• SANTIAGO ARAUJO

    Cien Palmas Co-Creator / Co-owner

    Photographer

  • Mariela Torres

    Cien Palmas Co-Creator / Co-Owner

    Photographer / Social Media Manager

  • Carlos Gonzalez

    Director of Beverages and Restaurant Manager

  • Chucho

    Mascott and Greeter

 The Story of Cien Palmas

Hola! We are Mariela and Santi (pics above!), we made the bold decision to leave behind the bustling city of Los Angeles in pursuit of our dreams in 2019. Our goal was to embark on a journey to find a place where we could truly create something of our own. With an adventurous spirit, we chose to live and travel in our RV, seeking inspiration and new experiences along the way.

From the early stages of our relationship, we shared a common vision: to merge our shared passion for travel and artistic pursuits. This desire to combine work and adventure led us to the beautiful desert town of Todos Santos, Baja Sur, Mexico where we purchased and established Cien Palmas.

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We purchased the property in April of 2020 and moved Dita, our RV, onto the property and began the adventure of renovating the three casitas and taming the landscape right away. The pandemic was raging and we were heading into a hot, humid Baja summer. The property needed a lot of work and the pandemic made every job feel like the biggest task ever.

Days were long, the work was hard, and it felt like we’d bitten off a bit more than we could chew. But, we pressed on, got it done, and on October 1, 2020 we welcomed our first guests!

How it all began

Where we’re at now

Our dedicated team and we spend our days managing the property ensuring everything runs smoothly at Cien Palmas, we strive on creating a great atmosphere for our guests, ensuring that every visit is an unforgettable experience.

In November 2023 alongside Master Mixologist Carlos we opened a bar and restaurant and started hosting and creating events for the community and our Cien Palmas guests. In October 2024 we’re opening a boutique.

When we aren’t running around the property you can often find us enjoying the beaches, strolling through the historic district, hanging with our beloved doggo, Chucho, and capturing moments through our camera lenses of the beautiful Baja Sur state.

We look forward to hosting you and creating memorable moments together.

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* All photos are taken by us, Mariela and Santi

Experience the magic.

Learn more about our magical pueblo by visiting the blog.

Here we share a new spot for you to check out so you know exactly where to go when you get here!