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La Paz Real Estate: Navigating the Purchase Process
You found the perfect La Paz area home to buy. Now what? After a successful La Paz area house hunting trip, you found the place you want to buy. Now it’s time to make an offer that will secure the property. While the process is similar to that in the US and Canada, there are […]
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Ready to Buy a Property in La Paz?
Here are a few things you will need to know to make sure your offer goes smoothly. You’ve been browsing listings on the La Paz MLS. Maybe you’ve already visited La Paz, rented a home here for a time, and decided that this is a place you’d like to call home, for at least part […]
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Spotlight on El Centenario: Carnitas Los Yñiguez
This local spot serves up tasty carnitas in a shady garden setting By Fern Corraini Back in my home country of Canada, local pork producers once came up with a campaign to encourage folks to “Put Pork on Your Fork”. No such campaign is needed here in El Centenario, where locals in the know put […]
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Need Help Getting Settled in La Paz?
A local consultant can help you set up utilities, bank accounts, phone service and more. When you first move to La Paz, getting everyday things done, such as signing up for utilities, paying property taxes, getting a local phone number, or signing up for a Mexican bank account can seem daunting, especially if your’e not conversant […]
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Spotlight on El Centenario: La Casa del Bagre
New open-air palapa restaurant in Lomas del Centenario delights visitors with creative food and amazing views. By Fern Corraini Perched atop the highest hill in El Centenario, overlooking the Bay of La Paz, is La Casa del Bagre, a great new addition to the local dining scene. Serving up creative, delicious food and cocktails under […]
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Spotlight on El Centenario: Veterinarian Dr. Mario
Whether you have an emergency or just need routine care for your pets, Dr. Mario is here to help. By Fern Corraini Looking for a local vet right here in El Centenario to care for your furry friends? Need to update your dog’s vaccines, get a health certificate for your pet’s travel, or get your […]
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Spotlight on El Centenario: Baja Ciber
Local shop offers Internet access, copies, laminating, printing and more. By Fern Corraini Need to scan your passport and email the file to your notary’s office? Want extra copies made of your fideicomiso? Need to print a document, make a sign, or laminate your vaccine card? No need to run into La Paz to Office […]
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Tour of La Paz Centro Neighborhoods
Expat Brighton West and realtor Ian Wilson provide a tour of La Paz Centro’s housing communities. Last month, our friend Brighton West and Baja Life Realty’s Jim MacDonald brought us a tour of El Centenario neighborhoods. In this video, Brighton, an expat from Portland, Oregon, and Baja Life Realty’s Ian Wilson give you a tour […]
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Spotlight on El Centenario: Tour of Local Neighborhoods
Expat Brighton West and realtor Jim MacDonald provide a tour of El Centenario’s housing communities. Just 20 minutes from downtown La Paz, BCS, is the peaceful but rapidly growing community of El Centenario (and El Comitan), which we have been highlighting in our Spotlight on El Centenario blog series. El Centenario is also located just […]
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Spotlight on El Centenario: La Pastelería
Next time you’re invited to “bring dessert,” stop by this sweet shop and impress your hosts with a beautifully decorated and delicious cake. By Fern Corraini “What can I bring?” It’s the standard question we all ask when invited to a friend’s home for dinner. If the answer is “dessert,” those of us who don’t […]
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Are You a City Mouse or a Country Mouse?
Whether you love the bustle of city life, or prefer more space and quiet, La Paz offers its residents a mix of amenities, culture and adventure that’s tough to beat. Do you love being in the middle of it all, part of a bustling, busy scene? Or do you prefer a quieter, slower pace, with […]
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Spotlight on El Centenario: Copper Art
Local artisanal shop turns out functional, beautiful copper pieces for your home. By Fern Corraini Looking for something different to put a little “wow” into your new kitchen? Always dreamt of soaking in a gorgeous copper tub, but didn’t know where to find one locally? Or maybe you just love the look and heat-conducting properties […]
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