Do you need global medical insurance? In this fourth and final installment in our health care in La Paz series, we explore the reasons why expats may want to consider purchasing international private medical insurance. Private insurance comes in all sizes and costs, with different benefits, … Continue reading...
Private Health Care in La Paz
By Miriam Welldon Part 3 in our series about health care options in La Paz, Mexico In our first two posts about health care options in La Paz, we talked about two options for health insurance, including Seguro Popular (see Option #1) and Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social (IMSS). In this post, … Continue reading...
Seller’s Guide to La Paz Real Estate: Part 2
How to get the best value when selling your La Paz home Before you decide to list your La Paz area home for sale, there are several considerations that can have an impact how much you net from the sale of your home. Following is the second of two articles we’ve put together with some tips on the … Continue reading...
Seller’s Guide to La Paz Real Estate
Follow these tips to get the best value when selling your La Paz home. Thinking of selling your home in La Paz? Whether you are looking for another home here in La Paz or moving elsewhere, it’s a good idea to be prepared so you can get the best value for your home in the shortest amount of … Continue reading...
Health Care in La Paz, Option 2: IMSS
By Fern Corraini Part 2 in our series about health care options in La Paz, Mexico An employed Mexican citizen is eligible for a higher level of medical care than the basic Seguro Popular (see Option #1). Called IMSS (pronounced “eems”), the Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social is a system … Continue reading...
Public Health Insurance in Mexico
Part 1 in our series about health care options in La Paz, Mexico We get lots of questions about healthcare options in La Paz. This post is an update of an article originally published in the Vista Properties Newsletter. What would happen if I got sick while visiting or living in La Paz? Is … Continue reading...
Camping in Agua Verde, Baja California Sur
This peaceful bay south of Loreto is home to calm, turquoise waters, tranquil beaches, and lots of pelicans! Camping at Agua Verde, a beautiful slice of shoreline nestled in an aquamarine bay about 30 miles south of Loreto, has been high on our list of must-see spots for some time now. We had heard … Continue reading...
Can You Find Home in La Paz, Mexico?
The Baja Citizen is a wonderful English language magazine distributed free of charge in the La Paz area. The article below first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2019 issue, and we thank its editor, Gari-Ellen Donohoe, and the article's author, Flavia Faustini, for allowing us to reprint it here on our … Continue reading...
Horseback Riding in La Paz
Trail rides at Rancho El Cajon feature friendly guides, beautifully kept horses and stunning scenery. Horseback riding on the beach is one of those activities that sits atop many a traveler's bucket list. It doesn't require advance courses or certification, and just about anyone can do it. We … Continue reading...
Hiking in Baja California Sur
Serendipity and San Antonio By Fern Corraini La Paz, BCS may be best known for its location on the magical Sea of Cortez and for its stunning beaches, but plenty of opportunities also abound for hiking in La Paz, Baja California Sur. Here, our writer, Fern, shares a recent hike she took with her … Continue reading...