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The Compound
Tasteful in every detail and appointed with modern amenities and a beautiful new pool, CalyCanto Casitas presents you with the opportunity to rent one of three fully furnished homes in a lavish boutique resort community, located on five gently sloping acres of desert terrain, 700 yards above the Pacific Ocean. The property is 2.5 miles from the town of Todos Santos, offering magnificent ocean views and generous terraces. All in a spacious, yet intimate, setting.
Embodying the architectural heritage of Mexico, rustic design seamlessly blends with modern conveniences to stimulate the senses. Expansive and richly appointed, each casita offers an indoor-outdoor flow, with colorfully painted designs and finishes, decorative wrought-iron, and antique mesquite furniture painstakingly handcrafted by Mexican artisans.
Walk barefoot on Saltillo floors. Enjoy breakfast on colorfully hand painted Talavera tiles. Siesta in a hand-woven hammock for two as gentle shadows from the Palapa roof drift across the room and the ocean breeze blows gently across the terrace. Take an outdoor shower while watching the silhouette of Royal Palms and native cacti dot the sunset.
These lavish accommodations offer the perfect rooftop vantage point to contemplate the moon’s reflection over the migrating whales in the deep blue waters of the Pacific. From the master bedroom or your private terrace, gaze upon a pristine, white sand beach, or simply enjoy a refreshing siesta in one of the shaded hammocks under a Palapa. Or, if you prefer, enjoy a moonlit dinner on your private terrace before you sneak inside to the comfort of 500 thread count sheets.
While some guests choose to never leave the premises, others prefer to participate in limitless adventure and exploration. Look out your window to watch the annual migration of the Humpback and Gray Whales or check the surf. Witness pottery being first hand, with the same process used for centuries in the nearby Sierra de la Laguna mountain range. Take a Yoga or a Spanish class in the timeless town center. Savor some of the best restaurants in Baja. Relax to a custom compilation of music in your own sensuously elegant and comfortably spacious private palapa.
CalyCanto Casitas are not about high-speed internet or cable television (although modern conveniences are certainly available). What we offer is an escape to simplicity, a path to tranquility, a destination where time stands still. Where you can be lulled to rest by the rhythm of waves in the distance or simply lean back and look toward the heavens to gaze at the shimmering stars. Where you can share and build memories. Where you can find yourself.
Activities
Event – Todos Santos International Guitar Festival – November 27 – 29, 2015Pacific Coast pueblo magico Todos Santos welcomes six-string enthusiasts from around the world for its first International Guitar Festival, to be held November 27 – 29, 2015 at Hotel Guaycura´s oceanfront El Faro Beach Club. Musicians from virtually every genre – from rock, pop, jazz and blues to flamenco, Americana, classical and fusion – will perform at the three-day event, helping to raise money for local orphanage Hogar del Niño A.C. Gala dinners and cocktail parties are also on the festival itinerary, with tiered ticket prices ranging from $10 U.S. for a sandy beachside serenade to a $125 all-access VIP pass that assures prime “Gold Circle” seating at all concerts, as well as invitations to all artist and gala events. google_ad_client = "pub-2125798297651110"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; google_ad_format = "468x60_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel = ""; google_color_border = "#000000"; google_color_bg = "#FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "#0000cc"; google_color_text = "#000000"; google_color_url = "#008000"; google_ui_features = "rc:6"; Possibly Related Posts: Event – Todos Santos Music Festival – January 14 – 16, 20 – 23, 2016 Event – 4th Annual Gastrovino Food and Wine Festival – April 24 – 26, 2015 Event – 12th Annual Todos Santos Film Festival – March 12-22, 2015 Activities Index Event – Todos Santos Patron Saint Fiesta – October 10-13, 2013 Read More →
Event – Todos Santos Music Festival – January 14 – 16, 20 – 23, 2016Now in its fifth year, this collaboration between former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck, Hotel California, and the Palapa Society of Todos Santos features a series of concerts over the course of two weekends in January 2016. The annual event is also a fundraiser, with proceeds and tax-deductible donations for the event going to help local children’s charities. Performers at the upcoming festival – scheduled for Jan. 14 – 16, and 20 – 23 – will include Buck (performing with Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney as Filthy Friends), Death Cab for Cutie, Autumn Defense (with Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt), The Jayhawks, Old 97’s, and Drive-By Truckers, as well as area acts participating in the local musical showcase. The historic Hotel California will be the site of most shows. The finale, however, will take place in the town’s main plaza. Possibly Related Posts: Event – Todos Santos International Guitar Festival – November 27 – 29, 2015 Event – 4th Annual Gastrovino Food and Wine Festival – April 24 – 26, 2015 Event – 12th Annual Todos Santos Film Festival – March 12-22, 2015 Activities Index Event – Todos Santos Patron Saint Fiesta – October 10-13, 2013 Read More →
Event – 4th Annual Gastrovino Food and Wine Festival – April 24 – 26, 2015Gastrovino returns April 24 -26, 2015, luring gourmands and oenophiles to the charming artists’ colony and pueblo magico of Todos Santos for a weekend festival celebrating local culture and cuisine, as well as Baja wines from Valle de Guadalupe. Organized annually by the owners of the wine and olive oil boutique La Bodega de Todos Santos, highlights at the 4th annual fete are expected to include a pairing dinner at the historic Hotel California, as well as the main event at the town’s plaza principal, with food, wine, live music, and a silent auction to benefit local programs for children. Tickets are available at La Bodega de Todos Santos and Libreria El Tecolote in Todos Santos; Got Baja in La Paz; and Wine Market and Galeria Pez Gordo in Los Cabos. Possibly Related Posts: Event – Todos Santos International Guitar Festival – November 27 – 29, 2015 Event – Todos Santos Music Festival – January 14 – 16, 20 – 23, 2016 Event – 12th Annual Todos Santos Film Festival – March 12-22, 2015 Activities Index Event – Todos Santos Patron Saint Fiesta – October 10-13, 2013 Read More →
Event – 12th Annual Todos Santos Film Festival – March 12-22, 2015This annual showcase for Mexican and Latin American films was founded in 1994, and is based each year at the historic Teatro-Cine Manuel Marquez de Leon, a landmark 70+ year old movie theater that overlooks the town square in Todos Santos. The 12th edition of the coastal pueblo magico‘s acclaimed festival de cine is set for March 12-22, 2015, and will include full-length films, as well as shorts, documentaries, and projects from the local Youth in Video program. Additional screenings will take place in nearby Pescadero, and Baja California Sur’s capital city, La Paz. Possibly Related Posts: Event – Todos Santos International Guitar Festival – November 27 – 29, 2015 Event – Todos Santos Music Festival – January 14 – 16, 20 – 23, 2016 Event – 4th Annual Gastrovino Food and Wine Festival – April 24 – 26, 2015 Activities Index Event – Todos Santos Patron Saint Fiesta – October 10-13, 2013 Read More →
Activities IndexHere’s a Table of Contents for All Activities Postings. Activities IndexArt GalleriesBaja California Sur (and the World) on a BikeBeachesCalyCanto to Offer EcoTours in Todos Santos, Baja California SurCerritos Surf – Todos SantosDay Trip – Espiritu Santo Island and Isla la PartidaDay Trip – La CandeleriaDay Trip – Santiago – Sol de Maya WaterfallDay Trip – Sierra de la Laguna – Access from KM53Day Trip – Scuba Diving in Cabo San LucasDay TripsEvent – 10th Annual Todos Santos Film Festival – February 20-25, 2013Event – 16th Annual Todos Santos Art Festival – February 13-17, 2013Event – 2nd Annual Todos Santos Music Festival – January 10-26, 2013Event – 4th Annual Gastrovino Food and Wine Festival – April 24 – 26, 2015Event – 4th Annual Todos Santos Mango Festival – July 23rd – July 31, 2011Event – Todos Santos Patron Saint Fiesta – October 10-13, 2013Event – 12th Annual Todos Santos Film Festival – March 12-22, 2015Event – Todos Santos International Guitar Festival – November 27 – 29, 2015Event – Todos Santos Music Festival – January 14 – 16, 20 – 23, 2016EventsGrocery Shopping in Todos Santos, Baja California SurHorseback RidingLa Pastora Surf – Todos SantosLife In Baja Sur – Baja’s Endemic SpeciesProjecto Todos Tortugueros – Saving the Leatherback TurtleTemazcal, the House of HeathThe Grand Finale – The HumpbacksThe Wall of Saints, Todos SantosTodos Santos Art Festival 2010Todos Santos Baja Art Festival February 12 through February 19, 2011Todos Santos Film Festival 2010Todos Santos Film Festival March 2011Todos Santos Historic House TourTop Restaurants of Todos SantosVolunteer in Todos Santos – Save Endangered Sea TurtlesWhale Watching – Todos Santos, BCSWizard of Oz – Todos Santos, Baja If you would like to see particular activities included, please email us at info@calycanto.com. [flickr album=72157616258381995 num=30 size=Thumbnail] Possibly Related Posts: Event – Todos Santos International Guitar Festival – November 27 – 29, 2015 Event – Todos Santos Music Festival – January 14 – 16, 20 – 23, 2016 Event – 4th Annual Gastrovino Food and Wine Festival – April 24 – 26, 2015 Event – 12th Annual Todos Santos Film Festival – March 12-22, 2015 Event – Todos Santos Patron Saint Fiesta – October 10-13, 2013 Read More →
Event – Todos Santos Patron Saint Fiesta – October 10-13, 2013Each October, Todos Santos celebrates its foundation with a fiesta in honor of its patron saint, Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of Pilar). The week-long festival is eagerly awaited, not only by the residents of this charming Pueblo Magico, but visitors from the world, who flock to the seaside paradise for traditional activities that range from folk dances and outdoor musical performances to sporting events, horse races, art exhibits, carnival rides, and delicious offerings from local restaurants. Highlights of the festival also include the yearly cabalgata, or procession of horsemen. Luckily, there’s still time to plan a trip for the 2013 Todos Santos Patron Saint Fiesta. For information about the best local accommodations, visit www.CalyCanto.com. We look forward to drinking, dancing, and dining with you in Todos Santos! Possibly Related Posts: Event – Todos Santos International Guitar Festival – November 27 – 29, 2015 Event – Todos Santos Music Festival – January 14 – 16, 20 – 23, 2016 Event – 4th Annual Gastrovino Food and Wine Festival – April 24 – 26, 2015 Event – 12th Annual Todos Santos Film Festival – March 12-22, 2015 Activities Index Read More →
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Press Index4 Hours In Todos Santos, MexicoAppreciating Pacific Beaches: Where el Nino and la Nina Come to ShoreBaja California Real Estate in the NewsBaja California Sur – President Calderón Inaugurates Hospital in La PazBAJA CALIFORNIA SUR REMAINS FREE OF INFLUENZABeware Airline Surfboard Bag FeesCalyCanto Casitas Launches Boutique Resort in MexicoCitizen Vigilance Program to Limit Illegal Fishing in BCSCoastal Living Recommends 10 Road Trips with Water ViewDisappearing Into Todos SantosFish Tacos Are Just Part of Mexican Food TaleFlu? What Flu?Hotel California, Tequila, Todos Santos and the EaglesHurricane Jimena Heads Towards Todos Santos as a Cat 4Mexican Resort Offers Roadside Welcome to Driving CaliforniansMexico Denies Gold Mining Permit to Canadian CompanyMexico Vacationers Safe, Smiling and Planning to Return, Despite the U.S. Department’s Travel AlertPress IndexRare Albino Sailfish Caught (and Released) Off Cabo San LucasReal Estate – Baja Rental Occupancy Rates ImproveRelishing the Waves, Not the Crowds, in MexicoSea Monster from Sea of Cortez Resurfaces in Shape of an OarfishSecond homes: In Mexico, sleepy-resort feel with laid-back pricesShe Can Checkout Anytime, But She’ll Never LeaveSix Beaches of Todos SantosSouthern Baja is Safe from CrimeTodos Santos Architect and Builder from ItalyTodos Santos BCS Tops National Geographic’s List of Warm Weather EscapesTodos Santos Dunes Building Stopped!Todos Santos is Baja’s ‘Magic Town’Todos Santos Makes Cover of Lonely Planet?Todos Santos Ranked Top Emerging Destination in the WorldTodos Santos Real Estate: Brim with Mexican MagicTodos Santos Top 10 Artist ColonyTodos Santos Water is Worth More than Gold to Its CitizensTodos Santos, Mexico, Top Emerging Destination in the WorldTodos Santos: It’s the New ThereTodos Tortugueros – Turtle Action AlertUS Earns Mexico’s Thanks Over Swine Flu ResponseWater SupplyWE OPPOSE THE VISTA GOLD OPEN PIT MINE AT PAREDONES AMARILLAS Possibly Related Posts: Beware Airline Surfboard Bag Fees Todos Santos Ranked Top Emerging Destination in the World Southern Baja is Safe from Crime Todos Santos Dunes Building Stopped! Baja California Sur – President Calderón Inaugurates Hospital in La Paz Read More →
Beware Airline Surfboard Bag Fees
Before you decide to take that killer cheap flight to Cabo (SJD) or La Paz (LAP), be sure to confirm their baggage fee policy in advance, especially if you are bringing surfboards. Some airlines even count the boards individually even if they are in the same bag. If you bring 3 boards, it could set you back $1200 if you’re not careful!!! It’s cheaper to rent, leave a board in Baja or try to sneak on a bi-sect. According to wavehunters.com, the following embargoes are in effect: *SEASONAL SURFBOARD EMBARGOS Depending on the time of year, some airlines won’t even take your surfboard — for any excess baggage charge. See the list below, and ask any airline, especially if you’re booking during peak travel times. DELTA Excess baggage (including surfboards) is NOT accepted from June 3 through August 31 to the following cities: Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE), Quito, Ecuador (UIO), San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL), Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL), Leon, Mexico (BJX), Zacatecas, Mexico (ZCL). Also, no bag over 50 lbs or 62 linear inches will be accepted for travel during the period. CONTINENTAL Surfboards and Wakeboards will not be accepted during an excess baggage embargo when no excess baggage is allowed (0 pieces). Exception: Surfboards and Wakeboards will be accepted to Costa Rica during an embargo period. Continental does not accept excess baggage in the following YEAR ROUND embargoed markets: Caracas, Venezuela (CCS); Houston, Texas to Bogota, Colombia (BOG) Lima, Peru (LIM) San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) Santiago, Dominican Republic (STI) Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS) Continental Seasonal Embargos by City: www.continental.com/travel/policies/baggage/embargo.asp UNITED Travel to Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador The checked baggage policy for travel from (and via) Los Angeles to Costa Rica and Guatemala effective February 18, 2005, is as follows: During the peak summer travel period of May 28-September 6, and the peak winter travel period of December 4, 2005-January 6, 2006, customers are limited to the number and size of their checked baggage. The following guidelines apply to all customers: Maximum linear dimensions: 62 linear inches/157cm (length + width + height) each. No oversize, overweight or extra bags will be accepted. (= NO SURFBOARDS) Only one box is permitted as part of a customer’s free allowance; it must be the original manufacturer’s box containing the original item. ALTERNATIVES WITHOUT EMBARGOS (BUT SOME RESTRICTIONS): AMERICAN, MEXICANA, AEROMEXICO. AIRLINE PRICE NOTES Aero Mexico www.aeromexico.com 800-237-6639 $60 One-way per board, maximum length 9ft packed. Alaska www.alaskaair.com 800-252-7522 $75 The board can be included as a standard checked bag, but checked baggage fees apply (starting at $15). Maximum length is 9 feet. American Airlines www.aa.com 800-433-7300 $150 One-way per bag under 50 lbs. One board per person. Max weight and size: 70 lbs, 126 inches. Continental* www.continental.com 800-523-3273 $100+ One bag with a max of 4 boards; 1 board = $100, 3 = $400, 4 = $700 (ouch!). Excess baggage fees may apply and it’s gotta be be under 115″. Delta* www.delta.com 800-221-1212 $200 One-way per board. If it’s over 70 lbs, you have to pay extra. To/from Brazil is $100, and Hawaii inter-island is $20. Interjet (Mexico) interjet.com.mx 1-866-285-9525 Free Max weight is 55 lbs per passenger. Any excess baggage will have a fee of $50.00 pesos plus TAX for each additional pound. Jet Blue* www.jetblue.com 800-538-2583 $50 One-way. One board per bag. *No surfboards allowed on flights to Santo Domingo or Santiago. USAir www.usairways.com 800-245-4882 $100 One-way per board. Remove your fins. United* www.united.com 800-864-8331 $100+ North America: $100 each way per surfboard, South America: $200 each way per surfboard. Fee is per board. Price ranges depending on destination. Two board max per case. Max of 50 lbs. & 109″ Virgin Atlantic www.virgin-atlantic.com 800-821-5438 Free Free, limit one per customer. Must not exceed 277cm and must not exceed 23Kg in weight. Possibly Related Posts: Wizard of Oz – Todos Santos, Baja Mexico’s Health Care: First-Rate, and at Bargain Prices Press Index Todos Santos Ranked Top Emerging Destination in the World Help Preserve Todos Santos Read More →
Todos Santos Ranked Top Emerging Destination in the World
Travelanthropist ranks Todos Santos as one of the top 10 emerging travel destinations in the world. Here’s their list. For the complete artcile, see the complete article here: 1. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany 2. Dangriga, Belize 3. Rosario, Argentina 4. Reggio di Calabria, Italy 5. Aalborg, Denmark 6. Todos Santos, Mexico 7. Porto Cervo, Italy Possibly Related Posts: Press Index Beware Airline Surfboard Bag Fees Southern Baja is Safe from Crime Todos Santos Dunes Building Stopped! Baja California Sur – President Calderón Inaugurates Hospital in La Paz Read More →
Southern Baja is Safe from Crime
Southern Baja is Safe The latest results of a two-year-long study of Mexico’s 31 States ranks Los Cabos (San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas in the State of Baja California Sur) as second in Public Safety, Tourist Services and Transportation Infrastructure nationwide. Baja California Sur also ranks first in Natural Resources and Environmental Protection nationwide with an overall Satisfaction Index score of 97 percent. Crime’s Down, Surf’s Up – come on down. Of course everyone in Todos Santos knows this was never an issue here. Possibly Related Posts: Press Index Beware Airline Surfboard Bag Fees Todos Santos Ranked Top Emerging Destination in the World Todos Santos Dunes Building Stopped! Baja California Sur – President Calderón Inaugurates Hospital in La Paz Read More →
Todos Santos Dunes Building Stopped!
Buyers Lead to Believe the Construction Had Permit? Building on the dunes in Todos Santos, BCS, has always been controversial. The law provides that building requires a permit and a set-back. Construction is only allowed behind the dunes. This is for the protection of the owners, there neighbors and the environment, the dunes constituting an important ecosystem and protector of the coastline. Nonetheless, over the last few years several buildings have promoted the sale of dune lots and put this region at risk. Rumor suggested fines may have been paid, but clearly they were not enough as these did not prevent the construction from taking place. The following should be music to the ears of those fighting the good fight…. Submitted on behalf of the group of concerned neighbors of the Las Tunas dunes (to which we are all thankful). The Danger of Building on Fragile Dunes The dunes construction is in Federal hands now and the Las Tunas Homeowners Association will soon be resurrected as a voting body to ensure continued protection of our neighborhood and our coast. The construction site has officially been suspended by Profepa. No work will be allowed to continue. The builder is in violation of so many other things… besides building without permits, which is grounds alone to shut them down. They also have the authority to, and intend to, demand all existing construction to date be torn down. Of course it also goes without saying that significant fines will be levied as well. At Profepa’s request, biologists have prepared and provided reports of all the native flora and fauna that have been destroyed, and have assessed the area that the landowner will specifically be required to restore, once the construction is demolished. Construction on Todos Santos Dunes A full investigation is underway, with the mayor’s cooperation, of the local building inspector and his superior, who both have allowed the two previously built dunes homes to be built without permits, and this third one to start. Please note: There are absolutely NO permit applications for building any homes on file or permits ever issued for any construction on the dunes lots in any of the appropriate governing agency’s files…including the one that should have been filed in the local mayor’s office. The only legal permit issued is from Semarnat in 2005 allowing the developer to subdivide the lots….not to build. Unfortunately the lots have been and are continuing to be sold as having Semarnat approval to build. It’s just not true. It should be heartening for all of us to know that there are some good decent people in the government agencies with integrity, who do want to do the right thing and cannot be bought. They are the heroes in this scenario and hats off to them! Possibly Related Posts: Wizard of Oz – Todos Santos, Baja Mexico’s Health Care: First-Rate, and at Bargain Prices Press Index Beware Airline Surfboard Bag Fees Todos Santos Ranked Top Emerging Destination in the World Read More →
Baja California Sur – President Calderón Inaugurates Hospital in La Paz
Declares that it will benefit over half a million inhabitants in Baja California Sur It involved an investment of 700 million pesos and will have 28 medical specialties Calderon Views Cutting Edge Cat Scan La Paz, Baja California Sur.- President Calderón inaugurated the Juan María de Salvatierra General Hospital with Specialties in La Paz, Baja California Sur, which will benefit 600,000 inhabitants and have 28 top-level medical specialties and services. “The Salvatierra Hospital will change the history of Baja California Sur as far as health is concerned. There will be a watershed in this hospital and not only in this hospital which commemorates the Bicentennial but also in the series of hospitals and clinics we are building in Baja California Sur, he said. Accompanied by State Governor Narciso Agúndez Montaño, and Federal Health Secretary José Ángel Córdova Villalobos, the President declared that despite the limitations it faces, during his administration, over 1,700 health facilities have been built. He added that the goal for 2012 is for all Mexicans to have Universal Health Coverage, in other words, a doctor, medicine and hospital treatment for anyone who needs it anywhere in the country. “Fortunately and thanks to Mexicans’ efforts, we are not only able to offer nearly two billion pesos for health but we are also supporting and will continue to support the development of Baja California Sur from Federal Government,” he said. Governor Agúndez Montaño declared that this “opus magnum” “marks a new stage in the health institutions and quality of health care of the residents of Baja California Sur.” At a cost of 760 million pesos, he stressed that this is the best way to commemorate Mexico’s Independence by establishing the bases for a long-term transformation of the population’s health. Possibly Related Posts: Press Index Beware Airline Surfboard Bag Fees Todos Santos Ranked Top Emerging Destination in the World Southern Baja is Safe from Crime Todos Santos Dunes Building Stopped! Read More →
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FAQ IndexClick on any of the following for the full text. Can You Own Property in Baja California, Mexico?Can You Tell Me More About Rafael Alberti Merello, the Author of “Cal y Canto”?FAQ IndexHow Can I Make Telephone Calls to and from Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico and What Are the Typical Rates?How do I Get to the CalyCanto Casitas?How Does One Get To Todos Santos and Around Baja California Sur?How Far is Todos Santos from…?Is There a Bus Between Todos Santos and the Airport?Should I Worry About Health, Insurance or Safety in Mexico?What Are the Entry & Customs Requirements for Mexico?What is a Pueblo Magico?What Is the CalyCanto Cancellation and Rental Policy?What Should I Know About Pesos?What’s the Weather and Water Temperature Like in Todos Santos?Where Can I Find Emergency Telephone Numbers in Baja California Sur, Mexico? Please contact us at info@calycanto.com if you have any questions you would like to see answered here. Possibly Related Posts: How Far is Todos Santos from…? How do I Get to the CalyCanto Casitas? What is a Pueblo Magico? Is There a Bus Between Todos Santos and the Airport? What’s the Weather and Water Temperature Like in Todos Santos? Read More →
How Far is Todos Santos from…?Driving Distances from Todos Santos (Centro) to… CalyCanto Casitas 2.5 Miles La Paz 48 Miles Cabo San Lucas 48 Miles San Jose del Cabo Airport 75 Miles US Border 1025 Miles Other Distances… Tijuana – Rosarito 12 Miles Rosarito – Ensenada 56 Miles Ensenada – San Vicente 52 Miles San Vicente- San Quintin 64 Miles San Quintin – El Rosario 37 Miles El Rosario – Catavina 76 Miles Catavina – Punta Prieta 65 Miles Punta Prieta – Bahia De Los Angeles 43 Miles Bahia De los Angeles – Guerrero Negro 124 mi. Guerrero Negro – San Ignacio 90 Miles San ignacio – Santa Rosalia 46 Miles Santa Rosalia – Mulege 39 Miles Mulege – Loreto 85 Miles Loreto – La Paz 223 Miles Possibly Related Posts: FAQ Index How do I Get to the CalyCanto Casitas? What is a Pueblo Magico? Is There a Bus Between Todos Santos and the Airport? What’s the Weather and Water Temperature Like in Todos Santos? Read More →
How do I Get to the CalyCanto Casitas?A map to CalyCanto is below. It can be enlarged and printed. You can possibly also negotiate airport transportation to Todos Santos with a passenger van here. Map to Cal y Canto Casitas - Click to Enlarge Possibly Related Posts: FAQ Index How Far is Todos Santos from…? What is a Pueblo Magico? Is There a Bus Between Todos Santos and the Airport? What’s the Weather and Water Temperature Like in Todos Santos? Read More →
What is a Pueblo Magico?The Most Magical Moment in a Magical Place For decades artists, chefs, surfers, environmentalists and others recognizedthat Todos Santos had that something special, a quality that couldn’t adequately be captured in print or photos, that needed to be experienced. Well, the Mexican government, amidst absolutely no oppopsition whatsoever, has finally admitted that magic does indeed exist. You’ll be plased to know that on October 23rd, 2006, Todos Santos, Baja California Sur was designated a “Pueblo Magico” (Magical Town) by the Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism (SECTUR). This honor is given to ony a handful of towns around Mexico that set themselves apart for their magical and timeless feeling, natural beauty, cultural riches or historical relevance. The program was launched in 2001. Since then a total of 36 towns have earned the honor to call themselves Magical. A Magical Town is the reflection of Mexico, of what it has done for its people, of who the Mexicans are, and of what makes them proud. It’s its people, people that through time and before modernity, was able to conserve, evaluate and defend its historical and cultural inheritance and is able to manifest it in its diverse expressions through its tangible and intangible patrimony. The Magical Towns are important localities with symbolic attributes, legend, history, and facts. In short, places with magic that emanates from each of their socio-cultural manifestations and that nowadays mean great opportunities for the enjoyment of tourists. In addition, a Magical Town is nowadays a distinguishing symbol, a recognized tourist mark and it is a duty of all people interested in their tourist development, to maintain it with the highest level of respect and fulfillment. Admittedly, another objective of the Programa Pueblos Mágicos is to emphasize the tourist value of localities inside the country, to structure tourism, but in a way that is innovating and original and can respond to an increasing demand for culture, traditions, adventure and natural scenery. A Pueblo Magico is a place that has symbolic characteristics, legends, history, important facts, a simple daily life and the magic that emanates from each of its socio-cultural manifestation, and that today signify a great opportunity for the enjoyment of tourists. Since 2001 the Secretaría de Turismo has invested in this program 178 million pesos through which it has been possible to raise 549 million pesos. The investment of the Federal, State and Municipal Governments has been used for the improvement and creation of infrastructure, services and urban image; tourist equipment; creation, improvement and rehabilitation of sites of tourist interest; creation, development and innovation of tourist product; professionalization and qualification of tourist sector employees; modernization of tourist small and medium enterprises and promotional programs. Per Wikipedia in July 2007, the following Mexican towns had received the honor of being called “magical”: · Mexcaltitán,Nayarit, 2001. · Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo, 2001. · Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí, 2001. · Tepoztlán, Morelos, 2002. · Taxco, Guerrero, 2002. · Tepotzotlán, Estado de México, 2002. · Tapalpa, Jalisco, 2002. · Comala, Colima, 2002. · Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, 2002. · Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, 2002. · San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 2002. · Cuetzalan, Puebla, 2002. · Izamal, Yucatán, 2002. · Tequila, Jalisco, 2003. · San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 2003. · Real del Monte, Hidalgo, 2004. · Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila, 2004. · Valle de Bravo, Estado de México, 2005. · Mazamitla, Jalisco, 2005. · Álamos, Sonora, 2005. · Tlalpujahua,Michoacán, 2005. · Cosalá, Sinaloa, 2005. · Bernal, Querétaro, 2005. · Coatepec, Veracruz, 2006. · Papantla, Veracruz, 2006. · Real de Asientos, Aguascalientes, 2006. · Cuitzeo, Michoacán, 2006. · Santiago, Nuevo León, 2006. · Todos Santos,Baja California Sur, 2006. · Bacalar, Quintana Roo, 2006. · Jerez de García Salinas, Zacatecas, 2007. · Huamantla, Tlaxcala, 2007. · Mier, Tamaulipas, 2007. · Creel, Chihuahua, 2007. · Capulalpam de Mendez, Oaxaca, 2007. · El Fuerte, Sinaloa, 2009. [flickr album=72157616258381995 num=5 size=Thumbnail] Possibly Related Posts: FAQ Index How Far is Todos Santos from…? How do I Get to the CalyCanto Casitas? Is There a Bus Between Todos Santos and the Airport? What’s the Weather and Water Temperature Like in Todos Santos? Read More →
Is There a Bus Between Todos Santos and the Airport?General. There are three major bus companies on the Baja Penninsula: Autotransportes de Baja California (ABC); Transportes Aquila; and Tres Estrelles de Oro. All provide efficient service on the peninsula with modern, clean, fast buses. The “primary” bus serving Todos Santos is Aguila. There is a station in the center of town. The bus has frequent departures to La Paz (takes about 1.5 hours and leaves you about 20 minutes to the LAP airport) and to San Jose del Cabo (takes about 1.5 hours and leaves you about 15 minutes to the SJD airport). Both routes cost 70 pesos (about $5-$7). Aguila allows bicycles. San Jose del Cabo Airport (SJD). There is a regular bus shuttle from SJD airport to the El Aguila Bus Terminal (tel (624)1421100), about 10 miles away, in the San Jose town, situated at Colonia 5 de Mayo (1 block off the main federal highway to Cabo San Lucas). You can also take a taxi. A taxi is about $15US and the Servipuerto bus is about $8US. A bus leaves San Jose del Cabo for Todos Santos every hour, starting at 6am and running until into the evening. La Paz Airport (LAP). A taxi is the only option between the La Paz station and the airport. The bus station in La Paz is about 20 minutes from the airport. The phone number is 011-52 (612) 122-4270. The station is located on the corner of Zaragoza and 16 de Septiembre and the phone number is 011-52 (624) 142-1100. The bus leaves La Paz for Todos Santos every hour, starting at 6am and running until into the evening. Todos Santos. The bus terminal in Todos Santos is located on Collegio Militar across from the park. The bus station in SJD is about 15 minutes from the SJD airport. You can get their by taxi or a shuttle. The following is the schedules from Todos Santos to San Jose del Cabo and La Paz. Todos Santos to San Jose del Cabo (about 1 hour to Cabo San Lucas and 1.5 hours to San Jose del Cabo) Buses Leave Daily at: 6:30am 7:45am 8:45am 9:50am 10:45am 11:45am 12:45pm 1:45pm 2:50pm 3:45pm 4:30pm 5:15pm 6:00pm 7:00pm (ABC) 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:45pm Todos Santos to La Paz (et al) (about 1.5 hours) Buses Leave Daily at: 7:15am 8:00am (Tijuana) 8:00am 9:20am 10:15am 11:15am (Tijuana) 11:35am (Pichilingue) 12:05pm (Loreto) 1:00pm (San Carlos) 1:55pm (La Paz) 2:00pm (Tijuana ABC) 3:00pm 4:00pm (CD Constitucion) 5:15pm 6:00pm (Mexicali) 7:05pm 8:05pm 8:55pm 10:00pm 11:00pm Other Baja Peninsula Destinations: Tijijuan to Cabo San Lucas. The trip from can be made in 24 hours. Call the Tijuana terminal for schedules and rates (from the US: 011-52 (664) 626-7101). From Los Cabos International Airport to La Paz. From San Jose there are 2 bus routes north to La Paz. The eastern route is shorter but the time is longer because it is mountainous and the bus makes as many stops as needed for passengers. The western route runs through Todos Santos on the Pacific side. Ten buses a day run 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. **NOTE** If you take the taxi please ask to be dropped off at El Aguila’s Bus terminal not to be mistaken with the Transportes La Paz terminal. From La Paz to Loreto. There are three to six buses run daily. The trip takes 4.5 hours. Some buses are air conditioned, some have videos. From La Paz to Tijuana. In There are two types of buses that make the 1,000 mile trip up and down the Baja peninsula. A one-way ticket on the Águila bus is about $1,100 pesos. The ABC Plus bus is a little more at about $1,300 pesos. Possibly Related Posts: FAQ Index How Far is Todos Santos from…? How do I Get to the CalyCanto Casitas? What is a Pueblo Magico? What’s the Weather and Water Temperature Like in Todos Santos? Read More →
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