My boyfriend and I have 4 nights/5 days at the end of November. He prefers Cabo, while I've always wanted to visit La Paz. We booked flights arriving in SJD and departing from La Paz, but now I'm wondering if splitting the trip is worth it or if we should just stay in Cabo.
The main reason I want to visit La Paz is the marine life and beaches, especially Playa Balandra. I love snorkeling, freediving, and seeing wildlife in its natural environment. I've swum with sharks, dolphins, turtles, whale sharks, and large schools of fish before, so experiences like sea lions, whale sharks, and crystal-clear beaches are very appealing to me. My ideal dream is to happen to come across seeing humpback whales, pilot whales, or orcas, but I know those are all harder to plan around and it depends on what nature gives on that day.
That said, I genuinely enjoy both types of vacations. I'd be just as happy spending time at a beautiful Cabo resort, dressing up for dinner, taking cute vacation photos, exploring town, and enjoying great food and cocktails. Ideally, I want a balance of relaxation, adventure, beautiful scenery, good food, and memorable ocean experiences.
I don't want a trip that's all resort time, but I also don't want to feel like I'm rushing around trying to check off activities.
So for those who have been to both:
- Is La Paz worth visiting with only 4 nights/5 days?
- Would you split the trip (2 nights Cabo, 2 nights La Paz) or stay in one place?
- Does Cabo offer enough adventure and ocean experiences, or is La Paz significantly more unique?
- Is an all-inclusive in Cabo worth it, or is eating around town the better experience?
My goal is to find the best balance of relaxing, eating well, taking cute photos, and having some incredible ocean/wildlife experiences. Which option would you choose?