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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
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.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Oct–May (dry, warm, good surf)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (rainy, hotter, occasional hurricanes)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MXN
- Money
- Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MXN 500–800 excl. bed · Mid MXN 900–1,300 excl. bed · High MXN 1,500–2,500 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Tourist assistance 078
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at Taller 17 | MXN 30–50 |
| Meal at La Esquina | MXN 200–350 |
| Oyster dish at Oystera | MXN 300–500 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | MXN 150–200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LAP · La Paz International Airport
- ≈60 min by bus; main gateway for the region
Typical fares
- Bus La Paz → Todos Santos
- about MXN 350, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi within town (5 km)
- about MXN 180
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; taxis or local buses connect to La Paz (≈1 h) and Cabo San Lucas (≈1 h).
See and do
Known for
- Surfing
- Pueblos Mágicos designation
- Todos Santos Film Festival (Nov)
- Tropic of Cancer Music Festival (Jan)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| La Paz | Bus from Todos Santos terminal, about 1 h 15 min | ≈1 h 30 min |
| Cabo San Lucas | Bus via Highway 19, about 1 h | ≈1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis-KOOL-peh |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syahs |
| How much is this? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah |
| Where is the bus stop? | ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús?DON-deh es-TAH lah pah-RAH-dah del ow-toh-BOOS |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
- Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads can be dusty; keep a water bottle.
- Surf conditions vary; check local surf report before heading out.
Generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare but keep valuables out of sight, especially on the beach.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Todos Santos yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Surfing
- Pueblos Mágicos designation
- Todos Santos Film Festival (Nov)
- Tropic of Cancer Music Festival (Jan)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Todos Santos: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Todos Santos, revision 5264274 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5264274
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/todos-santos). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.