Todos Santos, Mexico
Tuesday, January 17th, 2006Todos Santos, Baja California Sur: Mexico
Todos Santos is a small Mexican town on the West coast of Baja California Sur. It is approximately a 1 hour drive from La Paz and is located only a few kilometers from the Pacific Ocean. The town is full of small gift shops, restaurants, and hotels for all interests and budgets. In recent years Todos Santos has been “discovered” and is currently undergoing many additions that include restaurants and hotels dedicated to travelers that are looking for a more all inclusive service. But even with these changes the town has not lost its small town charm or authenticity. Todos Santos is also known for its famous surfing beaches located only a few kilometers from the town center, Los Cerritos and San Pedrito.
Restaurants:
Los Adobes: If you would like to have a bite of perfection in a beautiful desert garden, this is your place. Los Adobes offers fine Mexican food in what is the towns most beautiful garden. Prices run approximately $16 USD and up for a meal you are sure to remember. They also have a beautiful polapa bar in the rear of the garden, where you can sample their famous Margaritas under the palm thatched shade. In addition, four computer are available at the bar for internet access, ($4.50 USD per hour or $6 USD for 2 hours)
Contact info: Address: Calle Hidalgo between Juárez & Militar Phone: 011-52-612-145-0203 Home Page: www.losadobesdetodossantos.com
Café Brown: Café Brown has a great selection of quality local food and drinks at mid-range prices. ($7-$13 USD) The atmosphere is very inviting and will make you feel as if you are back in your local coffee shop. They have internet access on one computer and wireless internet is also available for $2 USD per hour. This is a must stop if you are in town for only a short period of time.
Contact info: Address: Calle Militar & Hidalgo, in Misión del Pilar Plaza
The Taco Stand: If you are looking for some of Baja’s best Tacos de Pascado (fish tacos) you must go to The Taco Stand, located directly across from the park on Military Street. The fish is fresh, the stand is clean, and the price is right ($1 USD for each taco)
Cheap Places to stay:
San Pedrito RV Park: San Pedrito RV Park is a small camp with RV sites ($16 USD per night ) and Cabanas ($20 USD per night) as well as camping directly on the beach ( $4 per person per night). They offer warm showers (sometimes) and a flush toilet right on one of the better surf beaches in the area.
Los Cerritos Eco Surf Camp: Located right on the beach at Los Ceritos, the Eco surf camp offers a tent hostel with a composting toilet and solar power. The camp has been located here for 9 years. Patricia and Daniel, the owners, really know the local scene. They rent tents, surf boards($15 USD) and boogie boards($10 USD) at the best prices in the area. Although primitive, if you are going to Baja California Sur to surf, this is a great stopping point.
Contact info: http://www.todossantos.cc/ecosurfcamp.html
Surfing Beaches:
Los Cerritos: This is surfers paradise. Though Los Cerritos may not always be the biggest, or have the most consistent shape, there is always something to surf. With both a right point break and a beach break that goes both ways, any surfer can find something they like just off shore. The beach has 3 surf shops and one taco stand that serves fish, shrimp and beef tacos as well as ice cold beer. I have yet to meet a surfer that has not loved this beach, but since everyone loves it, there will be a lot people in the water.
Located at 64.5 km a few Kilometers south of Todos Santos.
San Pedrito: Due to the day use fee ($2 USD) and the rocky bottom, San Pedrito is a lesser used beach. Sunrise surfing has yet to draw a big crowd here, so it is ideal for those who like to have the waves to themselves. By mid morning the water is full and by mid day, the waves are typically blown out. If you’re not surfing, there is not a lot to offer at the beach other then the sun. Due to the steep beach, swimming is next to impossible.
Located at 55 km a few Kilometers south of Todos Santos.
Spanish Lessons:
Guillermo Bueron is a certified Berlitz instructor who holds Spanish classes that cater to the individual, based on the desire to learn, knowledge, and available time. He also holds conversational classes for people that are advanced and just need more time practicing the language. If you are in Baja Sur and are interested in learning Spanish, we highly recommend staying in Todos Santos and learning from Guillermo. Contact information: Email – g_bueron@yahoo.com A website with some information on his classes – http://www.todossantosinn.com/language.html
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