Todos Santos Magical Town Day-Trip

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This six-hour day-trip runs north from the Cape up Highway 19 to Todos Santos, a small art town on the Pacific side known for its galleries, surf break, and the Hotel California myth. The route itself is part of the experience — you leave the resort corridor behind and hit open desert, then drop back down to the coast. The $95 price point is standard for a guided van tour; 3.8 stars on 19 reviews suggests it's fine but not extraordinary, which usually means the value depends on the guide. Todos Santos itself has a walkable grid, a couple of notable murals, and working studios if you're into ceramics or textiles. The town gets quiet between lunch and late afternoon. If you're staying in San José del Cabo, the drive is under an hour each way, so renting a car and going solo is an option — but the guided version handles logistics and adds context you wouldn't pick up wandering alone.