El Malecón, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
More than just a seaside boardwalk, the La Paz Malecón is a focal point of cultural, historical, and recreational significance
Stretching over five kilometers, the La Paz Malecón is the focal point of local culture. Locals enjoy taking strolls along the bahía on Sundays, particularly at sunset or during the cool of the evening.
Popular for sports activities, the area features paths for skating and biking, playgrounds for children, and jogging and inline skating are popular as well!
Numerous annual events bring life to the Malecón—Carnival in February, cycling and running events, holiday parades, and musical performances, including mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers.
Gastronomic opportunities abound—street food carts offer cold drinks and tacos, complemented by sidewalk cafes with tranquil patios where you can savor a cool beer at sunset and a delicious plate of garlic shrimp.
Are you interested in art? As you stroll along the Malecón, you’ll encounter a captivating array of unique cultural artwork, monuments, and sculptures. Each piece tells a story, from the windmill, El Molino, to La Perla—a pearl in its shell, paying tribute to Jacques Cousteau, El Viejo y El Mar, Los Arcos, and El Niño Sobre el Caballo de Mar—a playful child riding a seahorse.
Location::
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
24.323097665865326, -110.32922093133972
These images were captured back in the 1980s on Kodachrome 25 film, Nikon F3, Nikkor 80-200mm zoom
©Marty Hiester- Creative Commons (CC by NC 3.0)
The colorful light of the sunset over Bahía La Paz is truly magical. Half an hour before the sun dipped behind the distant desert peaks, I would grab my camera bag and head out to see what images the evening colors would bring. I remember first noticing these señoritas chatting on the bench. Each enjoyed a refreshing soda with ice and wore their Sunday best dresses and heels.
I remember first noticing these señoritas chatting on the bench. Each had a refreshing soda with ice and was dressed nicely in their Sunday best dresses and heels.
They hadn’t noticed me, so I stepped back across the street. Placing my sturdy tripod, I framed the silhouette of the bench, the palm tree, and the “El Mogote” peninsula in the distance. Great Memories!
¡Gracias Joseph!
Great photos.