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Destinations Useful Information: How to dial in Los Cabos • Driving Tips • Money & Currency • Important phone numbers • Spanish Lesson Los Cabos Top Beaches: descriptions and tips about the best beaches in Los Cabos. Maps Activities: Fishing and Boating • Snorkelling and Scuba Diving • Golfing • Activities for Families • Adventures
14 WHALE SEASON WRAP-UP 14 FISHING REPORT 19 SPOTLIGHTS Pez Gato • Fritz Belgian Fries
20 TOP 10 TIPS FOR FISHING IN LOS CABOS
22 FISHING IN THE EAST CAPE 24 BISBEE'S TOURNAMENTS Much more than fishing
26 DISCOVER
Todos Santos • Learn about WILD CABO • East Cape sand castle competition • Hidden Gems • The Islands of Loreto's first fishing tournament
29 COUPONS 30 HEALTHY LIVING
The AB Secret • Cabo Hot Yoga •
Los Cabos Marathon
32 HOME
Imagine You Live Here • Real Estate Listings
36 ENTERTAINMENT
Events • Live Music Schedules
letter from the EDITOR Welcome to Los Cabos! In the first few pages of Destino Magazine you can find useful information that will help you maximize your vacation, such as activities, top beaches to visit, maps, important phone numbers, and more. You can also find all this information online at www.DestinoLosCabos.com. There is nothing like being out on a boat on one of those perfect Sea of Cortez days. Whether you're relaxing on a luxury yacht, deep sea fishing in the Pacific Ocean or cruising on a peaceful sailboat, being out on the water never gets old. Cabo San Lucas was once a quiet fishing town that has now evolved into a centre for luxury yachting and renowned fishing tournaments. You can still find the "old Cabo" feel in the East Cape, where local fishermen venture out every morning on their simple pangas. Read along to learn the basics, as well as some history and present facts about fishing in Los Cabos. Don't forget that you can book activities online on our website: w w w. D e st i n o L o s C a b o s . co m . From land and water adventures, to fitness activities and dining discounts, our site is the most complete guide to Los Cabos that you can find!
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Los Cabos (the capes) is located in the southernmost tip of the State of Baja California Sur and consists of four main areas: Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, Todos Santos and the East Cape. La Paz is the Capital of the state, however, technically it is not part of the municipality of Los Cabos. If you take a look at the Baja Sur map you can see that the highways and towns form a loop. The Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet at the very tip of the peninsula. It's very clear when you're on the Pacific side; the waves are much larger and powerful and the winds are stronger. If you go further north along the Pacific side the climate and beaches are very different than on the Sea of Cortez. It's usually a few degrees cooler, which is very pleasant during the warm summer months. In the Pescadero and Todos Santos area, the sand is dark and fine and the color of the water is deep blue. The sand in Sea of Cortez beaches is coarser and the water is a lighter tone of blue. The beaches in La Paz and the surrounding areas are possibly the most beautiful ones in Baja Sur. The white powdery sand and the waist-high water create a spectacular shade of turquoise, the kind you see in postcards. The mountains meet the desert, the desert meets the ocean. The Sierra de la Laguna is a mountain range that lies at the southern end of the peninsula. Above 800 meters in elevation dry forests transition to pine-oak forests. The main climate of the region is arid to semi-arid, however, there are very fertile areas where local farmers grow a variety of fruits and vegetables, especially on the Pacific side. The aquarium of the world. These are the words that Jacques Cousteau used to describe the Sea of Cortez. It is said that eons ago, back when the Earth and Continents were still taking their shape, the edge of Mexico split from the mainland to form the Gulf of California and the Baja Peninsula. This allowed the Pacific Ocean to rush into the gap and create the Sea of Cortez, or as some call it, Mother Nature’s own fish trap. Hundreds of varieties of fish and mammals found their way into this “trap” and either stayed in its warm shallow waters or ventured down into the cool bottom of the two mile-deep San Andreas Fault. For millenniums, the Colorado River has been dragging its rich minerals and nutrients into the Sea of Cortez, aiding the living species to thrive in these waters. In the months of January through March, Gray whales make their yearly migration from Alaska to give birth to their young in the shallow and warm waters of the Sea of Cortez. 4
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Cabo San Lucas
This tourist friendly town, also just known as “Cabo,” is located on the tip of the Baja California peninsula and is full of entertainment for every age and liking. The Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean meet at Land’s End, where you can observe the beautiful rock formations and the famous Cabo arch. In Cabo San Lucas you can find Medano Beach, the liveliest beach in the Los Cabos area, an impressive marina and countless restaurants and bars that keep the town alive day and night.
San José del Cabo
Walking around downtown San José will allow you to experience a traditional Mexican town. You will find yourself surrounded by colorful buildings and quaint cobblestone streets that lead to the town’s picturesque zócalo (main plaza). Over the years, San José has become an artistic and cultural centre with numerous fine art galleries in its downtown art district as well as world-class restaurants. San José has a beautiful beach where you can take a horseback ride to explore the estuary that is home to many different bird species.
The Corridor
The corridor is the 40 km highway that connects Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo (about a 20 minute drive). Along this road you can find various hotels, luxury ocean front homes, championship golf courses and beautiful views. Have your camera ready and make a roadside stop at the Costa Azul view-point for photo opportunities and a refreshing coco frío (cold coconut).
Todos Santos
Located on the Pacific Ocean side of the peninsula, Todos Santos is an oasis where artists and surfers flock to enjoy the culture and excellent surf. Home to the famous Hotel California, this charming town offers great restaurants and a cooler climate than Cabo San Lucas and San José due to the breezes coming from the Pacific.
East Cape
People often call it “the old Cabo” because of its pristine beaches and small fishing towns such as Buena Vista and Los Barriles. The East Cape begins just east of San José and extends about 100 miles up the Sea of Cortez coast. Sixty miles outside of San José is the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, an eight fingered coral reef that offers outstanding snorkelling and scuba diving and turtle nesting on the beach. Very popular for fishing and surfing, the East Cape also attracts kite surfers, campers and folks who just want to get away from it all.
La Paz
La Paz is the capital of the state of Baja California Sur and is known for its warm people and beautiful beaches. This authentic Mexican city (as well as the general south Baja region) has been rated as one of the safest in Mexico and still maintains the small town feel that is very welcoming for tourists. La Paz is a departure point for tours and charters to the stunning Espiritu Santo Island as well as whale watching excursions. Stroll down the colorful malecón (boardwalk), walk hundreds of feet in waist high water at Balandra beach or have a fine dining experience; La Paz has a lot to offer.
Loreto
Loreto offers the best of both worlds for tourists who long to escape to an 'authentic-Mexico' with settings that take you back-in-time along with ocean activities that rival that of any other modern coastal city. In Loreto you'll find historic buildings such as the enchanting Mision de Loreto - a mission-style church that was built in 1697 as well as The Islands of Loreto which boasts Mexico's largest marine preserve where dolphins, seals, turtles and sea lions all play in the sea. For those who are partial to adventures on land; there is hiking, biking, and nature-tours that fill up a camera with pictures of radiant natural settings. Loreto is the perfect place for everyone from honeymooners to large families.
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Exchange rates - Dollars are accepted almost everywhere and you will get your change in pesos. The exchange rate varies every day, but some places have a set rate.
Cash or Card? - Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards are generally accepted, but you often run into cash only places. Always ask beforehand and carry cash. Your bank will most likely charge you international transaction fees if you pay with your card.
ATMs - The easiest way to get pesos is to simply withdraw money from an ATM in Los Cabos. Bank ATMs give the daily exchange rate (best possible rate). Examples include Banorte, Bancomer, Santander, Banamex, and HSBC. Non-bank ATMs located in the street will charge higher fees. Some ATMs only give you dollars, some only pesos and some give you the option to withdraw both. Pay close attention to what currency you’re withdrawing and try to get as much cash as possible in one transaction to avoid paying high fees.
Driving - Renting a car will allow you to enjoy the freedom of exploring Los Cabos. Driving in Mexico might be intimidating, but if you just go with the muddled flow, you will realize that there is some organization within the chaos. If you are pulled over by local police for committing a driving infraction, the standard procedure is for them to take your Driver’s License. You will then have to go to the Police Station to pay your ticket and pick-up your license. There are two types of gasoline: Magna, which is regular, and Premium. Lleno (pronounced yeno) means full. Major credit cards are accepted. Tipping the gas station attendant around $10.00 pesos is customary. ALTO STOP
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Buying groceries - In Cabo San Lucas, Wal-Mart and Costco are good options and easy to get to. You can always find a taxi outside of these stores. San José has a Wal-Mart and Mega. If you just need to grab something quickly, OXXO stores are small, reasonably priced convenient stores located all over town.
HOW DO I DIAL? The local area code is 624 To dial to other countries: 00 + country code (1, 2 or 3 digits) + number From a Mexican land line or cell phone: To a Mexican long distance number: 01 + 3 digit area code + 7 digit number To a Mexican cell phone number: 3 digit area code + 7 digit number To a U.S. phone number: 00 + 1 + 3 digit area code + 7 digit number From your U.S. cell phone: To a Mexican land line or cell phone: 011 52 + 3 digit area code + number To a U.S. phone number: 00 + 1 + 3 digit area code + number Some U.S. cell phone carriers have arrangements with Mexican carriers and when you travel here your cell phone uses their towers. If this is your case, you will have to dial as if you had a Mexican phone. U.S. TOLL FREE NUMBERS (International rates will apply) To a 1 (800): 00 + 1 + 880 + phone number To a 1 (888): 00 + 1 + 881 + phone number To a 1 (877): 00 + 1 + 882 + phone number To a 1 (866): 00 + 1 + 883 + phone number
Spanish lesson: Boat - Barco Fish - Pescado Bait - Carnada Olas - Waves Life jacket - Salvavidas Anchor - Ancla Hook - Anzuelo The letter "ñ" When you see a wiggly line on top of the letter "n" use the "ny" sound that you use for the English word canyon. The double "ll" is pronounced like "y" in English.
Verb conjugation: To Fish - Pescar I - Yo pesco You - Tú pescas He - El pesca She - Ella pesca We - Nosotros pescamos You - Ustedes pescan They - Ellos pescan The letter "h" is always silent. The letter "j" is pronounced like "h" in English.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergencies: 066 from a local number Roadside Assistance: 074 from a local number Police Department: Cabo San Lucas 143-3977 / San José del Cabo 142-0361 Fire Department – Dial 116 or: Cabo San Lucas 143-3577 / San José del Cabo 142-2466 Highway Patrol: 146-0573 Tourist Police: 143-3977 HOSPITALS: Amerimed: Cabo San Lucas 105-8500 / San José del Cabo 105-8550 Baja Medical Response: 144-3434 Blue Medical Net: - Cabo San Lucas Hospital 104 3911 - San José del Cabo Clinic 142-3511 Cabo Surgical Center: 172-6030 Hospital H+ Los Cabos: 104-9300 North American Hospitals and Clinics: 142-2770 One World Hospital: - Cabo San Lucas 143-4911 - San José del Cabo 142-5911 - Todos Santos (612) 145-0600 Saint Luke's Hospital: Cabo San Lucas 143-4911 / San José del Cabo 142-5911 Walk-in Medi Clinic: 130-7011 For a complete directory of Doctors, hospitals and clinics in Los Cabos, visit: www.loscabosdoctor.com Air Ambulances: SkyMed International Air Ambulance: (624) 154-4919 Air One Ambulance: (800) 236-8080 U.S. Consulate: 143-3566 Canadian Consulate: 142-4333 Taxi Cabo San Lucas: 143-2221 Taxi San José de Cabo: 142-0401 Immigration: 143-0135 Airlines: Aero Calafia: 130-7822 Aeromexico: 146-5097 Air Canada: 01 (800) 719-2827 (Toll free within Mexico) Alaska Airlines: 146-5166 American Airlines: 146-5302/5303 Continental Airlines: 146-5050 Delta Airlines: 146-5005/146-5217 Interjet: 01 (800)-011-2345 (Toll free within Mexico) Spirit Airlines: 1 (800) 772-7117 Sun Wing: 1 (800) 668-4224 Volaris: 01 (800) 7VOLARIS (Toll free within Mexico) US Airways: 146-5380 West Jet: 1 (800) 538-5696
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SANTA MARIA
Must-see beaches in Los Cabos
Santa Maria offers a stunning horseshoe cove with coarse coral-colored sand and abundant marine life. Boat excursions and private charters often stop here to enjoy the snorkelling and scuba diving that this National Marine Preserve offers. This family-friendly beach is relatively secluded; therefore, you rarely run into beach vendors. Location: Travelling west from Cabo San Lucas towards San José, follow the sign which reads “Santa María” and exit the highway at Km. 13. Follow the dirt road until you reach the parking area. Tips: Santa Maria has brand new palapas and a wooden walkway. Swim from the shore towards the rocks on the right side of the beach for a great snorkeling experience.
San Jose del Cabo Cabo San Lucas MEDANO
If you’re looking for the action, here it is. El Médano (as the locals call it) is a 2-mile stretch of hotels, restaurants and bars, right on the sand. It’s a swimmable and familyfriendly beach with endless options for souvenir shopping. Numerous activities and water sports are available. If you want to take a water taxi to Lover’s Beach, this is the best spot to do it. Its stunning view of Land’s End and the vast entertainment options make this beach a must-see. Location: In the heart of downtown Cabo San Lucas. The beach is accessible by foot through the east side of the marina or via Avenida del Pescador. Tips: Be prepared to be approached by souvenir vendors. If you’re not there for the shopping, just respond with “No, gracias.” Prices don’t vary much from one water sports rental place to another. Visit Lover’s Beach while you’re there.
LOVER’S BEACH
Getting there is an adventure in itself, due to the fact that it is reachable only by boat or kayak. The easiest way is to take a water taxi from the Cabo San Lucas Marina or Medano Beach. Prices are around $15.00 USD per person. Ask your captain to cruise by the arch and the sea lion rock for some great photo opportunities. Once you arrive, 6
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you’ll notice the striking rock formations and caves. Walk to the other side of the rocks and you’ll find yourself looking at the Pacific Ocean; the locals call this Divorce Beach. This side is very dangerous for swimming because of the powerful undertow, so swim on Lover’s Beach only. Location: Land’s End beside the famous arch. This beach is accessible only by boat. Tips: There are a couple of vendors who offer beer and water, but you won’t find any other services. A good idea is to spend the day at Medano Beach and take an hour or two to go to Lover’s Beach; this should be time enough to explore this natural wonderland.
Along the Corridor CHILENO
Chileno is a very popular location for snorkelling, swimming or just spending the day under the newly-installed palapas. You’ll find tide pools at the east end of the beach and beautiful reefs offering excellent snorkelling and scuba diving. This is the only beach with public restrooms and it has plenty of palapas for shade. Location: Going from Cabo San Lucas towards San José, follow the signs for Chileno Beach Club near Km. 14 of the main highway. Tips: If you visit Chileno on a weekend,
PALMILLA
Palmilla beach is known for its family-friendly calm waters and a mile-long stretch of beach. Located within the resort community of Palmilla, you will find yourself surrounded by oceanfront luxury homes, the One&Only Hotel and the world renowned Jack Nicklaus Ocean Nine golf course. Pangas and fishing cruisers are available for charter, but you won’t find water sport rentals such as kayaks or jet skis. Location: Take the Palmilla ramp exit at Km. 27. Follow the signs and turn into the main beach parking area before the entrance to the One&Only Hotel. Tips: Palmilla is popular among local families on the weekends, so arrive early if you want a palapa, or bring your own umbrella. No services are available here.
COSTA AZUL
If what you’re looking for is a good surf spot you can find it here without driving out of town. Head over to Zipper’s for a surf session and lunch and beers at the restaurant. To the west of Zippers is Acapulquito beach where the Cabo Surf Hotel and
Mike Doyle Surf School are located. You can find surf shops in the area where you can rent surf and stand-up paddle boards and set up lessons. The surf is bigger during the summer, and in the winter this is a good spot for snorkelling and swimming. Location: Exit into the arroyo at Km. 28 via the Costa Azul Bridge. Tips: Swimming with caution is possible in this area but keep an eye out for surfers.
LA PLAYITA
La Playita (the little beach) is a long stretch of beach where you will often find locals fishing from the shore and families with children enjoying the beach-front playground. On the right end of La Playita you can find a roped-off swimming area just outside the entrance to the beautiful Puerto Los Cabos 500slip marina. To the left is the natural open beach where you can swim, skim-board and enjoy a peaceful beach day away from the crowds. Location: Follow the signs to La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos from Boulevard Mijares in downtown San José del Cabo (across from the fire department). Tips: You will find new and wellmaintained bathrooms, palapas and fishing charters. There are no food services directly on the beach, but several casual restaurants in the surrounding area.
Pacific Side CERRITOS
Cerritos beach is a popular surf spot and swimming here is relatively safe. The scenic 45-minute drive from Cabo San Lucas is well worth the trip as you drive along the pristine Pacific coast. The Cerritos Beach Club Restaurant is a perfect spot to spend a relaxing day, maybe even get a massage on the beach. If you want to be active, you can take a surf lesson at Baja Surf Camp or rent surf and boogie boards at the Costa Azul Surf Shop. Location: Exit at Km. 66 of the Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos Highway. Watch the markers and look for the signs. Drive about 1.7 miles to the beach area. Tips: Lounge chairs, restrooms, food and drinks are available at The Cerritos Beach Club Restaurant. The ocean currents are strong and the waves can be quite powerful on a big day, so swim with caution.
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BOATING & FISHING
With calm waters, extraordinary fishing and perfect weather, some may argue that boating is the most popular attraction in Los Cabos. Whether you want to take a cruise to Santa María Bay on a luxury yacht or wake up at the crack of dawn for a fishing adventure, there are endless options to fit your needs.
BOAT RENTALS Private yachts and sailboats There are several charter companies that can accommodate your needs. What you do on your trip is really up to you, but it will typically consist of a tour of the landmark arch, a few hours of fishing, and a cruise to one of our beautiful bays for a swim. Most boats have fishing equipment and a knowledgeable crew, but the biggest difference between a yacht and a fishing boat rental is the cost. Fishing Boat Rentals You can always fish on a yacht, but cruisers, pangas and super-pangas are a more affordable option. Cruisers accommodate larger groups and are more comfortable when the sea is rough on a windy day. THE MARINAS Marina Cabo San Lucas The area’s largest commercial marina features 380 slips and accommodates vessels of up to 375 feet. Amenities include 24-hour security, electricity and potable water, a fuel dock, and convenient laundry and shower facilities. Puerto Los Cabos Located in La Playita just north of San José del Cabo is the newest marina in the area with 200 available slips for boats up to 400 feet. Amenities are 10
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SEASONAL FISHING CHART
similar to Marina Cabo San Lucas, though the boatyard’s 150-ton travel lift can accommodate larger vessels. FISHING There’s a reason why the world’s richest fishing tournament - the Bisbee’s Black & Blue - has taken place in Los Cabos for over thirty years. This part of the world offers abundant sea life and an exceptionally high catch success rate, no matter what your level of fishing experience is. What to Expect Most charters include a fishing license, bait, tackle and equipment. Some also include food and drink or these amenities can be added at an additional cost. It is better to leave early; trips usually begin at 6:00 and 7:00 am and last around 6 hours. Cost will depend on the number of people in your party and the size of the boat you choose to rent. It is customary to leave the crew a gratuity of 15% to 20%. Bait and Tackle Most likely, the boat you charter will include your bait and tackle. If you need your own fresh bait, you may buy it along the Cabo San Lucas Marina or the crew you hire may also stop to buy it from the local fishermen on your way out.
SPORT FISHING FLAGS COMMONLY SEEN IN LOS CABOS
BOATING AND FISHING TERMS IN SPANISH Captain - Capitán Aboard - Abordo To fish - Pescar To float - Flotar Wind - Viento Tide - Marea Fish - Pescado Bait - Carnada Fishing rod - Caña de pescar Hook - Anzuelo Life preservers - Salvavidas Throttle - Acelerador Anchor - Ancla Bow - Proa Stern - Popa
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SNORKELLING & SCUBA DIVING
Prepare yourself for an incredible show of nature as you swim side by side with colourful schools of fish, eels, rays, octopus, sea turtles and more. The Sea of Cortez or the “Aquarium of the World” offers many opportunities to experience incredible underwater wildlife.
SCUBA DIVING DESTINATIONS Note: travel time is from the Cabo San Lucas marina. Land’s End Intermediate-Advanced - 50’-60’ Five minutes by boat and you can share the water with sea lions and moray eels, with a sunken boat visible in the Falls. Sand Falls Beginners - Advanced - 30’-100’ Steep sand banks drop sharply into a canyon filled with tropical fish. The canyon runs from the depths of the Cabo San Lucas bay to within 30 feet of the beach. Pelican Rock Beginners - 25’-80’ This large rock attracts many tropical fish and is only five minutes from shore. Neptune’s Finger Advanced - 80’-100’ A spectacular canyon wall dive. Cabeza de Ballena Beginners - 20’-40’ A 25-minute boat ride leads to a dive through large boulders with many fish. Santa María Cave Beginners - 20’-40’ Reachable from the shore or a 35-minute boat ride, the entrance to Santa Maria canyon has a huge variety of fish which feed right from your hand. Chileno Beginners - 30’-70’ This location offers parking, sea turtle sightings, tropical fish, and night dives over a sandy and rocky bottom following a 35-minute boat ride. El Gavilán Intermediate/Advanced - 70’-100’ This rocky ledge leads into a canyon where groupers and larger fish are often sighted; 35 minutes by boat. Blow Hole Beginners/Advanced - 30’-70’ 35-minutes from San Lucas, or just 10
minutes from Chileno beach, this dive offers rocky valleys presenting a variety of fish. Las Salinas Beginners - 30’-45’ - A sunken Japanese fishing boat attracts a large assortment of fish at this beginners’ dive; about 80 minutes from Cabo San Lucas or one hour from La Playita. Gordo Banks Advanced - 110’-120’ - A seamount provides views of marlin, hammerheads, skip jacks and at times huge manta rays; one hour from La Playita. Cabo Pulmo Beginner-Advanced - 30’-100’ A one hour drive east of San José or five minutes by boat and you’ll find the only living coral reef in the Sea of Cortez. SNORKELLING SPOTS Cabo offers several methods for snorkelling. You may drive to a local beach and swim out, book a tour with one of the many popular companies, or charter a private boat. Tours are typically two or three hours. Stay away from the Pacific side of the peninsula; its strong currents make it very dangerous for any kind of water sports. Pelican Rock
A quick five-minute ride from the Cabo San Lucas marina or Medano Beach is all it takes to get to this fish-attracting rock.
Lover’s Beach This popular and uniquely-named beach is accessible only by boat. Be on the look-out, however, as the water is not roped off for swimmers. Santa Maria Bay Snorkel tours regularly visit Santa Maria Bay. If you choose to drive there, it’s an easy swim from the shore to the reef on the right side of the cove. Chileno Bay Snorkelers will find a safe, roped-off area for swimming at this common tour destination. Cabo Pulmo A Natural Marine Reserve in the East Cape, and may offer the best snorkelling in the area. This eightfingered coral reef is about a 2-hour drive from San José del Cabo, but it is well worth it!
GOLFING
With the desert meeting the Sea of Cortez as a backdrop, there is no doubt why Los Cabos has become a championship golf destination over the years. From Tiger Woods to Nicklaus and Fazio, many of the big names in golf have designed courses on this unique landscape. CABO REAL The newly renovated Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed golf course is one of the Corridor’s first championship courses and boasts beautiful views of the Sea of Cortez, elevation changes, and has hosted two PGA Senior Slams. 18 holes, Par 73, 7,461 yards. (624) 173-9400 www.questrogolf.com Many courses offer a reduced rate later in the day during twilight hours. Appropriate golf attire is required on all courses and club rental prices range from $35 to $ 65. CABO DEL SOL Ocean Course - A Jack Nicklaus signature course with six ocean front holes (1.5 miles). Known for its “3 finest finishing holes in golf” the Ocean Course is said to be one of the most difficult yet beautiful courses in the area. 18 holes, 7,075 yards, par 72. Desert Course – Designed by Tom Weiskopf, this course winds through the desert above the Ocean Course and challenges the golfer with risk vs reward type decision-making. 18 holes, 7,049 yards, par 72. (624) 145-8200 www.cabodelsol.com CABO SAN LUCAS COUNTRY CLUB This course was designed by Roy Dye and is conveniently located outside of Cabo San Lucas and is the only one with views of Land’s End. It has more than 80 bunkers and slightly inclined fairways and one of the longest holes in all of Mexico at 610 yards. 18 holes, 7,220 yards, par 72. (624) 143 4654 www.cabosanlucascountryclub.com PUERTO LOS CABOS The only composite course in the area with two different 9 hole courses designed by two legends of golf, Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman respectively. Oceanfront holes, elevation changes, and incredible vistas make Puerto Los Cabos a unique and special experience for any golfer at any handicap. 18 holes, Par 71, 6,848 yards. (624) 173-9400 www.questrogolf.com
PALMILLA With 27 holes of golf, each 9 hole course offers something different. The Ocean, Mountain, and Arroyo courses all boast Jack Nicklaus Design and a fun and challenging layout with canyons and elevation changes. (624) 144-5250 www.palmillagc.com PUNTA SUR GOLF - FORMERLY MAYAN PALACE GOLF This 9 hole course is a friendly course but make sure you hit ‘em straight because throughout the course you are surrounded by homes and condos in beautiful San José. A fun course for any level of golfer. 9 holes, 3,141 yards, par 35. (624) 142-0900 www.vidantagolf.com CLUB CAMPESTRE SAN JOSÉ Make sure you bring your creativity for the greens at Club Campestre, the newest Jack Nicklaus Design in Los Cabos. Almost every green has 2 or 3 different tiers, so spend some time on the practice green before your round. 18 holes, Par 71, 6,966 yards. (624) 173-9400 www.questrogolf.com QUIVIRA GOLF CLUB This Jack Nicklaus designed course that was built atop the Pacific cliffs on 1,850 acres of a planned gated community. The course features huge Sea of Cortez sandy dunes, and rolling desert landscape foothills. The crashing waves below, and rising holes above, are proof that the challenging course is definitely one of the newest marvels in Los Cabos. (624) 142-9973 www.quiviragolfclub.com
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Baja Sur has been a popular surfing destination since the ‘50s. The East Cape is popular for kite surfing and the Pacific coast has several surf breaks where you will find less crowds. See our Baja Sur map and look for this symbol to locate the surf spots mentioned bellow. SAN PEDRITO Level: Advanced. Direction: Right, left. Location: Pacific side right before arriving to Todos Santos. Have you ever had a dream about flying like Superman or maybe swimming like a dolphin? Dreams can come true in Cabo! The FlyBoard is a device connected and powered by a personal watercraft, which allows propulsion underwater and in the air. Users are connected to the board by wakeboard boots, under which, water pressure provides thrust. A certified trainer controls the power and height and you control all the movement. Available at Medano beach or in the Puerto Los Cabos Marina in San José del Cabo.
STAND UP PADDLING
There is something special about paddling out and finding yourself floating in the ocean with just a paddle and a board. Stand up paddling is a great way to see marine life and to get a great workout and while enjoying nature. At Medano beach you can rent boards in several locations. Certain companies offer paddling lessons and some have yoga classes on the board.
KITE SURFING
This sport is most popular in the East Cape due to the El Norte winds. Playa Norte (the north-east side of the beach) in Los Barriles is said to be the most popular destination and is also the location for a professional kite-boarding school. La Ventana is also a popular spot and is closer to La Paz. There is less wind in Los Barriles than in La Ventana, but the surf is bigger. The best months are January, February, March, October, November, December. Every January the Lord of the Wind tournament takes place in La Ventana. 12
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CERRITOS Level: Beginners. Direction: Right, left. Location: Pacific side at Km 65 of the Cabo San Lucas- Todos Santos road. MONUMENTS Level: Advanced . Direction: Left. Location: at Km 6.5 of the Corridor, closer to Cabo San Lucas. EL TULE Level: Advanced . Direction: Right, left. Location: Exit at Km 16.2 at El Tule bridge COSTA AZUL consists of three breaks: The Rock or La Roca Level: Advanced. Direction: Right. Zippers Level: All level. Direction: Right. Acapulquito Level: All levels. Direction: Right. Location: at Km 28.5. Access is below the Costa Azul bridge. LA BOCANA AT THE ESTUARY Level: All levels. Direction: Right, left. Location: San José del Cabo’s main beach, close to the Holiday Inn. SHIPWRECKS Level: Advanced. Direction: Right. Location: East Cape, about 25 Km from San José del Cabo. NINE PALMS Level: All levels. Direction: Long rights. Location: East Cape, about 30 Km from San José del Cabo. SEASONS June through November The summer months are known to be the best as the Southern Hemisphere’s swells send great waves to the Pacific, Cabo San Lucas, San José and the East Cape. December through February East Cape and Costa Azul are on the flatter side. The Pacific can be good this time of year because it’s exposed to the west swell. March through May This is the windy season. Swells are consistent and you’ll run into fewer crowds.
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Adventure Parks There are several adventure parks in Los Cabos where you and your kids can experience zip-lining, backcountry ATV tours, a camel safari, and more. Zip-lines are appropriate for kids of 8 years and up and be prepared to hike from 5 to 15 minutes from line to line. Most companies include transportation. Parasailing If heights over land are not right for you, try a parasailing trip and gain some altitude to enjoy beautiful views of Cabo while tethered firmly to a speedboat!
Buggy, Atv, Or Bike Rentals There are several local companies which offer ATVs, buggies, and other off-road vehicles for trail and beach cruising. Strap on some goggles and hop behind the wheel of one of these off-road racers for an afternoon of fast-paced fun! Vehicles include typical ATVs or enclosed rail buggies or RZR ATVs. Tours are typically three hours, and drivers must be 16 years of age with a valid drivers’ license. If pedal-powered rides are more your speed, look into renting a mountain bike, beach cruiser, or joining a guided bicycle tour of town. Just make sure to wear a helmet! Horseback Rides, Nature Walks, and Bird Watching Los Cabos (particularly San José del Cabo) offers a number of horseback excursions for all ages. Saddle up for a sunset guided beach ride, venture up a hidden canyon trail, or just sit back in the shade while experienced horse trainers give the kids lessons in horsemanship – there’s something for everyone! San José also boasts a natural estuary and nature preserve. Enjoy a peaceful, self-guided nature walk to observe some of the lushest landscape in the area. Species of flora and fauna are abundant: dozens of species of cactus, lizards, and birds can be spotted on this solitary walk, just a few minutes from downtown. Cactus-lovers may also want to check out the nearby cactus gardens Wirikuta, offering a large variety of cacti laid out in an artful outdoor setting.
Wet Fun Water Park Located about 20 minutes from San José, this water park has shallow pools and small slides for young children, water mushrooms, a pirate ship and a giant bucket that dumps water on the bystanders bellow. For the adrenaline seekers, several fast and large slides stand tall and mighty and offer a great view of the beautiful surrounding mountains. To get there take HWY 1 north from the San José International Airport towards La Paz and East Cape. After about 15 miles, the exit for Caudaño and the water park will be at km 66. Follow this road for a few minutes and you will find the park on your right. Turtle Release Every year, several species of endangered sea turtles nest in the warm sands of Los Cabos. Your family will have the opportunity to help these fragile and tiny creatures make it safely into the sea. Children will learn about the importance of conservation and they will surely enjoy the experience of helping these little friends. Sol de Mayo Waterfall Cascade Located about an hour and a half away from Los Cabos, the Sol de Mayo Oasis is yet another natural beauty of the Southern Baja California region. The hike leads the adventurous to a majestically beautiful oasis where everyone can swim and even dive into the cool, serene waters. Be sure to pack a lunch, and take plenty of water. There are plenty of signs to guide everyone to this wonderful piece of paradise. After arriving in Santiago, turn right up the little hill towards the town square. The cost is $6 US per person to access the easy hike to the clear-water falls. Everything you need to know about Baja Sur
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WHALE FACTS In its lifetime – that’s about 40 years – a gray
Whale Season Wrap-up monthly whale watching report
by Frankie Grant, Marine Biologist at Cabo Trek Tours www.cabotrek.com
As the spring breakers make their way back towards northern states so do our good friends the whales. Whale season has come to a close and the waters around Cabo have quieted down. This season was interesting throughout, with animals not seen in these waters for several years making an appearance. Throughout the four-month season, most likely attributed to the low numbers of calves, humpback whales were found further from shore than in previous years, meaning longer boat rides and rougher seas. As the season progressed, humpbacks were exceedingly more difficult to find, meaning we had to tune our eyes towards any and all animal activity to make our time on the water as exciting as possible. The warm El Nino waters brought in many Olive Ridley’s sea turtles, with 10-30 turtles spotted per week. Long-beaked common dolphin pods numbering 200-400 could be found later in the season grazing around the lighthouse, usually accompanied by our resident sea lions. Throughout the season, our early morning tours were pleased to find schools of breaching mobula manta rays, occasionally numbering in the hundreds. It can be quite a ruckus when they jump out of the water in unison, landing with a big smack. By far the biggest bonus this season was the unusually high frequency of blue whale and Bryde’s whale sightings. We were able to find blue whales on more than 10 tours this year, dwarfing the previous number of once-per-season. What a spectacle to be side-by-side with the largest creature to have EVER lived on our blue planet! Making dives between 10-30 minutes can make following a blue whale quite difficult, but with a trained guide and captain, spotting the glowing teal color in the water makes for quite a fun game. Although the season is over, our cetacean friends are guaranteed to be back next year to bask in the Cabo sun and put on a show for lucky ocean goers from Cabo San Lucas all the way to Puerta Vallarta. So make sure to book an educational whale watching tour on your next trip down to sunny Los Cabos, don’t miss out!*
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whale travels a distance that is equivalent to going to the moon and back! Some travel a roundtrip of between 16,000-20,000 km (10,000-12,400 miles) every year between their winter calving lagoons in the warm waters of Mexico and their summer feeding grounds in the cold Arctic seas.
Do whales sing?
Gray whales lack vocal cords but do have a voice. They produce sounds by forcing air from their nasal passages into sacs, without exhaling any air.
Whales’ brains sleep one half at the time. Only one half of their brain will sleep at a time. This is the only way that they are able to get the amount of rest that they need and still take care of basic functions, such as breathing, that is necessary for their bodies to survive.
FISHING REPORT
All that’s fishy from Land's End to La Paz by Gary Graham
As Baja Sur transitions from an unusual spring filled with inshore surprises into summer, the offshore struggles as billfish, tuna and dorado are still just teases. Historically, they would already be thrilling visiting anglers with big fish catches, instead they are spending hours -- endless hours -trolling, hoping to conjure up some action. Staying closer to shore, where in all likelihood there will be more catching than wishing, will allow anglers to fine-tune their techniques while they improve their chances when that trophy-sized fish does come along. Baja Sur’s fishery isn’t made up entirely of big, exotic fish. Roosterfish, jack, skipjack tuna, pompano, snapper, amberjack, yellowtail and even an occasional snook are on the current catch list for visitors who want to wet a line and maybe catch something for dinner. Although yellowfin tuna dominate the elite list, there are many other tunas that are just as fun to pull on -- skipjack, bonito and bullet tuna. Most are considered inedible with dark-red, oily flesh. The white skipjack is the only one of the group with edible flesh and is a local favorite for sashimi; often found in schools a few miles offshore, these aggressive fish can provide hours of exciting action on light tackle. The jack family breaks down into 34 different subspecies including some that fall into the exalted, exotic category. At the top of the list are yellowtail – a favorite in many parts of the world, they lurk down deep on the Pacific side. One of the more well-known is the jack crevalle which has earned the nickname “toro” by the locals because of its bull-like strength and tenacity. The jack is an aggressive feeder that seldom passes up an eating opportunity. Another is the amberjack -- one tough customer -- earning them the nickname “pez fuerte” which translates to “strong fish.” Finally there are pargo, actually nine varieties of snappers, to target — blue and gold, Colorado, dog, golden, Jordan’s, mullet, red, spotted rose and the yellow snapper. While technically not a snapper, the Mexican barred pargo is another bruiser that may show up. These fish will rock you in a heartbeat until you refine your technique enough to react to their lightning-fast bite and instant retreat into the rocks they call home. The smaller ones pull hard and as they grow larger they are nearly unstoppable, combining stealth, strength and speed. An easy way to determine if the inshore remains a solid choice is to look at boats in the marina. If there are lots of blue and gold flags flapping, an offshore trip may be worthwhile. Just to add a little more spice to your inshore opportunities are the few wahoo caught recently; plus Stephen Jansen local beach fishing guru, landed an elusive snook.
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Pez Gato The Pez Gato I was Cabo San Lucas's very first tour boat. Started in 1985, the original Pez Gato I was inspired by the Hawaiian catamaran tours that launched directly from the beach in Waikiki. The Pez Gato I was built with a front loading ramp that allowed the first tours to board from Medano Beach. Alot has happened since then, but the Pez Gato company continues to be the leader for ocean tours. The fleet has expanded over the years, adding the Pez Gato III, the Tropicat and her latest acquisition, the Cabo Mar. No matter what the age or the group, the Pez Gato Company has a tour for everyone. The Pez Gato offers a daily snorkel tour to Santa Maria Bay. The tour is 4 hours long and includes a delicious buffet lunch of deli and vegetarian sandwiches, fruit and our famous guacamole, chips and Mexican salsa. An unlimited national bar is also served. In the evening, the Pez Gato turns into one of Cabo's famous Party Cruises. This tour is not for the faint of heart but still is fun for guests of all ages. Whale Watching is also offered during the season December 15th to April 15th. The Tropicat Jazz & Wine Tour is one of the area's most popular Sunset Cruise for the client that is looking for a relaxing ambience while seeing the landmarks of Los Cabos. The Tropicat cruises by Lover's Beach, the Arch, Land's End and into the Pacific for a breathtaking sunset. The cruise also features a Baja Fresh appetizer menu that showcases the flavors of Mexico. Premium wines and liquors are also available. The newest addition to the Pez Gato Family is the Cabo Mar. At 65', this double-decker power catamaran is in a class of her own. The Cabo Mar has a capacity for 150 guests and she is a very popular choice for private rehearsal dinners, weddings, family reunions and corporate groups. The Cabo Mar also has a nightly Sunset Fiesta Dinner Cruise that serves an all you can eat Steak and Chicken Taco Buffet served with grilled veggies, quesadillas, homemade beans, rice, guacamole, chips and salsa. When in Cabo, make sure to hop aboard one the Pez Gato's cruises and don't forget to bring your camera. Located: Gate #4, located next to the cruise ship pier Reservations: www.pezgato.com reservations@pezgato.com Phone: Mexico 624-143-3797, USA 619-46-6339
Belgian French Fries A Big Cabo Favorite
Have you tried the fries at Fritz Belgian Fries? The buzz around town is that they are delicious! Fritz is seeing several return and word of mouth customers as good news travels quickly, especially in a community like Los Cabos. Fritz Belgian Fries are prepared with fresh cut potatoes and deep fried in zero trans-fat oil within a sixstage process making them simply wonderful; Golden crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The fries are served with a choice of ten dipping sauces which include Bacon Garlic, Lemon Parmesan and Chipotle Spicy Hot, to name a few. And of course, you will find ketchup and vinegar if you prefer the more traditional dip. Stop by to try them sometime. They are located at the corner/ entrance of Giggling Marlin, downtown Cabo San Lucas and are open 7 days a week. You will be delighted you did stop by, as their slogan goes “Try our Fries, You’re Gonna Love Them!” P.S. They also serve Poutine, fries with gravy and cheese, absolutely yummy! Hours Opened Monday to Thursday - 11am to 11pm Friday - 11am to Midnight Saturday - 2pm to Midnight Sunday - 2pm to 10pm View Complete Menu and Order Online CaboFritz.com Facebook.com/Fritz.Belgian.Fries Everything you need to know about Baja Sur
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Commercial fishing evolved into sportfishing in Los Cabos somewhere in the 1950s, and in the early 1970s, an ugly mud flat was dredged, creating the unique Los Cabos Marina, establishing it as one of the most popular sportfishing spots on the planet. Today hundreds of thousands of anglers have made the pilgrimage to experience the phenomenal sportfishing found where the mighty Eastern Pacific Ocean collides with the still mysterious Sea of Cortez. Both first-timers and seasoned anglers can be overawed by the before dawn activity in the Los Cabos harbor as everything from outboard skiffs to fully tricked out Sportfisher battlewagons scurry about loading passengers and supplies, clearing with the Port Captain and purchasing live bait before heading out. If you are one of those anglers planning a trip, you’ll find every boat size available, from those outboard skiffs to the fully equipped Sportfishers. You can match the size of your boat to the number in your party, the distance you want to go, the method you want to fish -- fly, bait, troll, spin.
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CABO MARINE SHOW Mexico’s only boat show and marine products expo—returns for its seventh year in 2017 After a year-long hiatus, the highly anticipated Cabo Marine Show will sail back into Los Cabos, Mexico, for its seventh year in May of 2017. The show, affectionately dubbed “7 in ‘17” will showcase three days of boat and marine products exhibition for industry enthusiasts and leaders. Organizers of the seventh edition of the Cabo Marine Show promise it will continue on its path to becoming a truly International boat show, for Mexico and Los Cabos. “With increased time for planning, we’re expecting to move forward into a more International standing in 2017, bringing visitors from abroad as well as local enthusiasts,” said Sergio Igartua, organizer and founder. “We’ll continue to grow the in-water boat exhibition which in 2015 showcased more than 20 boats and yachts in the Cabo San Lucas marina. In addition, we’ll once again enjoy in-water entertainment and demos from local tour vendors and exhibitors, as well as incredible onboard tours of truly amazing luxury yachts and water craft.” “In our previous six shows, we’ve had great yachts on display from vendors such as United Yacht Sales, Hallmark Yachts and Emerald Pacific Yachts, just to name a few. We also had the pleasure of exhibiting beautiful sport fishing vessels and yachts from local vendors such as Picante Sportfishing and Pisces Group Cabo,” said Sergio Igartua, “and we look forward to welcoming many new vendors and support for our seventh edition in 2017”.
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The International Cabo Marine Show will run in May of 2017 with dates to be announced soon. For more information, please contact info@cabomarineshow.com or call +52-1 (624) 204 0700.
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FISHING THE EAST CAPE:
Past, Present, and Future. By Michelle Suderman
View of the modern marina in La Playa. Photo: Dwight Harrington.
We’re sitting in the sun-dappled yard of Jaime Arista Castro’s family home in La Playa (also known as La Playita), a sleepy fishing village just east of San José del Cabo that is slowly but steadily being injected with new money and new developments, including the marina, paved roads, hotels, shops, restaurants. It retains much of its charm, though, with fishing boats on trailers parked along dirt roads, kids and dogs playing in the streets, houses painted in bright colors surrounded by palm trees and bougainvillea. Jaime is the president of one of the local fishing cooperatives, Cabo Playa Sport Fishing, and his family has been working in the fishing industry for half a century—he’s the fourth generation of fishermen in his family. Fishing was a much different undertaking back in the day. “They used to fish without motorboats,” Jaime explains. “They’d row out to Gordo Banks, and camp on the beach in Los Zacatitos. That’s how they got started. Then later, they’d fish here in La Playa, Destiladeros, Los Zacatitos, Palmilla, setting up fishing camps in each place.” Eventually, license regulations forced them to choose between commercial and sport fishing, and for the past ten years, the family has worked exclusively as fishing guides, taking great pride in the quality of their service. “We always try to make sure our clients feel safe and well cared for. Whatever the tourist wants, we have it—that’s the service we provide,” comments Jaime.
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Jaime explains that each morning, the fishermen at the marina exchange information on where they’ve found bait fish, where the fish were biting the day before, and that determines where they go. Lately, they’ve been catching a lot of huachinango (red snapper) at Gordo Banks, offshore from Punta Gorda, which is where the East Cape begins. He says that the weather has been affecting fishing in the region for the past couple of years, and while they can usually predict what fish they will find in a given season, that hasn’t been the case this year. “Usually we’re doing bottom fishing from January or February until April. The water’s 22
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colder, and we catch red snapper, grouper, sea bass,” he explains. “But lately, the water is getting muddied by the winds, and turning green. We always look for the blue water, the cleanest water, because that’s where the fish are. The water starts to change in May, because it’s warmer. Then we start to get more wahoo, mahi mahi, and tuna.” Locals know Gordo Banks as El Bajo, and it is famous for tuna fishing. Jaime says that most of the large tuna caught in fishing tournaments come from there. He and his family have competed in tournaments, bringing in 330-pound tunas and some large groupers too. But there is plenty of good fishing further up the East Cape. “The Sea of Cortés is one of Earth’s richest resources, with many different kinds of fish. People come from around the world to fish here. Roosterfish is very common in the Sea of Cortés, with specimens up to eighty pounds.” But Jaime’s favorite is tuna: “Tuna is one of the fish that fights the most. The tunas at Gordo Banks are very large. They can pull hard, and I like that adrenaline, the thrill of when it’s pulling out the whole line. These are fights that last one, two, or even three hours. Tuna is also one of my favorite fish for eating, either in sashimi or barely seared, so it’s red, almost raw.” I ask what other ways he likes to prepare fish, and he says he likes to do whole snapper or grouper in foil with tomato, chili peppers, onion, salt, pepper, and butter... as simple as that. To fish Gordo Banks or the East Cape, the usual option is to leave from the marina in La Playa, which is the most convenient spot if you are in San José del Cabo. If you are staying further up the East Cape, there are other options, including Hotel Punta Colorada at Punta Arena, north of Cabo Pulmo, La Ribera, Buenavista, and Los Barriles. I ask Jaime for a fish story: his biggest catch, or the one that got away. “One time, we had a marlin. My father, my cousin, and I spent five hours, fighting hard. But it was too strong and broke the line. We did get a good look at it from up close, and it probably weighed 800 to 1000 pounds.” His father, Jaime Arista Castellano, brings out a photo of a 122-pound amberjack that his son caught the week before. He looks proud showing the photo, and again when he shows us the fresh huachinango (red snapper) sitting in a cooler nearby—the catch of the day.
THE FUTURE OF FISHING IN LOS CABOS
Jaime takes a realistic view of the future of fishing in Los Cabos. He feels that it is at risk, but not because of sport fishing, which sets strict limits on the daily catch, constantly monitored through the licenses, each of which allows for two mahi-mahi, two wahoo, and only a few of the commercial bottom fish species, like grouper and snapper. But the large commercial boats, many of them foreign, are catching these same fish by the ton, without permission and with little control over what they take. “The older fishermen, like my father and my uncles, are sad about how fishing has changed,” he says. “The huge boats that come—shrimping boats, tuna fishing boats, longline boats—they’re the ones taking all the marlin, mahi mahi, and tuna. The large boats are the biggest threat to
fishing here. They work at night, and don’t respect the limits. Tuna and shrimp boats are supposed to work no closer than twenty miles offshore.”
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
To book a fishing trip, either contact the cooperative or go directly to the marina at Puerto Los Cabos (La Playita) where there will be someone to show you the different pangas (fishing boats) and make your reservation. You will be expected to put down a thirty to fifty percent deposit when booking. Cabo Playa Sport Fishing runs twelve fishing boats that accommodate from two to twelve people, but two other sport fishing cooperatives also work out of the marina. The trip lasts half a day, from four to six hours, departing at around six in the morning. It’s important to wear comfortable clothing and sun protection, glasses and a hat, and bring a lunch and drinks. The fishing license is sold at the marina for around two hundred pesos per person per day (weekly, monthly, and annual licenses are also available). You will also need to buy bait, and count on providing a tip for the captain and for the person who cleans your fish. Many people prefer to catch and release, using a circle hook or one that falls out after two weeks in salt water. If you do decide to keep your fish, there are a couple of options for what to do with the meat. Most people get it vacuum sealed (a service that can be provided by the fishing cooperative), but many hotels will freeze it for you. When asked what any first-time fisher should know, Jaime answers, “Fishing is all about luck. There are no guarantees, and you need to be patient.” And for him, it’s not only about the fish: it’s about the place. “Every day I enjoy the sunrise. Rarely are there days with wind or fog. Dawn is always beautiful—the atmosphere here is very peaceful.” To contact Jaime Arista Castro and the Cabo Playa Sport Fishing cooperative, call 624-154-9110 (cellular), 624-105-6129 (office), or email Jaime at jaimecabo@hotmail. com. Or find them at the marina. They’ll be happy to help.
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Much More Than Fishing by Sabrina Lear
Los Cabos is known worldwide as the place to vacation in the sun. Yet long before we hit the global "hot list," it was stellar fishing that put us on the map. Many will agree that part of our success goes to Bob Bisbee, who began fishing here back in the early 1960s. As the story goes, in 1981, Bob and five buddies, all with their own boats, were hanging out at the Finisterra's Whale Watching Bar. The idea of a competition came up, and the first Bisbee tournament was born: six teams with a $10,000 purse. Today, Bisbee's Black & Blue Marlin Tournament is known as the richest worldwide, with more than $4 million paid out in 2006's Black & Blue, the largest in sportfishing history. While the Black & Blue is still the Big Daddy, two more Bisbee tournaments followed. Held each July, the East Cape Offshore in Buenavista began in 2000, and October's Los Cabos Offshore debuted in 2002. Dubbed the "Little Bisbee," it's held just before Black & Blue. This year, for the first time, the Catch and Release division will award cash prizes at all three tournaments. Over time, Bob retired and three generations of the Bisbee family came to run the business, with Bob's son Wayne at the helm as Tournament Director. On the ground in Cabo, Clicerio Mercado is the local face of Bisbee tournaments. How that all came about is another story: once the Food and Beverage Manager at Plaza Las Glorias (now Tesoro), he and Bob met in 1990 and hit it off. Long story short, as Bisbee's longtime coordinator, Clicerio handles the day-to-day challenges of arranging three tournaments. I caught up with Clicerio, no stranger to community service and an active Rotarian, recently at Baja Cantina — aka Bisbee HQ — to learn how the Bisbee family and their tournaments benefit our community. Curious, I asked Clicerio what happens to the all the tournament fish. It turns out that the tons of fish caught yearly are donated to local nonprofits and albergues, state-run boarding schools for low income kids in remote areas such as Candelaria and Palo Escopeta. Casa Hogar, the boys orphanage, benefits as does the San Juan Diego homeless shelter, the Cabo senior center and Feeding Los Cabos Kids, which has a dozen kitchens in vulnerable areas of Cabo San Lucas. I knew that Bob Bisbee had given back in a big way through the years, and in the aftermath of September 14, 2014's devastating Hurricane Odile, Wayne Bisbee stepped up. With his long and deep connection to the fishing community, two days after Odile he announced the creation of the Bisbee's Cabo Relief Fund, pledging $250,000 and asking Bisbee participants to contribute. They did. Created to provide "rapid response" shelter after Odile, the fund's second phase helped Cabo's sport fishing families get back on their feet. But it doesn't stop there. As an avid conservationist, Wayne Bisbee created the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fund to "conserve, restore, and manage fish, wildlife and their associated habitats through science, education, and technology." The fund has also benefited Cabo. Working through the Green Scholarship Program, it sponsors twelve local students attending UABCS's marine biology program in La Paz. If you've always wanted to fish a tournament, what are you waiting for? Get your team together and book a charter boat now. For tournament details, visit bisbees.com and follow the action at Bisbee's Black and Blue Marlin Tournament on Facebook.
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View art and enjoy a glass of wine as you stroll the enchanting streets of the Gallery District in downtown San Jose del Cabo. End your night with a dining experience at one of the many exquisite restaurants in the area. From the month of November through June, the Art Walk takes place every Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, but the art itself never stops, the galleries are open all day, every day! The ever-growing Gallery District has become in recent years the cultural centre of Los Cabos with many high-end fine art galleries displaying original paintings, sculpture, photography, and jewelry made by local and international contemporary artists. Among these art galleries are shops housing the works by the top folk artists and artisans of Los Cabos and Mexico .
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San José del Cabo Oganic Farmer’s Market Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm San José del Cabo’s organic farmers market is a serene, park-like, familythemed oasis located near the Estuary where roughly 60 vendors offer everything from homemade Mexican dishes like sopes, tamales, and a variety of fresh fruits, along with an assortment of locally grown herbs and vegetables. There are also local artists selling crafts, clothing, art and jewelry. Musical entertainment keeps the festive atmosphere thriving throughout the day, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, in which visiting shoppers taste test and choose the healthy foods of their preference, including sweet homemade pastries and delicious hand-made ice cream. The market even boasts a children’s play area to further emphasize the unique, dynamic spirit of the San José del Cabo small-town community. Cabo San Lucas Organic Farmer's Market in Pedregal Wednesdays and Saturdays 8 am to 12 pm The Cabo San Lucas Organic Farmer’s Market is open all year long. Here you can meet up with friends, shop for the best organic foods, and make your appointments for the coming week for the various services. Seafood, organic chicken, eggs, cheeses, herbs and fruits, along with a selection arts and crafts make for a wholesome organic experience. Fresh Organic Vegetables, bakery items, and breakfast at Pedregal, it can’t get better than that. Ask about their Gluten Free baked goods.
The Shops at Palmilla Fridays 9 am to 1 pm Every week, The Farmers Market at Palmilla brings you something new and different, from the first vegetables and fruits of the season to special attractions. Regional wines with the number one sommelier in Los Cabos, traditional Mexican candies, and biodegradable cleaning products. Find 100% organic herbs, vegetables, fruits, fresh chicken, eggs, fish, seafood, wheatgrass, fresh baked bread, pasta, natural honey, and even organic beauty and spa products. If you're hungry paninis, healthy muffins, cookies, ceviche, Mexican dishes, roasted chicken, coffee, fresh juices, and more. Shop for palms, landscaping services, potted herbs, and fine plants to create your own organic garden. Other attractions include arts, crafts, ceramics, jewelry, books and also movies and popcorn! East Cape Markets Bajaus, Los Zacatitos, Wednesdays 9 am to 11 am Fresh, certified organic produce, baked goods, homemade food with many vegetarian and vegan options, handcrafted clothing, jewelry and a variety of other items… what’s not to like about the small and unassuming yet friendly and well-stocked market at the Los Zacatitos community center, Bajaus, which also offers a lending/exchange library. Come, stay for breakfast and peruse this market’s many and varying offerings. Boca del Salado, Fridays 9 am to 11 am This market is a beautiful drive up the coast from Los Zacatitos, or take the Palo Escopeta road and turn left at the crossroads. Every Friday morning, you’ll find a variety of items including organic produce, homemade burritos and empanadas, artisanal soaps, jewelry, and hand-painted clothing.
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Baja's Wild Side by Alex Navarro – Baja Wilderness Tours
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If you've heard about the East Cape area of Los Cabos, here's your chance to make the drive and participate, or just hang out and watch the sandcastle competition at VidaSOUL. It's a fun, family-oriented event and participation is free, with $600 USD in prizes for the top three masterpieces. Start time is noon with the finish around 2 p.m., giving you the morning to make the drive out to Vinorama and explore deserted beaches, with secret swim and surf spots and another side of Los Cabos that is not often seen by most visitors. Add event perks courtesy of VidaSOUL like BBQ burgers, hot dogs and refreshments, along with gifts for all kids, and your day just gets a whole lot better. After the competition, stick around for live music from Los Rancheros Tristes at 3 p.m., while having a cold one at The Crossroads in VidaSOUL's boutique hotel above the beach. The artistic soul behind VidaSOUL's Sandcastle Competition is Brett Stocker, who has sculpted since 1997. Born in Kenya and schooled in Britain, Brett was a landscape designer in Canada for over 30 years before making Los Cabos home three years ago. Brett shared a bit about himself with me, saying, "It all started some 20 years ago, on Vancouver Island in B.C., where I met the late and great Joe Maize from Hawaii. He was competing and I happened to be judging. We became close friends and soon I joined him at the U.S Sand Competition in San Diego. We won! Since then, it's been an amazing journey." Brett says he prefers architecture to any other form of sand sculpting because people relate to sandcastles. He has carved around the world in sand, snow and ice, from Canada and Russia to the Canary Islands, the U.S. and Mexico. After winning many awards and 26
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accolades on the international circuit, last year Brett retired from competing to spend more time with his family. Brett's thoughts on sand and sandcastles mirror mine. "It teaches you patience, and it's a great way to meet people of all cultures. We are all kids at heart and playing in the sand keeps us forever young." I agree. Whether you and yours want to participate or just HQ at VidaSOUL for the day, it's a unique and unforgettable experience. How to find Vinorama and VidaSOUL? If you're in Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo, head to the International Airport. About a mile (1.6 KM) before, take a right at the signed Santa Catarina-Palo Escopeta Rd. It zigzags, then crosses a wide arroyo (dry river bed). Follow the road most traveled and stay left when you come to a fork to Palo Escopeta. Watch for signs to VidaSOUL. When you arrive at the coast road, about 40 minutes later, take a left. Go downhill and you'll see Hotel VidaSOL and The Crossroads Restaurant beachfront on the right. Can't miss it. See you there!
Did you know the Baja California peninsula was formed approximately 10 million years ago by separating from the North American Plate and thus creating the Gulf of California? And that it has 8 different ecoreogions, such as Sonoran desert and Sierra de La Laguna pine-oak forests! Also, the peninsula was once submerged under the Pacific Ocean and now you can find amazing thermal hot springs, waterfalls and cold pools nestled in the base of the mountains about an hour drive from Cabo. Look for more expert tips in the next Destino Magazine issue.
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Gas up before you leave the highway and deflate your tires to 25 ppi for a less bumpy ride. (Don't forget to air up when you hit the highway on your return.) Stock up on snacks, fruit, juice, and bottled water, and don't forget towels, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and TP. If you're planning to compete, bring plastic containers to mold and compact the sand to shape your creation. Bring a camera or use your smartphone to share; VidaSOL has free wifi and is also on Google Maps. The bonus? Los Frailes and Cabo Pulmo are nearby to the northeast; bring snorkel gear and get wet! *
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The Islands of Loreto’s First Annual Fishing Tournament Experience world-class fishing in the Aquarium of the World during the resort’s first fishing tournament. Villa del Palmar is calling all anglers to grab their rods and reel in an incredible World-Class adventure during Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto’s first annual fishing tournament for a chance to compete for a $5,000 prize. Situated along the Sea of Cortez, otherwise known as “The Aquarium of the World,” the area is known for its calm indigo waters and impeccable conditions for yearround sport fishing. Boasting nearly 1,000 species of fish, the Islands of Loreto offers guests of all fishing levels the chance to hook their next big catch, including Striped Marlin, Yellow Fin Tuna, Grouper and Dorado. In addition, the nearly 800-square-mile Loreto National Marine Park is a protected World Heritage Site, which means there are limits on the size and power of boats that traverse the area’s waters, keeping pollution from watercraft to a minimum. In addition, no commercial fishing is allowed, so a wide range of species of marine life can multiply in abundance, making the area a fisherman’s paradise. From June 29 through July 2, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto’s Dorado Fishing Tournament offers an opportunity to catch Dorado, also known as Mahi Mahi, during its prime season in what is considered the Dorado capital of the world. Registrants will also tee off at the new Rees Jones-designed Danzante Bay Golf Course for an inaugural golf tournament on Thursday, June 30, followed by two days of fishing. With an entry fee of $2,000 per team (up to four members), participants will receive a kick-off cocktail reception at the resort, an entry into a two-day fishing tournament with a shotgun start, an entry into the oneday golf tournament, a tournament polo shirt and cap, and a seat at the awards celebration dinner. First-place fishing tournament winners will take home $5,000, and second place will follow with a certificate for a four-day, and three-night stay for two at the Villa del Palmar at the
Islands of Loreto. Daily jackpots of $500 or $1,000 will be up for grabs as well. “We’re excited to offer a fun, first-class fishing tournament at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto right before the 4th of July holiday,” said Owen Perry, co-owner and president of Villa Group. “Where else can you play a round of golf amidst calming island and mountain views, and then fish in a pristine National Marine Park?” As a precursor to the fishing festivities, guests who enter the Dorado Fishing Tournament will also participate in the resort’s first golf tournament on the spectacular 7,400-yard Danzante Bay Golf Course, including the breathtaking Hole 17, which golfarchitect Rees Jones has praised as one of the best in the world. The fishing weekend will wrap up with a weigh-in at Puerto Escondido, followed by an awards celebration dinner at the resort. Anglers can choose from three packages that include a three-night stay for two in a Deluxe Studio room, fishing tournament fee for one person, an entry into the golf tournament, a welcome cocktail, awards dinner, and a tournament polo shirt and cap. Accompanying guests who do not participate in the tournament can choose up to four services at the resort’s award-winning Sabila Spa and Wellness Center. Boat rentals, golf cart rentals and daily jackpot fees are not included. All-inclusive packages that include food and beverages, and an option with or without round-trip airfare on Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles to the Islands of Loreto are available as well. Packages start at $976 per person, based on double occupancy. With fishing tournament packages available until June 30 for travel between June 26 and July 7, there’s plenty of time to book an entry and enjoy more than 100 miles of coastline, and the chance to fish more than 465-square-miles of beautiful sea. * Everything you need to know about Baja Sur
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Colin Sutton, of IndiGo Adventures, is a waterman, fisherman, diver and adventure extraordinaire. Colin is considered half man and half fish and he is always good for at least one story. In fact, he has even been "hooked" himself; he once caught a 300-lb. tuna which yanked him off his kayak for an unexpected dive. But that is another story. He shared many of the reasons why he stationed himself in Southern Baja (Pescadero) to offer up his fishing excursions, spearfishing and diving adventures. Colin shared a recent adventure, "I just took a client out this week. Unfortunately, he busted an ear drum while we were spearfishing. Since we still had two days together, I was worried what to do with him, since diving was no longer possible. So I put him on a paddleboard rigged with a reel. A 60-pound tuna took the bait." Colin followed him around in his boat for the better part of two hours, facilitating sandwiches and cold beers before the happy customer reeled in his catch. What is his future vision for this special place? "Diving and fishing is our passion. Our priority and our goal is to provide sustainable management so our future generations can enjoy the same highquality experience we have today!" To d o s S a n t o s has little pangas and big fish to catch. The Pacific
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in the fall brings pelagic (migratory) predatory fish. Punta Lobos is a fun departure point and a true part of the Baja panga experience. L a Paz has all sizes of boats and offers something for every palate. Colin suggested conditions are improving since whale sharks, which used to be seasonal, are now here year round. Plus, La Paz is a diving mecca. The dive society has more than four shipwrecks for those seeking to enjoy touring as divers. M a g d a l e n a B ay is a fishing wonderland. According to Colin, Mag Bay has the best striped marlin in the world. The mangrove snapper is also abundant in the forests of endless mangroves. C a b o has bigger options both in terms of boats and fishing. For example, marlin can be caught five minutes from shore. S a n J o s e, with small boats to gigantic yachts (and one of the most expensive marinas in the world), can provide rooster fish from the fly rod offshore and then to the banks for wahoo. E a s t C a p e: The Cabo Pulmo Marine Park is a huge success story celebrating 20 years of preservation, so one can visually see the abundance of life that makes this area so enticing. In the end, when and if you are ready to "get hooked" call or contact Colin Sutton at (907)707-6202, info@indigoadventures.net.
Photo by Steve Voelpel
Everyone always asks me what attractions Cabo has for families. I’ve recently discovered an amazing water park that most have never heard of. It is a short drive north from San Jose Del Cabo (about 20 minutes). If you have kids, or you are a kid at heart, I encourage you to check this place out. It's a blast for all ages. It's called WET FUN or in Spanish they call it Parque Acuatico. You will be amazed at how huge this place is being that it is located in the middle of nowhere! There are slides for all ages, a pirate ship, kiddie pools, kiddie slides, adult slides and bumper boats. Wet Fun is also expanding this year with four lane race slides currently under construction. The grounds are very well landscaped and the pools are very clean. As you walk around the park, everything is in Spanish and very much a local’s hot spot. The gates and ticket booths are reminiscent of a mini Disney style experience. The huge orchard parking lot positions you in such a way that
you’re unable to see or hear any of the attractions making every discovery a surprise. The park has a grill called "Pelican Jacks", as well as others that serve excellent hamburgers, chicken nuggets, ceviche and quesadillas. They also have snacks, drinks, beer and ice cream for purchase. The food is relatively inexpensive. Wet Fun caters to the locals so costs are low. There is plenty of covered seating as well as large grass areas with picnic benches for perfect afternoons with large groups. If you are going, the hours adjust frequently so make sure they are open! They do close during the winter months and reopened on March 28. The cost for children ages 3-10 is 125 pesos and adults is 175 pesos. They accept cash only. Don’t except to see billboard on the way, the only signage is a small blue street sign that if you blink will be missed. Parque Acuatico, A hidden gem in every sense. *
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Flat Belly Fact Number 1: Body Fat located in between your ribs and hips indicates you are eating too many refined carbohydrates. Namely sugar, starch and alcohol, (not a sugar technically but recognized by your blood sugar as such). You should eat more often throughout the day to keep your blood sugar steady. Many people eat very little all day then make up for it before they go to bed. This will cause weight gain around your middle section, especially if you binge on carbs at night. Eat light meals of protein and vegetables at night for better results.
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Flat Belly Fact 2:
From The Training Team at Moduvated
If you see someone with great abdominals, you are looking at someone with low body fat. Doing only sit-ups and crunches will not help you achieve lower body fat. Building your lean muscle mass and doing high intensity cardio to burn off fat are the best strategies for lowering your body fat percentage.
Flat Belly Fact 3: In the upcoming issues of Destino, the Moduvated Team Trainers will be sharing some of our collective knowledge with you about how to get the radiant health and fit body you deserve. As busy resort destination trainers, we are in a unique position to see and talk to literally hundreds of clients from all over North America and Europe every year. Unfortunately, we are also witness to hundreds of people making the same standard mistakes while trying to get fit. It is not their fault, they have fallen prey to an unscrupulous diet and exercise industry that is worth billions of dollars every year and growing. Every magazine you see at the supermarket checkout has something on the cover promising you a flatter belly. TV commercials are still showing a large selection of silly abdominal exercise devices that promise you the same. Obviously, this is a subject of tremendous interest to people or they would not be keeping the magazines and fitness gadget industry in business. As personal trainers we can absolutely promise you that doing only abdominal exercises will not result in a flatter belly. Honestly, based on the abdominal exercises like crunches or sit ups we see most people doing, we predict you are more likely to get a neck or lower back injury than to reduce your muffin top. Here is the real skinny on flat abdominals 30
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Many people waste time trying to burn fat by doing low-intensity cardio, working in the so-called "Fat Burning" zone on the treadmill or elliptical. A better way to build lean mass and burn fat is by doing circuit weight training. Circuit training will give you more results in less time. Circuit training involves moving continuously from set to set without resting in between but varying the muscle groups. For example: a chest exercise followed by a back exercise followed by abs exercise etc.
Moduvated's Tip of the Month for Great Abs We are not saying you shouldn't do abdominal exercises. We recommend you build them into your circuits as active rest and that they be whole body abdominal exercises that involve all of your abdominal muscle groups such as Planks, Hanging Leg Raise, Mountain Climber‌.. These exercises help you build a strong foundation by involving all of your 4 main abdominal muscles, (obliques, rectus abdominus,transverse abdominus). That is what we have for you this month. We look forward to serving you in the coming issues! Contact us at www.moduvated.com
A message from Blanca Madrid de Buckley / Owner Cabo Fitness Club and Co Director Cabo Races: For the past three years, we have been the proud organizers of Los Cabos 21k .... Los Cabos Half Maraton, as well as other successful races. We are a team that is committed to organizing quality events to benefit the local community by bringing runners together from all over the wold. We are very grateful for the unconditional support from our governments as well as from our sponsors: Banorte, Cabo Fitness Club, Volaris airline, Sun Realties International Properties, Saint Luke's Medical Center, and of course, a big thank you to Destino Magazine. Los Cabos 21k offers the most scenic route of Mexico. Come and Run in paradise February 2017. For information: (624) 105.9600
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: ADALI PARKS Owner of Cabo Hot Yoga Adali's intention as a yoga teacher and Cabo Hot Yoga Studio owner is to open the door for people to look within and re–encounter their physical and emotional self and learn from there the path to live a full and balanced life. Cabo Hot Yoga has created a space for anyone seeking physical health and emotional balance by sharing the joy that yoga brings, which inspires a change in the lives of others. Adali's goal is also to build a stronger and healthier yoga community in Los Cabos. Adali was certified in Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga in 2003 by Ganga White at White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, Ca. and was also certified by Sacred Movement with Shiva Rea in Venice, Ca in 2004. She taught yoga for more than 10 years as a freelancer in the hotel–resort industry in Los Cabos when there where only three or four yoga teachers in the community. Now as owner of Cabo Hot Yoga she has the opportunity, along with greater responsibility, to do what she loves with all of her heart and passion. "We are very fortunate to find yoga teachers in Cabo that teach this beautiful discipline from the heart and that deliver and guide yoga instruction with compassion, but also challenge the student to find their own potential in whatever level of physical abilities they have," says Adali. Cabo Hot Yoga offers a range of styles for different preferences; however, the focus is on hot yoga because the release of toxins through sweat completes the whole intention and also brings a safer and deeper yoga practice. They offer different styles such as Ashtanga, Vinyasa flow, Therapeutic and Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Bikram and Prenatal Yoga. Every style offers the opportunity to reconnect with your body and mind for a healthier and balanced life, and it helps you face the challenges of our ever–changing world and to reach your full potential as a human being. "I truly believe that if every human being practiced yoga, this world would be a different place... Yoga changes the body but also expands consciousness and creates healthy and powerful minds with the potential to make a real difference in the world" — Adali Parks
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IMAGINE My client's Texan uncle pushed himself back from the table and looked at us with a broad smile and eyes glistening. “Who would have ever thought it would be here in the middle of nowhere?” We all nodded in agreement under the palapa, surrounded by lush green tropical vegetation. The dirt road we took to get there probably felt like we were in Nowhereville but I knew better. We were in a paradisiacal oasis that Rand McNally calls Pescadero BCS. Six days prior my client had closed on a beautiful property in the family friendly neighborhood of Magisterial in San Jose del Cabo. We waited his rooftop deck watching dusk settle on the Sea of Cortez for “Uncle Pete” to pull up. He had been driving the Baja Peninsula for four days from Dallas towing all of the valuable life necessities deemed too important to live without. The standards. A motorcycle, a washing machine, a commercial meat smoker along with various pieces of life’s accumulations and knick-knacks. I was fairly certain I saw a Super Bowl 27 Troy Aikman MVP Bobblehead doll. No sooner than Pete walked through the front door was he preaching about how he passed the most amazing coastlines and beaches that required an immediate re-visit. His honest testimony was so convincing that my client booked me for a tour of Cerritos and Pescadero to find an ocean access lot to build on in the future. We scheduled for the next week and I suggested an appropriate place on the foyer for the porcelain George W. Bush bust before exiting. We decided to take two cars and met at FreeSouls in Cerritos after the scenic 45 minute drive on the new toll road from San Jose. Pete had his first Clamato Preparado and swore to drink nothing else from that day forward… 32
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you live here by Dane Posey until we hopped over to Hacienda Cerritos and sampled their basil margarita. He was convinced the basil came from “Gods garden.” Attending to business we explored the Coast, landing on the beach in San Pedrito after passing what seemed like endless fields of kale, peppers, and mangoes. Each lot looked like a worthy candidate for a lifetime of stress-free enjoyment. At one point Uncle Pete moaned that it was a shame people wait for retirement until they are too old to truly enjoy it. Satisfyingly exhausted from the days adventure they followed me off of the highway and down a dirt road to a restaurant that we had to ask to confirm they were open. The chef greeted us with a wooden box proudly displaying the days catch. One hour later Pete made his proclamation… There are so many once in a lifetime moments that occur every day when living in Los Cabos that it can sometimes take a newbie to remind us how lucky we truly are to no longer only imagine we live here. *
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Are you interested in learning more about the Los Cabos Real Estate market? Join REmexico Real Estate, with no obligation, as they tour interested parties in a few select homes at different price points. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to invest in Mexico and the different communities and their amenities. Are you curious about what homes are selling for in the area? REmexico's experienced real estate tour guides are licensed Realtors and will explain different pricing, market trends, and provide you with the recent data that will help educate you on the goings on in our market. How is title held for foreigners in Mexico? Your tour guide will have insightful brochures and pamphlets that help explain the Fideicomiso and how it works. Free of charge. Tuesdays 10am - 1pm RSVP's are required with a minimum of 48 hours notice: info@CaboRealEstate.com 619.600.5559 from USA 624.191.3462 from Mexico
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VILLA SONRISA - PEDREGAL - CABO SAN LUCAS $499,000 • 3 BR • 3.5 BA • MLS# 12-1450 SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! Entertain guests and friends at this hillside Pedregal Villa with Ocean views of the Pacific from its rooftop deck and living areas! Over 3,000 of AC living space a detached Casita, perfect for guests. Pool, separate spa, two car garage, beautiful garden, and updated kitchen are just some of the attractive features of this well-priced villa.
CASA QUACCIA - PLAYA TORTUGA - EAST CAPE $7,000,000 • 7 BR • 8 1/2 BA • MLS# 13-1942 ***AUCTION ON THIS PROPERTY ON JUNE 15th*** For those looking for the ULTIMATE LUXURY retreat, here you go. A SPECTACULAR BEACHFRONT setting in Playa Tortuga in East Cape with all modern conveniences, yet completely self sustainable with solar power. Don’t miss this chance to purchase one of the most coveted views and sites in the Baja region.
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CASA INDEPENDENCIA - QUERENCIA - SAN JOSE DEL CABO $1,995,000 • 4 BR • 4.5 BA • Sq. Ft. 4,369 • MLS# 15-2650 Overlooking the pristine coastline of San Jose del Cabo stands Casa Independencia. Located in the private golf and ocean community of Querencia, this magnificent villa rests on a 30,000+ sq. ft. Estate lot that is walking distance to the new Ocean Q Club.
CASA CAVATAPPI - CORRIDOR $$525,000 • 3 BR • 3.5 BA • Fully Furnished • MLS# 15-2561 Delight the senses in this lavish tropical oasis tucked into the tightknit EL Tule community. Three bedrooms and three and a half baths on multiple levels give this Zen retreat privacy. The rooftop ocean-view day lounge and sun-tanning patios connect you during the moments that matter.
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Full ownership and fractional deed specific ownership • Two Bedroom Three full baths – Sleeps 8 • Three bedroom Four full baths – Sleeps 10 STAY A WEEK OR A LIFETIME. Breathtaking beauty and personal pampering await you at Villa La Estancia. From your private view of Land’s End to full service ultra resort style amenities, a rewarding lifestyle and financial choice. Villa La Estancia offers the most successful owner's investment rental returns in Los Cabos, plus the highest percentage of additional owner real estate purchases.
Private residences and resort-style living • 80% sold • Strong H.O.A. We cordially invite you to attend our "GET TO KNOW US MONDAYS" enjoy complimentary cocktails and specially prepared botanas from our own La Casona Restaurant Chef. Mondays from 4:00 PM-5:30 PM. RSVP: own@villalaestancia.com or call us at 624 143-8121 and 624 143-8122.
Amenities Galore 24 hour security Assigned underground parking Dual desalination plants Back-up generators 45 ft under/above ground retaining sea wall Wifi and SAT T.V. Spa, workout facility, and tennis courts Concierge reception owner services Market deli and Doctor's office Located on Medano Bay at Land’s End. Swimmable and beautiful. Close to downtown yet private and secluded
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HOME SUNROCK CONDO HOTEL Daily rates May to July 14th $111.86 USD • Monthly rate $1160 USD Perfectly conceived for families or groups of friends, our condo hotel offers all the comforts of home while delivering spectacular unobstructed views of Cabo San Lucas's bay. Each residence comes fully equipped with a kitchen, two bathrooms, two bedrooms and a spacious living room. All of this located just minutes from the best attractions Cabo has to offer.
Sunrock is a one-of-a-kind condominium featuring 2-bedroom, fullyfurnished residences with 3-star international standards of hospitality. Rooms accommodate up to 5 guests and all feature 5-star bay and land's end views. 14 buildings, each with 8 residences. Each residence is 1,243 sq. ft. (115.5 m2) 7 Swimming pools -- 1 per every 2 buildings. Hotel has no lifeguard.
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EVENTS
MAY 2016
event s - live music
By Fernando Rodriguez
Labor Day, Monday, May 2
Labor Day in Mexico is celebrated every May 1. El Dia del Trabajo is a national, federal public holiday in Mexico in which banks, schools, government offices and many businesses are closed. Since Labor Day falls on a Sunday this year, Monday, May 2 will be recognized as the national holiday this spring season. The holiday's origin dates back to the nineteenth century, where the need for Mexican workers to have more humane and fair work conditions became the national focal point during the Cananea Strike in June, 1906. Better known as the Cananea Riot, the struggle for labor justice occurred in the Mexican mining town of Cananea, Sonora. Although the Sonora mine workers were forced to return to their grueling labor situation without any change to the slave-like conditions and their demands were ignored, the situation's hostility and national unrest led to the Mexican Revolution of 1910. The armed conflict that followed is often categorized as the most important sociopolitical event in Mexico and one of the greatest upheavals of the 20th century. The Constitution of 1917 established into law significant social reforms and federal labor laws that have since provided for equality without discrimination, among many other much-needed reforms. It is longbelieved the first Mexican Labor Day parade was held in Mexico as early as 1913, but the holiday that commemorates the struggle of the Mexican working class wasn't officially celebrated until May 1, 1923.
Cinco de Mayo, Thursday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Los Cabos are limited to special events that are hyped up and promoted at most hotels and bars, which recognize American and Canadian expectations of seeing the holiday observed in sunny Baja California Sur. This date commemorates the Republic of Mexico defeating the French army in the battle at Puebla in 1862. On April 30, 2016, Mexico celebrates "El Dia del Niño," or "Day of the Child," as a national holiday, followed by May 1 as its national Labor Day (Dia de el Trabajo). More fuss is made in Los Cabos and throughout Mexico of these two earlier holidays than Cinco de Mayo. The battle at Puebla in 1862 was one of David versus Goliath proportions, as 4,500 poorly equipped Mexicans defeated Napoleon's French army of 8,000 soldiers, using guerrilla warfare tactics. An old Time magazine article states, "The victory came to symbolize unity and pride and helped establish a much-needed sense of national unity and patriotism." The date is a national holiday; banks and public government offices remain closed.
Cleaning of Medano Beach, Saturday, May 7
In May 2009, Oscar Ortiz, owner of Cabo Expeditions, and his brother Miguel spearheaded a community-wide preservation event that began with four of their diver employees and the two brothers cleaning Medano Beach of its trash. The six-year-old bi-annual beach club event has since continued twice a year; once in early May and again in September. Two years ago, 105 hard-working and beach-loving volunteers, all wearing protective latex gloves and given garbage bags, cleaned up the beach areas in front of Cabo Villas along Medano Beach, stretching as far as Villas de Palmar. The small groups of volunteers gathered as 36
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much trash as possible and have made the annual event a major success. In five years, over 800 volunteers have collected 15.5 tons of garbage. What has been recovered from underwater has mostly been beer cans and bottles. From the beach, cigarette butts dominate the trash collected.
The Dos Mares 500 Off Road Race, Saturday, May 7
The Dos Mares 500, which starts at 1:00 pm in the Baja California capital city of La Paz, motors along the Baja California Sea of Cortez coastline and reaches the city of Constitution. It can be viewed by visiting tourists as it makes its start at the Malecon in La Paz. Upon reaching Constitution, the race goes south again on the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula and ends in La Paz. The additional challenge of this race is that it is a day and night race and racers have to run against the sunset, which can make visibility difficult at times. One of Baja's longtime off-road contestants, Alfredo Carballo, states, "It's a race that I like because it's got everything. Difficult areas, and other places, where you can run in sections, and a course so good it makes you feel at ease as a pilot. The stress and adrenaline of getting to the finish line is nice." Other notable confirmed participants are Hugo Gomez, Daniel Reyes, Karim Reyes, and Ismael Reyes, along with Eduardo Martinez. Last year's winners and top finishers from 12 different classes covered the race in 16 hours (Jose de Jesus Flores), Chelsea Magness - 16:01, Gary Magness - 16:02, Samuel Araiza Vazquez - 16:10, Andrea Tomba/ Sandy Hall - 16:11, and Julio Verdugo - 16:12. Other contestants find their way through the dust and desert to complete the race in approximately 17 hours.
Mother's Day, Tuesday, May 10
Mother's Day is a national holiday in Mexico and is honored and celebrated at the many Cabo San Lucas resorts and restaurants. While it is always celebrated in the United States as the second Sunday of each May, Mexico officially recognizes the special occasion and federal holiday on May 10. Catholic churches in the Republic of Mexico hold special Mother's Day mass across the country, where motherhood is passionately honored throughout the entire nation. Res-
taurants along the Cabo San Lucas Marina near Pedregal and the gray-colored Cultural Pavilion, as well as fine-andfun-dining establishment's on the Golden Zone area of the Marina and at Medano Beach like the world famous Office, Mango Deck and Edith's, will all offer Mother's Day dinner specials. Every other restaurant in the downtown strip and at all resorts will also have unique and memorable Mother's Day dinner events.
Surf Summit, May 18 – 21
This year's 19th Annual Surf Summit will be held at the Marquis Resort, located on the Los Cabos corridor. The gathering of surf industry professionals and enthusiasts dates back to the 1970's, where the original "What happen's in Cabo, stays in Cabo," term was first used and then later borrowed by the crowds of Las Vegas, Nevada. The surf industry’s annual leadership conference is a four-day, three-night summit where industry pros share ideas, network and help shape the future of the surf industry. For two decades, the Surf Summit has been an event that features a large manufacturer and retailer presence and a strong representation of the industry’s top leaders. Surf Summit 19 is aimed at further strengthening the unity, future and leadership of the everpopular aquatic sport industry. In years past, the Surf Summit has included an unforgettable lineup of expert speakers that have redefined the business. More than 250 leaders from top surf brands and retail shops offer valuable educational seminars. With five resort restaurants, two bars, 24-hour room service, and a full-service spa, the Marquis Los Cabos is sure to provide an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
Fourth Annual Gala de Danza, June 3 and 4, Cabo San Lucas June 3 and 4 marks Gala de Danza's fourth spectacular year presenting beautiful dance artistry at the Cultural Pavilion in Cabos San Lucas. Founder and Artistic Director Christina Lyon has scouted dancers from companies and competitions around the world.
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LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULES by Marilyn Graham
CABO SAN LUCAS Mondays
CABO WABO - Sammy Hagar’s legendary night-club. Music Monday through Sunday. 624.143.1188. CLUB CASCADAS- 6:30 – 9:30 pm, saxophonist Wilbur, Italian food. 624.143.1882 or 143.0307. DE CORTEZ GRILL & RESTAURANT, Sheraton Hacienda del Mar. 7:0010:00pm, Daryl Currie, jazz. 624.145.8000. EDITHS’S RESTAURANT - Traditional Mexican music every night 6:0010:00 pm Tel. 143.0801. JUNGLE BAR - 10:30-2:00 am. Ajimoto, Rock. Tel. 624-142-7401. LA ESQUINA – 8:00-11:00 pm Totoy Soft Rock 143.1889 MARIA CORONA – 7:30-10:00 PM, Trio Los Principes. 143.1111. MI CASA – 7:00-10:00 PM, Los Romanticos de Los Cabos, Mexican music. Tel. 624-143-1933. PUEBLO BONITO SUNSET, La Frida – Diego Ramirez on piano nightly. Except Tuesdays. PUERTA VIEJA RESTAURANT - pianist Jose Antonio. 7:00 pm. Tel. 624-104-3334. THE OFFICE – 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Shalom Jazz Band. Tel. 624.143.3464
Tuesdays
BAR ESQUINA - 8:00 pm. “Mala Rumba”, Flamenco Guitars. 624.143.1889. CABO WABO - Sammy Hagar’s legendary night-club. Music Monday through Sunday. 624.143.1188. CLUB CASCADAS - 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Daline Jones & Diego Ramirez, 624.143.1882 or 143.0307. DE CORTEZ GRILL & RESTAURANT, Sheraton Hacienda del Mar. 7:0010:00pm, Daryl Currie, jazz. 624.145.8000. DESPERADOS – 7:00-9:45 pm. Guitarist Cuervo, 624.143.4313. EDITHS’S RESTAURANT - Traditional Mexican music every night 6:0010:00 pm Tel. 624.143.0801. HOOLIGANS CORNER BAR – 4:00-7:00 pm, Brian Flynn. JUNGLE BAR - 10:30-2:00 am. Ajimoto, Rock. Tel. 624-142-7401. MARIA CORONA – 7:30-10:00 PM, Trio Los Principes. 143.1111. MI CASA – 7:00-10:00 PM, Los Romanticos de Los Cabos, Mexican music. Tel. 624-143-1933. PUERTA VIEJA RESTAURANT - pianist Jose Antonio. 7:00 pm. Tel. 624-104-3334. THE OFFICE - 6:30-9:30 pm. Luna Itzel. Tel. 624.143.3464 TWO FOR THE ROAD - 8:00 pm. Live Jazz Spot. Montana, keyboard, and vocalist Kathy Daniels. Wyndham Hotel. Local A-15. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 624.143.7759 or 624.132.2282
Wednesdays
BAR ESQUINA - 8:00 pm. “Totoy”, Soft Rock. 624.143.1889. CABO WABO - Sammy Hagar’s legendary night-club. Music Monday through Sunday. 624.143.1188. CABO WINE & JAZZ CLUB – Live Music Late Show Jam most Wed-Sat 10-12midnight. 624.688.1223. CLUB CASCADAS- 6:30-9:30pm, Trio Chacon, jazz & romantic music. 624.143.1882 or 143.0307. COMMON TABLE – 7:00 – 10:00 pm, Wioletta Regney on violin, 143.5114. DE CORTEZ GRILL & RESTAURANT, Sheraton Hacienda del Mar. 7:0010:00pm, Daryl Currie, jazz. 624.145.8000 EDITHS’S RESTAURANT - Traditional Mexican music every night 6:0010:00 pm Tel. 624.143.0801. JUNGLE BAR - 10:30-2:00 am. Ajimoto, Rock. Tel. 624-142-7401. MARIA CORONA – 7:30-10 PM. Trio Los Principes. 143.1111. MI CASA – 7:00-10:00 PM, Los Romanticos de Los Cabos, Mexican music. Tel. 624-143-1933. PUEBLO BONITO SUNSET, La Frida – Diego Ramirez on piano nightly, except Tuesdays. PUERTA VIEJA RESTAURANT - Pianist Fernando Lopez. 7:00 pm. Tel. 624-104-3334. SOLOMON’S LANDING – 7:00-10:00pm, Luna Itzel. 624.143.3050. TANGA TANGA SPORTS BAR – 7:00 pm, Brian Flynn. THE OFFICE - 6:30-9:30 pm. GraMusik Band. 624.143.3464 TWO FOR THE ROAD - 8:00 pm. Live Jazz Spot. Montana, keyboard, and vocalist Kathy Daniels. Wyndham Hotel. Local A-15. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 624.143.7759 or 624.132.2282.
COMMON TABLE – 7:00-10:00 pm, live music, 143.5114. DE CORTEZ GRILL & RESTAURANT, Sheraton Hacienda del Mar. 7:00-10:00 pm. Daryl Currie, jazz. 624.145.8000. DESPERADOS – 7:00-9:45 pm. Guitarist Cuervo, 624.143.4313 EDITHS’S RESTAURANT - Traditional Mexican music every night 6:00-10:00 pm 624.143.0801. JUNGLE BAR - 10:30-2:00 am. Ajimoto, Rock. Tel. 624-142-7401. LA PALAPA – 8:00-11:00 pm, Brian Flynn. LATITUDE 22 ROADHOUSE - 7:00-10:00 pm. Peter Bacon Show. 624.143.1516. MARIA CORONA – 7:30-10:00 pm. Trio Los Principes. 143.1111. MI CASA – 7:00-10:00 PM, Los Romanticos de Los Cabos, Mexican music. Tel. 624-143-1933. PUEBLO BONITO SUNSET, La Frida– Diego Ramirez on piano nightly except Tuesdays. PUERTA VIEJA RESTAURANT - Pianist Jose Antonio. 7:00 pm. Tel. 624-104-3334. PUNTA BALLENA – 8:00-10:00 pm, Totoy. RESTAURANT TORO, at Punta Ballena – 8:00-10:00, Totoy. THE OFFICE - 6:30-9:30 pm. Fiesta Mexicana. 624.143.3464 TWO FOR THE ROAD - 8:00 pm. Live Jazz Spot. Montana, keyboard, and vocalist Kathy Daniels. Wyndham Hotel. Local A-15. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 624.143.7759 or 624.132.2282.
Fridays
BAJA BREWERY, Cabo Villas. 7:30-10:30pm. Tierra y Fuego, classic rock. Call 143-9199. BAR ESQUINA - 8:00 pm. “Totoy” Soft Rock. 624.143.1889. CABO WABO - Sammy Hagar’s legendary night-club. Music Monday through Sunday. 624.143.1188. CABO WINE & JAZZ CLUB – Live Music Late Show Jam most WedSat 10-12midnight. 624.688.1223. CLUB CASCADAS – 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Luna Itzel, Mexican Fiesta. 624.143.1882 or 143.0307. COMMON TABLE 7:00-10:00 pm. DJ. 143-5114. DE CORTEZ GRILL & RESTAURANT, Sheraton Hacienda del Mar. 7:00-10:00 pm. Daryl Currie, jazz. 624.145.8000. EDITHS’S RESTAURANT - Traditional Mexican music every night 6:00-10:00 pm 624.143.0801. JUNGLE BAR - 10:30-2:00 am. Ajimoto, Rock. Tel. 624-142-7401. LA PALAPA – 7:00-8:00 PM, Brian Flynn. LATITUDE 22 ROADHOUSE - 7:00-10:00 pm. Peter Bacon show 624.143.1516. MARIA CORONA – 7:30-10:00 pm, Trio Los Principes. 143.1111. MI CASA – 7:00-10:00 PM, Los Romanticos de Los Cabos, Mexican music. Tel. 624-143-1933. PUEBLO BONITO SUNSET, La Frida – Diego Ramirez on piano nightly except Tuesdays. PUERTA VIEJA RESTAURANT - Pianist Fernando Lopez. 7:00 pm. Tel. 624.104-3334. SOLOMON’S LANDING – 7;00-10:00pm. KY4, classic rock & dance music. 624.143.3050. TANGA TANGA SPORTS BAR - 7:00 pm. THE OFFICE - 6:30-9:30 pm. Live Fusion. 624.143.3464 TWO FOR THE ROAD - 8:00 pm. Live Jazz Spot. Montana, keyboard, and vocalist Kathy Daniels. Wyndham Hotel. Local A-15. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 624.143.7759 or 624.132.2282.
Saturdays
BAJA BREWERY ROOFTOP CABO – 8:00 – 11:00, Nobody’s Band, Classic rock. 624.143.9199. CABO MARINA - "La Silla Turca." 624.144-3805. BAR ESQUINA - 8:00 pm. Saturday, “Totoy” Soft Rock. 624.143.1889. CABO LOUNGE BAR – 8:00 pm. CABO WABO - Sammy Hagar’s legendary night-club. Music Monday through Sunday. 624.143.1188. CABO WINE & JAZZ CLUB – Live Music Late Show Jam most WedSat 10-12midnight. 624.688.1223. CAPTAIN TONY’S RESTAURANT BAR – 7:00-10:00 pm, Pura Vida. Tel. 624-143-6797. CLUB CASCADAS- 6:30-9:30pm, pianist Wellington, 624.143.1882 or 143.0307. COMMON TABLE – 7:00-10:00 pm, Guitarist Chaplin, 143-5114. DE CORTEZ GRILL & RESTAURANT, Sheraton Hacienda del Mar. 7:00-10:00 pm. Francisco, guitar. 624.145.8000. EDITHS’S RESTAURANT - Traditional Mexican music every night 6:00-10:00 pm 624.143.0801. Thursdays HOTEL FIESTA AMERICANA – 7:00 – 9:00 624-145-6200. BAR ESQUINA - 8:00 pm. “Chaplin” Acoustic Rock. 624.143.1889. JUNGLE BAR - 10:30-2:00 am. Ajimoto, Rock. Tel. 624-142-7401. BAJA BREWERY , Cabo Villas 7:30-10:30 pm, Déjà vu, classic rock, Call LA PALAPA RESTAURANT – 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Brian Flynn. 143-9199 to confirm. LATITUDE 22 ROADHOUSE - 7:00-10:00 pm. Peter Bacon Show CABO WABO - Sammy Hagar’s legendary night-club. Music Monday 624.143.1516. through Sunday. 624.143.1188. MARIA CORONA-7:30-10:00 pm, Trio Los Principes. 143.1111. CABO WINE & JAZZ CLUB – Live Music Late Show Jam most Wed-Sat MI CASA – 7:00-10:00 PM, Los Romanticos de Los Cabos, 10-12midnight. 624.688.1223. Mexican music. Tel. 624-143-1933. CAPTAIN TONY’S RESTAURANT BAR – 7:00-10:00 pm, Pura Vida. Tel. PUEBLO BONITO SUNSET – Diego Ramirez on piano nightly. 624-143-6797. PUERTA VIEJA RESTAURANT, La Frida - 7:00-9:00 pm. Cuban CLUB CASCADAS- 6:30-9:30pm. Pianist Francisco. Tel.624.143.1882 Band. 624.104.3334. or 143.0307.
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THE OFFICE - 6:30-9:30 pm. Kimbara. 624.143.3464. TWO FOR THE ROAD - 8pm. Live Jazz Spot. Montana, keyboard, vocalist Kathy Daniels. Wyndham Hotel. Local A-15. 624.143.7759.
Kassaneth on vocals. SYRIACCUS BAR - 624.142.3939. TROPICANA – 7:00-10:00 PM, Kimbara, Spanish music. Tel. 624-142-4146. ZIPPERS – call 624.172.6162.
BAR ESQUINA - 8:00 pm. Sunday, “Kimbara” Bolero guitar. 624.143.1889. CLUB CASCADAS- 6:30-9:30pm, Trio Chacon, jazz & romantic music. 624.143.1882 or 143.0307. EDITHS’S RESTAURANT - Traditional Mexican music every night 6:00-10:00 pm 624.143.0801. JUNGLE BAR - 10:30-2:00 am. Ajimoto, Rock. Tel. 624-142-7401. MARIA CORONA-7:30-10:00 pm. Trio Los Principes. 143.1111. MI CASA – 7:00-10:00 PM, Los Romanticos de Los Cabos, Mexican music. Tel. 624-143-1933. PUEBLO BONITO SUNSET, La Frida – Diego Ramirez on piano nightly. PUERTA VIEJA RESTAURANT - Rosalia de Cuba y pianist Fernando Lopez. 7:00 pm. Tel. 624.104-3334. THE OFFICE - 6:30-9:30 pm. Pura Vida. Tel. 624.143.3464
AY AY AY - 7:00-10:00 Salsa, & karaoke bar. 142-0744. Or 142-0234. BAJA BREWING COMPANY - Downtown San José del Cabo. Gordo Bank, rock, country and blues, 7:00-10:00 pm Tel. 624-142-1292 CUBAN CIGAR SHOP – Tel. 624-146-9117. BAJA BREWING COMPANY - Downtown San José del Cabo. 624.146.9995. DON SANCHEZ CANTINA – 7:00-10:00pm, Coronado on guitar 624.142.2444. FLORA’S FARM - Monique vocals and Daryl Currie on guitar, 7:00-10:00 pm. 624.355.4564. FRENCH RIVIERA BAKERY & CAFÉ – Call 624.142.3350. THE GRAND MAYAN LOS CABOS, Samba Restaurant. Angie & the Vintjazz Boys, Angelica vocals, Jonathan Orozco piano, Hugo Navaroo upright bass & Richard Drums, 6:30-9:30pm. Tel. 624.163.4000. JAZZ TAPAS BAR - 624.130.7257. Call for schedule. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, Cafe des Artistes, Poly Herrera on piano. - 7:15-10:00 pm. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, NAK Grill, 7:15-10:00pm, Alfredo Franco on violin. 624.163.7600. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, Niparaya Bar, 7:15-10:00pm, Randy Leach on guitar, Marco Tulio on bass. 624.163.7600. H RESTAURANT - 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Hugo “saxo” Moreno, Saxophone. 624.105.2974. LA PATRONA RESTAURANT – 7:00-10:00 pm. David Flores on guitar. Tel. 624.142.1552. L’OSTERIA - 11:30 pm, " Rock Band. Naco Pop. Tel. 624.146.9696. ROCK & BREWS – 9:00-12:00, various bands. Tel. 624-105-2705 TROPICANA – 7:00-10:00 pm. Kimbara, Spanish music. Tel. 624-142-4146 or 624-142-2311. VILLA VALENTINA Tel. 624.142.6612. ZIPPERS – Easy Davis, rock n roll. Tel. 624-172-6162.
Sundays
SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO Mondays
CASA DON RODRIGO. 7:00-10:00 pm. Randy Leach on guitar, Marco Tulio on bass. Tel. 624.142.0418. DON SANCHEZ CANTINA – Howie Clifton on saxophone 624.142.2444. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, NAK Grill, 7:15-10:00pm, Los Lobos de Mexico, Mexican Night. 624.163.7600. LA PATRONA RESTAURANT – 7:00-10:00 pm. David Flores on guitar. Tel. 624.142.1552. TROPICANA – 7:00-10:00 PM, Mariachi music. Tel. 624-1424146. ZIPPERS – Jesse on guitar, Mexican & American music, rock, Tel. 624.172.6162.
Tuesdays
CASA NATALIA - 624.142.5100 to check for music. DON SANCHEZ CANTINA – Jonathan Rubildaba on guitar624.142.2444. FLORA FARM – David Cantoni saxophone, lunch; "The Shamans", Classic Rock. 7:00-10:00 pm. 624.355.4564. LA PATRONA RESTAURANT – 7:00-10:00 pm. David Flores on guitar. Tel. 624.142.1552. THE GRAND MAYAN LOS CABOS, Samba Restaurant. Angie & the Vintjazz Boys, Angelica vocals, Jonathan Orozco piano, Hugo Navaroo upright bass & Richard Drums, 6:30-9:30pm. Tel. 624.163.4000. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, Cafe des Artistes, Poly Herrera on piano. - 7:15-10:00 pm. ROCK & BREWS - 9:00-12:00 various bands Tel.624-105-2705 ZIPPERS – Jesse on guitar, Mexican & American music, rock Tel. 624.172.6162.
Wednesdays
CUBAN CIGAR SHOP – Tel. 624-146-9117. DON SANCHEZ CANTINA – Alberto on saxophone 624.142.2444. FLORA’S FARM - Howie Clifton", Saxophone 7:00-10:00 pm. 624.355.4564. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, Cafe des Artistes, Poly Herrera on piano. - 7:15-10:00 pm. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, NAK Grill, 7:15-10:00pm, Alfredo Franco on violin. 624.163.7600. LA PATRONA RESTAURANT – 7:00-10:00 pm. David Flores on guitar. Tel. 624.142.1552. L’OSTERIA – 7:00 pm David Flores, Tel. 146-9696. NICKSAN GARDEN PALMILLA- 7:30 – 10:30 pm. 624.144.6263/ TROPICANA – 7:00-10:00, Kimbara, Spanish music. Tel. 624142-4146. ZIPPERS – call 624.172.6162.
Thursdays
AY AY AY – 7:00-10:00 pm, Mexican music & karaoke bar. 142-0744 or 142-0234. BAJA BREWING COMPANY – Gordo Bank, rock, country and blues, 7:00-10:00 pm (post-Art Walk). Tel. 624-142-1292 DON SANCHEZ CANTINA – Jonathan Rubildaba on guitar624.142.2444. EL ESPONTANEO – 7:00-10:00 pm, Randy Leach on guitar; Marco Tulio bass - Tel 624.688.3832. FLORA’S FARM - - Todos Santos Jazz Band 7:00-10:00 pm. 624.355.4564. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, Cafe des Artistes, Poly Herrera on piano. - 7:15-10:00 pm. 624.163.7600. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, Niparaya Bar, Memo Ruiz on guitar & vocals, 7:15-10:00 pm. 624.163.7600. LA PATRONA RESTAURANT – 7:00-10:00 pm. David Flores on guitar. Tel. 624.142.1552. L’OSTERIA –7:00 pm, Los Cubanos, Tel. 146.9696. MOLLY’S – 6:30 pm during Art Walk, Jessie , 624.142.0744. SKY BAR BARCELO GRAND FARO – 10:00pm – 12:30am, Karla
For additions or corrections to this schedule, please email marilynmgraham@hotmail.com
Fridays
Saturdays
AY AY AY – 7:00-10:00 pm, Mariachis & karaoke bar. 142-0744 or 1420234. BAJA BREWING COMPANY - Downtown San José del Cabo. Gordo Bank, rock, country and blues, 7:00-10:00 pm Tel. 624-142-1292 DON SANCHEZ CANTINA – 7:00-9:00 pm. Alberto on guitar 624.142.2444 FLORA’S FARM - David Cantoni saxophone lunch; "The Shamans" Classic Rock 7:00-10:00 pm. 624.355.4564. H RESTAURANT - 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Ruben Martin, guitar, saxophone, flute. 624.105.2974. JAZZ TAPAS BAR - 624.130.7257. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, Cafe des Artistes, Poly Herrera on piano. - 7:15-10:00 pm. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, Niparaya Bar, Memo Ruiz on guitar & vocals, 7:15-10:00 pm. 624.163.7600. LA PATRONA RESTAURANT – 7:00-10:00 pm. David Flores on guitar. Tel. 624.142.1552. L’OSTERIA – 11:30 pm, Los Cubanos, 624-146-9696. ROCK & BREWS – 9:00-12:00, various bands. Tel. 624-105-2705. SHOOTERS SPORTS BAR –Tel. 146.9900. SKY BAR BARCELO GRAND FARO – 10:00 pm-12:30 pm, Karla Kassaneth on vocals. TROPICANA - 7:00-10:00 pm. Mariachi music. Tel. 624.142.4146 or 624.142.2311. ZIPPERS – call 624.172.6162.
Sundays
DON SANCHEZ CANTINA – Violeta Regney on violin - 624.142.2444. FLORA’S FARM – Brunch 10:00-2:00 pm, T’s Jazz Band from Todos Santos, 624.355.4564. GRAND MAYAN – Sundays, Flamingo, Tel. 624-163-4000. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, Cafe des Artistes, Poly Herrera on piano. - 7:15-10:00 pm. 624.163.7600. JW MARRIOTT IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, NAK Grill, 7:15-10:00pm, Alfredo Franco on violin. 624.163.7600. 7 SEAS SEAFOOD GRILLE - Full Moon Jazz Concerts. Call for schedule. 624.142.2666. TROPICANA – 7:00-10:00 pm. Mariachi music. Tel. 624-142-4146. ZIPPERS – Jesse on guitar, Mexican & American music, rock. Tel. 624.172-6162.
TODOS SANTOS
HOTEL GUAYCURA RESTAURANT – live music. Tel. 612.175.0800
CERRITOS
CERRITOS BEACH CLUB - Sundays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Daline Jones and Diego Ramirez. Tel. 624.129.6315. CERRITOS SURF COLONY – Sundays 4:00-7:00 pm, Randy Leach and Friends, classic rock and blues.
EAST CAPE
THE CROSSROADS COUNTRY CLUB - Located 22 miles on camino de la costa pasing Punta perfecta on Vinorama. Tel. 624.157.9542 VIDASOUL - Ecofocused Hotel located at 1000 Camino Cabo Este, Boca de la Vinorama. Beach shows with local legends, such as Pura Vida and Kilometro Band, and U.S. acts like Tim Lang and Portland’s Bolt Upright. Tel. 624.142.1659. ZAC’S BAR AND GRILL, Los Zacatitos
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