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Book your Vacation Home Rental at the beautiful Casa Brisa del Mar! Perched just steps from the Pedregal Beach, this spectacular 4,500 square foot luxury home is located on the Pacific side of the private and exclusive Pedregal Development. This villa offers plenty of privacy for the perfect escape but is also just a short drive to all the activity that Cabo has to offer. Accommodating up to 10 guests, Casa Brisa del...

What is your ideal dream Los Cabos Vacation? As we explore the best things to do in Cabo San Lucas, a great place to start your vacation is with the basics – the Beach. The Los Cabos area is made up of two main towns, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas and both towns are connected with a 20-mile stretch of beaches along the Sea of Cortez, named...

I had the opportunity to visit Cacti Mundo on a recent visit to San Jose del Cabo and enjoyed walking through this wonderful Cacti garden.  Having lived in the desert for many years I thought I had seen every cactus possible, but not so.  The variety of the Cacti found in Cacti Mundo (Cactus World) is amazing.  It’s a relatively small garden with so much to see.  The cost is...

Father Nicolas Tamaral established the Mission San Jose del Cabo Anuiti in 1730 as part of the Jesuit colonization of the peninsula of Baja California.  The building site was moved by the missionaries on several occasions in an attempt to flee from epidemics and mosquito infestations, while securing a source of fresh water.  Early buildings were simple structures of adobe, sticks and palm fronds, vulnerable to storm damage. In 1734,...

Celebration to the Virgin of Guadalupe is on December 12 every year.  This celebration honors the patron saint of Mexico.  Below is additional information about this celebration. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Guadalupe

Volunteer First Department and Volunteer Lifeguards Cuerpo de Bomberos and Cuerpo de Salvavidas Voluntarios Cabo San Lucas: 143-9000 San Jose del Cabo: 142-2466 http://www.bomberoscsl.com/index.htm The Cabo San Lucas Fire Department is a civil association that operates in large part from the donations of equipment, supplies, or money by people wanting to invest in their security. This project was made a reality because of good, hard work and each person who...

Safe & Sound: Despite misleading reports, Los Cabos remains a secure travel destination. Although Los Cabos is already one of the safest places to vacation and live, the government’s local agencies are overhauling its policies, prioritizing the security of its visitors and residents. From the director of tourism to the federal police, their mission is to protect and to serve: at the airport, beaches, marina, and on the roads and...

Mexican Red Cross – Cruz Roja Mexicana 24 hour rescue and ambulance service funded by donations. Cabo San Lucas: 143-3300 San Jose del Cabo 142-0316 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiViGOtakV8

  San Jose del Cabo has several boutique hotels and one of my favorites is the El Encanto  Inn.  The El Encanto is located in the heart of the art district with beautiful lush tropical grounds, hacienda style architecture, and soft Latin music.   There is a wedding chapel on the grounds that is perfect for a destination wedding.  Close to everything in San Jose del Cabo the El Encanto...

This year Mexico will be celebrating 200 years of independence and a dramatic re-enactment of the revolutionary Father Hidalgo’s call to his fellow Mexicans to join the uprising takes place on the night before.  This re-enactment takes place in city halls throughout the country.  Mexican flags are displayed everywhere you go and celebrations continue throughout the night.  On the 16th military parades are held in most cities.  This is a...