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La Paz Carnival

kitjv - 1-13-2007 at 04:13 PM

We will likely be in La Paz during the time of carnival (Feb. 15-20). I am completely unfamilar with the event. Can someone please fill me in on the activities, especially the "must see & dos"? Thank you kindly.

comitan - 1-13-2007 at 05:11 PM

It runs the full length of the Malecon, just be there. thats where its all at. Parade, street stands for food, games,people the best part.

villadelfin - 1-14-2007 at 09:45 AM

Walk the length just like Comitan says. There are competing live music stages every 500 feet, carnival rides, churros, corn on the cob, sweet gorditas, candied fruit, tamales and other antojitos, souveniers, naming of king and queen, a fireworks stuffed effigy, live dance and concerts. You will need 3 pesos to use the bathroom. Very safe, fun way to spend a few hours. You will want to go twice or more. Go to the tourist police kiosk beforehand to pick up a schedule. Spend lots of money and take plenty of photos.
Although it is the lenten carnival, it is not as drunken as New Orleans nor as risque as Brazil. Do not attempt to drive anywhere near. Walk.

Pescador - 1-16-2007 at 09:30 AM

Does someone have the exact dates of Carnival in La Paz?

Al G - 1-16-2007 at 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by Pescador
Does someone have the exact dates of Carnival in La Paz?

Good question I guess....I had assumed kitjv knew what they were talking about when they stated "Feb. 15-20":?:
I will be there 17th if those are the correct dates:biggrin:

kitjv - 1-16-2007 at 12:46 PM

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Originally posted by Al G
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Originally posted by Pescador
Does someone have the exact dates of Carnival in La Paz?

Good question I guess....I had assumed kitjv knew what they were talking about when they stated "Feb. 15-20":?:


I just heard these dates tossed around. I cannot verify that they are correct. Maybe someone else can. (?)

villadelfin - 1-16-2007 at 02:05 PM

Two websites: www.bajainsider.com and
http://www.vivalapaz.net/english/calendar.html

Al G - 1-16-2007 at 02:59 PM

Thanks Pescador for making me think and thanks villadelfin for the links, but not giving the dates...NOW I still don't have a definitive answer...:lol:
Links did not work...damn congested Mex5 satellite....Anyway I now have 2 pages at vivalapaz.com and 2 different dates:?: First page says :?:Feb. 15-20th...second Feb. 23-28th:?::?::?::biggrin:
My internet is so slow:fire: can someone get a definitive
answer?

Paula - 1-16-2007 at 04:34 PM

Al,

According to Villa's links, the carnival is Feb15-20. Coincidentally, the Todos Santos Arts Festival is Feb 15-28. And Judy's Baja Sur Booksigning is on Feb. 18 from 11-5 in Todos Santos.

A lot of fun can be packed into a few days with a little bit of driving, and I hope we get to do all of it!

Al G - 1-16-2007 at 04:37 PM

Paula...Check this out:
http://www.vivalapaz.com/festival/index.html

Paula - 1-16-2007 at 06:28 PM

Al,

Check your link again-- it says Carnival 2006. So I think this year it is Feb 15-20.

Anyway, I think if Don and I leave Loreto around Feb 16 or so and drive south we're bound to have some fun somewhere.

Marie-Rose - 1-16-2007 at 08:53 PM

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Originally posted by Paula
Al,

According to Villa's links, the carnival is Feb15-20. Coincidentally, the Todos Santos Arts Festival is Feb 15-28. And Judy's Baja Sur Booksigning is on Feb. 18 from 11-5 in Todos Santos.




I do believe the book signing is in San Jose.

[Edited on 2007-1-17 by Marie-Rose]

Paula - 1-16-2007 at 08:59 PM

You are correct, Marie-Rose, and my head knew that but my fingers didn't! But still all do-able in one trip. Thank you for fixing my mis-information!

Paula - 2-2-2007 at 08:13 PM

A few weeks ago I posted dates for various events here, and I got one wrong:spingrin: I had thought we could go to the La Paz carnival (Feb 15-20) and the Todos Santos Art Fair AND the Baja Sur book signing (Feb 18) all in one nice (if tiring) trip.

The Todos Santos festival is Feb 3-10, hope I didn't cause any problems for anyone:saint:.

Carnaval is Feb 15-20 !

fdt - 2-2-2007 at 11:32 PM

Here is the best link were you can even vote for queen of carnaval.
http://www.sudcalifornianos.com/evento_temporal/carnaval2007...

Phil S - 2-3-2007 at 08:14 AM

kitjv. I'm hoping you will have hotel reservations already in effect. I'm told that "rooms" are hard to find during 'carnival'. I'm also told by those who have attended, that it's one of your "Baja Highlights" so a must do for those that like "crowds"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great time, and get back to us and share your experiences

oldjack - 2-3-2007 at 10:34 AM

Does anyone else find a little bit of humor in Villadelfin posting?? "need 3 pesos for bano.... good way to spend 2-3 hours... get the schedule from the kiosk"???? this just struck me as funny... but if you read it differently it probably is information about the "fiesta"...

wrk - 2-3-2007 at 01:07 PM

The Todos Santos art festival begins today, February 3 and runs thru Feb. 10

villadelfin - 2-3-2007 at 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by oldjack
Does anyone else find a little bit of humor in Villadelfin posting?? "need 3 pesos for bano.... good way to spend 2-3 hours... get the schedule from the kiosk"???? this just struck me as funny... but if you read it differently it probably is information about the "fiesta"...


Whoops, that IS funny.:lol: