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Todos Santos
Spend 1–2 days in Todos Santos: surf or stroll the historic centre, then catch a bus back to La Paz or Cabo.
Todos Santos is a small Pueblos Mágicos on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, about an hour north of Cabo San Lucas. Its main draws are surfing, art galleries and the November film festival. A half‑day covers the historic plaza and a few cafés; a full day adds a surf session or festival event.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Oct–May (dry, warm, good surf)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy, hotter, occasional hurricanes)
- Airport
- LAP
- Nights
- 1–2
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- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Todos Santos, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare but keep valuables out of sight, especially on the beach.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 078 Tourist assistance
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLAP La Paz International Airport (≈60 min by bus; main gateway for the region).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; taxis or local buses connect to La Paz (≈1 h) and Cabo San Lucas (≈1 h).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Taller 17MXN 30–50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))MXN 150–200 (≈ US$9–11)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$1,200 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$1,800 (≈ US$100)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$2,600 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$500 (≈ US$30) · Mid MX$900 (≈ US$50) · High MX$1,500 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LAP La Paz International Airport (≈60 min by bus; main gateway for the region)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Aug (4 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Todos Santos: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; taxis or local buses connect to La Paz (≈1 h) and Cabo San Lucas (≈1 h).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
La Paz
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus from Todos Santos terminal, about 1 h 15 min
Capital of Baja Sur; good for a day of sea‑lion tours.
Cabo San Lucas
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus via Highway 19, about 1 h
Popular beach and nightlife hub; easy to combine with a night in Cabo.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Todos Santos Inn
Historic hotel with garden suites and pool; central location
Boutique guesthouses
Various small B&Bs in the historic centre; walkable to restaurants
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MXN 500–800 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- MXN 900–1,300 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
- High
- MXN 1,500–2,500 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × MX$1,800 | MX$1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$900 | MX$1,800 |
| Bus La Paz ↔ Todos Santos (round‑trip)2 × MX$350 · check | MX$700 |
| Surfboard rental (half‑day)2 × MX$300 · check | MX$600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$490 |
| Trip total≈ MX$2,695 per person per day, bed included | MX$5,390≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in MXN; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at Taller 17 | MXN 30–50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at La Esquina | MXN 200–350 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Oyster dish at Oystera | MXN 300–500 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Taxi (5 km) | MXN 150–200 (≈ US$9–11) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be dusty; keep a water bottle.
- Surf conditions vary; check local surf report before heading out.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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Emergency
- Police911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Los Cabos (check address); Mexican foreign ministry in Mexico City.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus La Paz → Todos Santos: about MXN 350 (≈ US$19), 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi within town (5 km): about MXN 180 (≈ US$10)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-KOOL-peh)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is this? (KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús? — Where is the bus stop? (DON-deh es-TAH lah pah-RAH-dah del ow-toh-BOOS)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Todos Santos. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May (dry, warm, good surf) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy, hotter, occasional hurricanes) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a surf‑board rental option for day‑trippers.
- Create a festival‑focused itinerary for November visitors.
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