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DrG
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considering La Paz to Semi Retire
We have added La Paz to the areas we are interested/possible early or part time living to retire to. We are looking at Rosarito, Ensenada and now La
Paz. I appreciate all who have answered the last post with multiple good and useful information with regards to Rosarito and Ensenada. I would
appreciate any and all comments comparing the 3 areas. We are looking for a place that is not remote of others, but enjoy the community type of
environment with others of the same mindset, healthy active ex-pats, with a love of the culture and the people of Mexico
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Howard
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Radically different weather. Look at the weather charts for the different times of the year.
[Edited on 12-11-2010 by Howard]
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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David K
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Many norteamericanos who live in La Paz leave from around or soon after June to October to avoid the heat/ humidity and hurricanes. It is about the
same latitude as Hawaii, only more desert-like.
You will get a lot of input here, so stay tuned...
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Bob H
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We absolutely love La Paz... and the surrounding areas... but year round might be tough. Very hot in summer.
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comitan
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My 2cents, La Paz is definitely livable Middle of October through middle of August. I was in Maryland in August this year and sure wished I was back
in La Paz otherwise anyone from the east coast could live in La Paz very comfortably I also think that goes for anyone from the south.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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oladulce
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DrG, you might try looking here also Talk Baja . Often more direct responses to honest questions. A little more Baja-living oriented, and a very friendly atmosphere. Some of the same
folks as here, and some very generous folks with lots of La Paz -living info. Try a forum Search for questions and answers about La Paz by Soulpatch
and Bajabass as they research(ed) living there.
On both sites, try a google search such as "La Paz living, BajaNomad" or the same with "TalkBaja". Often the search function on the forums don't
reveal the wealth of info that's already on there about your topic. (6 years on here and i just learned that- duh!)
Once you decide that La Paz may be an option and you have more specific questions, there is also a Yahoo forum called "La Paz Gringos" where I've
gotten some good info about where to find things in the city or La Paz-living info in general.
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Bajafun777
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DrG, fly into La Paz and stay at the Marina Hotel ask for Gabriela who works the front desk. If she is there tell her Donna and Gary said she might be
able to assist you in looking around the city. I would strongly suggest you lease for 4 to 6 months to get the real life experience of what you will
be living every day once you buy down there. WE really liked this city and have been to numerous cities in Baja and Mainland.
Gabriela is a very nice person and took us to some very nice places to see what the city had to offer. She is the person that voluteered to help get
around when our jeep had to be left in La Paz to be repaired. She asked for nothing in return but we definately we rewarded her assistance before we
left. Honest good person and just someone enjoying life and helping make Mexico a little better place.
She will also be able to get you a good price on a rental car once you are there. Just take the taxi from the airport to the Marina Hotel. Lots of
places to lease or rent just get the leads that will come once you start seeking them. Heck, some of the nomads here that live in La Paz for dinner
and a few cold ones might show you around also,LOL. Again, nice place and we walked around at night without any problems so you have a good choice
to check out in La Paz. Take Care & Travel Safe------ bajafun777 "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN"
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Bajafun777
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In Rosarito try looking at leasing in Las Gaviotas and negotiate the price not the weekly rates that are really just smoke of what the real price of
leasing long term of 4 months or more will get you there. You just have to bargain well as many of the homes are really hurting for renters and love
to find people of good character that will take care of their homes if leased for a good price. Good security 24/7 so your car, self and possessions
safe when staying here. Great pool, hot jacuzzi, great seculed beach and really nice friendly people there. I lease there for 4 months and going back
again in June to do it all over again, really liked it and several nice place to go to eat, dance and enjoy yourself close to this place. Several
bajanomads also live there on this site also. Take Care & Travel Safe---- bajafun777 "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN"
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BajaBlanca
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One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen - south of La Paz - is LA VENTANA.
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roamingthroughbaja
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Summers are fine if you use the 3 S's. Swim, shade, siesta! August and September are the hottest, but when I think of the 8 months of cold, damp,
overcast misery that we put up with on Vancouver Island, 2 months of sweating is worth the trade!
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bajacalifornian
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Travel. Leave San Diego and America behind and travel. Stop in Ensenada and the region before. Spend time in every town until Cabo. Do it again
and again. Cortez side is friggin' hot in the summer. Consider climate. Pacific side is like San Diego. Consider shopping, and movies and cultural
stuff. Make it right for what you like. It's all here.
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bajacalifornian
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You have a lot of free time. Fishing, photography, drinkin', no se.
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bajacalifornian
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Articles you put off, build a study, with a view of the sea . . .
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bajacalifornian
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mountains, and motorcycles, and four wheelers, and desert racing and Comondu and the mangroves, and the culture and living with Mexicans who never
have a negative comment
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bajacalifornian
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Size of the town. ?Like small town news, coffee clutch to darts to c-cktail hour . . . not much change in 24 hours. The Baja is small. You will
meet the governor. If you need to talk to the president of your town, you do it. If you travel 3 hours, you will see friends. Same applys if you
are in small, or larger. Need dentistry in Mulege? La Paz is close.
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mcfez
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Will..... consider this: Will your family and close friends REALLY come down there to visit? Will you miss them?
Unless you own the secret Baja Peso Tree......flights can be expensive for love ones to visit. Time is another factor for them. Oh...and the fear of
the drug cartels dragging them off to the deep dessert to be molested.
We picked San Felipe should we move to Baja. Least we can drive into the states to visit them often. I am a family man. I do need my family and my
kids often. Do you?
Am curious to hear from other BN's (that's short for BajaNomad) (this short will be approved by our local word inspector) That has moved to Baja and
miss out having family and friend near.
In any case DrG, I wish you the best on the move. Our native Baja folks are the best to live with.
[Edited on 12-11-2010 by mcfez]
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Bajahowodd
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Climate is a major dif as compared to Rosarito and Ensenada. That said, La Paz has a more international vibe, in that many Europeans, in particular
vacation there. It is the largest city in BCS, and that means a great deal of amenities, culture, a broad range of cuisine in the local restaurants,
major shopping and services.
Other than the climate thing, when comparing to Rosarito and Ensenada, seems to me that many who choose to live in the Northern towns do so for
relatively fast access to the border. If you live in La Paz, you face a couple of days driving to the border, or what I consider to be somewhat
limited and pricey flights.
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BajaDove
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living in La Paz, any time your on the water you're going to be comfortable.
the humidity problem Aug. & Sept. so you wash your pours from the inside, your hair curls, your skin shines. you look great. Drink a lot of
water and do all heavy duty before ten AM or afther sixPM. It's great.
If its not where it is, its where it isn\'t.
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sancho
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As mentioned, the area around the Border,
Rosarito, Ensenada is quite a bit different
than La Paz, La Paz is my favorite city in Mex
a true Mex City, with a relatively small tourist influence.
It is easy to drive to Ros/Ens, where as La Paz is
1000 mi, so, of the Border. In my opinion,
La Paz is head
and shoulders above the Border region re:
things to do, such as outdoor activities , water sports,
etc. I don't want to offend anyone, but to me
Rosarito offers little more than an afforadable
place close to the Border. Ensenada offers somewhat
more. I not so sure it is fair to compare the 2
areas
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Bajahowodd
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Quote: | Originally posted by sancho
As mentioned, the area around the Border,
Rosarito, Ensenada is quite a bit different
than La Paz, La Paz is my favorite city in Mex
a true Mex City, with a relatively small tourist influence.
It is easy to drive to Ros/Ens, where as La Paz is
1000 mi, so, of the Border. In my opinion,
La Paz is head
and shoulders above the Border region re:
things to do, such as outdoor activities , water sports,
etc. I don't want to offend anyone, but to me
Rosarito offers little more than an afforadable
place close to the Border. Ensenada offers somewhat
more. I not so sure it is fair to compare the 2
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Only with respect to one's personal needs and preferences.
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