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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...

San Jose Del Cabo is a colonial town situated on Mexican Highway #1 and the Sea of Cortez.  This city was founded in 1730 and serves as a marketing center for the surrounding agricultural and cattle raising area.  San Jose del Cabo is the local seat of government for the municipio of Los Cabos and the Palacio Municipal (City Hall), built in 1927, is located in the central plaza. Even...

Every fall since 1994 Cabo has been host to the arrival of The Baja Ha Ha Rally. This boating rally departs San Diego the last week of October for the 750 mile trip which ends in Cabo San Lucas the first week of November. The Rally participants, 193 entrants for the 2009 event, make 2 stops along the way. One stop at Turtle Bay (Bahia Tortuga) and the other at...

Mexico is not all about tacos, margaritas, salsa, tequila, sunshine and sunsets, inexpensive living, sombreros and mariachi bands. Living in Mexico is also about health care and where do we go for it when we need it. We have all heard about difficulties ex-patriates have had in getting quality health care when in the land of the Aztecs and Mayans. Often a language barrier prevails for those of Anglo descent....

“The Day of the Dead” or “All Soul’s Day” El Dia de los Muertos is a holiday that focuses on gatherings of family and friends to remember and pray for friends and family who have passed away.  The celebration on November 1 is in connection with the Catholic All Saints’ Day and November 2 All Souls’ Day.  Traditionally private altars honoring the deceased are built using skulls, flowers, and favorite...

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....

Villa Descanso Vacation in luxury in this newly built 7500 sq. ft 9 bedroom 11 bath home nestled in the private gated community of The Pedregal.  Villa Descanso has everything you dream about for your vacation in Cabo.  From the moment you arrive you are enveloped in beautiful surroundings and ample comfortable areas for gathering. Book Villa Descanso for Christmas and pay the REDUCED RATE of $2,200.00 per night! Reserve Villa...

Be part of the legend as you enjoy this pirate adventure in Cabo. Being aboard this pirate ship is a fun adventure for all ages. The Buccaneer Queen offers Snorkeling Tours, Sunset Tours, and during whale season, Whale Watching Tours. The Snorkeling Tours depart at 8:30 AM (June, July and August) and/or 12:00 noon all year round. The tour is a 3 hour adventure complete with lunch, snorkeling equipment and...