
Marina Cortez
Downtown La Paz's waterfront marina — 50 slips steps from the Malecón, restaurants, and city services
Note: Previously Marina Santa Cruz. Located at the foot of Calle Márquez de León, where the Malecón (Paseo Álvaro Obregón) begins. Also the departure point for the Paraíso del Mar golf ferry.
Marina Cortez occupies prime real estate on the central La Paz waterfront at Paseo Álvaro Obregón — the marina's main access road runs along the Malecón, making it the most urban and city-center marina in La Paz. With approximately 50 slips for vessels up to 130 feet, it is smaller than CostaBaja or Palmira, but its location is unmatched for sailors who want to be in the middle of the city.
Services include a fuel dock, pump-out, Wi-Fi, electricity and water hookups, showers, restrooms, security, and a small ship store. The central location means restaurants, provisioning, banking, and city services are all within walking distance.
Marina Cortez also serves an important practical role as the departure point for the complimentary ferry to Paraíso del Mar Golf Club on El Mogote Peninsula — the ferry departs from here every 30 minutes, 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM daily, and the crossing takes about 7 minutes.
Slip rates are not widely published — contact the marina for current pricing.
Marina Capacity
- Slips
- 50
- Max LOA
- 130 feet
- Vessel Types
- Sailboats · Powerboats · Cruising boats
Services & Facilities
Rates
Rates not publicly listed. Contact +52 612 123-4101 for current per-foot pricing. Central location commands a premium for convenience.
Rates not independently verified — confirm directly with the marina.
Moorings
Slips only — moorings not a primary feature at Marina Cortez.
Amenities
- Directly on the La Paz Malecón
- Walking distance to all downtown restaurants and shops
- Easy access to banking and city services
- Departure point for the complimentary Paraíso del Mar ferry (every 30 min, 7:00 AM–10:30 PM)
- Central for transit to bus, taxi, and Uber services
Nearby Services
- La Paz Malecón (adjacent)
- Downtown restaurants and shops (walking distance)
- Banks and ATMs (walking distance)
- Bus routes to all parts of the city
On the Map
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Marina CostaBaja
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Club Cruceros de La Paz
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Marina Don José
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Marina del Palmar
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Marina Palmira
Large inner-bay marina with 250 slips — practical, well-equipped, and closer to the city than CostaBaja