Either is your first time in Baja California Sur or not, this recommendations are going to blow your mind.
Some of the visitors of the Peninsula, do not know what activities they can do. From swimming with Whale Sharks or seeing Gray Whales on the Pacific, but there are more activities to do in the different towns of the south part of Mexico’s west peninsula.
First of all, Baja California Sur is known for its magical and unique ecosystems. The desert meeting the ocean and amazing forest areas that will transport you to the very basics of what is to be a human in the Earth. Some of the hotels that are not in the main towns are immerse in the natural landscapes of Baja.
You can fly to Los Cabos (SJD) or La Paz (LAP) airports, and you will have a lot of options to explore. Some of the towns are La Ventana, Los Barriles, Cabo Pulmo, San Jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, El Pescadero, Todos Santos, La Paz, El Triunfo, Loreto, Constitución. That are ready for you to show what is Baja California Sur.
We want to share with you some insights of one of these towns, Todos Santos, an amazing little cultural and gastronomical spot that has its own microclimate, with great weather throughout the year that invites you to stay there and make it the starting point of amazing day trips to other places in Baja.
The origin of Todos Santos.
Originally founded by a religious mission in 1720, Todos Santos was first named Santa Rosa de las Palmas de Todos Santos. It was settled in an area where the Guaycuras, the indigenous natives of the Peninsula greeted them and showed them the magical and unique area.
Later in time, by 1842 Todos Santos growth exponentially as a Sugar Cane town. Eventually many artists and cultural related individuals started to came to the little town to settle. Creating a cultural environment which led to a very interesting mixture of culture, art and culinary stop during your visit to the Peninsula nowadays.
What about food?
With various types of cuisines, techniques and flavors, Todos Santos the place where people gather to enjoy. Traveling to different parts of Mexico and the world through flavors, colors, smells and textures. Chefs from Mexico and the globe, either cooking or managing their restaurants, will greet your taste buds with flavors that maybe you didn’t know existed.
Above all, coming to Baja California Sur is an experience, either for vacations, looking for adventure or just to disconnect from your day-to-day life, you will find the perfect spot to do so. We suggest you to research beforehand, check out activities, places to stay, there are much more options than big chain & all-inclusive resorts, and foremost come with an empty stomach in order to taste everything that Baja California Sur has to offer.
Jose Trejo
