The La Paz Experience
Starting from $78.99 per person
Duration:10 hours
Capture the authentic small town ambiance of La Paz! Explore the historic museums and the oldest Cathedral in Baja. Shop for authentic Mexican handcrafts and visit Todos Santos, an enchanting town where many artists live to create their art! The La Paz experience is a cultural and historic look into Mexican history, sure to be enjoyed by the entire family!
La Paz stands with grace on a wide bay of the Sea of Cortez and remains a tranquil and very Mexican port. It has managed to preserve an almost nostalgic 'old Baja' atmosphere.
On this tour, you'll enjoy a visit to the Cathedral built in the XVIII century and admire its stunning architecture and grandeur. You'll also take a trip to the anthropology museum where you can see vestiges of the ancient peninsular inhabitants, as well as rupestran paintings.
The city has a commercial area where you can purchase imported items tax free, as well as authentic Mexican handcrafts. You'll enjoy a lunch in a traditional restaurant and then head to Todos Santos, an enchanting town where many artists create their regional blend of contemporary and Mexican rustic art.
Get your camera ready to take a picture of Hotel California, made famous by claims that it was Don Henley's inspiration for the famous Eagle's song 'Hotel California'. Before heading back to your Los Cabos hotel, you'll also get to visit the art galleries, home made candy stores, the Mission and a lot more!
Todos Santos Tour from Los Cabos
Starting from $63.99 per person
Duration:7 hours
Todos Santos is known for its thriving cultural and art scene. Stroll along the streets of this charming, traditional Mexican town and spend your free time shopping for collectibles. A great tour for lovers of art and creativity!
Todos Santos is the epitome of the contrasting beauty of Baja, an oasis in more ways than one. It is the permanent residence for artists, writers, painters, sculptors and artisans. Included are artists like Charles Stewart who inspired the artistic movement in the early seventies, and Gabo, the world famous artist with expositions all over the world.
The contemporary show rooms and Mexican rustic furniture stores are all unique and can only be found in Todos Santos. Stroll along the streets to appreciate the lovely old buildings including the Hotel California, built in 1928, as well as cozy restaurants, cafes, galleries and shops selling hand-crafted items.
You can visit the Mission which was established in 1733, as well as the Cultural House that contains items that illustrate the History of Peninsula. Top it all off with a lovely lunch at a local restaurant!
Los Cabos Art Galleries and Fine Dining Experience
Starting from $106.99 per person
Duration:4 hours 30 minutes
Take in some art and culture on your Los Cabos vacation and experience the local lifestyle. Spend an evening out in the art district of San Jose and explore various popular art galleries (glass in hand!). After browsing the various showrooms and exhibits, head out to one of the best "Alta Cocina" (gourmet Mexican cuisine) restaurants in the area for a delicious and traditional Mexican meal.
San Jose is a relaxed and traditional Mexican town graced by its renovated main plaza, the old Mission dating back to the 1730s and the historical hacienda-style buildings housing colorful galleries. Art galleries in San Jose tend to be concentrated on two streets which traverse the main sections of town.
During the months of October through June, the "walking art" experience takes place and many galleries are open to display their beautiful work. Have a stroll around and enjoy fresh appetizers and wine. A few of the popular galleries include:
Galeria de Ida Victoria: Original works of art and custom frame studio
Old Town Gallery: Mexico through the eyes of the artist
Pez Gordo: An unusual collection of emerging artists from Los Cabos
Dona Pitahaya: A window to customs and traditions of the Huichol culture
Casa Don Pablo Gallery: Custom iron work, woodcarving and local history photographs
Soraya Art Gallery: Local art, paintings, murals, faux finish and trompe-l’oeil
Kaki Bassi: "My work is based on the cave paintings from the original Indians and the universal symbolism that work conveys", says Bassi
After the tour of the art district, get ready to enjoy a succulent dinner at one of the most popular restaurants in town. Mexican chefs are renowned for their ability to take the simplest of ingredients and transform them into works of art. Reinterpreting pre-Hispanic dishes using modern techniques and new ingredients, their cuisine is known as "Alta Cocina" (gourmet Mexican cuisine).