Town in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Is Todos Santos safe?
Small, calm town where most visitors feel at ease.
Is Todos Santos safe?
Small, calm town where most visitors feel at ease. Main risks are ocean currents, desert highways at night and the occasional break-in or car theft.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-08-11.
- Homicide rate in Mexico: 24.9 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Mexico: 12.8 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 911 · Ambulance 911 · Fire 911 · Tourist police 078 · All emergencies 911.
Safety in Todos Santos at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Petty theft from beaches and parked cars, house break-ins, and occasional bar trouble. Violent crime against tourists is rare. |
| At night | The plaza is quiet by 10–11 pm. Streets are dark outside the center; use a taxi or drive carefully for late returns. |
| Solo women | Solo women find Todos Santos comfortable. Take care on remote beaches and dirt roads at night; use taxis rather than hitching. |
| Other risks | Strong rip currents and shore break; Hurricanes, Aug–Oct, with flash flooding in arroyos; Extreme summer heat |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Airport taxi touts charging inflated rates to the Pacific side
- Timeshare pitches on the road from Cabo
- Surf or tour sellers overcharging without a posted price
Take care
- Swimming at Cerritos and other open beaches without checking currents
- Driving Highway 19 after dark
- Isolated beaches and dirt roads alone at night
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Carrying any firearm or even a single bullet can mean prison.
- Vapes and e-cigarettes are banned and can be confiscated.
- Drinking in the street is illegal in most cities and brings fines or arrest.
How Todos Santos compares in Mexico
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Mérida | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| San Miguel de Allende | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cozumel | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Isla Mujeres | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Holbox | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bacalar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Guanajuato | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Monterrey | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Valladolid | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| La Paz | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Puebla | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Querétaro | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Puerto Morelos | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mazunte | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Todos Santos | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ajijic | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mexico City | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Cancún | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Tulum | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Playa del Carmen | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Puerto Vallarta | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Cabo San Lucas | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Oaxaca | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Guadalajara | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Puerto Escondido | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Sayulita | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Mazatlán | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Tijuana | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Acapulco | 2/5 · High risk |
Quick answers
Is Todos Santos safe for solo female travelers?
Solo women find Todos Santos comfortable. Take care on remote beaches and dirt roads at night; use taxis rather than hitching.
Is Todos Santos safe at night?
The plaza is quiet by 10–11 pm. Streets are dark outside the center; use a taxi or drive carefully for late returns.
What is the crime rate in Todos Santos?
Petty theft from beaches and parked cars, house break-ins, and occasional bar trouble. Violent crime against tourists is rare. Nationally, Mexico records 24.9 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Todos Santos?
Police 911 · Ambulance 911 · Fire 911 · Tourist police 078 · All emergencies 911.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Los Cabos International Airport (GAP)
- Instituto Nacional de Migración
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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