Cabo Adventures, one of our favorite vendors in Cabo San Lucas, just announced the start of their exclusive Whale Photo Safari.  This fabulous adventure is not to be missed during the winter season.

Daily departures for a 2 hour tour

2 top of the range APEX inflatablel boats with the capacity of 56 guests

Expert guides and hydrophones on board to hear the whales sing

Price:  Adules $85 USD and kids 5-11 years $60 USD

Round trip transportation (selected hotels)

Towels, water and light snack on board

Don”t miss this opportunity!  Contact Baja Sur Vacation Rentals to book at 1-888-3332-8477 or Nanci@bajasurvacationrentals.com.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Cabo San Lucas!

Baja Sur Property Management

Cabo Coffee

Cabo San Lucas Vacation Rentals

Wall Mart Santa

Marina Cabo Plaza Nativity and Lobby

Since moving to Cabo in 1998 I have seen a vast improvement in our options for groceries.  It’s not always one stop shopping but there is more variety and a number of options for everyone.  Organic markets are  available in the Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas and in San Jose del Cabo weekly.  Here is a selection of where I like to shop and comments about each.

Mega Store located in San Jose del Cabo is conveniently located, has a variety of both Mexican and American product good produce and comparable prices.

Sams Club, just like in the US.  This store offers both Mexican and American product but not always all of the options that are found in the US.

One of my favorite places to purchase spirits!  Great variety and good prices.

This is a super Wal Mart with loads of product.  Not as much American product is available but there is good variety, produce is usually good and prices are right!

Tutto Bene is a specialty store for wines, cheeses and snacks located in downtown Cabo San Lucas.

Costco just like in the USA with loads of product in large quantities.  Produce is always good, conveniently located about 10 minutes from downtown Cabo.

Supermercado Aramburo is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Cabo. This store has a variety of American product, produce is not always the best.  Great for a quick trip for something last minute.

Chedraui, one of my favorite Mexican chain markets.  Located on the road to Todos Santos it is about 10 minutes from the heart of downtown Cabo.  Good selection of Mexican and American product, produce is usually good and prices are comparable.

One of these stores is located near each of our Cabo condos, homes and villas.

Every Month Events

Every Tuesday and Saturday:  9:00-1:00 Liga Mac used book store and donation center is open.
San Jose Del Cabo.  044-624-177-8507   www.ligamac.com

Every Wednesday  8:00 PM
Free movies from independent studios for teenagers and adults at the City Theater in San Jose del Cabo.

Every Wednesday:  8:00-11:00 AM
Organic market at the Pedregal.  Located at the back entrance to The Pedregal just before the Colegio El Camino School.  044-624-113-8376

Every Thursday 5:00-9:00 PM
Art Walk Night in San Jose’s Historic Art District.  Wine, munchies, and live entertainment.  Along Obregon St. behind the church.
Every Friday  9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Farmers Market Palmilla Shoppes
Every Friday 6:00-9:00 PM
Art Fest, downtown Cabo San Lucas.  Artists are exhibiting their art in the little Plaza by the church in downtown Cabo.  Also music, fire twirling, drum playing, clowns, acrobats, dances and etc.  Businesses in the area offer special discounts and events.

Every Saturday  8:00 AM to Noon
Organic market in the Pedretal

Every Saturday  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
San Jose Organic Market at Huerta Maria on  the Los Animas road across from the Jockey Club.

Every Saturday  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Golden Cactus Gallery in downtown Cabo San Lucas will feature a different live artist who will talk about his/her paintings, sculptures, poetry, music, singing, photography, performances, writings, or dancing.  On Hidalgo corner with Zapata street.  www.goldencactusgallery.com

Every Sunday  11:00 AM
Movie Club.  Lumiere, Childrens classic movies at the marine museum in San Jose del Cabo

Every Sunday  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Flea Market in the same place as the Organic Market across from the Jockey Club

Every Sunday 7:00-11:00 AM
Bicycle, walk, skate or drag your pet around downtown Cabo.  The main drag in Cabo San Lucas closes to vehicle traffic.  Great opportunity to exercise and mingle with local families.  Each week a different activity such as spinning, aerobics, or Zumba lessons.   clubcactusbike@tmail.com

November 2, 2011  All Souls Day  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead

November 2, 2011
One day, 230 kilometer (135 miles) bicycle ride.  Participants may ride all four sections of the tour or the one of their choice.  The rides will be:  Cabo San Lucas to San Jose (17.5 miles).  San Jose to Los Barriles (41 miles), Los Barailles to San Bartolo, San Antonio, and el Triunfo to the Y intersection to Todos Santos (47 miles), and finally from the Y intersection to Todos Santos (29.5 miles). $800 to the winning team.  Sign up at www.giraXtreme.com.  624-123-5280

November 27, 2011
Third Annual Festival  DArte, La Paz.  At Marina Palmira.  This is an Art Fair with art to buy, food booths, and live music.

Baja Cantina has long been one of our favorite places in Cabo. We have been loyal customers since Jorge, the owner, bought the restaurant about 11 years ago. Since that time Jorge has opened Baja Cantina Beach Club on Medano Beach and Maria Corona in downtown Cabo. Each location is unique but maintains quality food and service. We were pleased to learn of the recent recognition they received in earning the prestigious Cristal Certification Award which guarantees the optimum management of food in restaurants. This particular certification is recognized all over the world and after a period of intense training, all three of Baja Cantina’s Restaurants received it. They are the first group of restaurants in Los Cabos to receive this award.

The awards ceremony was held on Medano Beach and carried out by Marcela Hernandez Ortega, Operations Manager for Cristal International Certification. Ortega stated that the Baja Cantina Group had demonstrated their excellence in the management of food in a short period of time.

Jorge, in his interview, pointed out that it was not just personal pride he felt about receiving the award, but he also thinks it is an incentive for all of the staff to continue doing better and keeping high standards. He continued to point out that a hotel or restaurant can request the certification and that it is obtained through an exhaustive training program. A monthly fee is paid to get supervision that he considered as an investment that assures the best and most healthy preparation of food. He considers the program as an incentive for the personnel. It is not only a personal achievement for personnel l but also a plus for their resumes and opens doors in the gastronomic industry around the world.

Those who received the award were: Guillermo Valadez, Ismael Quintero and Alejandro Castro from Baja Cantina Marina, Jesus Sandoval, Miguel Madrigal and David Hernandez from Maria Corona ad Tomas Burgoin and Omar Visaes from Baja Cantina Playa. Jorge’s next goal is to obtain the Distintivo H which is awarded by the Secretary of Tourism. Knowing Jorge, I am sure that goal will be achieved.

Next time you are in Cabo stop by Baja Cantina Dockside, Baja Cantina Beach or Maria Corona’s. Tell them Baja Sur Vacation Rentals sent you in!

If looking for accommodations for your next Cabo Vacation contact us first. We’re your ticket 2 Cabo!