Todos Santos is growing, and with that growth comes one of Baja California Sur’s most important questions: how can a town evolve without losing the identity that made people fall in love with it?

In this episode of The Nick Fong Podcast, Nick sits down with Abe Juárez for a direct conversation about Todos Santos growth, controversy, and Santa Terra. Abe shares the story behind Santa Terra Reserve, the project many people know through Oystera, and explains the vision behind its gardens, farmland, walking trails, restaurants, cultural events, open spaces, and community-driven experiences.

The conversation goes into the questions surrounding development in Todos Santos: low density, water concerns, misinformation, community feedback, infrastructure, local employment, cultural preservation, and the responsibility developers have when entering a small town with a strong local identity.

Nick and Abe also discuss why Todos Santos is so protective of its character, why many residents fear becoming “another Cabo,” and how growth can create both opportunity and anxiety for local families, Mexican residents, foreign homeowners, artists, entrepreneurs, and investors.

This episode is especially relevant for anyone interested in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur real estate, Santa Terra Reserve, Oystera, responsible development, community planning, and the future of the Pacific side of Baja Sur.

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Most people think Cabo’s beaches are only for looking, not for swimming. That idea has shaped the way many people see the destination for years, but it only tells part of the story. In this episode, Nick sits down with Yair, race director of the Los Cabos Cortes Open, to talk about the reality behind that perception and why open water swimming has been steadily growing in Los Cabos.

Together, they explore how the Los Cabos Cortes Open began, how it has evolved into a stronger event with each edition, and why Palmilla Beach has become the ideal setting for a race built around experience, community, and destination appeal. Yair shares what makes the event special, from its 1K, 3K, 5K, and 7K distances to its goal of attracting both first-time swimmers and more experienced athletes from across Mexico and beyond.

The conversation also goes beyond the event itself. Nick and Yair talk about the beaches in Los Cabos that people can actually swim, the local misconceptions around ocean conditions, the growth of swim culture in the region, and the bigger opportunity Los Cabos has as a destination for sports tourism. They also discuss Yair’s own background in the sports world, his transition from triathlon into swimming, and the role events like this can play in building a healthier, more connected community.

From Palmilla and Chileno to the broader future of open water in Baja California Sur, this episode offers a different way of thinking about Cabo. Not just as a place to visit, but as a place where sport, lifestyle, community, and destination identity are starting to connect in a much more meaningful way. If you think you already know Cabo, this conversation may change your mind.

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For years, families in Los Cabos faced a reality nobody talks about.

If a child needed specialized medical care, they had to travel—either to the U.S. or to other cities in Mexico. Eventually, La Paz became the closest option.

In this episode, Nick Fong sits down with Korey Riggs, Executive Director of the Chileno Bay & El Dorado Foundation, to reveal the story behind one of the most important healthcare projects in Baja California Sur.

This is not just a conversation about a new facility.
It’s about a system that didn’t exist—and the people who decided to change that.

From a bold vision to a $14.5M reality, Korey shares what it took to bring world-class pediatric care to Los Cabos, and why this project will impact thousands of families for years to come.