
Finding superyacht roles in La Paz
How to arrive, check your papers and walk the docks for superyacht work in La Paz.
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What to do in your first week
Fly into La Paz
Marina Costabaja says it is 11 km from La Paz International Airport (LAP), about 15 minutes by road. Marina de La Paz is within walking distance of the city centre.
Access to the marina docks
Papers for the yacht
Temporary import permit
ANAM says a pleasure boat over 4.5 m can hold a temporary import permit from Banjercito. It lasts 10 years. The fee is USD 45 plus VAT online, or USD 51 plus VAT at a customs office module. Check the rules for your passport.
Visitor status on a pleasure boat
The Instituto Nacional de Migración sends its decision by email. It grants visitor status for up to 180 days, without permission for paid activities or for multiple entries and exits. Check the rules for your passport.
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to La Paz.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- API Baja California Sur: Anchoring in the Bay of La Paz
- API Baja California Sur: Port of La Paz
- API Baja California Sur: El Coromuel
- ANAM: Temporary import permit issued by Banjercito
- Instituto Nacional de Migración: Sport fishing and nautical tourism
- Marina Costabaja
- Marina de La Paz
- Marina de La Paz: Amenities
- Marina de La Paz: Rates
- Marina de La Paz: Contact
- Marina de La Paz: Yacht agent
- Marina Palmira: The marine
- Marina Palmira: Services
- Yachts International: Superyacht marina in Mexico
- WMO World Weather Information Service: Los Cabos
- NOAA National Hurricane Center: Climatology
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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