Guest house · Pichilingue & the beach corridor, La Paz
Villaggio Turístico Mar de Cortez
Simple rooms and cabins near the beach road, quiet outside the high season.
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Guest house · Pichilingue & the beach corridor
About Villaggio Turístico Mar de Cortez
Simple rooms and cabins near the beach road, quiet outside the high season.
It sits in Pichilingue & the beach corridor, which is the part of La Paz that decides most of what your days look like. The road north past Caimancito, Coromuel, Balandra and Tecolote, ending at the ferry terminal. Dive operations and beach hotels, few shops. It is a guesthouse, so expect a handful of rooms, an owner or manager on site, and a level of informality that suits some travellers exactly and irritates others. Officially rated 3 stars.
The essentials
Features and facilities
- Beach
- Garden
- Quiet
- Value
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
NeighbourhoodPichilingue & the beach corridor, La Paz, Baja California Sur
Satellite view. Centred on Pichilingue & the beach corridor 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 kiosk9.7 km
- To the cathedral9.9 km
- To La Paz airport (LAP)20.1 km
- To Balandra beach7.9 km
- To the Pichilingue ferry terminal3.0 km
- To CostaBaja Resort & Spa4.3 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
North on the beach road, closer to Balandra, Tecolote and the ferry terminal than to the city. A car makes a real difference here. In exchange you get quiet water and short mornings to the best beaches.
How it compares
Against the hotels in the same area it trades service for price, and often trades a private bathroom for a conversation with someone who did the whale shark trip yesterday. Nearby alternatives worth pricing include Orchid House Baja, Playa de La Paz by Lumina, La Concha Beach Hotel & Club. If you want a resort with a spa and a golf course instead, that is CostaBaja.
Also in Pichilingue & the beach corridor
Nearby alternatives
OHHotelOrchid House Baja
Ten suites on the Coromuel side of the Pichilingue road, sized for people who want the coast to themselves.
PPAparthotelPlaya de La Paz by Lumina
Beachfront apartments at Km 6.5 with full kitchens — the practical choice for families who want to cook.
CBHotelLa Concha Beach Hotel & Club
A private beach at La Concha, a dive and snorkel desk on site, and one of the longest-running beach clubs...
CCHotelClub Cantamar Beach Hotel & Marina
The dive resort at Km 16 — its own marina, dive boats leaving at dawn, and a pool for the afternoon.
Questions
About staying here
Where is Villaggio Turístico Mar de Cortez?
In Pichilingue & the beach corridor, La Paz, Baja California Sur. The road north past Caimancito, Coromuel, Balandra and Tecolote, ending at the ferry terminal. Dive operations and beach hotels, few shops. The Malecón promenade is 15–25 minutes 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 Villaggio Turístico Mar de Cortez 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?
Yes — you are already up the beach road, which cuts the morning drive. 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?
20.1 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?
Properties out on the Pichilingue road and in the residential neighbourhoods almost always have their own parking, usually free and often gated.