PARADERO | TODOS SANTOS
Paradero Todos Santos is one of those places that feels like it was carved into the land rather than built on top of it. Set in the desert between farmland and the ocean, it immediately slows you down in the best way. From a design perspective, it’s stunning. The architecture leans brutalist, but softened with curves and warm, sandy tones so it never feels harsh. Raw concrete, wood, and natural textures all layered in a way that feels really grounded and intentional. Everything is open, airy, and very indoor-outdoor, so you’re constantly connected to the landscape. The suites are more like experiences than rooms. Ours had a completely private outdoor space with built-in seating and views that stretched into the cactus fields behind our room. We also had one of the suspended star nets, which ended up being one of my favorite parts, just laying there at night looking up at the sky. It’s quiet luxury, but done in a way that feels very natural and not overdone.
Check out more images + videos from our trip in my Paradero Highlights.
EXPERIENCES
This is where Paradero really stands out. It’s not just a place you stay, it’s something you actually get to experience in a very hands on way. We did a farm to table cooking experience where we started with a garden tour, walking through their on site garden with their team and picking our own vegetables. From there, we brought everything into the kitchen and met Chef Eduardo Ríos, who guided us through making our lunch together. We made fresh corn tortillas that we pressed ourselves, salsa, tostadas, and a mango mezcalita, all using what we had just picked. It felt very personal and relaxed, not like a formal class, more like being invited into the process. It ended up being one of the most memorable parts of the trip, and honestly such a fun way to connect with the place through food. The mango mezcalita especially stayed with me, it has that smoky mezcal base with a bright mango balance that just works, and I ended up recreating it at home for dinner parties and linked the recipe here Mango Mezcalita if you would like to try it.
SPA
The spa at Paradero Todos Santos is something I still think about. It’s set out in the open, so you’re getting the desert breeze, the sounds of nature, and this really calm, grounding energy the entire time. I highly recommend booking a treatment and if you can, ask for Andrea, she has angel hands. It’s one of those experiences that feels so unique to the setting and not something you can really recreate elsewhere. I still think back to it often, it was that relaxing.
FOOD
The food here feels like an extension of the landscape. Everything is rooted in local, seasonal ingredients, and you can really taste that in even the simplest things. The tortillas, the salsas, the way everything is put together, it’s all very intentional but not overcomplicated. It doesn’t feel overly polished or fussy, just farm to table freshness with a punch of flavor. Meals naturally stretch out, whether it’s a slow breakfast, something light during the day, or dinner that turns into a long evening. It all flows in a way that matches the pace of the property.
AROUND TODOS SANTOS
Todos Santos is close enough to explore and definitely worth stepping out for. It’s a small coastal town with a creative, slightly bohemian feel, very walkable and easy to wander. You’ll find galleries, little boutiques, and spots to stop for a coffee or something casual to eat. We went to Oystera for lunch and highly recommend. We had fresh tostadas and ceviche, everything was super fresh, bright, and exactly what you want after a day in the sun. Paradero also set us up with a sunset moment by the beach, very simple but really special, just wine, candlelight, and the sound of the waves as the sun went down. It ended up being one of my favorite parts of the trip and such an easy way to experience the beach. It’s a nice contrast to the stillness of Paradero and rounds out the whole experience really well.
