Not to be confused with Todos Santos Cuchumatán, a town in Guatemala.
Todos Santos is a Pacific coast city in Baja California Sur, about an hour north of Cabo San Lucas. It is known as a surfing destination and attracts artists and beach bums. It is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos.
Understand
[edit]The town is very small with a population just over 7,000 (2020).
History
[edit]The town began when Padre Jaime Bravo established the Mision Santa Rosa de las Palmas in 1723.
Get in
[edit]Flying, the best choice is arriving into La Paz - less hectic than San Jose del Cabo (1½ hours from TS) - and closer at 60 minutes. Two American carriers fly into La Paz, Delta and Alaska, as do some of the Mexican carriers. Stopping in La Paz for a visit is also a nice introduction into Baja Sur.
Get around
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[edit]Festivals
[edit]- Todos Santos Film Festival - held each November for more than 20 years, the annual film festival showcases cutting-edge works by Latin American filmmakers with a preference for those from Mexico. The festival features three days of events including premiers of new documentaries, fiction films, and short films as well as workshops for cinematographers.
- Tropic of Cancer Music Festival, various venues. Annual city-wide music festival held in January. The festival features dozens of invited musicians perform at bars, restaurants, and other venues around town.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]The restaurant choices in Todos Santos are amazing for any town let alone a small one in Baja with more dusty dirt roads than paved.
- 1 Taller 17, Centenario #17 between Hidalgo & Av. Gral. Topete, ☏ +52 612 145 2019. 07:30-15:00 most days (08:00-14:00 Sunday, closed Wednesday). Amazing pastries and solid coffee drinks at this hole-in-wall café, with a little outdoor seating (one table, a few chairs).
- 2 La Esquina, Calle Horizonte, ☏ +52 612 178 0013. M-F 07:00 - 14:00, Sa-Su 08:00 - 13:00. Sweet little coffee shop with breakfast and lunch just outside the main part of town. Really beautiful interior with comfortable couches, great lighting, and excellent landscaping. And the food is pretty good too. Also has a bar now. M$200.
- 3 Cafe Todos Santos, Calle Centenario 33, ☏ +52 612 145 0300. Tu-Su 10:00 - 21:00, M 07:00 - 15:00. Still considered one of the best (and most expensive) in Todos Santos. Italian food reigns there with some delicious fresh fish (the sashimi and carpaccio are delicious). M$200.
- 4 Los Adobes, Hidalgo 131. Daily 12:00 - 21:00. A Mexican restaurant which seems to get mixed reviews, but many love the soups especially the Sopa Terasca - a cream based soup that will knock your socks off. Stop in to see their cactus garden - it's beautiful. M$300.
- 5 Coronela, Calle Benito Juarez (In the Hotel California), ☏ +52 612 145 0525. Daily 11:30 - 20:30. They have a full menu with some unexpected items. Their gourmet pizzas - with pear and goat cheese - hit the spot. M$300.
- 6 Tre Galline, Calle Benito Juarez, ☏ +52 612 234 4243. Daily 13:00 - 21:00. The most improved restaurant is hands down Tre Galline - the pesto pasta and zucchini pasta will have you eating back to back meals at this authentic Italian eatery! M$300.
- 7 Tequila Sunrise (Todos Santos), Calle Benito Juarez 9 (across from Hotel California), ☏ +52 612 145 0577. M-Sa 09:00 - 16:00, closed Su. Great food, well prepared, locally grown produce and organic greens. Special are the stuffed poblano chilis - and they are worth the trip! Emmanuel and his lovely wife run this spot - and offer wonderful personal service and great food. Moderate.
- 8 Oystera, Ignacio Zaragoza y Santos E, Calle Benito Juárez, Degollado, Centro. Tu-Su 10:00 - 21:00, M 12:00 - 20:00. Upscale oyster bar with palate-blowing cuisine that earned it a Michelin star. Reservations suggested.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]The oldest hotel in Todos Santos is the Todos Santos Inn. Located in the heart of the historic district this former home of a sugar baron, built in 1870, has been carefully restored. There are 4 garden suites with private patios and separate living rooms, the junior suites and terrace rooms open up to a large patio with views of the lush gardens below. The heated pool is surrounded by greenery. With its La Copa Bar, this hotel the place to stay for the most sophisticated traveler.
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Todos Santos |
La Paz ← merges into  ←
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→ Cabo San Lucas → END |