How long is the drive to La Paz? Is it safe?

Question

We live in Orange County, CA (just outside Los Angeles) and are thinking of driving down to La Paz to stay for a week at the end of Decemeber and do some diving. How long do you think it would take to drive there? How good are the roads leading there? Any reccommendations on things to do outside the water would be great as well.

Thanks!

Answer 1

There is only one road. Here is a website all about it.

Answer 2

Well it's about a 20-22 hour drive and I wouldn't recommend to drive straight through, unless you have numerous drivers. After you pass Ensenada it is just a 2 lane road ALL THE WAY.  Be careful some cars drive really fast and are going around all the cars.  We have driven it twice and it was good, just drive at a safe pace.  Once you're there there is a lot of things goin on in the malecon.  AND if you have a week you can always drive to Cabo San Lucas too, it's only 2 hrs away from La Paz!  Oh and on your way to la paz, if you like burgers, stop in Ciudad Constitucion and try Hamburgesas Travolta......mmmmmmmmm delicious!!!!!  Have fun!