December in Baja California Sur: A Forastero’s Winter Itinerary

December in Baja California Sur is for travelers who prefer starry skies over city lights. If you’re staying at El Perdido, in Todos Santos, this is your forastero-approved itinerary to slow down, explore the desert, go whale watching along the Pacific coast, and end each day under the night sky. 

Morning: Desert Trails & Hidden Hiking Routes 

Start early, when the Baja air is still cool, and the desert is quiet.
Head towards the Sierra de la Laguna foothills for scenic hiking routes with views of cactus forests and the Pacific in the distance. Near Todos Santos, the Punta Lobos coastal hike offers dramatic cliffs and ocean vistas, perfect for walkers who like their trails with a side of horizon. 

 

 

Afternoon: Beaches Near Todos Santos & El Pescadero 

Trade hiking boots for sand: 

• Playa Los Cerritos – ideal for surf, sunsets, and a laid-back beach vibe. 

• Playa San Pedrito – more local, wilder, perfect for long walks and wave watching. 

• Playa Las Palmas – a tucked-away cove surrounded by palms, great for a quieter afternoon. 

These beaches make December in Todos Santos and El Pescadero feel like an endless, warm weekend. 

Whale Watching in Baja California Sur

December is also the beginning of whale watching season in Baja California Sur. From viewpoints near Todos Santos and El Pescadero, or on a guided boat tour, you may spot humpback and gray whales breaching along the Pacific coast. It’s the perfect wild encounter to add to your itinerary. 

 

Night: Dinner Under the Stars at Coyote 

When the sun drops, the real show begins back at El Perdido.
At Coyote, the hotel’s new restaurant, a Native American kitchen takes over the night with fire, smoke, and flavors rooted in the land, designed to be eaten under the stars. Think slow time, shared plates, and the desert as your dining room. 

 

 

December here isn’t just a month. It’s a way to disappear, just enough, and find yourself in Baja.