Where to Drink in Todos Santos, Mexico

One of Mexico’s “Pueblos Mágicos” (Magical Towns), Todos Santos, in Baja California, has bewitched artists and writers for decades. Now a draw for digital nomads as much as for creative types, it’s a test case in how a community handles welcoming an influx of outsiders while maintaining authenticity.

24 March, 2022

Words by: Anna Hart
Photos by: Kate Berry

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Doce Cuarenta

The flagship of four freelancer-oriented cafés, this Doce Cuarenta outpost dishes up a strong selection of salads and sandwiches to eager WiFi-seekers, alongside some of the best craft beer and coffee in town. Housed in a former industrial furniture factory, it’s also where the coffee beans for all four cafés are roasted daily.

Address

Carretera Fed 19, Todos Santos 23300

+52 612 138 1713 Go to website

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Pool Bar, Hotel San Cristóbal

Scrunch your toes into the sand at this boho-chic beachfront bar overlooking the most mesmerising stretch of the Punta Lobos shoreline. The menu features colourful salads, fresh-from-the-sea fish tacos and ceviche – order from your lounger and watch the world go by with a cocktail in hand, Todos Santos-style.

Address

Playa Punta Lobos, Todos Santos 23300

+52 612 175 1530 Go to website