I you are flying by commercial airline to Cabo San Lucas you will land at the San Jose del Cabo Airport (SJD) about 45 minutes from Cabo San Lucas.  There are two large terminals and one private  terminal.  Once you arrive you will clear customs and collect your luggage.  When you have your luggage you will put the luggage through the security check machines and then be asked to push a button for a green or red light.  If you get a red light not to worry, the officials just want to take a peek in your bags.  Once you clear security you will be on your way to enjoying the beautiful weather, beaches, culture and people of Los Cabos.

Los Cabos offers one of the top private airports in Mexico.  Information you will need before planning a flight is below:

The San Jose Del Cabo Airport is  primarily used for civilian aircraft.  Facilities include a control tower, Flight Service Station, fuel and tarmac jet parking and limited maintenance.  No hangars are available.

Los Cabos International

San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Time Zone:  Mountain

Latitude: 23°09′07″N (23.151850)

Longitude: 109°43′16″W (-109.721044)

Elevation: 358

Variation: -10

Longest Runway: 9843

Dept: ATIS: 127.6

ARR. ATIS: 127.6

Tower: 118.9

Phone: 011-52-624-145-5111

Frequency: 129.9

Airport Ident: MMSD

Field Elevation: 374’

Customs: Airport of Entry

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San Jose’s Estuary

The Estuary, located next to downtown San Jose del Cabo, is a beautiful place to take a walk, bird watch and observe the beauty of nature.  Among the fine feathered friends you may see on your visit are herons, ducks, egrets, pelicans and osprey.  The Estuary has brought visitors to the area for more than three centuries including pirates, nature lovers and over 250 species of migratory birds.

The fresh water that empties into the estuary starts in the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains.  These mountains are peaks of granite that tower 6000 feet above sea level where the rain is more plentiful than in the dry desert below.  The river mostly travels underground for 30 miles or so before reaching the mouth of the estuary.  It has been a crucial element in the development of the area.  Pericu Indians, Spanish galleons and Jesuit missionaries were all drawn to this important source of fresh water.

When visiting San Jose del Cabo stop by for a walk through nature!  You never know what you may see.

One of our favorite road trips when friends come to visit us is going to Todos Santos.  Named “Pueblo Magico” in 2006, Todos Santos is a small coastal town at the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur.  It is about a 45 minute drive along a winding 2 lane highway through the desert and along the coast with a number of places to stop and enjoy the Pacific Ocean.  Todos Santos is near the Tropic of Cancer and about an hour south of La Paz, the capital city of Baja California Sur.

Todos Santos thrived as the Baja sugarcane capital during the 19^th century.  Now the rich farmlands have been cultivated and the town prospers from an abundance of avocado, vegetable and chili farming, papaya and mango orchards, fishing and ranching.

Nuestra Señora del Pilar de La Paz is a mission that was founded in 1723 by father Jaime Bravo.  The mission contains the statue of the Virgin of Pilar, which is a focus of the town’s main festival in October.

The area offers a number of beautiful beaches.  Playa Las Palmas and Playa Los Cerritos are great for swimming and shell collecting.  Cerritos draws surfers from all over the world.

In town there are a number of art galleries, Mexican craft shops, restaurants, boutique hotels and restored colonial buildings.  Todos Santos is a great day trip from Cabo or if you prefer to spend more time we can help you with accommodations.

Some of our recommendations include:

February:  Annual Home Tour of Todos Santos

Restaurants:  Cafe Todos Santos

Restaurant Las Fuentes

Shut up Franks

Hotel California

Places to visit:  Mission Church

Art Galleries

Hotel California

Cerritos Beach

Accommodations:

Posada La Poza

http://www.lapoza.com/en

Hotel California

http://www.hotelcaliforniabaja.com/

The Todos Santos Inn

http://www.todossantosinn.com/

Casita de la Tortuga

http://www.bajasurvacationrentals.com/rentals/view/Casa-de-la-Tortuga/

Casita del Pescado

http://www.bajasurvacationrentals.com/rentals/view/Casita-del-Pescado/

Casita del Sol

http://www.bajasurvacationrentals.com/rentals/view/Casistas-del-Sol/

The Club at El Rincon in the Pedregal has recently opened and is a beautiful spa and fitness center.  For those who live in or visit the Pedregal this facility offers a beautiful setting for fitness and spa services.  Located on the Pacific side of The Pedregal with fabulous views The Club offers daily, monthly and annual memberships.

Amenities Include:

Outside Juice and Pool Lounge

Lap Pool

Steam Room

Hydrotherapy

Massage Therapy

Salon offering hair cuts, highlights, coloring and relaxing

Manicures/pedicures

Facial massage

Fitness Center with Cybex equipment

Jacuzzi in Women’s locker room

Café: Full café service

Art: Revolving collection of new artist’s works are featured throughout and available for purchase

Open:  Monday to Saturday  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Closed on Sunday

Day Pass $20.00 USD

Monthly Rate  $60.00 USD

Gym Only

Monthly Rate $80.00 USD

Gym & Showers

VIP Monthly Rate: $130.00 USD

Includes lockers, towels, sandals, showers, steam room, free access to tennis courts, 20% discount at The Bistro Restaurant and 10% discount on spa services

3 month membership: $370.00 USD

6 month membership: $700.00 USD

Annual Membership  $1248.00

****Prices subject to change

Next time you are in Cabo San Lucas, check out The Club El Rincon in The Pedregal.