Eco Resort Paradero Todos Santos Takes Zen to a New Level
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In Baja California Sur’s cactus-studded desert, down a dusty road flanked by fields of poblano chillies and fragrant basil, and framed by the rugged Sierra de la Laguna mountains, Paradero Todos Santos is a hidden oasis.
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Nestled within a 65-hectare farming community an hour north of Cabo San Lucas, behind a lush grove of 5000 palm trees, it’s no accident that this adults-only retreat blends into the sunbaked landscape. Constructed from rough-hewn concrete, a series of Brutalist-inspired structures centres around a sprawling botanical amphitheatre where hummingbirds dart between prickly pear, Mojave yucca and native hibiscus, rows of herbs supply the on-site restaurant and the Ojo De Agua (waterhole) Spa draws on Mayan healing traditions (the temazcal sweat lodge ceremony, led by a local shaman, is the real deal).
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Cast in sandy shades, the 41 luxuriously minimalist suites – some with private gardens and soaking tubs, others with a panoramic rooftop and two-person “star net” hammock for constellation spotting – encourage laid-back introspection and outdoor exploration. From here, it’s up to you. Learn to surf at near-deserted Las Palmas Beach. See a blue whale up close aboard Paradero’s sleek 46-foot catamaran. Take a taco tour of arty Todos Santos, 10 minutes down the road. Lounge on the half-moon-shaped pool terrace with a Negroni Mescale cocktail. All doable. There are also daily guided hikes, bike rides, yoga and sustainable farming lessons included in your stay.
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Come dusk, head to the bar encircling the open-air kitchen to chat with chef Eduardo Ríos’ team as they prepare just-caught yellowtail ceviche, bone marrow tamales and juicy wood-fired shrimp served with hand-pressed tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven. If it’s just the two of you, choose a table beneath the stars to hear waves crashing in the distance and watch the moon rise high above the craggy mountain peaks.
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