Information about Todos Santos, Baja California Sur
Facts about Todos Santos
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Location: 23°50N 110°17′W on the Tropic of Cancer
Population >5,200 in 2002
Distance to US: 1025 miles
Established by Jaime Bravo in 1723.as the mission of Nuestra Senora del Pilar it replaced the La Paz mission which lacked water. The mission returned to La Paz in 1749.
Bus Service to La Paz or Cabo: Aguila, ABC hourly, about $10USD
Taxis: It's not that big, you need the exercise.
Express Services:
DHL
Estafeta
Banking: 1 Bank 1 ATM
Industries: Agriculture, Organic Farming, fishing, tourism
Historical Industries: Sugar cane
Seasonal Events: Reggae Festival, Art Fair, Surf Competition
Gringo Community: About 850, seasonal
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Invitation from Baja Sur
Spring is high season for Baja Sur tourism for throngs of
escaping snowbirds.
Map of Todos Santos
Baja California Sur, Mexico
Attributes of Todos Santos
An artistic community located almost half way between La Paz and Cabo San Lucas on Mexico 19. Todos Santos and Pescadero enjoy possibly the best climate in Baja California. Springs and aquifers that attracted sugar cane growers over a century ago have been depleted, but still keep the area much greener than the surrounding desert.
Accommodations - Bed and Breakfasts and boutique hotels abound.
Dining - One of the things you go to Todos Santos to do is eat. A variety of excellent restaurants offer Mexicana Nuevo cuisine along with those offering traditional Mexican fair, steaks and seafood.
Shopping - Art galleries, ceramics, leather, hand-made clothing and tourist items. Groceries available from small markets. Major shopping is done 1hr away in Cabo or La Paz.
Surfing - Experiencing both the winter and summer surf season, tropical storms can bring great waves and throngs of surfers in late summer.
Medical Facilities - Limited
Cultural - Regular open air concerts in the plaza, seasonal art and food fairs, reggae fest and surf contest.
Todos Santos was initially by-passed by the Trans-peninsular Hwy 1 in the late 1970's but with the completion of Hwy19 in the 1980's experienced rapid growth and became the preferred route from La Paz to Cabo San Lucas.
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