The Dusty Burro
Est. 2025 / Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
The Dusty Burro

Your weekly dispatch from the heart of Baja Sur

 
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May 28, 2026 ✦ Vol. I / No. 3 ✦ Free / Semanal

Out Here.

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Nos vemos el jueves.

Rob

✦ Esta semana  ◆  Feliz cumpleaños a ✦ John Fogerty (b. May 28, 1945) | Clint Eastwood (b. May 31, 1930) | Morgan Freeman (b. June 1, 1937) | Anderson Cooper (b. June 3, 1967)

Baja 3-Day Forecast

Todos Santos Region
Friday
Overcast
81°F / 27°C
Saturday
Overcast
82°F / 28°C
Sunday
Mostly Clear
81°F / 27°C
Planning your weekend or checking the swell? View the extended 14-day outlook and live conditions. Full Forecast

Today's Quote

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In nature, one never really sees a thing for the first time until one has seen it for the fiftieth.
Joseph Wood Krutch, The Desert Year
◆   From the Saddlebag / Desde la Alforja   ◆

Comfort Care

Comfort Care is a resource organization to the people of Todos Santos and the surrounding Community who require assistance during times of illness, whether short, chronic or advanced to end of life and to live that life in a meaningful way.

Lu  •  [email protected]  •  Todos Santos

For Sale / En Venta

TREES

For Sale / En Venta  •  100 pesos

Various sizes and types of palms.

Also Neem trees. Fast growing, drought tolerant shade. 100 pesos

kristopher  •  [email protected]  •  9077073573  •  WhatsApp  •  Pescadero

Hitch Carriers. Bike And Cargo

For Sale / En Venta  •  1000mxn each

One is for cargo the other for bikes
Come get 'em.
Thanks

kristopher  •  [email protected]  •  9077073573  •  WhatsApp  •  Pescadero

Callaway Big Bertha Women’s Left-Handed Golf Set

For Sale / En Venta  •  300

Includes everything needed to play, perfect for beginners or casual golfers.
Included: Callaway Big Bertha irons (many) and woods (3, 5, 7), putter, stand bag, travel bag for flying or storage, Big Bertha headcovers, glove, balls, tees, accessories, and rule books.
Clubs are in good used condition with normal wear.
Grips and shafts are solid.
Selling as a complete set.
Ready to use immediately!

$300 USD or $5,200 MXN

Jennifer Rosen  •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos

Filter spa, pool

For Sale / En Venta  •  1500mxn

Hayward filter for spa of small pool. Would also work on a water system.
Come on over and get it
Thanks

kristopher  •  +19077073573  •  WhatsApp  •  Pescadero
✦   Local Spotlight   ✦

Pescadero Bomberos

Chief Griselda Sotelo and her crew of 16 volunteers handle every fire, highway wreck, and medical call from Pescadero down through Elias Calles.

They do not get a government paycheck for this. The whole operation runs entirely on donations. It is on the community to keep the ambulance fueled, the water tanker full, and the gear stocked.

If you have spare tools, working radios, medical supplies, or can just chip in to help cover their fuel costs, send it their way. They are the ones showing up when things go wrong.

☞ pescaderobomberos.com

Support Local Businesses / Apoya a los Negocios Locales

Pool Day Pass at Pura Vida Baja

Health & Wellness / Salud y Bienestar  •  $300 pesos per person  •  9:00 am  •  Pura Vida Baja

Come and enjoy a relaxing Day Pass at the pool for only $300 pesos per person and redeem $150 pesos as credit for food and drinks at @puravidabaja 🌴🏊‍♀️🍹
Hours: Monday to Saturday | 9 am - 4 pm

Contact: @puravidabaja on Instagram

Joella  •  Todos Santos

Toyota Rav 4 for Rent

Retail & Goods / Tiendas y Productos  •  $350/week

Toyota Rav 4 AWD for Rent - $350/week - $1250/month
Air Con and bluetooth radio - Located in Las Tunas
Rental includes full insurance with a $500/deductible

Daphne  •  415-302-0733  •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos

New World Organics

Retail & Goods / Tiendas y Productos

May is here! It is the perfect time to check in on your garden. If you are noticing insect problems or nutrient issues, New World Organics is ready to help. As landscape and gardening professionals, we can answer your questions or set up a consultation to get your plants thriving.
🇲🇽 Registered, government-approved local business.
Email us: [email protected]

¡Llegó mayo! Es el momento ideal para revisar tu jardín. Si notas problemas con insectos o falta de nutrientes, en New World Organics estamos para ayudarte. Como profesionales en paisajismo y jardinería, podemos responder tus preguntas o agendar una consulta para asegurar que tus plantas florezcan.
🇲🇽 Empresa local registrada y aprobada por el gobierno.
Contáctanos: [email protected]

Catherine Ann Hill  •  [email protected]  •  612 107 8588  •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos

Ojalá Gelato

Food & Drink / Comida y Bebida  •  Ojalá Gelato

There is a great new spot to cool down up in Las Playitas called Ojalá Gelato, located right between Poke Loco and 5 Tacos & Beer. They transformed an old palapa into a really cool all-white hangout complete with sand floors and hanging swing chairs. They serve 12 rotating flavors of artisanal gelato, and every single one is completely sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free (vegan). It is the perfect, relaxed place to grab a healthy treat and just hang out for a bit.

Ojalá Gelato  •  +52 612 153 3357  •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos

Brasas Santos

Food & Drink / Comida y Bebida

If you are looking for a quiet new breakfast spot, Brasas Santos just opened right next to the Hotel Gallo Azul in El Centro. The vibe is incredibly peaceful (you can sit and listen to the birds while you eat), and absolutely everything on the menu is homemade. It is a fantastic, quiet addition to the neighborhood morning routine.

Hours: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, closed on Tuesdays.

Brasas Santos  •  +52 624 243 7676  •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos

La Palapa del Sabor

Food & Drink / Comida y Bebida

Hello, my name is Cristina Madariaga. I am a professional pilot by career and now retired. I arrived in Todos Santos in 2016 and started working at the Rancho Pescadero restaurant.

After a few months, I felt the desire to create my own place and begin this new adventure. I called it La Palapa del Sabor. It has been a wonderful experience full of ups and downs. After a few location changes, I finally have my own space. Even though it is a bit away from the town's hustle and bustle, it is a true hidden gem in the mountains of Todos Santos.

My love for food and for my customers, who have become my family, has kept this small restaurant alive. Thank you to every customer, friend, and visitor who has supported this dream. More than a restaurant, La Palapa del Sabor is a piece of my story and my heart.

+52 612 202 6687

Cristina Madariaga  •  526122026687  •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos

Las Olas Recovery

Health & Wellness / Salud y Bienestar

Obtain Health. Find Peace. Rediscover Life!
Located in Baja California Sur, Las Olas is a comprehensive drug and alcohol detox and early drug rehab program that sits atop a hill overlooking a huerta and the Pacific Ocean. While Las Olas offers privacy and retreat, our goal is to make the detoxification process as comfortable as possible in a safe, monitored environment. We understand not only the exhaustion and frustration one feels while battling addiction, but also the same exhaustion and frustration felt by the family and friends of those struggling.

John  •  [email protected]  •  +526121535726  •  Pescadero
Community Note

El Niño conditions are expected to develop this year, and forecasts point to a potentially more active Pacific hurricane season.

Here in Baja California Sur that usually shows up later in the summer, with the main window running August through October, though activity can sometimes build earlier depending on how conditions develop.

Warmer ocean, heavier nights, and a higher chance of stronger systems tracking through the Pacific as we move into peak season.

If you like keeping an eye on what is forming offshore, Windy is a solid way to follow storms as they build and move.

☞ windy.com

Community Notices / Avisos Comunitarios

El Mercado Ranchero Saturday Market

Community / Comunidad  •  10:00 am  •  El Mercado Ranchero, Todos Santos

Start your Saturday morning at El Mercado Ranchero in Todos Santos. This weekly market brings together local ranchers, fresh produce, artisan goods, and authentic Baja culture. It is the perfect spot to grab a coffee, support local makers, and stock up for the weekend. Come early to get the best picks!

Comienza tu sábado en El Mercado Ranchero en Todos Santos. Este mercado reúne a nuestros rancheros locales, productos frescos, artesanías y la auténtica cultura de Baja. Es el lugar ideal para apoyar a los productores locales y hacer tus compras del fin de semana. ¡Llega temprano para llevarte lo mejor!

Instagram @mercadoranchero

El Mercado Ranchero  •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos

Full hookup campsites available!

Other Community Notice / Otro Anuncio Comunitario

Reservations available for long- and short-term stays at Camp Cerritos! At our laidback campground, we have:

🚐 Spacious campsites that fit up to 28’
🔌 Full hookup sites
💦 Potable water at every source
🚿 Outdoor shower with lava hot water
🛖 Communal palapa with stunning views
🍳 Full outdoor kitchen
🧻 Clean & well-stocked restroom
📡 High-speed internet

Only a 15-20 minute walk to the beach & 10 minute walk to groceries.

Steven  •  12096814466  •  WhatsApp  •  Cerritos

Padrino

Community / Comunidad

The Padrino clinic is based in Todos Santos and operates as part of the Padrino Children’s Foundation network.

For appointments, referrals, volunteering, donations, or general inquiries, the best way to reach the team is through their website:

padrinocf.org

Fundación Padrino Todos Santos AC Pediatric Health Center  •  [email protected]  •  +52 1-612-145-0506  •  Todos Santos

Que Pasa / What's On

Parrilleros Fest 2026

May 31, 2026  •  1:00 pm

Dust off your boots and hats. Patio Cafelix is hosting the very first local BBQ and smoked meats festival. Expect great food from local staples like Rusty Wagon, Hooligan Grill, and Momo Yatai, plus live bands and a mechanical bull. It is totally family-friendly and entry is completely free.

Image courtesy of Patio Cafelix

Patio Cafelix  •  52 612 108 5580  •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos

Magic in the Garden: Searching for Sugar Man

June 2, 2026  •  6:30 pm  •  The Tecolote Bookstore Garden

The Tecolote Bookstore garden fills up quickly. Join us Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:30 PM for the incredible documentary Searching for Sugar Man, the true story of a forgotten 70s rock icon who became a phenomenon. Relax under the stars with fresh popcorn or a delicious Shakti bowl dinner. Tickets are 100 mxn ($6) for general admission or 350 mxn ($20) for dinner. Gates close at sunset (7 PM). Grab advance tickets in-store or online to help our magic reading garden grow.

Online Tickets: Purchase Event Tickets

Tecolote Bookstore  •  [email protected]  •  Todos Santos

Isobel Avian at La Tuna on Cerritos Beach

June 14, 2026  •  5:00 pm  •  La Tuna

Please come enjoy the flavorful dinner options or cocktails of La Tuna, and music provided by Isobel Avian from 5 pm to 7 pm. Avian has been described as “elegant and graceful with a voice that rises to dizzying heights.” [Seattle Times] She composes and performs her own originals inspired by her classical training infused with a bit of jazz cool.

Isobel  •  WhatsApp  •  Cerritos

Todos Santos Mermaid Festival

June 27, 2026  •  12:00 pm  •  Bodeguita Del Diablo + Rancho Corazón Pool

The Todos Santos Mermaid Festival happening June 27, 2026 is the first of what we hope to be many years of celebrating with live performances and dj sets from 12pm-10:30 pm.

Come enjoy the Mermaid Spa with live sirens and mini massages. Join the mermaid and magical creatures parade or free belly dancing workshop. At 6 pm our evening soirée begins.

Kids 12 and under FREE! Wristbands sold at Tecolote Bookstore. Online tickets, schedule found at isobelavian.com.

Isobel  •  [email protected]  •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos

Tai Chi Classes by Rhoda Jacobs

$1000 Pesos for each five classes  •  Every Thursday  •  10:15 am  •  Aaron Cota Foundation

DON'T FORGET ......Tai Chi Classes by Rhoda Jacobs

Senior Teacher from the Tai Chi Foundation for the past 53 years.

To Register for the fall class: Call Rhoda at 612-157-6088 

Space is limited so register soon!

Let's stay active, connected, and refreshed together!

Rhoda Jacobs  •  612-157-6088   •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos

THE THURSDAY TABLE – LA MESA DEL JUEVES

free  •  Every Thursday  •  11:30 am  •  AARON COTA

THE THURSDAY TABLE - LA MESA DEL JUEVES
Coffee and Conversation / Café y Conversación
Pull up a chair. Bring your story. / Toma asiento. Trae tu historia.
Each Thursday, a few interesting people gather for coffee and thoughtful conversation.
Cada jueves nos reunimos para beber café y tener conversaciones.
No formal program. No pressure. Sin programa formal. Sin presión.

11:30 AM -1:00 PM

🌻Active Minds & Joyful Hearts🌻
🌻Mentes Activas y Corazones Alegres🌻

Lu  •  [email protected]  •  Todos Santos

Monthly Mermaid Soundbath

June 7, 2026  •  3:00 pm  •  Tecolote Bookstore

Isobel Avian will offer a Soundbath in the garden at Tecolote Bookstore the first Sunday of each month. Bring a blanket, cushion, or beach lounger to relax into under the magical guardian tree to receive the sounds and frequencies of Baja waters and air.

Isobel  •  WhatsApp  •  Todos Santos
◆   From the Saddlebag / Desde la Alforja   ◆

Pura Vida Baja

Pura Vida's journey began in 2010 when Joella Corado saw a need for organic, nutrient-rich foods in her hometown of Todos Santos. As the first health food store and restaurant of its kind in Baja California Sur, we partner with local farmers and artisans who share our regenerative values. Our mission is to create a welcoming sanctuary where you can relax, be nourished, and connect with a community that believes what and where you eat matters.

Joella  •  [email protected]  •  +52 612 145 0471  •  Todos Santos

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