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Todos Santos was established as a dependent visit of the mission of Nuestra Señora del Pilar de La Paz, by father Jaime Bravo in 1723. Subsequently it reached the rank of mission with the name Santa Rosa de Todos Santos, in honor of its benefactor, Doña Rosa de la Peña. In 1733, father SegismundoTaraval founded the mission of the name. The population of La Paz mission was transferred there and it was abandoned in 1749. Since then it carries the name of Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Todos Santos.
The fertility of the land and
abundance of water from the springs of the Sierra de al Laguna, propitiated
that at the and of the last century, Todos Santos gained success in
agriculture, specially in the farming of the sugar cane. In 1850 there were
8 sugar mills. This stage of bonanza lasted approximately one hundred years.
Beautiful building colonial style where then constructed, public offices,
hotels and theatres. The drain of the springs, the drought and the low
pieces of sugar after world war II, induced a collapse in the economy that
took several
Todos Santos is about 2 miles
from the Pacific Ocean and it provides the most beautiful beaches at open
sea. Standing out: San Pedrito, Los Cerritos, Los Estereos, Punta Lobos, La
Poza and Batequitos, the majority whiht a strong notion of waves, ideal for
surfing. Because of its location in the middle of the way between
La Paz and
Cabo San Lucas, it is most
Among its main attractions are:
Todos Santos celebrates its festivities October the 12th with several events of cultural matter. For visitor's attention, it offers the following service: hotels, bars, restaurants and trailer parks among others. .
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Todos Santos is an attractive town situated
80 km to the south of
This
beautiful town has been distinguished for its cultural vocation, reaffirmed
through the years. This circumstance plus its natural beauty and excellent
climate, has converted it in the home of great number of painters,
sculptors, artisans and intellectuals.
visited
by local and foreign tourism that like the climate, tranquility and beauty.
Many people come from La Paz or Los Cabos just to eat in its excellent
restaurants. Among the places of interest is the church of the mission, the
house of culture and the walks by its picturesque little streets. From it is
possible to take an ecological tour, guided, to the Reserve of the Biosphere
of Sierra de la Laguna. Inquiere at your hotel or with your travel agents
Nearby you can enjoy the:
