TODOS SANTOS, Mexico – If you think you have been to Baja because you’ve partied in Cabo, think again, Cabo is hardly representative of the state of Baja California Sur. Baja, the finger-shaped peninsula that extends south of California and is separated from mainland Mexico by the Sea of Cortez, is a desert paradise that has been attracting surfers, outdoor enthusiasts, artists, and bohemians for decades. Todos Santos, the cultural and commercial hub of the area is home to a number of galleries, restaurants, and boutique hotels. The community of multi-generational families and expats is fiercely protective of Todos Santos, its heritage, and Baja’s natural landscape. As a result, development is limited, streets are peaceful, and beaches are pristine. Come for the relaxation, sunsets, and star gazing, and stay for the dry heat, sunshine, and salty ocean breeze.
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Paradero Hotels, a new brand based in Mexico City, is the first experienced-based luxury hotel brand in Mexico. Paradero’s mission is to develop hotels in unspoiled locations throughout Mexico and introduce guests to the community and the environment. The brand's first outpost, in Todos Santos, welcomes guests to Baja with hiking, surfing, mountain biking, and tacos (lots of tacos!) and more.
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This spring I returned to Todos Santos, just north of Cabo San Lucas, for a quick weekend to check out all that is new along this sleepy part of the Pacific coast. And while I am happy to report that things in these parts are still sleepy, there are new wonderful places to stay, eat, and sun along this stretch of Baja. Take a peak, and I bet you will feel inspired to head south of the border before too long.
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If there is a place outside of Seattle where I feel at home in the world, it is Baja. Whether you stay at a full service luxury resort or an intimate boutique hotel, travel to Baja commands simplicity, relaxation, fish tacos and tequila! Here's a quick guide to where I would stay and eat. Where are you going this weekend?
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