Although the fishing is not very good along El Magote, the long sand spit that protects La Paz, it is (was?) a beautiful place with potential as a fishing spot. Netting has taken a big toll along El Magote and I'm sure pollution from the city hasn't helped.
It is a great spot for kayaking and bird watching. Unfortunately, it as been subject to one of the most ill conceived development projects around. Barely rising above high tide and made of sand held together by vegetation including extensive mangrove forests, the long finger of El Mogote provided the frame to the spectacular sunsets the the La Paz Malecon is known for.
There is a website documenting some of the problems with this development:
Badwishtobuyparaiso.org
The real creepy thing about the El Paraiso development is the level of green washing in their marketing. They brag about a "certification" by Audubon International - NOT the well known and respected Audubon Society. Audubon International uses the name of the famous birder and conservation organization to provide green cover to the golf industry!
Their poor choice of location and deceptive advertising should serve as a warning to the future of this outfit. Likely, it will remain as another half built Baja development disaster with serious lingering environmental and for those that spent their money here economic damage.
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