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No Reported Safety Concerns In Cabo San Lucas “You have to make a distinction between the border incidents that are going on and the places like Playacar, Cancun, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, which are exceedingly safe.” -NBC News Reported February 26, 2009 Recently, the media has reported several drug cartel skirmishes occurring along the Mexican border. These problems are happening mainly in the border towns of Tijuana, Chihuahua...

Baja Sur Vacation Rentals is not just any ordinary rental company.  In addition to our large inventory of homes we offer full concierge services to take care of your every need once you land in Cabo. Getting from the airport is easy when you book with Baja Sur Vacation Rentals.  We will set up your own private transport in a comfortable vehicle appropriate for your group.  The drivers all speak...

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Let Me Tell You About Tequila Tequila (Spanish pronunciation: [teˈkila]) is a Blue Agave-based spirit made primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, 65 kilometres (40 mi) northwest of Guadalajara, and in the highlands (Los Altos) of the western Mexican state of Jalisco. Types of tequila There are two basic categories of tequila: mixtos and 100% agave. Mixtos use up to 49% of other sugars in the fermentation...

Villa Vacations once seemed only possible for the wealthy, but today villa rentals have emerged as value-based travel opportunities for everyone. While statistics show that only 8% of travelers have stayed in a vacation rental, 90% report they are likely to plan this kind of vacation again. In general a group of people traveling together splitting the cost will keep pricing down. In addition to cost savings, villas offer guests...

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Looking for something different to do in Los Cabos? Cabo Adventures has the answer in their 5 hour Outdoor Adventure. It’s definitely more than a canopy tour. This adventure takes you away from the city and to the amazing rugged mountain landscape of the Baja. Explore the biosphere reserve known as “Sierra de la Laguna”, deep canyons, impressive scenery and lush flora and fauna. Trained guides will fit you with...

Los Cabos, including the 2 communities of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, has a variety of beautiful golf courses for those visiting the area. Offering “Chamber of Commerce” weather during the fall, winter, spring and most of the summer, Cabo is the perfect place for the golf enthusiast. Each golf course has its own personality and fabulous views of the beautiful Sea of Cortez or Pacific Ocean....

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In traveling the Baja Peninsula over the past 11 years we have some favorite places we enjoy revisiting.  If you ever have the chance to explore areas outside of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo on your vacation I would suggest these. Punta Chivato Located just north of Mulege and east along a 20+ mile bumpy dirt road your will find Punta Chivato, the jewel of the desert....