Welcome to Todos Santos
With a quirky mix of locals, fishers, surfers and New Age spiritualists, the town of ‘All Saints’ has thus far escaped the rampant tourism of the other cape towns. With it's charming cobblestone streets lined with art galleries, romantic restaurants and a cactus or three, it's also, by far, the prettiest town in the far south of Baja. Long beaches and wild surf breaks mean there's a lot to do for those who want to get out of town as well. Think Taos, New Mexico, before Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keefe brought the world there. Be prepared for high prices, however.
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Todos Santos activities
Todos Santos, Pescadero Small-Group Tour from Los Cabos
After a morning hotel pickup in Los Cabos, travel with your guide north along the Pacific coast of the Baja Peninsula. Pass through picturesque towns like Migriño, Elias Calles and Cerritos, soaking up views of the ocean and the Sierra La Laguna mountains along the way. A photographer accompanies your small group for your convenience, allowing you to focus your attention on the sights. (Pictures are available online approx. three days after your tour.)Stop at the coastal town of Pescadero, with a population of just over 2,300 people, and get to know the local industries. Visit a blanket-weaving factory and purchase one-of-a-kind souvenirs to take home; check out agricultural fields that produce organic fruits and vegetables.Next, continue north to Todos Santos, a charming colonial town situated at the foothills of the Sierra La Laguna mountains. Located near the Tropic of Cancer, Todos Santos is a desert oasis partially surrounded by streams, orchards of mangos and palms, and colorful blooms. Follow your guide for a walking tour of its historical center dating back to 1723. Swing by the town square, city hall, theater and a Jesuit mission church. Stop before an Aztec calendar and the monument of the gray whale and learn about their history. Visit the legendary Hotel California.Check out the vibrant multicultural arts scene in Todos Santos and meet artists inside galleries. Head into shops to sample locally made candy and taste tequila, along with damiana, a local herb often used in preparing margaritas.After your walking tour, enjoy two hours of free time to explore the art district and shops on your own. Your guide also provides recommendations on where to find a delicious lunch (own expense).Your 6-hour tour ends with transport back to your Los Cabos hotel.
Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve Hike from Todos Santos
You'll depart from Todos Santos at 9am and drive for approximately an hour from the ocean, through the desert, to the mountain trail head where the hike starts. The walk begins in the selva Baja caducifolia (desert scrub) and continues through lush reserves of oak forest and pine. Your guide is a professional naturalist guide and a gifted story-teller, as well as a certified Wilderness First Responder. Hence, you will get a lot of great information about local flora, fauna and history.The Biosphere Reserve (where you'll be hiking) was part an island off the coast of Baja some 10 million years ago, and the incredible diversity of plant and animal life of the reserve still reflects the island isolation the area once enjoyed. Over 23% of plants and 10% of animals found in the reserve are endemic to the area. Chef Iker Algorri will pack the picnic lunches that you take on the trail and this includes delicious sandwiches and fruit. You will hike as high up as you can and still get home before dark. The return to Todos Santos is around 5pm.
Todos Santos Pacific Bluffs Hike Including Picnic Lunch
This 3.5-hour outdoor tour will give you the best scenery, incredible local history and encounters with rich flora and fauna. After early morning pickup, you will head to Punta Lobos to start your hike. Punta Lobos is the amazing Pacific beach where the local fishermen of Todos Santos launch their boats each morning and bring in the daily catch each afternoon. You will take a quick walk up the hill and reach a spot offering you breathtaking views of a different kind of coastline. You can see dramatic rocky outcroppings and crashing surf. You may even be able to spot whales from this high vantage point certain months of the year. Throughout the hike, you will admire the stunning combination of desert landscape together with the sea. You will pass an active sea lion colony, as well as the ruins of the shipping port Los Algodones. Your informative guide will tell you all about the great variety of flora and fauna and the history of the area from a human perspective. After about 3.5 hours of walking, you will arrive at the beach of San Pedro where a picnic lunch prepared by Chef Iker Algorri will be waiting. San Pedro features a beautiful marsh filled with bird life and a protective cove ringed by towering palms. Here you can eat, relax, sunbathe, swim, read and simply enjoy the bliss of being in Baja.
Sea of Cortez Swimming and Snorkeling Near Sea Lion Colony
After early morning hotel pickup in Todos Santos, you will head on a 90-minute drive to La Paz and the Sea of Cortez. You will stop to get fitted out with snorkeling gear and then take a boat ride out to the amazing Sea of Cortez. The trip to Los Islotes takes 60 to 90 minutes, depending on conditions, and there are often the most marvelous things to see along the way including dolphins, whales, mantas, sea turtles, coastal birds and more. Once you reach the permanent sea lion colony of Los Islotes, your guide will give you a safety briefing on how to swim safely and respectfully in the area of the sea lions' home and then it's off into the water for the incredible fun of swimming in the sea lion puppies' area. You will also get to go snorkeling at a site at Los Islotes and see an array of tropical fish in the waters around the islands. Once everyone has had all the fun they could snorkeling, you'll head to Isla Espiritu Santo for a delicious picnic lunch prepared by our own chef Iker Algorri. There will be time to do more snorkeling, maybe take a hike, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Then it's back to the marina and return to Todos Santos, normally by about 5pm. This is a fabulous tour to explore a beautiful part of the world.
Todos Santos Sightseeing Half-Day Tour
You will be picked up early at your hotel. Start the drive from the Pacific Coast Highway 19 north of Cabo San Lucas, driving through the beauty and nature, learning about vegetation of the area like cactus, trees and the regional animals. You will also be passing through Elias Calles, Pescadero, Cerritos and other communities where you will stop on the return to purchase the famous Mexican sweets from Baja California. The local beaches are great spot for surfing too.Most of these towns live off of agricultural, most of it being vegetables our guide will always explain in details the richness of the soil and benefits of this area in Baja. Once in Todos Santos, you'll stroll through the town and see its picturesque buildings. Some of the places you'll see include Casa de la Cultura (House of Culture), the blanket factory and the beautiful mission of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. You will also be able to taste different types of delicious Mexican and regional candy. Then, you'll have some free time to visit the famous Hotel California and have lunch at one of the very good restaurants or go wine tasting and shopping. Finally, you'll head back to your Los Cabos hotel.
Todos Santos Day Trip from Cabo San Lucas
Your day trip to Todos Santos begins when your guide picks you up in an air-conditioned minivan at the door of your Cabo hotel. While driving north up the Pacific Coast, you’ll stop en route at a small factory that specializes in Mexican blankets, and pass the fishing village of El Pescadero and the town of Elias Calles. Upon arrival in Todos Santos, set halfway between Cabo and La Paz, your certified guide shows youth town's main attractions and the artisan areas for shopping. See an historic Jesuit mission and visit a coffee bean factory, and stroll the town's diverse selection of art galleries and boutiques. Your certified guide shows you the town’s main attractions and best shopping spots, where you’ll find the creativity of the artisans is unlimited. Visit a coffee bean factory, a Jesuit mission, and a diverse selection of art galleries and boutiques.Enjoy a tasting of tequila and damiana (an herb-based liqueur), before a buffet lunch at Hotel California and return transport to your hotel.