FAQs

You’ll need to have the current documents and paperwork mentioned below — both the originals and copies: The original of your vessel documentation — with current stamp — , state [...]

Only individual fishermen need fishing licenses. You no longer need a license for your boat or dinghy.. If you’re caught fishing, but without a license, you’ll be liable for fines. [...]

Many people in La Paz are bilingual, but Spanish is the primary language. Whatever amount you can learn will be useful and just as important to your successful cruising as any of the other skills [...]

Marina de La Paz has free wireless (WI-FI) and Ethernet plug on the dock for internet service if you have wireless capability, the office will give you the current password. Log on to our signal [...]

The least expensive way to telephone is by using the prepaid LADATEL cards at the phones located all over most towns. The cards come in $30, $50, and $100 peso amounts and can be used for calls [...]

Yes. Medical and dental services in La Paz are excellent and reasonably priced. You can find specialists in most fields, general medical practice is very competent, many doctors and dentists are [...]

ATM machines are one way to have access to funds. Some ATM’s will give you dollars, most will give you pesos. Some other suggestions for ways to receive funds: Arrange for bank-to-bank [...]

The U.S. maintains a consular office in Cabo. The consular agent can renew passports and notarize documents. The number in Cabo San Lucas is 624 143-3566 / 664 748-0129; office hours are M-F from [...]

The tourism office «Secretaría de Turismo, Economía y Sustentabilidad» (612) 1240100 can be of help to you. If you feel you have been the victim of a scam or theft, go to them and file a written [...]

The Mexican government has gone to great lengths to stamp out corruption in recent years. Don’t pay mordida or offer to bribe an official or police officer unless you feel there is no [...]