One of the top attractions on your stay in Los Cabos is a day trip or overnight to Todos Santos. Many find this nice little village their vacation destination and even the place to live full or part time. An hour north of Cabo San Lucas and an hour south of La Paz, Todos Santos is located right at the Tropic of Cancer. Whether you are looking for a great excursion or as an option to retire, here are some of the reasons why it is selected as a “Magic Town” and should be on your radar.
History
One of the first Missions was established in 1723. Mision Santa Rosa de las Palmas was the start to what became a thriving agriculture area for southern Baja. At the peak of the sugar cane era in the 19th century there were 6 major sugar mills and many farms sprung up during this period of prosperity. Most of the historic haciendas were built at this time. A major drought in the 1950’s drove most families out and eventually the last one closed in 1965. These buildings and homes were left abandoned until artists and surfers discovered them and a small resurgence began. During the early 1980’s federal highway 19 was paved as an easier route from the ferries in La Paz to the booming tourist mecca in Cabo San Lucas. This brought tourism and hotels, restaurants and galleries to Todos Santos.
Community
Today the artist and surfing communities still thrive as well as many excellent boutique hotels, art galleries, haciendas and vacation rentals. Retiring people looking for a slower pace in a tropical but cooler desert climate have made the real estate community expand. The restaurant scene is impressive for such a small town with a wide array of options from street tacos to gourmet Italian with great varieties of international wines. The local vibe is easy to like as everyone is smiling and enjoying themselves. In addition to many art galleries, shops and hotels there are a few notable festivals. Festival de Cine and Todos Santos Music Festival are annual events. There is also the popular Todos Santos Historic Home Tour that is brought to you by The Palapa Society Organization each Spring.
Overall this is one of our favorite places for a get out of town week-end getaway. We can see why people are drawn to this area as an alternative to glitzy Los Cabos. Plus if you are itching for some nightlife or need to make a Costco run, Cabo is an easy and beautiful drive along the Pacific where you are liable to see breaching whales during you trip. Driving north to do your shopping in La Paz is just as easy and there is even more variety. Plus the beaches in La Paz are legendary.
Here is a place where you can enjoy amazing weather, a real sense of small town community, surf and adventure and all one needs to enjoy being Todo Bien in Todos Santos.
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