🇲🇽 Todos Santos,
Mexico
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ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico |
| 👥 Population | Approximately 7,000 |
| 💻 Internet Speed | Starlink is the standard (50-150 Mbps); local fiber (Telmex) is expanding (30-100 Mbps) |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | 1 USD ≈ 17.50 MXN. ATMs available at BBVA and Banorte on Calle Benito Juárez |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Not drinkable; use 20L 'garrafones' (approx. 45 MXN) |
| 🔌 Power | 127V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B (Same as USA/Canada) |
| 📶 SIM Card | Telcel (best coverage) or AT&T. Available at OXXO on Militar for 200 MXN |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | Intercam (known for expat-friendly service), Wise, or Revolut for low-fee withdrawals |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Boutique hotels, luxury villas, and local casitas via Airbnb or Facebook Groups |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Partially. High-end restaurants take cards; markets and street food are cash only |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Airbnb, VRBO, or Todos Santos Real Estate for monthly leases ($1,200 - $3,500 USD) |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | The Todos Santos Hostel (approx. $25 USD/night for a bunk) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Historic District (Centro) for architecture, galleries, and dining |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | La Cachora (walking distance to beach and town) or Las Brisas for quiet |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | Cuatro Vientos (Community center with workspace) or Coworking Todos Santos |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | Taller 17 (Excellent pastries/coffee) or Jazamango Cafe (Outdoor seating, good Wi-Fi) |
| 💼 Networking Events | Wednesday Farmers Market at La Esquina; Friday Art Walks in Centro |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | Todos Santos Community Facebook Group; volunteer days at Palapa Society |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | No Uber; local Taxis available at the main plaza (Sitio Todos Santos: +52 612 145 0550) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Over the Edge Baja (Mountain bikes, approx. $45 USD/day) |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Playa Los Cerritos (15 mins south) for surfing and swimming |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | AeroCalafia (Flying into La Paz or San Jose del Cabo) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | Alaska Airlines, Delta, United via SJD (San Jose del Cabo Airport) |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | Mexico Highway 19 connects to Cabo San Lucas (1 hour) and La Paz (1 hour) |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | Terminal de Autobuses Aguila (Bus to Cabo or La Paz for approx. 200 MXN) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | No formal pass system; pay drivers directly (10-20 MXN for local colectivos) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | Aguila Bus for inter-city travel; rental cars are highly recommended |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | Saint Jude's Medical Center (Emergency care) or travel to H+ Hospital in San Jose del Cabo |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Cuatro Vientos (Yoga classes $15 USD) or Yandara Yoga Institute |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Todos Santos Fitness Center on Calle Militar (approx. 800 MXN/month) |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | Lavanderia El Sol on Calle Colegio Militar (approx. 100-150 MXN per load) |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | No major apps; some local spots offer WhatsApp delivery (Check 'Todos Santos Delivery' group) |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Fish Tacos (Ensenada style) at Santo Chilote |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | Hierbabuena (Farm-to-table in Pescadero) or Pura Vida |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Baja Beans (Famous for cakes/coffee) or Neveria Rocco for ice cream |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Panteon Market for local produce and dry goods |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | Amazon.com.mx (Delivery can be tricky, often to central pickup points) |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | Not standard; shop at Super Mercado El Tule or Bodega Aurrera in Pescadero |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | The Sky Lounge at Guaycura Hotel (Sunset drinks) or Jardin Alquimia |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | Todos Santos Brewing (Craft beer, live music, food specials) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | Amor d'Vino (Selection of Valle de Guadalupe wines) |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Tacos El Poblano (Militar) for nightly Al Pastor |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | The Italian Job (Pizza/Pasta) or Shaka's Delicious Food (Burgers/Wings) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | Hotel California (Iconic photo spot) and Misión Nuestra Señora del Pilar |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | Centro Cultural Néstor Agúndez; Galeria Logan |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | The Old Sugar Mills (Molinos de Azúcar) ruins |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Misión de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Todos Santos (1733) |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Todos Santos Film Festival (March); Art Festival (February) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | Calle Benito Juárez art corridor |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | Teatro Cine Manuel Márquez de León |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Baja Beans Sunday Market (Pescadero) |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Todos Santos Music Festival; live acoustic sets at La Esquina |
| 🎨 Street Art | Murals on the walls of the local primary schools and near the plaza |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Jazamango (Seasonal farm-to-table workshops) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Galeria de Todos Santos; Gabo Art Gallery |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | Manuel Márquez de León Theater (Built 1944) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | Designation as a 'Pueblo Mágico' (Magic Town) by the Mexican government |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve (Hiking/Waterfalls) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park (2.5 hours away for snorkeling) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | Coastal cliff walk from Punta Lobos to Puerto Nuevo |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | The hill above Punta Lobos for whale watching (Dec-April) |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | La Poza (Freshwater lagoon near the beach) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Playa La Pastora (Check local seasonal turtle nesting restrictions) |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | Estafeta or DHL (Drop-off point at local stationery shops) |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | Limited; mostly in Cabo San Lucas (1 hour drive) |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | Community tables at local parks/recreation centers |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | Hablando Mexicano (Intensive Spanish courses) |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | Palapa Society Library (Largest English library in BCS) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Cuatro Vientos; The Palapa Learning Center |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | None; specialized tech is found in Cabo San Lucas |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | Casinos are located in Cabo San Lucas (e.g., PlayWin Casino) |
BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $4,800 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $192,000 USD) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $3,500 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $140,000 USD) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $4,500 USD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $270,000 USD) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $3,200 USD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $192,000 USD) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $4,200 USD per m² (e.g., 100 m² = $420,000 USD) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $2,800 USD per m² (e.g., 100 m² = $280,000 USD) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 30% (Standard Mexican Corporate Rate) |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 10% for individuals |
| 🏦 Tax System | Residents are taxed on worldwide income; non-residents on Mexican-sourced income |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 35% |
| 🧾 VAT | 16% (IVA) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | Yes, 'REFIPRE' rules apply to low-tax jurisdictions |
| 🏠 Property Tax | Predial (very low, usually < 0.1% of value annually) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | ISAI (Acquisition Tax) ranges from 2% to 5% depending on state |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | Temporary Resident Visa allows for foreign-sourced income to remain untaxed in Mexico if not remitted from a Mexican entity |
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