Facts about Todos Santos

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 750, seasonal
 

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Attributes:

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.