Why Todos Santos

Experience the difference

CSU Todos Santos is unlike any other experience at CSU, with opportunities for connection that are seldom accessible as a tourist. Students at CSU Todos Santos earn CSU credit plus an abundance of out-of-class learning and immersive experiences. The cultural exchange will leave you changed and understanding on a new level what it means to develop your cultural intelligence and learn about the world around you.

What makes CSU Todos Santos different from other study abroad experiences?

Home away from home

Just a 3-hour flight from Denver and supported by a dynamic team of local staff, CSU Todos Santos is your home away from home.

Culture

Todos Santos is a friendly small town on the Baja peninsula whose people celebrate a fusion of traditions. Learn about Dia de los Muertos and share your Halloween traditions.

Food

Enjoy the flavor and freshness of the local cuisine served at CSU and explore a self-paced taco tour of town on your days off.

Community

Todos Santos is a vibrant, open, and affirming town that draws residents and visitors from all around the world; the sunsets are beautiful, but the community members, particularly generations of Todos Santenos, are the heart of what makes this place so special.

Nature

Nature is your classroom, from ocean tide pools of the Pacific Ocean and towering cacti to the ecosystems of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains and the teeming life in the Sea of Cortez.

CSU Todos Santos maximizes learning that goes beyond the classroom

Language and culture exchange: Take a cooking class to learn regional cuisine, play Lotería (a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo), and learn alongside ranch families in the Sierra de la Laguna mountains 

Community engagement: Engage in interviews with community members who share program interests, participate in community activities like traditional folkloric dance, and celebrate Dia de los Muertos 

Biodiversity: Explore the unique ecosystems of Baja California Sur encompassing mountains, desert, and ocean all in one location. 

Spotlight on sustainability

CSU Todos Santos is committed to improving the social and environmental well-being of the community. The campus is dedicated to learning, teaching, collaborating, and investing in environmental practices and daily habits that foster a sustainable future and help reduce its carbon footprint.

Two baby sea turtles.

Interested in bringing a program to Todos Santos?