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Marinas in the Sea of Cortez - Marina CostaBaja in La Paz
Cruising the Sea of Cortez has been popular for many years. Marina CostaBaja offers world class amenities to boaters in the Sea of Cortez with accommodations for boats from for pocket cruisers to prestigious mega-yachts. The newest marina in La Paz has shops, restaurants, laundry and support services further enhancing the appeal to those just passing through or those looking for a place to keep a vessel year round.
Nestled in the Bahia of La Paz (Map) in the Sea Of Cortez in an area blessed with natural richness, The City of La Paz gives you an opportunity to explore the magic, color and magnetism of Mexico.
Capital
of the State of Baja Sur, La Paz offers a growing gastronomical
diversity from traditional Sea Food to International cuisine, the
downtown area invites families to gather in the central kiosk and it’s
seaside ‘Malecon’ is a popular area to take a walk or morning stroll.
Maintaining its city charm it has more than one adventure to offer.
La
Paz offers you an array of pristine
beaches
to choose from, Balandra bay home of the
Mushroom rock one of the city’s icons is one of them, Coromuel , El
Tesoro, Tecolote and Coyote beach are some of the preferred sun bathing
spots.
Recently named UNESCO World Heritage site, Isla
Espiritu Santo (Holly Spirit)
located 20 miles from La Paz, offers its visitors the opportunity to
share its wonders with an array species i
including
11 that are unique to the island. Sea lions, Manta ray, Hammer
head
and whale sharks are just some of the sea life that can be found on
snorkeling and diving expeditions in one of the many bays and beaches
that it offers; it is a Natural protected area, so a fee is involved if
you are planning to go a shore.
La Paz is located in a privileged bay and has become home port for many
sailing aficionados, cruisers, and sport fishermen; the Newest Marina in
La Paz is CostaBaja Resort and Marina, located in the entrance of the La
Paz city channel, thus at a prestige location for the avid sailor and
adventurous.
CostaBaja
Resort and Marina incorporates a combination of Marina, Hotel, Real
Estate and Commercial area that offers Restaurants, Bars, Laundry,
Museums, Car Rental, Tour Operator, and courtesy shuttle from 8:00 am to
10:30 pm.
120 Rooms at Fiesta Inn Hotel can accommodate the business man or the family looking to enjoy the area or relax at the pool at the Resort. There are charters available from the 22’ Shamrock of Picante Sportfishing, The Cortez Club’s mosquito fleet, 97’ Tall ship Talofa or the experience aboard a 100’ Turkish Gullet.
The Fiesta Inn in the marina CostaBaja Complex
The 250 Slip Marina is operated by renown BellPort Group based in Newport Beach, CA., which operates marinas in San Diego and Newport Beach California, Deer Harbor in Washington, Newport Harbor Shipyard and 3 in Japan Built by Bellingham Marine, the stable and wide concrete docks are laid out in two basins with slips ranging from 30’ to 200.
CostaBaja offers the safest and most secure berths in La Paz, 24/7
security, electronic controlled gates, video surveillance deliver peace
of mind to the seasonal cruiser, that leaves its vessel in the care of
the marina to maintain it incorporates a built in pump out system on
docks accessible from every slip location, Internet and satellite TV
access are amenities included in the slip lease.
An
on-site Fuel dock gives you the best prices, as they are a direct PEMEX
franchise, discounts apply at Fuel Dock and Hotel for Marina tenants and
guests and pool facilities are available in addition to the sandy beach.
For the Boating community the city of La Paz offers an array of Boat
Yards, Marine Hardware stores and local vendors 
available that can assist them in their repairs and
maintenance needs. (see Refitting
in The Sea)
La
Paz has particular dates to celebrate,
Carnaval in the early months of the Year, La Paz Foundation
festivities in May, Independence day celebration in September, it hosts
the Baja 1000 off road race every 3 years in November and many fishing
tournaments around the season. Marina CostaBaja has weekly celebrations
and gatherings to add up some spice to the ambiance, Tuesdays a movie is
played in the commercial area for the 
tenants and visitors, Thursdays a
live band will delight the evening, Fridays and Saturdays you can always
expect a live band at the local Palapa Bar Christmas holydays events are
creating expectation in the locals as the festivities were a big success
in the 05 celebration, lights, piñatas, Christmas trees and choir
CostaBaja Resort and Marina has a handful of 1 and 2 Bedroom condos available completed and has recently released Vista Mar Residences area project and a 18-hole Golf course to be designed by Gary Player.
How can you get to La Paz? Daily flight from Tijuana and other cities in
mainland Mexico are available, Alaska airlines have 3 flights a week
from LA and
Delta
is expected to initiate daily flights from Los Angeles mid December,
looking for an adventure, Highway 1 has quite off them for you if you
have the time to drive the peninsula, it will embrace you if 
you can
take the time to enjoy it and experience the breath taking scenarios,
the changes in the flora and fauna that you will encounter are just
astonishing.
Outter Yacht Basin looking west across Bahia de La Paz
So next time you look south of the Border remember that Peace can be found in this magnificent destination.
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