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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...

Time: today                     hoy the morning            por la mañana tomrow                  mañana noon                      el mediodia yesterday              ayer the afternoon         la tarde tonight                   esta noche night                      la noche last night               anoche midnight                 la media noche What time is it?                        Que hora es? It is one o’clock.                        Es la una. It is 10 minutes past 2.     Son las dos y diez. It is quarter past 3.         Son las tres y cuarto. It is quarter...

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....

Polite Phrases Good morning Buenos dias. Good afternoon Buenas tardes. Good night. Buenas noches. Good bye see you later. Adios; hasta la vista. Thank you. Gracias Yes, very good. Si; muy bien. Please Por favor Excuse me Perdoneme I am very sorry. Lo siento mucho. To express needs I need, we need Necesito: necessitamos I would like to telephone. Quisiera telefonear. I am hungry; We are hungry Tengo hambre; tenemos...

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....

Common firsts yes – si no – no please – por favor thank you – gracias you’re welcome – de nada sorry – perdon What is your name? – Como se Llama? My name is… – Mi nombre es… Phrases Do you speak English? Habla Ingles? Do you understand English? Entiende Ud. El ingles Do you understand me? Me Entiende? I do not speak Spanish. No hablo español. Yes sir;...

Feliz Navidad! Over the years with our staff in Cabo San Lucas we have enjoyed these traditions. We have held a posada at our annual Christmas Party complete with the traditional song seeking shelter. Each January 6 we have several loaves of Three Kings Bread delivered and we have a celebration together partaking in the bread and drinking the a special rich hot chocolate called Champurrado. Our loaves of Three...

The 21 miles of highway between San Jose Del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas is popularly known as “The Corridor”.  Along this stretch of 4 lane highway are a number of beautiful resorts, private home developments and luxury condos.  Favorite beaches along the corridor are the Palmilla Beach (Km27), El Blendito (Km 19.5), Chileno Bay (Km 14), and Santa Maria Bay (Km 13), all swimming beaches.  Golf Courses along the...