One of the most visited points by national tourists y foreign is the city of La Paz, Baja California Sur, which is not only recognized for its architectural attractions, gastronomy and history, as it was considered in ancient times as the capital of the black pearls of the new world.
This name came about thanks to the fact that pearling pleasures of the Bay of La Paz They were exploited to adorn the main kingdoms of the past to the point of collapsing the populations of pearl oysters. Now, with the help of science and technological development, pearls returned to the bay to continue conquering the world with their beauty thanks to their characteristics. unique. This is not all, because we also admire the history of the La Paz Bay in a unique tour.
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What to do in Las Perlas de Las Paz?
The importance of collecting and cultivating pearls dates back to the 7th century, when the Spanish sailors found this arid territory and were enchanted by the beautiful pearls of the Gulf of Californiato. However, officially it was the inhabitants of the peninsula who found the stones to use in necklaces, headdresses, headbands, belts, as well as in sacred rituals.
Currently you can take a tour that will allow you to discover the Pearls of the Bay of La Paz, That's right, where you will find the same spaces full of pearls just like the ancient settlers and Spaniards. The talk begins about the importance of pearls in regional history, this is how it has been since la Queen Calafia and the ancient Californios to the present day.
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Then you can interact with pearl cultivation methods, and living organisms, pearl oysters and accompanying fauna such as crabs, urchins, starfish, fish and more. Receive a talk about the quality criteria, evaluation and characteristics that make them unique; At the end you can learn about jewelry and other products derived from pearls.
