In the desert of Baja California Sur, it is difficult to grow crops for people to eat without watering them, and water is a limited resource here. Thankfully, the oasis allows farmers to grow many different types of vegetables, fruit and even cactus (for tasty nopales, a cactus snack!).
There is also a history of fishing in the area. In the neighboring town of Pescadero, many fishermen push their boats off the beach to fish and come back with many species of fish, like Yellowtail and Marlin. Some of the fish are shipped across the country, but others are sold in town, or even at the beach. Though Todosanteños eat many types of protein, fish is a staple food in many households and delicious sea food is a source of pride for the area.
Desert living can be difficult, but one of the most pressing issues the town is facing is water quality and access to water. As Todos Santos is a small town, it is still developing the infrastructure to have safe, potable (drinkable) water. This is also the case in many small towns in the U.S. However, there are many stores and services in Todos Santos that deliver potable water to homes and businesses.
The amount of water that is available is more concerning. The town pulls water from an aquifer (water trapped beneath the surface in rock, this is where wells pull water from), but the aquifer is almost dry. Todos Santos is a very popular tourist destination, and as a result, many hotels and restaurants have been built to accommodate the visitors.
