiece of the 550-acre CostaBaja development, it is the first 5-star resort in La Paz. The resort is just ten minutes from downtown, set on the Sea of Cortez overlooking a 250-slip double-basin marina and a white sand beach. What was I doing there? The 115-room hotel offers a selection of ocean, mountain, marina and golf course views. Yes, golf course views.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mexico’s only Gary Player-designed 18 hole golf course meanders from hilltops to sea level with stunning water views just steps from the resort. Built into the landscape, as opposed to the opposite, this very \u2018green\u2019 course only utilizes desalinated water. The resort is also home to Steinbeck\u00b4s restaurant, and the first spa in La Paz, which features locally-inspired treatments. A dip in one of the three luxurious pools is not a bad way to end a day of activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retirees and Real Estate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By 2020 as many as two million foreign retirees will make Mexico their home, according to the Mexican Federal Tourism Ministry. CNN Money Magazine and the New York Times recently named La Paz one of the top ten places in the world to retire. Mainland Mexicans, Canadian and US tourist are visiting La Paz in droves, then buying second homes or becoming full-time residents. For American retirees, a Yankee pension goes a long way in Mexico. Come to think of it, maybe I should consider retiring there, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article was originally published on 2009<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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