Todos Santos

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Introducing Todos Santos

This quiet dusty town, well, ain’t what she used to be. Todos Santos has witnessed an invasion from the north as well-heeled New Mexico artists, organic farmers and even some Hollywood types have snapped up property and put down roots. Locals and tourists alike all say, ‘I’m lucky I got to see this place two years ago.’ Change is happening that fast, and environmental protection laws mean little when so much money can change hands. The sea turtle and surfing beach Los Cerritos has been slated for development: hotels, houses, condos and bars are already going up and it’s unlikely anyone will turn off the lights each spring during egg-laying season.

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Todos Santos’ newfound prosperity does not reflect its history. Founded in 1723, but nearly destroyed by the Pericú rebellion in 1734, Misión Santa Rosa de Todos los Santos limped along until its abandonment in 1840. In the late 19th century Todos Santos became a prosperous sugar town with several brick trapiches (mills), but depleted aquifers have nearly eliminated this thirsty industry.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. michoacan avatar
    RE: West Coast of Mexico late November

    by michoacan 23 July 2011

    Lisa, when those "purists" start ranting about "Cabo this and Cancun, that" not real mexco, too many tourists, wouldn't be cuaght dead…
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    RE: West Coast of Mexico late November

    by box-of-rain 21 July 2011

    Cabo San Lucas is definitely a high-volume tourist destination, so it will be "touristy" and there will be many tourists about. Whether…
  3. michoacan avatar
    RE: Staying in Baja...near Sea of Cortez - want to go on surfing trip...where?

    by michoacan 03 February 2011

    Pacific ocean not gulf of california. Between La Paz and San Lucas. Todos Santos, El Pescador, etc.

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