A week in the sun exploring the Arroyos and Islands of Baja Sur, Mexico! We set off for some sunshine, independent exploration in Todos Santos, and a phenomenal guided adventure with Todos Santo Eco Adventures to the incredible Isla Espiritu Santo!
If you're searching for a serene escape where the rhythm of the ocean meets the charm of a beautiful artsy town, Los Colibris Casitas in Todos Santos is the perfect hideaway. Nestled along the coast—not directly on the beach, but just a short walk away—this truly hidden gem provided us a great basecamp in Todos Santos to duck away from the bustle of the town and enjoy the sounds of the ocean and the excitement of spotting migrating whales from the comfort of our own terrace (even without binoculars!).
Reaching Los Colibris Casitas was a pretty straightforward trip from Los Cabos Airport, located approximately 1.5 hours away via the new highway. Be prepared for tolls along the way, and remember to bring some cash for a smooth trip. Although transfers can be arranged, I highly recommend renting a car. The property is situated just a mile out of town but it isn’t very walkable or easy to "pop in and out", so having your own transportation will definitely enhance your experience and provide flexibility for exploring the beautiful area...and access all the tasty restaurants!
Los Colibris Casitas offers a great range of lodging options depending on what is needed. With nine charming casitas and a larger suite designed for groups, there's a perfect option for every type of traveler. Being just the two of us, we had a Casita up on the hill, with a beautiful view of the water. Each casita has it's own name and personality and is decorated slightly differently, blending traditional Mexican aesthetics with modern comforts. I can honestly say the casita had the hottest shower we had on the entire trip, which can be hard to find! We spent most of our time off on adventures, but the time we had at the casita was mostly spent on our roof terrace, enjoying the breeze off the ocean while watching whale spouts offshore and sipping on icy margaritas! Although the casitas aren't directly on the beach, a convenient walkway leads you to an expansive stretch of coastline. With 70 miles of beautiful beach to explore, we had plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sun and sand, and ending each day with a sunset beach walk is nothing to complain about. The property also has a pool and hot tub that can be enjoyed if feeling less adventurous!
Los Colibris Casita, Todos Santos (Kelly Carlin)Los Colibris Casita, Todos Santos (Kelly Carlin)
One of the highlights of staying at Los Colibris Casitas is the on-site restaurant. Here, breakfast is a special treat, with dishes cooked to order to start your day off right. For lunch and dinner, you'll want to venture into Todos Santos, where you can explore local culinary delights. The town is home to a variety of excellent restaurants that showcase the region’s vibrant food scene, from tacos to ceviche and many other seafood specialties! We did not skip a meal on this trip.
Outdoor Dining at Los Colibris Casita, Todos Santos (Kelly Carlin)Outdoor Dining at Los Colibris Casita, Todos Santos (Kelly Carlin)
Also, great to note that the Casitas can help with arranging guided adventures all over Todos Santos, so come with an adventurous spirit, your bathing suit and your hiking shoes. We managed to pack in quite a lot in this little area. Check out some of our adventures in the next posts!
We were a group of three that initiated our research by independently searching for the best agency to help us in the somewhat complex experience of traveling to the Galapagos. We chose adventure life because they were the most responsive in the website provided the most comprehensive overview of the trip. Their reviews were also very good.
Adventure, life splits up its booking process in two parts. First Jeff, the booking agent helped us decide which experience best suited are interests. We chose a small 14 to 16 group sized yacht. Once the booking was made with Jeff, we were handed off to Coleene, who oversaw the complex process of assembling all of the necessary documents and making sure we had everything we needed to make the trip go smoothly. The adventure, life website, then becomes your personal place of reference for all things related to your trip from door to door. It’s a lot of information to assemble, especially for three travelers, but the website makes it easy and Colleen‘s gentle reminders kept us on track. In all, from the beginning, we had four months from the time we started our research till the time we departed. We felt that was, a good amount of preparation time and don’t think it would be wise to do it in less than four months. Mostly because I think you have more options with that amount of time. There were others on our trip that took six months and more from the time they started planning.
The trip itself was outstanding. We ended up on an excellent yacht (Galapagos Angel II) with a great group of guests that we were able to connect with and put together a really nice google photos album to share.
Jed
6 days ago
Mary was very helpful. Quick to reply with helpful information and closure on arrangements.
Nicola Maxwell
1 week ago
Mary Curry and Elma are always so responsive and nice to deal with.
Michael
1 week ago
I enjoyed working with Jess to put together a private N.Z. trip. Jess has been my go-to person at Adventure Life over the past several years. She listens to what my husband and I want in a trip, and is always responsive to questions. Nothing seems to be too much of a bother for Jess.
DIANNE GRAY
1 week ago
Jane was my AE agent for the 2 months of helping me decide that this will be the most amazing trip we will ever experience in our lifetime and a memorable way to celebrate our 40th!
I was also able to work with Mike from Quark who was also very helpful.
Once I had decided to go ahead with my booking Kevin took over to assist Jane while on vacation.
Kevin was able to tweak the quote even more
and truly sealed the deal! He was patient with receiving my full payment as it took time to “round up that much cash” Were booking a delux balcony and there’s no looking back
I feel confident and very satisfied that I have made the best decision choosing Quark Expeditions and look forward to a top notch experience aboard the Ultramarine.
Both Jane and Kevin are sincere, professional and courteous. They met all of our needs
to ensure my process was stress free.
I’m looking forward to all our daily excursions then enjoying a Sauna and my own cold plunge in the tub! My back up plan
to the “Antarctic Plunge”
I look forward to getting to know and dealing with Mary Rose for all the final details that will make our trip complete. Great company!