Resort · La Ventana & El Sargento, La Paz
Rancho Las Cruces
A historic ranch resort on the East Cape side with its own beach and airstrip, an hour and a half from the city.
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Resort · La Ventana & El Sargento
About Rancho Las Cruces
A historic ranch resort on the East Cape side with its own beach and airstrip, an hour and a half from the city.
The location is La Ventana & El Sargento — and in a city shaped this narrowly along the water, location is most of the decision. An hour southeast on the Cerralvo channel. The kiteboarding and wing-foiling capital of Baja, with its own small hotel scene. As a resort it is built to hold you for a week — food, water, and something to do without leaving the gate, which matters more than you expect when the afternoon heat arrives. It is not officially star-rated, which is normal for apartments, guesthouses and smaller places here and says nothing about quality.
The essentials
Features and facilities
- Beachfront
- Historic
- Fishing
- Airstrip
Facilities listed are indicative. Confirm the exact room configuration, inclusions and policies on the booking page before you reserve — details change by season and by room type.
Where it is
NeighbourhoodLa Ventana & El Sargento, La Paz, Baja California Sur
Satellite view. Centred on La Ventana & El Sargento rather than the building — this property’s exact street address is not independently confirmed, so the pin shows the neighbourhood. Drag to pan, or open it full screen for the 3D and Street View controls.
- To the Malecón kiosk37.4 km
- To the cathedral37.1 km
- To La Paz airport (LAP)38.3 km
- To Balandra beach49.4 km
- To the Pichilingue ferry terminal46.1 km
- To CostaBaja Resort & Spa39.5 km
Distances are straight-line from the mapped position, so road journeys run longer — La Paz is built along a curved bay and the beach road doubles back on itself.
Getting around from here
An hour southeast of La Paz on the Cerralvo channel. You need a vehicle. This is a destination in itself — wind sports from November to March — rather than a base for seeing the city.
How it compares
Resorts here compete on what is inside the gate rather than what is outside it. If you want to walk to dinner, a downtown hotel will serve you better; if you want to stay put, this is the shape of trip it is built for. Also consider La Ventana Beach Resort, Punta Pescadero Paradise Hotel & Villas.
Also in La Ventana & El Sargento
Nearby alternatives
VBResortLa Ventana Beach Resort
On the Cerralvo channel at La Ventana — the base for kiteboarding season, with rooms opening onto the beach.
PPResortPunta Pescadero Paradise Hotel & Villas
North of Los Barriles on the Sea of Cortez, built for divers and sportfishing crews.
Questions
About staying here
Where is Rancho Las Cruces?
In La Ventana & El Sargento, La Paz, Baja California Sur. An hour southeast on the Cerralvo channel. The kiteboarding and wing-foiling capital of Baja, with its own small hotel scene. The Malecón promenade is about an hour by car from here.
Can I walk to the Malecón and downtown?
Not comfortably. It is a taxi, ride-hail or short drive — both are cheap and easy to arrange in La Paz.
How do I check prices and availability?
Use the live rates for Rancho Las Cruces and enter your dates. Current prices, the property's own photo gallery and verified guest reviews are all there, and the same search lets you compare it against everything else in the city.
Is it a good base for Balandra and the island trips?
It works, with the caveat that Balandra and Tecolote are 25 to 30 minutes north by road. Espíritu Santo day trips leave from the city marinas and from Playa El Tecolote, and most operators will collect from central hotels.
How far is it from La Paz airport?
38.3 km in a straight line — reckon on 20 to 35 minutes by road depending on traffic through town. There is no airport train or public bus; it is a taxi, a pre-booked transfer or a hire car.
Is there parking?
Downtown and Malecón properties vary — some have a gated lot or valet, others expect you to use street parking, which is free but fills up on weekend evenings. Confirm it on the booking page if you are hiring a car.