La Paz, Mexico, is a port city famous for its tourist trade and an ideal spot for rest and relaxation. Where is La Paz? The capital city of the state of Baja California Sur, La Paz is located at the southern end of the Baja California Peninsula.

The climate of La Paz is dry, warm, and sunny with breezes from the Bay of La Paz keeping the temperature mild. During the summer, the cooling Coromuel winds, a weather phenomenon unique to the La Paz area, blow during the night from the Pacific over the peninsula and into the bay.

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At the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, the exclusive beach resorts of San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, known collectively as Los Cabos, will satisfy even the most demanding visitors. Linked by a 20-mile strip nicknamed the “Tourist Corridor,” both towns boast luxury hotels and some of the most pampering, all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, as well as world-class golf courses to seduce discriminating vacationers from around the world.

This peninsula is where the desert meets the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, giving Los Cabos a contrasting natural landscape. With a climate boasting 360 days of sunshine a year, visitors are guaranteed unforgettable holidays in a paradise known for professional diving, sport fishing, and water sports.

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This fascinating pocket of Mexican culture was originally called Tlacapan, which means “Men who make clay utensils with their hands”. Tlalic-pac means “Over clay hills”. Tlaquepaque borders Tonala to the north and Guadalajara and Zapopan, and in the south.

It was conquered by Nuño de Guzman in 1530, at the same time that Tonallan was being conquered. In 1838, San Pedro became a Village and in 1843, was appointed a Villa. In 1892, the permanent boundaries were established. Since then, it has retained its distinct character as Guadalajara surrounded it.

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Those looking for adventure can do a thrilling excursion on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the surrounding areas of Los Cabos, where you can race across dunes and explore the area’s numerous cascades.

El Chorro. To arrive at this place, head in the direction of Santiago from San Jose del Cabo; you’ll find it several kilometers beyond Miraflores. This experience will put your ATV-riding skills to the test. Near one of the cascades you’ll also find the hot springs of San Jorge and Agua Caliente.

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Riviera Nayarit is located in the state of Nayarit, in the heart of the Banderas Bay, 10 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. It is an 160-km (50-mi) coastal strip with a hot tropical climate and an average temperature of 25º C (77º F).

This Pacific coast destination, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, tropical jungle areas and the Sierra Madre mountains, has developed into an important tourist resort over a relatively short period of time. It offers top-notch hotels, luxurious boats at the Marina de Riviera Nayarit, excellent spas and world-class golf courses.

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