We are excited to be back for our 12th season with yet another stunning cover by photographer Kate Turning. Kate’s Day of the Dead cover features model Jenny Armit as the rider, with makeup by Ximena Bundia of XBMakeup and wardrobe by Gladis Martinez Gladis Martinez. You will find more of Kate’s images throughout this issue.

The famous GastroVino Food and Wine Festival is back! This year there are two nights of GastroTour and the main festival will be hosted at a new location, Jazamango. See our feature in this issue to read more about this popular event which takes place November 10 – 13.

The 18th annual Festival de Cine Todos Santos (FCTS) celebrates the best in Latin films and runs November 3 – 8, 2022. The FCTS will be the biggest to date, with exclusive Latin American premieres, Cuban cinema, special guests, and a huge celebration. See our article for more information about the festival and its founder, Sylvia Perel.

Have you noticed the increasing number of murals throughout Todos Santos and el Pescadero? In this issue, Lisa Demoney explores the many murals around town that bring history to life and make it fun to learn about our pueblo. Mike Brinkman supplied the photos.

This issue includes a part of La Paz history. Bryan Jáuregui, of Todos Santos Eco Adventures, sits down with one of the most beloved and enduring icons of La Paz, La Vaquita del Arámburo.

Also in this issue, Deborah Wallendorf of The Wallendorf Collection takes us on a scenic tour of upscale real estate within the natural beauty of Todos Santos and El Pescadero.

Start your day with a cup of premium Mexican coffee from Café La Perla in Plaza Amigos. Tacoteca, also in Plaza Amigos, takes tacos to the next level with regional and seasonal specials and there is always a special on Taco Thursday!

Finn Real Estate Group was founded in the Los Cabos area in 1991. Their promise to their clients is to be focused, to deliver excellent service, and earn your trust and loyalty. Team members have expanded to include Carey Brown in Cerritos; see her new listing in this issue.

Desert Fox Vintage Baja makes handmade vintage, sustainable fashion. They create new clothing by “upcycling” already manufactured garments with some imagination, using many different fabrics including organic linen, cotton, Indian block print, and more. Visit their shop in the white building on calle Hildago and Juárez in Todos Santos.

Lotus Group have been providing whole home water filtration systems in La Paz for decades. Their compact, multi-functional water filtration system was developed specifically for processing raw waters or waters partially treated by municipal operations in BCS. See their ad for more information.

If you seek a meaningful and memorable experience, Baja Malas leads Mala Making & Art Meditation workshops at various, inspiring locations in Todos Santos, el Pescadero, Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and La Ventana. Each unique workshop offers an opportunity to learn about meditation malas and create your own 108 bead mala necklace infused with your personal intentions and energy. Visit their website for more information.
Yoga with Lisa offers yoga classes for healthy ageing at Cuatro Vientos in Todos Santos. All shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities are welcome. You can also contact her for individual and private lessons.

The 10th annual Todos Santos Writers Workshop (TSWW) takes place January 28 – February 8th this year. See their ad and our events column for more information.

Artist Anne Hebebrand will be holding Cold Wax technique workshops in January and March at the Barro Sur Studio in Todos Santos. Look for more information in our events column as well.

We will see you next with our Holiday issue. The deadline is November 10.

Journal del Pacifico Spring 2022 cover by Jill Logan

Our Spring 2022 issue, with the stunning cover by artist Jill Logan, is now out! There are lots of fun features and interesting local advertisers inside.

Many people visit the Todos Santos/Pescadero area for the beaches, fishing, surfing, and sunbathing. Some visit the area for the stunning art galleries and outstanding restaurants. More and more are also discovering the fabulous fashion choices available here. See our Baja Style article that features Bésame Mucho Bazaar, Ella Bella Boutique, Étnica and Étnica Dos, Mezcla Concept Store, Nomad Chic, The Todos Santos Surf Shop, ULULA, and ZÓCALO.

Étnica DOS

Congratulations to Nina Sundqvist on the nine-year anniversary of Étnica and the new Étnica DOS open across the street from its current location which allows more space for the men’s linen collection and home décor.

One of our newest advertisers is Niklas Spitz. Bringing a rich experience as a body therapist to our community, Niklas escaped London at the end of 2020 to live full time in the vibrant oasis of El Pescadero. Niklas has lived and practiced in California, England, Japan, Thailand, and Spain for over two decades, working at some of the most prestigious boutique spas and resorts in the world, including the Esalen Institute and Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California.

Starting out as a landscape and garden designer in London way back in the 1980s, he broadened his design sensibilities to incorporate web design in 2005, at the same time as acquiring farmland in Baja California Sur. Today, he is working on organic farming and off grid sustainable living practices, whilst also offering web and design services.  To learn more about the most therapeutically balancing bodywork experiences available in our community go to www.earthrisedesign.com or www.integrative-body-therapy.com and find him in his 30’ tipi and earthen structures down on the strawberry farm.

Casa de Todos in Las Tunas in now serving breakfast Thursday through Saturday, from 9 am to 12 pm. They have scrambled eggs toast or avocado toast with potatoes and salad, chia pudding with granola, and delicious chocolate and blueberry muffins.

Have you had the eggs Benedict at Chill n Grill yet? They are serving breakfast Thursday, Friday, and Monday from 9 am to 1 pm. Saturday and Sunday breakfast is served from 10 am to 2 pm with 2 x1 Bloody Marys, mimosas, well drinks.

Baja Smart Real Estate is now open in Todos Santos. Visit their office on the corner of Topete and Juarez in the historic district.

We will see you with our Summer 2022 in June! The deadline is May 10.