Earlier this fall, Alex and I took a four day trip to Baja, Mexico, spending time in the area's capital, La Paz and the charming surfer town of Todos Santos (blogged it here, here and here). While discovering hidden beaches, shopping for artisanal goods and feasting on carne asada tacos, we had cameras rolling. I hope you enjoy my first Travel Webisode!
More information on travelling through Baja after the jump.
Highlights of Baja
General:
We took a three-and-a-half hour direct flight from Los Angeles to La Paz on Alaska Air, rented a car and began our adventure. We stayed three nights in La Paz and one night in Todos Santos, but if I could have a do-over, I would stay two nights in each place. La Paz isn't the most charming town, but it is ideally located near the Sea of Cortez, which allowed us to easily spend long days at some of the most tranquil and beautiful beaches I have ever seen (we kept saying it reminded us of Greece). Todos Santos is the whole package - incredible beaches (although most are too wild for swimming), cozy cafes and great artisanal shopping. Here are some highlights and details about places we visit in the webisode:
Shop:
Weaving Studio in La Paz - Artesanias Cuauhtemoc
Calle Abasolo 3315, esquina Oaxaca - La Paz - BCS - Mexico
Col. Pueblo Nuevo - Tel.: 612-122-4575
Pottery Studio in La Paz - Ibarra’s Pottery
Prieto 625 btw Iglesias/República, Tel. 612-122-0404
Eat:
Restaurante el Zaguán in Todos Santos
Calle Juárez between Topete and Hidalgo, Tel: (612) 131-6769
Beach:
Playa Tecolote is a short drive from the town of La Paz and one of the most beautiful spots in the area. We stopped at one of the big beachside restaurants for Pacifico and fried calamari.
Sleep:
Hotel Mediterrane in La Paz - no frills but a great location, clean room and a rooftop deck, which is quite possibly the ideal spot to drink a margarita and watch the sunset over the water.
The Todos Santos Inn in Todos Santos - built in the mid-19th century, this hacienda style hotel has an open courtyard, a great pool and is located in the center of town.
28 comments:
yay, new webisode! the color of the ocean is insanely pretty. thanks for showing us around.
I hope to return someday for an Eating Our Words, Baja Style! What say you Ms. Calvocoressi? Mrs. de Cordoba?
OH, looks like you guys had an extra bed! May I reserve it for next time?? THANKS.
alsooo, I think there is some missing loom footage, no? ;)
amelia and i can share the bed?
GORGEOUS.
xo
This is so fabulous! I love it. What a fun and inspiring trip this was for you. It is gorgeous.
Amelia- Can Astrid and I squeeze in? Ramsey can camp outside in his VW.
Heather- I loved it so so much. We watched it four times. Astrid specially liked the scene with the "ponies and the tortillas". Thank you for another inspiring webisode.
I just love your webisodes! I just made the cous cous weekday lunch today. One of my girlfriends from work came over and I made it for us- so delicious!
I'm assuming there's room for me in the bed with Jeana, Amelia, Joanna, Bea and Astrid, right???
Absolutely stunning. I still want/need one of those rugs. So pretty.
room for 1 more in the spare bed?
cheers! another webisode! those tacos look might delish right about now.
Wow!
Especially loved the part with the giant looms :)
Bea, we can do a VW road trip to Baja! Let's Go!
I love the music playing in the background and all of the bright colors. What a special momento of your trip, too!
The dancing and music were completely accidental discoveries. The night we spent in Todos Santos just happened to be the end of a 3 day party the town was celebrating. In addition to eating the BEST TACOS OF ALL TIME, there were amazing tamales being served by the church ladies from a small door on the side of the iglesia. There were hours of dancing, singing and music, with fireworks finale sometime around 3am!
you running on the sand into the waves is so cute and what looks like the makings of a perfecto vacation! Thanks for sharing your adventures : )
Alex- yes, let's do it! Heather?
puurrrrfect! the webisode portrays the relaxation and joy of a perfect vacay!
xo.
love this!! and now i'm craving tacos :)
AMAZING!!!
wow!
i want to start planing
thank you for giving us all of your tips
that one beach... OH! i just can't get over it! I want to go there JUST for that alone... oh.. and for the textile shop! Swoon!
i also love the shot of you running into the water! adorable!
xo
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I love these webisodes. So inspiring and well done! ok now I have to get myself to Mexico!
@joanna, amelia, megan, bea & astrid, YES of course you can join us in that room. That bed is intended for all of you. I would like to extend an offer to Jeana Sohn, as well.
@matthew: ew!!! girls only. sorry.
I just got back Sunday night a few lbs heavier, a little bit sunburned and with a smile on my face from Todos Santos & Cabo San Lucas...haven't posted my photos yet, but watching your video makes me want to go back already!
Excellente! My mouth waters for Mexico.
SO IN ON THE VW ROAD TRIP!!!
Beautiful webisode! Really captures the charms and spirit of Mexico.
a travel webisode! it's beautiful. makes me want to go somewhere balmy and beachy :)
Looks like a great time with my favorite thing- THE BEACH! :)
Gorgeous! Thank you, thank you for taking me on a little mind-journey to the beach, as I type this in chilly NY, while wearing two sweaters, a knit hat and a wooly scarf! XO
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