Guaycura Boutique Hotel Beach Club & Spa is well connected to the main destinations of Baja California. With state capital La Paz 50 minutes away by car and resort area Los Cabos just 60 miles from the property, there are many day trips or activities a visitor can do within easy reach of the property. For those looking to stay closer but still enjoy a day out, the following are some musts in the colorful and magical town of Todos Santos.
Local cuisine
Located in one of the most diverse regions on the Mexican map, Todo Santos offers a rich and varied gastronomy, particularly when it comes to seafood. Make sure to delight in the fish and lobsters caught in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez. Not to be missed is the endemic “chocolate clam,” known for their intense brown color. This century-old delicacy was a favorite of the Guaycura, the indigenous people who once lived in the area, and they are currently prepared in the most diverse recipes. Guaycura is home to three restaurants where visitors can taste this “Mexi-terranean” cuisine: El Mirador Restaurant, El Faro Beach Club & Spa and Sky Lounge Bar
Art scene
Todos Santos, famed for its dramatic natural light and bohemian feeling, is a little artists’ enclave embraced by the waters that surround it. A seeming mirage in the middle of the Mexican desert, the small town is home to almost 30 art galleries that are open to visitors year-round, with active tours taking place in March. A weeklong annual arts festival also take place in February. La Boutique, as well as the walls of the Guaycura Hotel, offer Mexican artisan goods from different regions, as well as a unique collection of apparel, souvenirs and custom items from local artists and craftsmen. Throughout the years, guests of the property and visitors alike have been able to appreciate the calligrams, the contemporary art paintings, the sculptures and the glass art.
Los Cerritos Beach
Todos Santos has beautiful beaches fronting the open sea, such as San Pedrito, La Cachora or Las Palmas, but the best known is Playa Cerritos. Thanks to its ideal surfing waves, it’s considered one of the safest beaches in the region. Guaycara guests can walk the trails or ride a bike or ATV from the resort to the nearby beach, which offers activities such as surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding or hiking across the rocky mountain landscape. They can even go camping. practice yoga or a enjoy a spa treatment overlooking the sea. Whales can often be spotted offshore from Los Cerritos Beach from December to April.
Tortuguero Las Playitas
One of the most spectacular area events is the annual release of olive ridley turtles, one of five turtle species that inhabit the Pacific Ocean. The volunteers at “Tortuguero Las Playitas” are dedicated to protecting, caring for and releasing turtles to help them avoid hunters. This wonderful experience can be enjoyed from Nov. 15 to Jan. 15.
Misión de Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar Mission)
As in every town in Mexico, local churches should not be missed, and the “Todos Santos Misión de Nuestra Señora del Pilar” is one of the most spectacular. Built in 1733, it is an architectural complex composed of both an old and a modern church. This place was a refuge for missionaries when they fled from the “Pericues Indians,” and although it is a simple construction, it is one of the most important tourist spots in Todos Santos.
Plaza de Armas (Main Square)
The “Plaza de Armas,” a central meeting point in Todos Santos, is a rectangular esplanade surrounded by palm trees, coconut trees and other vegetation that contrasts with the representative buildings of this colonial town. In the center of the square stands a circular kiosk, a fountain, and cultural centers such as the Manuel Márquez de León General Theater and Cinema.
