Campgrounds
La Paz, Baja California Sur is exceptional place not because of that fact that it has been gifted by many and varied natural wonders, because other places in other continents also enjoy many beautiful natural resources. What distinguishes La Paz from other naturally beautiful places in the world is that it has preserved and retained many of its natural features in a time when commercialism and tourism usually meant environmental exploitation and continuous degradation.
Camping is a sport and a pastime most notable because of its close proximity to nature. The geography of La Paz offers a diverse variety of possible campgrounds. To one side of La Paz is a range of coastal mountains and patches of deserts, while on the other side is the expansive Sea of Cortez. The existence of diverse and naturally-intact locations in La Paz makes it a perfect place for camping.
Mountain biking, hiking and camping are a popular pastime of many tourists, vacationers and local residents of La Paz. Amateur and professional mountain climber and campers can choose to ascend and travel through the Sierra de la Laguna. This rocky mountainous region is a popular campground for nature lovers because it has many plant and wildlife that endemic to the area. The Sierra de la Laguna is a great place to camp in since you can choose to build your campground under pine forested areas, near snaking silvery rivers, and on top of arid, palm dotted mountain cliffs.
For professional campers and mountain hikers, the Sierra de la Laguna is an interesting place to ascend because of the contrasting environments of the lower and higher area of the mountain range. The bottom of the mountain is mainly arid desert-like slopes, however, the landscape slowly changes to a cool, forested one as you climb higher. Those who want to camp and hike in the Sierra de la Laguna however, need to inform local authorities beforehand because the area is a protected biosphere.
If hiking and camping on arid mountains is not the thing for you, maybe you can try camping on one of La Paz’s many beaches. The cool Coromuel winds coming from the Gulf of California and the swaying coconut and laurel trees provide the perfect setting for a relaxing Mexican campground. The Playa San Evaristo and Punta Coyote are great beaches and campgrounds because they are secluded and not crowded.
While La Paz campers who enjoy comforts and convenience brought about by close proximity to urban areas and the availability of high-tech camping equipments can park their RV’s in one of the many La Paz RV campgrounds. These RV parks and trailer campgrounds usually have restrooms, showers, laundry areas, restaurants, small sea-side cottages, stores, beach access, tent sites and even pools.
Whether you’re a professional camper looking for a challenging outdoor adventure or an amateur camper wanting to get in touch with nature, you are bound to find the campground of your dreams in La Paz, Baja California Sur.