Mexico is rich with culture and tradition.  The custom of putting up a Christmas tree is popular but the real Mexican tradition is setting up a nativity scene.  The scenes are set up throughout the month but the figure of Baby Jesus is not put in the manger until December 24.  The three kings traditionally, are added on January 5.

Here is the nativity currently on display at the town square in San Jose del Cabo and please note Baby Jesus is not there!

Christmas is in the air in San Jose del Cabo!

Federation in downtown San Jose del Cabo

Christmas Village at the Town Square in San Jose del Cabo

Storefront and Christmas Village  in downtown San Jose del Cabo.

Casa Portobello is just one of the Cabo Vacation Rentals we offer that is located in San Jose del Cabo.

For more information click on the link below.

http://www.bajasurvacationrentals.com/rentals/view/casa-portobello/

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.

Cabo San Lucas Schools

Thinking about moving to Cabo or San Jose del Cabo? If you have children there are several choices for local private schools.

Cabo San Lucas

Colegio El Camino
Kindergarten through 12th Grade
011-52-624-143-2100

http://www.colegioelcamino.com/INDEX%20ENGLISH.htm

Centro Educativo Intergral Juan Bosco
Grade 7-9
011-52-624-173-0042; Cell 011-52-1-624-155-7918

http://mexico.pueblosamerica.com/c/centro-educativo-integral-juan

Montessori Casa de los Niños Cipactlicali
Kindergarten through 6th grade, Bilingual
Near Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach
011-52-624-144-4716

Corridor Schools

Colegio Amaranto
Preschool and Kindergarten through 6th grade
011-52-614-145-8701

http://www.amaranto.edu.mx/

Instituto Peninsular
Grades 7-12
011-614-104-3454

http://www.institutopeninsular.edu.mx/principal/INICIO.html

Centro Escolar Picacho (Colegio McGregor)
Preschool, Kindergarten through Gread 12
011-52-624-144-5595

Instituto Baldor
Grades 7-12
011-52-624-194-3700
Fax: 011-52-624-104-3701

http://www.institutobaldor.com/

San Jose del Cabo

Instituto Internacional Libertad
Preschool, Kindergarten through grade 12
011-52-614-142-0428

http://mexico.pueblosamerica.com/c/instituto-internacional-libertad