For SaleLa Paz
The relaxed capital of Baja California Sur, where the Sea of Cortez meets a walkable malecon, Balandra's turquoise shallows, and a real Mexican city pace.
Area guide
A calmer coast on the Sea of Cortez
About two hours north of Los Cabos, La Paz is the unhurried capital of Baja California Sur. Its palm-lined malecon traces a calm, swimmable bay, and life still moves at the rhythm of a working Mexican city rather than a resort strip. Sunsets here glow over the Sea of Cortez, the body of water Jacques Cousteau called the aquarium of the world.
Just outside town lies Balandra, the protected lagoon often named Mexico's most beautiful beach, where shallow turquoise water stretches for hundreds of meters. Between roughly October and April, snorkelers swim alongside whale sharks in the bay, while sea lions, dolphins and rays draw divers year-round. For buyers, La Paz offers authentic neighborhoods, real local services and notably stronger value per square meter than Cabo's prime corridor.
Why buy here
Balandra beach
A protected turquoise lagoon minutes from the city, often called Mexico's most beautiful beach.
Sea of Cortez
Swim with whale sharks, sea lions and rays in one of the world's richest marine ecosystems.
Malecon & city life
A walkable seafront promenade lined with cafes, galleries and a genuine local community.
Value & authenticity
Stronger value per square meter than Cabo's prime corridor, in a real, lived-in Mexican town.
On the map
Where La Paz sits
Homes for sale in La Paz
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List prices in USD from active MLS BCS listings as of November 10, 2026. See the full market report →
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For SaleTintorera Lot, La Paz
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For Sale6112 CALLE 6, CASA COMITAN, La Paz
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For SaleTurn Key – Villa Serdan, La Paz
La Paz real estate FAQ
How much does a home cost in La Paz?
There are 694 properties for sale in La Paz on the MLS BCS today. Median list prices in USD: houses, $425K (236 for sale); condos, $376K (98 for sale); land, $249K (349 for sale). Figures as of November 10, 2026.
Can Americans and Canadians buy property in La Paz?
Yes. The city of La Paz and its coastline lie within Mexico’s restricted zone (land within 50 km of the coastline), so foreign buyers hold residential title through a fideicomiso: a renewable 50-year trust with a Mexican bank that gives you full rights to use, rent, sell and leave the property to your heirs.
How the fideicomiso works · Can Americans buy property in Mexico?
What are closing costs in La Paz?
On top of the price, budget for acquisition tax, notary fees, registry and, for foreign buyers, the fideicomiso. Our closing-costs guide explains each line.
