Just north of La Paz, the port of Pichilingue welcomes you to a city of 215,000 on the Baja California Peninsula. Despite its name, "peace" was elusive for early Spanish settlers due to indigenous resistance. Today, La Paz is a vibrant, friendly capital nestled by the Sea of Cortez. Enjoy a stroll or bike ride along the palm-lined malecón, explore artisan markets, or embark on whale-watching and fishing adventures. Dive into history at the Regional Museum of Anthropology and History, or learn about migrating whales at the Whale Museum, opened in 2016.