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Artisanos located a few minutes from downtown Cabo is one of my favorite places to shop in the area.  I have seen the store double in size since we moved to Cabo in 1998   It is a favorite among the locals as well as tourists.  With a large array of Mexican arts, glassware, furniture, dinnerware, and decorating items this is a store you don’t want to miss.

The area that is known as Los Cabos was first populated by the Pericue tribe.  Starting in 1533, Herman Cortes sent expeditions to explore the Californias.  He founded the Puerto de Santa Cruz (Port of the Holy Cross) in 1535 which today is known as La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur.  In 1697 the conquest of this region truly began when Father Kino and Father Salvatierra, Jesuit priests,...

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4 large rip avocados ½ red onion diced 1 tsp. minced fresh garlic 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro ½ lime 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste Dash of taco spice Peel and seed avocados Add all ingredients except the lemon and seasonings Mash together for a chunky consistency Squeeze juice of the lime into a bowl and add a little at a time to the avocado mix Add...

Need a Doctor in Los Cabos? Dr. Alfonso Jurado is my top recommendation if you need medical care while in the Los Cabos area.  My husband and I have both used Dr. Jurado during our 11 years of living in Cabo San Lucas and he is the first we call for ourselves, friends or clients who are visiting Cabo. I can always count on Dr. Jurado to be responsive to...

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...