La Paz Backpacker
The hostel of the city
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is La Paz? La Paz is the capital of the state of Baja California Sur. It borders to the north with Comondu, to the south with Los Cabos, to the east with the Gulf of California and to the west with the Pacific Ocean.
What are hostels? The quickest answer I can give to you is that hostels are budget accommodations where you share a room with other travelers. To be more specific though and to give you a better idea of what to expect I will say that a hostel room is like a hotel room but instead of being just one bed there are a couple (or a few) bunk beds. There are also (gasp!) other people. People you do not know! These other people are travelers who are most likely very much like you in the sense that they are exploring and traveling and doing it as absolutely cheaply as possible. Hostels are a cheaper way of staying in a city where you do not live.
Do you have couples or group discounts? Yes, please send us an email to let us know how many are you and how long do you plan to stay to get a good price discount.
Do you offer pickup service from the airport and the ferry? We offer a pickup service to the airport and ferry for 5 USD, we charge this becuase both of them are located ouside of the center of the city.
Do you have Internet for free? Yes, you can use your laptop to access the Internet throughout the hostel or at one of our computers.
Can I pay with a credit card? No. For the moment we only accept cash.
Do I need a passport? Foreigners require tourist cards for visits to Baja California exceeding 72 hours, or for travel more than 100 kilometers south of the border. Cards must be validated by Immigration ( Migracion) at the border or in the migration office in the city. Proof of citizenship (birth certificate or passport) is required.
Tax? Baja California Added Value Tax (IVA) is 10%: hostels charge an additional 2% Lodging Tax. Taxes are usually included in quoted prices but if in doubt, ask.
Is it safe to walk the streets in La Paz? Absolutely. The streets are safe to walk. The sidewalks are even safer.