Town in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Todos Santos for solo travelers
Is Todos Santos good for solo travel?
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.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Widely spoken |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Solo women find Todos Santos comfortable. Take care on remote beaches and dirt roads at night; use taxis rather than hitching. |
How to meet people in Todos Santos
Surf lessons at Cerritos, yoga and farm-to-table dinners, gallery nights, and expat gatherings around the plaza.
Good things to do alone
- Catch a surf lesson at Playa Cerritos
- Wander Calle Juárez galleries on Art Walk Fridays
- Eat at an organic farm restaurant in Pescadero
- Visit the Hotel California courtyard
- Watch whales from the coast (Jan–Mar)
Where to stay in Todos Santos
| 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 |
Solo travel across Mexico
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Guanajuato | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Mazunte | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Tulum | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Playa del Carmen | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Puerto Vallarta | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Oaxaca | 4/5 | Limited |
| Guadalajara | 4/5 | Limited |
| Mérida | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| San Miguel de Allende | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Puerto Escondido | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Cozumel | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Isla Mujeres | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Sayulita | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Holbox | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Bacalar | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Mazatlán | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Valladolid | 4/5 | Limited |
| La Paz | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Puebla | 4/5 | Limited |
| Querétaro | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Puerto Morelos | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Todos Santos | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Ajijic | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Cancún | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Cabo San Lucas | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Monterrey | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Tijuana | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Acapulco | 2/5 | Limited |
Quick answers
Is Todos Santos good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Artsy Baja Pacific town with galleries, surf at Cerritos and an expat creative crowd, an hour from Cabo airport.
How do you meet people in Todos Santos?
Surf lessons at Cerritos, yoga and farm-to-table dinners, gallery nights, and expat gatherings around the plaza. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Todos Santos?
Widely spoken.
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.
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