Los Colibris Casitas | Todos Santos
Los Colibris Casitas was made for nature lovers seeking beauty and tranquility. We offer the services and amenities of a boutique hotel, combined with the privacy and comfort of a vacation rental. Each of our casas and casitas has magnificent views of the Pacific ocean, a freshwater estuary and a palm grove oasis to the front, and the Sierra de la Laguna mountains to the side and back.
From your casa you can watch the fishermen cast their nets on the beach in the early morning light, wait for the green flash of a magnificent Baja sunset in the late afternoon, and enjoy the vast expanse of a star-filled sky at night. Los Colibris is just a 10-minute walk to 70 miles of pristine, virtually empty beach, and a 5-minute drive to the delightful restaurants, artists’ galleries and shops of Todos Santos
The Babisuri Suites are in a beautiful, spacious dwelling with rammed earth walls, cactus rooftop garden, magnificent views, high ceilings, large terrace, and wheel chair accessibility. The Babisuri Suites each have a separate entrance, and the suites can be rented together or individually. The center suite has a full kitchen with dining area, 2 king beds and a large bathroom with roll-in shower. The other 2 suites each have a sitting area, sleeping area and large bathroom with a roll-in shower. The sleeping area can be configured with one king bed or two twin beds, and the sitting area can be configured with a couch or a twin bed. Bedroom amenities include air conditioner, ceiling fans (rooms naturally cooled by rammed earth walls and garden roof), small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, USB charging port, beach towels, beach umbrella, safe, free wifi, hair dryer, soap and shampoo. The pool, hot tub and Iker's Colibris Cafe are all easily accessible from the Babisuri suites.
Babisuri Centro has a full kitchen, large dining area, sitting area, full bathroom, and two king beds which may be converted into twins. Additional suite amenities include air conditioner, ceiling fans (rooms naturally cooled by rammed earth walls and garden roof), USB charging port, beach towels, beach umbrella, safe, free Wi-Fi, hair dryer, soap, and shampoo. The pool, hot tub and Iker’s Colibris Cafe are all easily accessible from the Babisuri Suites.
Casa Colibris has 2 beautifully decorated bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen with all amenities, roof-top terrace, a wide veranda, outdoor gas grill and private parking. Each bedroom has its own air conditioner, small refrigerator, coffee maker with Mexican coffee, a private balcony or porch, full bathroom, beach towels, hairdryer, safe, ceiling fan, and iPod player/charger. Wireless internet access. Casa Colibris is comprised of two structures linked by patios and garden. Each room opens to the outside, and each of the bedrooms has a private entrance. Magnificent views of the ocean, lagoon and palm oasis from every room.
Casa Colina features 2 beautiful, spacious bedrooms, each with a balcony or porch, king-sized bed, ceiling fan, hair dryer, alarm clock, beach towels and full bath. There is a full kitchen with all amenities including stove, oven, microwave oven, refrigerator and blender, as well as a full complement of pots and pans and cooking/serving/dining utensils. There are dining tables and chairs for both inside and outside dining, an iPod player/charger, and a CD player with a good selection of CDs. The cozy living room opens onto the front and side porches, from which you can enjoy the full splendor of the lovely gardens that surround the house. Original artwork graces each room. There are deck chairs for both the upper and lower balconies/porches. Magnificent ocean, lagoon and mountain views from the upper patio and bedroom. Private drive and private parking. Wireless internet access.
La Chucha has a beautiful spacious bedroom with full bath, private roof-top terrace and veranda, air conditioner, ceiling fan, beach towels, hair dryer, and iPod player/charger. It also has a microwave oven, toaster, small refrigerator, coffee maker with Mexican coffee, dishes and cutlery. Dining areas ensuite, on front patio and on the roof-top terrace. La Chucha can be configured with either a king bed or two twin beds with beautiful Mexican bedspreads and comfortable soft linens. Wireless internet access. Magnificent ocean, lagoon and palm oasis views from every point.
Mr. Bing's Place is a charming, cozy casita that features a small, colorful bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ceiling fan, air conditioner, hair dryer, beach towels, small bathroom, and a spacious dining/living area with kitchenette and futon sofa (can sleep extra person). It has a large patio with absolutely stunning views of the ocean, lagoon and palm oasis. The kitchenette has dining table/chairs, refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, and key appliances such as toaster, blender and coffee maker with Mexican coffee, as well as a full complement of pots and pans and cooking/serving/dining utensils. There is a small gas grill on the patio. Wireless internet access.
La Moflita is a lovely, spacious bedroom with full bath, balcony, air conditioner, ceiling fan, beach towels, hair dryer, microwave oven, small refrigerator, coffee maker with Mexican coffee, dishes and cutlery. Absolutely stunning views of the ocean, lagoon and palm oasis. La Moflita can be configured with either a king bed or two twin beds with beautiful bedspreads and comfortable, soft linens. Wireless internet access.
La Samboni is a lovely, spacious bedroom that features dramatically beautiful views of the ocean, lagoon and palm oasis. It has a full bath, balcony, air conditioner, ceiling fan, beach towels, hair dryer, microwave oven, small refrigerator, coffee maker with Mexican coffee, dishes and cutlery. La Samboni can be configured with either a king bed or two twin beds with beautiful bedspreads and comfortable, soft linens. Wireless internet access.
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Equipment, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Safe, Shared Ablutions, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card, Room Service
Award-winning Camp Cecil de la Isla is located on the pristine and wildly beautiful Isla Espiritu Santo, part of a National Marine Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The camp includes 8 walk-in tents that have real beds, lovely linens, chairs inside and out, bedside tables with lamps, mirrors, storage areas and towels for beach and bath. Each tent can have either one king bed or two twin beds, and there is room for cots as well. (Added joy: the housekeeping staff cleans the tents and makes the beds each day!) There is a large dining tent with tables, chairs and lounging sofas where the camp chefs serve terrific food throughout the day, starting with cold breakfast and coffee, followed by hot breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner. Two sun shower and two compost toilet cabañas complete the camp. You can spend each day at Camp Cecil doing exactly what pleases you - kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, swimming with sea lions, stand up paddle boarding, bird watching. Checking out cave art, hidden lagoons, deserted beaches. Reading, napping, swimming, chillin'. Sipping margaritas, gazing at stars.
Camp Cecil has been featured in National Geographic, the London Times, Conde Nast Traveler, Coastal Living, Outside Magazine, The London Times, Playboy, Conde Nast, Forbes, Mr. Hudson, Everett Potter's Travel Report and Sunset Magazine.This is a great adventure for couples, groups of friends, and multi-generational families as there is really something for everybody, and those who like to enjoy their outdoors in comfort will be happy to stay as long as the rest of the group. Available November - June.
Local lawyer turned chef Iker Algorri, author of Cooking Adventures in Baja California Sur and chef-in-residence at Los Colibris Casitas, leads this wonderful Mexican Survival Cooking Class. The emphasis is on having as much fun as possible, learning to make the perfect margarita, and gaining the skill to make some truly delicious Mexican dishes following Chef Iker’s cooking philosophy, the Magnificence of Simplicity. You’ll also probably learn about some great Latin music you’ve never heard before. But be warned – dancing often known to follow this class!
Today is a marine wildlife extravaganza of a day! We depart Todos Santos for La Paz, get our gear, hop in the boats, then it’s off to the unbelievable joy of swimming and playing with the sea lion puppies at the permanent sea lion colony of Los Islotes. These fun-loving marine mammals love playing and interacting with humans, and are always disappointed that we can never keep up a game of tag as long as they can. Getting to the sea lion colony is half the fun of the day, as we regularly see dolphins, whales, mantas, sea turtles, coastal birds and more on the way there and back.We cap off this wonderful day with a delicious picnic lunch at one of the gorgeous beaches on the incomparable Isla Espiritu Santo. It’s an absolutely fabulous day!
Well – is it a whale or is it a shark? Hint: whales are mammals, sharks are fish and the whale shark gets its moniker from being the largest fish on the planet. That is, at up to 59 feet and 15 tons it is definitely a whale of a shark! And while your mother probably told you to stay away from sharks, these gentle giants are only interested in plankton – all human flesh is safe! In fact, even though they have thousands of teeth in hundreds of rows in their enormous mouths (imagine armed shark mouths 4 to 5 feet wide), they can neither bite nor chew. That’s right, they are happy to forego all human body parts in favor of plankton, krill and small fish.
Swimming with whale sharks in the Bay of La Paz is a tightly regulated program designed to both protect the sharks and to enhance the human experience of enjoying these magnificent beings in their home environment.
When it comes to sea kayaking, the place to go is the Sea of Cortez! This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to 39% of the world's total number of marine mammal species, accounts for a third of the world´s marine cetacean species, and also has 891 fish species. The remarkable scenery is formed by a rugged shoreline, desert islands and white sandy beaches where you can admire the contrast and reflection of the desert with turquoise waters.
We have two options for kayaking in the Sea of Cortez:
Kayaking from Balandra Bay to Pichilingue, with snorkeling and a picnic lunch along the way
Kayaking in the mangroves and protected waters of Balandra Bay, with a picnic lunch on the beach
During the coastal paddle, we kayak along the coastline, passing 3 rocky islands that house rookeries for blue herons, blue-footed boobies and even a family of sea lions. We then snorkel in great spots accessible only by kayak and have a celebratory lunch. It is great adventure for kayakers of all levels, but some strength and endurance is required.
The Balandra Bay trip is great for paddlers of all skill levels and doesn't require as much strength as the coastal paddle. The Balandra Bay mangroves are home to a great wealth of bird and aquatic life and we take our time so that we can really enjoy the plant and animal life. We then have lunch on a magnificently white beach and enjoy some time swimming in the clear azure waters.
This adventure includes round-trip transportation Todos Santos/La Paz, bilingual naturalist guide who is a certified Wilderness First Responder, home-made picnic lunch, and all necessary permits and equipment. The Sea of Cortez is a 90-minute drive from Todos Santos.
This is the first adventure that we ever developed in Todos Santos way back in 2002, and it remains as spectacular as ever. Glorious scenery, fascinating local history and encounters with strange and wonderful flora and fauna. This Pacific bluffs cliff walk starts at Punta Lobos, the sweeping Pacific beach where the local fishermen of Todos Santos launch their boats each morning and bring in the daily catch each afternoon. A quick walk up the hill brings us to breath-taking views of a different kind of coastline, with dramatic rocky outcroppings and crashing surf. We´re likely to spot whales from this high vantage point during several months of the year.
Throughout the walk we´ll have the stunning combination of desert landscape running to the sea. We´ll pass an active sea lion colony, as well as the ruins of the shipping port Los Algodones. Your guide will offer in-depth commentary on the terrific variety of flora and fauna you see, as well as the history of the area from the human perspective. After about 3.5 hours of walking we´ll arrive at the idyllic beach of San Pedro where a picnic lunch will be waiting. San Pedro features a beautiful marsh filled with bird life and a protective cove ringed by towering palms. Here we´ll eat, relax, sunbathe, swim, read - just enjoy the bliss of being in Baja!
This walk includes a 600-foot elevation gain at the beginning, hiking over loose, uneven terrain, and some bouldering.
The Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve is one of Baja´s most beautiful but least explored areas. Part of an island off the coast of Baja 10 million years ago, the Reserve is home to an incredible diversity of plant and animal life. On our hike today we will start at the site of our luxury tent camp, Camp Cecil de la Siera, and hike about 4 hours, getting great views and vistas along the way. It take about an hour to drive to the trailhead.
Todos Santos boasts some of the best surf breaks in all of Baja and our veteran surf instructors guarantee that you’ll stand up and ride a wave – at least for a moment – before the end of your lesson! With a smooth, sandy bottom and clear, clean water, the bay at Los Cerritos is the perfect place to learn to surf or to perfect your skills. Beginners can learn on the very small waves close to shore, while more advanced surfers can catch the waves further out. There really is something for everyone!
Baja California Sur has a strong ranchero culture, and horseback riding in and around Todos Santos is a great way to experience some of that culture, as well as the area´s beautiful ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Our guides are not only experienced riders, but also avid birders and naturalists who enjoy sharing their local knowledge. Morning and afternoon rides available for riders of all skill levels.
Todos Santos has a rich and varied history, from the early missionaries, through the booming sugar years, through its current incarnation as an artists’ colony, agricultural center and surfing hotspot. On this guided tour we will visit many of the historic homes and buildings throughout town, learning fascinating stories of the global forces and colorful personalities that brought these buildings into existence and shaped Todos Santos over the years.
We will also visit the studios of working artists who make their homes in – and gain their inspiration from — Todos Santos.
Iker's Colibris Cafe
Beloved Todos Santos Chef Iker Algorri, author of Cooking Adventures in Baja California Sur, can be found cooking with love every morning at Iker's Colibris Cafe at Los Colibris Casitas. Breakfasts include a delicious mix of Mexican breakfast specialties and gringo favorites, including plenty of healthy fare and fresh local fruit. All juices and salsas made fresh on the property. If you'd like a picnic lunch to take with you on your adventures or to enjoy by the pool he can whip that up as well. Chef Iker is also available by appointment for Mexican cooking classes and dinners, and in fact runs an entire Cooking Adventures Week. There's a lot of great eating going on at Los Colibris!
Your Stay
6 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks Included
Fast Facts
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Fishing, Flora, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Watersports, Wildlife