Town in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Todos Santos
Artsy Baja Pacific town with galleries, surf at Cerritos and an expat creative crowd, an hour from Cabo airport. Rough ocean swimming, few services and high rents are the trade-offs.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,650–2,640Comfortable, one person · MX$30,000–48,000Details
- Value for money43/100Better value than 42% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMar–May, Nov–DecWarmest: Jul, 35°CDetails
- Internet118 MbpsFixed broadband, Mexico medianDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDrink purified water; local supply can be salty.Details
- LGBTQ+4/5WelcomingDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: widely spokenDetails
- Doctor's visit$27–60Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundÁguila busWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work in galleries, hotels and most restaurants; cash needed for markets, small shops, taxis and surf lessons.Details
Where to stay in Todos Santos
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Centro (Plaza and Hotel California area) | Walkable galleries, restaurants and the Friday art walk |
| Pescadero | Organic farms, surf houses and slower living, 10 min south |
| Playa Cerritos | Beach stays and surf lessons, 15 min from town |
Apps that work in Todos Santos
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Google Translate: Spanish menus and conversations
- Taxis: No ride apps. Use local taxis or shuttles; arrange airport transfers in advance and agree the price first.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Mexico.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards work in galleries, hotels and most restaurants; cash needed for markets, small shops, taxis and surf lessons.
- Currency: Peso (MXN). US$1 ≈ MX$18.21 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Bank ATMs charge foreign cards roughly MXN 30–150 per withdrawal; always decline the ATM's currency conversion.
- Tipping: 10–15% at restaurants (check whether service is already added), MXN 10–20 for gas attendants and grocery baggers; app rides optional.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work at many card terminals in cities; local bank transfers need a Mexican account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Air arrivals get a digital FMM (QR code) at immigration; the visitor fee is already included in your airfare.
- Officers set your stay and may grant fewer than 180 days; carry a return ticket, accommodation details and proof of funds.
- Land arrivals going beyond the border zone need an FMM; the visitor fee applies for stays over seven days.
Emergency numbers
Police 911 · Ambulance 911 · Fire 911 · Tourist police 078 · All emergencies 911
Plugs
Type A, B · 127 V, 60 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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