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Playa Las Palmas
Playa Las Palmas is a picturesque and secluded oasis, perfect for a leisurely stroll, or simply relaxing as the waves roll lazily in. There are also some wild horses that often make an appearance. I went on a Friday afternoon at 4:30 and there were only a handful of other people. The horses were nowhere…
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Playa Los Mangos
Playa Los Mangos was the first beach I visited after I rolled in to Todos Santos. I got there pretty late in the day, and was greeted with an amazing sunset. It’s part of a long wide stretch of sand on the west of town. When I visited again in the daytime I had it…
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San Jose del Cabo
I first fell in love with San Jose del Cabo in April of 2017. After a couple of days in Cabo San Lucas I spent 4 nights at Cabo Azul and liked how laid back it was in comparison. I was not ready to leave and vowed to come back. My second time around I…
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Cabo San Lucas
Cabo is kind of like Las Vegas to me: fun for a few days, and then I’m ready to move on. I suppose it’s a bit too much of a party scene. It’s definitely fun to visit though, and there are some gems. My first visit was in 2017, and back then I did the…
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Los Claros
Outstanding shrimp tacos. I tried one a la plancha (grilled), one capeado (battered), and one a la ‘crunch’. Flour tortillas toasted just right, a little crispy. Great toppings, the slaw had raisins for a little touch of sweetness, exactly how I like it. It’s a nice clean place set a couple blocks off the main…
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“The Hike” – Mt Solmar
Excellent hike with amazing views. When I went on a Thursday there were about 40 people and 15 dogs. Enrique closes the gate at 8am but will let you in during his talk, as long as you’re there before the hike starts. Amazing views. The upper half is kind of a scramble but not bad.
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Wejulia Beach
It’s not swimmable and takes a bit of effort to get in to it, but Wejulia Beach is a beautiful and less crowded option for beach time on Cabo’s Pacific side. I had wanted to visit some of the beaches on the Pacific side of Cabo, and thought I would start with Wejulia. The only…
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Tepoztlán April 2023
Back in the land of duendes (goblins) and UFOs! We recently spent a weekend in Tepoztlán at the tail end of Semana Santa. The town was noticeably busier and drier compared to our visit in October, but the weather was fantastic—warm with only a bit of rain as we departed. Because it’s up in the…
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Casa del Angel
Casa del Ángel is a charming hotel that was once a large home. It now boasts several rooms, a small garden, and a pool. We found the accommodations comfortable and quiet, outside of the occasional barking dogs. The staff was personable, and the breakfasts were tasty. We only encountered two other couples briefly during our…
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La Condesa Spring 2023
My AirBnB was near Mercado Michoacán this time, which is only a block or two away from the parks and the Walmart, with fantastic cafes and restaurants all around. I visited the 2 locations of Postales de Café for the first time, and they are quite different. The one in Hipodromo is more of a…
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Anzures
Anzures is a small triangle neighborhood wedged between Polanco and Colonia Cuauhtémoc. It’s a popular residential area but there’s not a lot going on there otherwise. There are, however, some decent, somewhat cheaper options for AirBnBs, while still being close to those other parts of town. When I ventured out, I spent most of my…
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Otro Café
A great option for coffee in Anzures is Otro Cafe. It’s on leafy Shakespeare street with some good indoor and outdoor spaces. Antonio is the owner of the cafe, and he is great. He was also the host of my AirBnB, which was right around the corner. Breakfast at the cafe is complementary if you’re…