BAJA FOODIE
A C U L I N A R Y
E X P E D I T I O N
THE FAIR TRAVEL CO. EXPERIENCE
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BAJA SUSTAINABLE FOODIE
EXPEDITION DATES:
September 29 - OCTober 5, 2024
A culinary expedition for epicureans devoted to traveling in style. You’ll explore the tip of the Baja Peninsula, a hotbed for culinary excellence. This region is admired not only for breathtaking coastal views, but also for its ‘choyera’ fare, a term referencing the blending of rich traditional history with modern gastronomy.
Give farm-to-table a new meaning as you tour local farms dedicated to unlocking sustainable farming in a desert environment and learn about efforts to preserve native planting. Each day you’ll get your hands dirty: harvesting herbs for a refreshing cocktail, learning the basics of ecologically responsible gardening, and chopping ingredients during cooking classes with local chefs. At the end of the day, you can explore the night scene or settle into your treehouse suite, beautifully constructed from reclaimed materials. From traditional ranch style meals to Michelin awarded fare, this is a gastronomic journey like no other. Your taste buds will thank you.
BAJA SUSTAINABLE FOODIE
DESTINATION FACT SHEET
WHEN TO TRAVEL
snow birds arrive
WHAT TO EXPECT
Jaw-dropping accommodations: private treehouse suite nestled into the canopy of a palm oasis + 4 or 5-star hotel
Three flavorful meals per day from Michelin stars to taco crawls to a Japanese inspired Omakase experience
Cooking classes designed by award winning chefs
Farm-to-Table tours Discover how to cultivate the best ingredients + harvest them for your own creations
Relax by the pool or get active: hike, swim, surf, bike, and more!
Three daily components: gastronomy, movement, digestion
MEALS & ACTIVITIES
DAY 1
Welcome libations
Transfer from airport to Todos Santos Eco Resort
Happy hour margaritas (or beverages of choice)
Welcome dinner in the traditional rancheros style
DAY 2
Breakfast
Surf lesson at Cerritos Beach
Beachside cantina lunch
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Self-paced exploration of Todos Santos
Pericúe Omakase journey inspired by Mexican, Japanese and French cuisines
DAY 3
Breakfast
Sierra La Laguna Biosphere hike and swimming holes
Waterfall picnic lunch
Transfer to Todos Santos Base Camp
Cabo welcome dinner by Michelin Green Star
culinary team
DAY 4
Light breakfast
Beach cruiser landscape and garden tour
Cooking class designed by Michelin Green Star
Chef
DAY 4 CONTINUED
Refresh in your treehouse suite
Atmospheric dinner by top-rated Chef Javier Plascencia
DAY 5
Marina fish markets (optional for early risers)
Light breakfast
Sustainable farming tour + ingredient harvest
Cooking class designed by Chef Enrique Silva Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo gallery district
Dinner is open for your own exploration Survey the street vendors or enjoy private reservations
DAY 6
Light breakfast
Native plant walk with local herbalist
Taco lunch and mescal tasting
The peninsula is your oyster!
Lay by the pool, hit the gym, or play with puppies!
Opt for a spa treatment or trip to Cabo San Lucas
Dinner at Michelin Bib Gourmand & Green Star eatery
DAY 7
Light Breakfast
Transfer back to Los Cabos International Airport
Goodbyes! Until next time!
7-DAY ITINERARY
SAVOR THE FLAVORS OF BAJA
DAY1
Receive a proper ‘Cabo Welcome’: a paired libation and a shot of tequila waiting for you outside the the Los Cabos International Airport
Journey to your first base camp in Todos Santos, a beach town with laid-back vibes
Here, you’ll settle into your private casita with outstanding views of the Pacific Ocean. Relax by the pool while you wait for other ethical roamers to arrive Meet your hosts and prepare for your gastronomic adventure ranging from Baja’s endemic flavors to modern ‘choyera’ cuisine
In the evening we’ll congregate for happy hour and discuss what’s to come over a meal prepared in the traditional rancheros style
DAY3
The Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve is one of Baja's most beautiful but least explored areas We’ll select a hike with spectacular views and swimming holes. For lunch, we’ll picnic by waterfalls, enjoying traditional fare made with ingredients from local gardens Head South to your new base camp in San Jose del Cabo, a lush sanctuary set on 25 acres of greenery.
In the evening we’ll congregate for a meal prepared by your resort’s Michelin Green Star culinary team.
DAY4
Begin your day with a light breakfast, then grab a beach cruiser for a garden and landscape tour of your resort complete with an introduction to the property’s animal sanctuary where you can socialize with puppies and baby goats at your leisure.
Roll up your sleeves for a cooking class designed by Green Star Michelin Chef, Arturo Rivero and savor the fruits of your labors.
Close the day embraced by the luminous ambiance of top-rated Chef Javier Plascencia’s new restaurant.
DAY5
Early riser? Take a trip to the waterfront where kitchens are hand selecting the day’s fresh catch from local fishermen
After a light breakfast, head out to our founder’s favorite farm: Los Tamarindos. Discover how they are improving agricultural methods to conserve water and increase sustainability. The farm is the gastronomical dream of Chef Enrique Silva, a pioneer of Mexico’s Farm-to-Table Movement You’ll harvest your own ingredients before donning an apron in his outdoor kitchen.
Wend your way through San Jose del Cabo’s gallery district during the town’s famous
DAY6
Embark on a native plant tour with a local herbalist The garden you traverse directly supplies the property’s Michelin Bib Gourmand and Green Star awarded eatery.
Grab a round of tacos in town before spending the afternoon as you please! Opt to recover from last night’s debauchery at the spa, take a dip in the pool, or keep the party going in Cabo San Lucas!
Return to the farm in the evening to delight your taste buds with their rave-worthy cocktails and devour farm-to-table creations surrounded by lush gardens You’ll even cap off the night with a private movie screening under the stars
DAY7
Fuel up for a day of travel
Say your goodbyes to fellow ethical roamers after an unforgettable culinary journey. We’ll transfer you back Los Cabos International Airport with plenty of time to catch your afternoon flight
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE 7daysinBajaCaliforniaSur
Meals:breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily Night2dinnerisnotincludedtoallowyou tosavorstreetfoodsorattendprivate reservationsatyourleisure Shared casitainTodosSantosandshared treehousesuiteinCabo Poolaccess, welcomelibation,surfinglesson,multiple cookingclassesandfarmtours Any necessaryequipment
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE 7daysinBajaCaliforniaSur
Meals:breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily Night2dinnerisnotincludedtoallowyou tosavorstreetfoodsorattendprivate reservationsatyourleisure Private casitainTodosSantosandprivate treehousesuiteinCabo Poolaccess, welcomelibation,surfinglesson,multiple cookingclassesandfarmtours Any necessaryequipment
IN PURSUIT OF CULINARY ECSTASY
ARTICLEBYMARYCATEBERNAL June4,2026
MyfiancéeandIoftentravelwithgroupsoffriends,but itwasn’tuntil5or6yearsintoourrelationshipthatwe tookalonghaulvacationjustforus Itwasthenthathe learned something new about me: my top travel goal forourMexicoCityadventurewasn’ttovisitaspecific museumorseeafamoussite.No.Mynumberonegoal was to have an orgasmic culinary experience As long as I could eat my way through CDMX (and see some fabulous art), I would be happy. And trust me, eat my waythroughMexicoCityIdid!
Each State of Mexico has a unique flare and set of flavors. Culinary epicureans flock to Oaxaca for mole, Jalisco is known for the molcajete, and my personal favorite dish in Michoacán is the escamoles, a prehispanictreatofguijeraantlarvaesautéedinhazelnut butterandtheherbapazote.Likewise,Bajahasitsown foodiescene.It’samixofoldworldtraditionandflashy moderntechniques Thetwoblendtogetherbeautifully tocreateBaja’smouth-watering‘choyera’cuisine
The endemic flavors are pronounced, in part, because isolation preserved its distinct tastes for so long Although the Spanish began colonizing what is now Mexico in 1519, the indigenous hunter-gathers mostly sawonlypiratesorpassersbyuntil1683.Itwasthenthe Spanish king, concerned over these pirates, instructed the region be settled by Jesuits, a religious order of Catholic priests. The Jesuits’ approached the land on theirownterms,seekingoutadifferentkindofsoldier whoseskillsbettersuitedtheireconomicmission:ones with ranching and farming abilities and a focus on family. This isn’t interesting to me simply because my adolescence was shaped by Jesuit ideologies (I even graduated from a Jesuit University) It’s relevant because this unique history heavily influenced the foodsandcultureofBajaCaliforniaSur.
The people who fit the Jesuit’s criteria and ultimately filled the ranks came from two populations First,wereAndalusianfarmers Atthe time,SpanishAndalusiawaspredominantlysettled byMoors,ArabsandMiddleEasternerswhobegan arriving there in the 8th century during the Moorish conquests Second, were descendants of the Moors, Arabs and Jews who were forced to leaveSpainforthe‘newworld’duringtheChristian reconquests in the 15th century. Both groups brought Middle Eastern flavors to Baja including olives, grapes, lentils, date palms and alfalfa manyofwhichcontinuetoflourishtoday.
You’ll also find Bedouin cultural values alive and thriving in Baja Their spirit of hospitality, hard work, and honor make Baja a friendly and relativelysafeplacetovisit.
Then, fast forward to 1956, Cabo’s first hotel was built:thefamousOne&OnlyPalmilla.Hollywood’s elite and snowbirds alike found a relaxing breath of fresh air in Baja’s beach and desert landscapes Since, the region has transformed into a tourist paradiseandaplaygroundforworld-classchefs.
When I first started visiting Cabo it was well discovered by sun seeking travelers, but still had only 2 flights a week back and forth to San Francisco,CA.IcouldonlyflyinonaThursday,and out on a Tuesday Last I checked, the newly renovatedLosCabosInternationalAirportcurently receives3flightsanhourfromallovertheglobe
This influx of tourists and palettes has drawn top chefs from Mexico City’s elite, the United States, France, Japan, and more At Fair Travel Co we focusonbusinessesownedandoperatedbylocals.
Nobu might not make the cut, but I promise this intentionality only enhances the dishes, experiences,andperspectivesweareabletooffer
I’ve been dreaming of October’s ‘Baja Sustainable Foodie’ experience since I first set out to launch Fair Travel Co I’ve personally toured the farms, eaten at (almost) every restaurant, tasted plenty of fresh cocktails, and spent an alarming amount of time with landscape architects, gardeners, and trained ecologists talking about native plants, agricultural practices, and gray water All of this timeandtastetestingwasundergoneinpursuitof an indulgent, yet equally refreshing and adventurous expedition for you, our ethical foodies
Iamelectrifiedtobringyouagastronomicjourney unlike any other I invite you to enjoy my favorite spaces, to get curious with your taste buds, and to savor the artful creations of accomplished chef’s whohavesetthemselvesapart.
All are welcome! Whether you are a solo traveller lookingtomeetfellowfoodiesorhaveacompanion in mind, please do not hesitate to join this adventure I can think of not greater compliment thantheopportunitytohostyou
SeeyouinBaja!
CABO BASE CAMP
PRIVATE TREEHOUSE SUITE
TODOS SANTOS
CARBON NEUTRAL CASITAS
WHO SHOULD NOT FEAST IN BAJA?
ARE YOU...
In need of help climbing stairs or taking thresholds of 2ft (60cm)? Treehouse suites are not handicap accessible. Reach out for other accommodations!
Require air conditioning or prone to heat stroke? Days are warm and many people in Baja sleep with the windows open The treehouse suites do not have air conditioning, but will have access to the cool night air
Prone to severe anxiety in new countries or at heights?
Diabetic, have respiratory issues or require refrigerated injections? If so, please make us aware in order to have appropriate resources available
In doubt about your fitness for hiking and walking activities? If so, you are requested to seek your doctor's advice before embarking.
Uncomfortable around the drinking of alcoholic beverages? Indulgence is part of this experience and ethical roamers are welcome to partake in adult beverages
We make every effort to ensure the safety of every guest. Guests are expected as well to assume responsibility for their own safety. Insufficient mental or physical health may create undue risks not only to yourself, but may also threaten the safety of others and may seriously disrupt the expedition.
To ensure your comfort and to prevent misunderstanding, please consider if any of the above may describe you. Baja life isn’t for everyone That’s okay!
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NEUTRALIZES CARBON
11% of global CO2 emissions are caused by the travel and tourism sector Let’s change that In addition to reducing GHG emissions we put your expedition’s equivalent volume of CO2 back into carbon storage via carbon removal
Whether you have a companion in mind or are a solo traveller looking to meet fellow explorers, we've got you covered!
Each expedition is an opportunity to immerse yourself in new experiences, seek a new way to look at the world and connect deeper than the average tourist
Your itinerary has been crafted and evaluated against our sustainability and ethics framework All you have to do is show up throw on your best pair of shades, and be ready to enjoy the moment
Because group sizes are small (5-25 people) we get you to niche locations large tour operators with big buses can't We also leave our destinations with less disruption, both culturally and environmentally
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