CASa SENECA

Forty steps from Santos Degollado's shaded sidewalk, Casa Seneca sets a small garden apartment block back from La Paz's malecón traffic, its outdoor pool and terrace facing inward rather than toward the street. Rooms come with kitchenettes, so guests provisioning from the nearby Mercado Bravo can cook rather than eat out every meal.

Units are family-sized, with balconies overlooking the garden and air conditioning for the peninsula's summer heat. The malecón and bay boardwalk sit a short walk away, making this a quiet base for travelers who want La Paz's waterfront without staying directly on it.