I recently had the opportunity to spend 2 nights at Villa Cielito, a beautiful 7 bedroom Cabo vacation villa located at Chileno Bay just outside of Cabo San Lucas.  Villa Cielito offers a relaxing vacation opportunity in a beautiful setting.

The staff, Carlos, Alicia, Dona and Vincente, take excellent care of the property and guests.  Upon arrival we enjoyed chicken quesadillas, guacamole, pico de gallo and chips with drinks. The breakfast they prepared was fabulous and included fresh fruit, delicious pancakes, bacon, eggs, beans, tortillas, pico de gallo, juice and coffee.  Both mornings we chose to eat at one of the outside palapas while enjoying lapping waves on the beach and the beauty of the morning.

Being located on Chileno Bay is a great advantage as this is one of Cabo’s best swimming beaches.  There is daily activity on the beach but does not interfere with the tranquility of this home.  Several kayaks are on site for guests and a 42 ft. fishing boat is available at a discounted rate.  Enjoy the activity on Chileno Beach,  the large pool and spa at the home, relax in one of the hammocks under the palapa or retreat to the other side of the home to a private beach.

This home can accommodate up to 16 guests and is perfect for weddings, family reunions and corporate retreats.  For more info about this home check our website at: http://www.bajasurvacationrentals.com/rentals/view/villa-cielito/

Cabo Wabo continues to keep mixologists busy designing new ways to incorporate its tequila into cocktails.  One of the most beautiful is the Cabo Gazpachito Shot, an inspiration from the classic cold soup.

2 slices of green or red jalapeno
1 ½ oz tomato juice
1 oz Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila
½ oz Sherry
Ice
Cucumber spear

Shake up all the ingredients but the cucumber with ice in a shaker and strain drink into a chilled shot glass.  Slam the shot and then eat the cucumber spear to finish.

If you are a diver there are a number of areas in Los Cabos that are popular and provide for great diving experiences.

Cabo Pulmo, is a popular dive spot located on the East Cape and is for beginner divers,(30 ft) and advanced divers (100 ft) as well.  2 hours east of San Jose then 5  minutes by boat is where you will find the only living coral reef in the Sea of Cortez.
Land’s End at the famous arch in Cabo San Lucas is for intermediate – advanced divers (50ft-60ft).  Five  minutes by boat from the Cabo marina and you are swimming with sea lions and moray eels.  A sunken boat can be seen in the Falls.
The Sand Falls diving spot is located in Cabo San Lucas and just a short boat ride from shore.  This spot is for beginnersand advanced divers alike.  Steep sand banks go down sharply into a canyon filled with tropical fish.  The canyon runs from the depths of Cabo San Lucas Bay to within 30 ft of shore, making the Cabo Bay one of the deepest in the world.

Pelican Rock is for beginners at 25 ft – 80 ft and attracts many tropical fish.  Just a 5 minute boat ride from the Cabo Marina and you are swimming among the fish.

Neptune’s Finger, commonly referred to as an upside down Baja Peninsula, is just 5 minutes from the marina.  This spot is for advanced divers and offers a spectacular canyon wall dive.

Gordo Banks is another spot for advanced divers (110ft-120ft) located about an hour boat ride from La Playita.  There is a seamount where you can see Marlin, Skip Jacks, Hammerheads and at times large Manta Rays.

Las Salinas is located about one hour 15 minutes by boat from Cabo San Lucas or one hour by boat from La Playita.  This spot is for beginners (30ft-45 ft).  Las Salinas offers a sunken Japanese fishing boat that attracts a large assortment of fish.

Blow Hole is for beginners to advanced divers (30ft-70ft) and is a 35 minute boat ride from Cabo San Lucas or 10 minutes from Chileno beach.  Rocky valleys present a variety of fish.

Chileno Bay is a 20 ft – 40ft dive and can be reached by tour boat in 35 minutes or by car in 15-20 minutes.  This spot offers sandy and rocky bottom diving with loads of turtles and tropical fish.  Night dives are also available at this site.

El Gavilan is an intermediate to advanced dive site with 70ft- 100 ft dives and about 35 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. This spot offers a rocky ledge leading into a canyon where groupers and larger fish are often sited.

Cabeza de Ballena is for beginners and is about a 25 minute boat ride.  The dive is through large boulders with lots
of fish.

Santa Maria Cave is for beginners and is a 35 minute boat ride or you can dive from the beach which is about 15 – 20 minutes from downtown Cabo.  The entrance to Santa Maria Canyon has a huge variety of fish that will eat right from your hand.

Cabo San Lucas located at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula marks the convergence of the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez.  The famous El Arco, a natural arch at the tip of the peninsula, and the rocky pinnacles of Los Frailes (The Friars) draw visitors from all over the world.  Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach), a favorite beach, is overlooked by the arch and accessible by boat only.

Medano Beach in downtown Cabo is the place to be for all beach activities including parasailing, jet skis, banana boats, glass bottom boats, kayaking and more.  Along the beach are restaurants and bars the favorites being The Office, Billigans, Baja Cantina on the Beach and Mango Deck.

A walk along the marina in Cabo offers an array of shops, restaurants and information about the many things to do: fishing, golf, ATV adventures, zip line, sailing on an America’s Cup boat, dolphin encounter and snorkeling just to name a few. There is something for everyone.

Nightlife in Cabo ranges from a quiet setting with Jazz music to the lively fun at Squid Roe, The Giggling Marlin, or Cabo Wabo.  Sunset cruises are popular and range from a small sail boat with few aboard to a large vessel with dining and show.  The Buccaneer Queen, a pirate ship, is a great selection for families.

Baja Sur Vacation Rentals has an inventory of vacation rentals in Cabo San Lucas ranging from a large (800 sq ft) studio condo on the Pacific Beach to a 10 bedroom home located in a private gated community with fabulous views.  Let Baja Sur Vacation Rentals help you plan your Cabo Vacation.  View our selection of homes and condos in Cabo San Lucas.