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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 contributed his or her own donation.

The Cabo San Lucas Fire Department was founded in 1982, when a single citizen by the name of Gildardo Payan Azcarraga, hailing from the state of Sinaloa but adopted by these lands, became aware of the social necessities at that time. Among them was the need for a group of firemen to look after the security of the people; armed with a pail, couple of radios, an old vehicle, the patio of a house as central, but most importantly loaded with enthusiasm, he founded what today you know as the Cabo San Lucas Fire Department.

The priority of the fire department is safeguarding the lives and goods of both locals and visitors who arrive at this tourist destination. The firemen believe unquestionably in prevention through the education of the public; to prevent is to save lives and goods in advance

For more about the Fire Department in Cabo San Lucas go to: http://www.loscabosguide.com/bomberos/index.html

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 city streets.

Contrary to what is reported by many mainstream U.S. media outlets, crime is not an all-encompassing problem in México. It is isolated, just as crime in the U.S. is not rampant throughout the contiguous states. Not all of the United States is under a crime siege by socially disturbed individuals, and not all of México is involved in drug wars. In fact, the crime rate in the United States and other parts of the world is far greater than in México. Bad things happen everywhere.

There are many beautiful resorts in México that are suffering because international tourists have heard or read misleading reports that México as a whole is a violent country and canceled their travel plans. There’s no reason for prudent travelers to abandon their trips to places such as Los Cabos. México is a very large country, and Los Cabos is far removed from the violence affecting other parts of the nation. Jacobo Turquie Alcerraca, the newly appointed secretary of tourism for Southern Baja recently said, “The municipality of Los Cabos—1,000 miles from the U.S. border—boasts a unique geographic location at the tip of the long, narrow Baja California Peninsula. Separated from mainland México by the Sea of Cortés (christened the “World’s Aquarium” by Jacques Cousteau), the twin cities of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo and the surrounding countryside are an islandlike sanctuary, unaffected by any crime or violence occurring elsewhere in México.”

Jacobo Turquie- Baja California Sur Secretary of Tourism

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, confirms “millions of U.S. citizens safely visit México each year. This includes tens of thousands who cross the border every day for study, tourism or business and at least one million U.S. citizens who live in México. The Mexican government makes a considerable effort to protect U.S. citizens and other visitors to major tourist destinations. Resort areas and tourist destinations in México do not see the levels of drug-related violence and crime reported in the border region and in areas along major drug-trafficking route.”

The Mexican Naval Marine base, headed by Admiral Felipe Lozano Armenta, supports the local security program by providing protection and assistance in controlling maritime traffic and operating search-and-rescue missions in and about Los Cabos. Its inventory of top-notch equipment includes intercepting patrol and defender boats and helicopters with trained and qualified crews on duty 24-7.

Patrols provide security by escorting cruise ships from 12 miles out up to anchor point, with small boats guarding their flanks during their stay in port. Naval personnel handle calls for help and monitor the dock on foot and aboard small boats in the marina. Foot patrols can be seen walking the beaches during high-tourism season. All personnel are trained to implement contingency plans and programs to assist civilians in times of emergency, such as hurricanes.

Emergency contact information: (624) 105-1110, (624) 143-6699, ext. 124 or 125, Canal 16 VHF banda marina; frecuency 2182 kHz (24 hours, 365 days of the year).

Local police commander Daniel Rodriguez has spoken of revamping the training program for officers, restructuring the process so that the Los Cabos police are even better prepared for any incident.

Juan A. Carbajal Figueroa, commandant of the Cabo San Lucas Fire Department, is backed by 60 highly qualified individuals who are prepared for different types of emergencies known to happen in a beach area. Their priority is safeguarding the lives and goods of both locals and visitors with modern equipment and vehicles.

Ask any foreign resident living in Los Cabos whether he is afraid to live here, and the answer is unequivocally the same: I feel safer here than anywhere else I have ever lived. As in any foreign country, one needs to be careful and wise. Follow rules and obey the laws.

Ask yourself, “Would I do this in my own country?” Common-sense precautions such as visiting only legitimate business and tourist areas during daylight hours and avoiding areas where criminal activity might occur can help ensure that travel to México is safe and enjoyable.

Just because you’re on vacation does not mean that you can drink to extreme, become disorderly, or walk late at night on darkened streets or alone on the beach.

Don’t take chances you wouldn’t if you were back home.

Miroslava Bautista Sánchez, the municipal tourism director of Los Cabos, says, “México is a big and incredibly diverse country to visit and in which to live, so violence along the U.S. border does not have any effect on a vacation in, for example, Los Cabos. Thousands of flights, cruise lines, and private yachts choose Los Cabos as their travel destination, and hundreds of demanding business travelers from the U.S. and Canada find investment opportunities here. Why? Los Cabos is a symbol of a peaceful place to visit and to live. It has long been a favorite getaway for movie stars and famous personalities, many of whom have purchased residences here.”

Los Cabos can be an unforgettable vacation experience in a safe and secure environment! Come enjoy the beauty and all the incredible activities associated with this part of the world.

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

Looking for a way to make a difference in the life of a child in Cabo?  KidSmart, a stay-in-school project serving academically-gifted students from economically-challenged neighborhoods, is looking for sponsors.  Sponsors give support to individual children and teens in the program.  A sponsor provides a school uniform and shoes in addition to a $20/month stipend to their honor student.  This organization is also in need of corporate sponsors for the new ESL program that will provide intensive English language training to KidSmart participants.  Income tax receipts will be provided to all donors.

Contact information:

Cabo Cell:  044-624-129-6135

robynlittlewood@hotmail.com

Villa Cielito, located on the beach at Chileno Bay, is now offering a special rate for bookings November 2010 through February 2011 at $2950/night.  This 7000 sq. ft., 7 bedroom, 7 1/2 bath fabulous home with full time staff is the perfect choice for your vacation rental in Cabo.   Click here for the details on this home http://www.bajasurvacationrentals.com/rentals/view/villa-cielito/

Call 1-888-332-8477 to book.

Cabo Adventures has released their  latest new tour called “Sunset Turtle Release”.  They are working very closely with Asupmatoma to offer their mutual  guests the opportunity to explore “Rancho San Cristobal” located on the pacific ocean side of the bay.  This special tour will educate participants about the turtles that visit local beaches and allow them to take part in releasing the turtles into the sea.  For every space purchased, a percentage is donated towards the protection and care of the turtles.  Guests are accompanied by specialized guides throughout the tour.

Tours are $49-$59 USD

Operation: 3 times a week, check in Cabo Dolphins 4.15pm / departs 4.30pm (minimum 6 pax per tour – private tours available)

Duration: 3 hours

Price: $59usd adults, $49usd kids 4 to 12 years

Includes:

We request that the guests bring: beach shoes, a light jacket and camera

Available dates: 15th of October until 15th of December 2010

Contact Nanci@bajasurvacationrentals.com to book this unique adventure!

Since moving to Mexico my husband and I have had insurance with SkyMed and whether you travel internationally or only in the United States you may want to check in to their services.   Whenever you are more than 100 miles from home SkyMed’s Wings of Life are only a toll-free call away.  Since 1989 SkyMed has earned an enviable reputation within the North American community of travelers.  For more information here is a link:

http://www.skymed.com/bajasurvacationrentals

 

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 Inn is a great retreat.

Call me for your reservation.

 

In the 12 years we have been in Cabo I have met an array of interesting people who have packed up, left their home country and moved to Cabo to enjoy all it has to offer.

The other day I stopped by the Happy Ending Cantina in hopes of learning more about this popular bar in Cabo and how it came to be.  I repeatedly noticed reviews on Trip Advisor and wanted to know more.  It was mid day and Regine the owner was sitting at a table chatting with a local friend.  I was happy to have the opportunity to meet her and to hear about her story and her life in Cabo.  She was kind enough to share this story with me so I can share it with you.

The owners of Happy Ending Cantina, Gene, El Jefe, and Regine, La Jefa, began living in Cabo San Lucas in December 1986 with their five-year-old daughter, Rena, and their one-year-old son, Rex.  Shortly after moving to Cabo, Regine learned she was pregnant with twins and Rio and Regine were born in August 1987.

Since 1982, Gene has been a California licensed private detective who has traveled the world conducting international investigations.  He specializes in conducting Complex Litigation Investigations and Covert Intelligence Gathering & Analysis.

Gene and Regine visited Cabo San Lucas for the first time in the summer of 1986 and almost immediately fell in love with the lifestyle, weather, people, etc., and seriously considered moving there.  Because Rena was beginning kindergarten they began inquiring about the availability of private schools and learned that Cabo’s first private school, “El Camino,” had opened two years earlier.  After personally checking out and approving El Camino, they decided to purchase a beach home that was under construction on the best beach in Mexico.

According to Gene and Regine, this was long before Cabo had golf courses, fancy hotels and time share resorts.  There were only three flights per week from the USA to Cabo San Lucas. There was only one Pemex Gas Station in Cabo San Lucas and one in San Jose del Cabo. There were only a couple paved streets in Cabo. There were no divided highways, no supermarkets, no shopping centers, no traffic lights and virtually nothing to do but fish or lay on the beach or by the pool. All the beaches were accessible and virtually empty. Everything was inexpensive. Bottles of Corona were only 12 cents each when purchased by the case after paying the bottle deposit. It was a different world back then.  It was incredible!   In 1986, the only “nightclub” in town was the Giggling Marlin that had been opened by a couple of young American guys in 1985.

Gene and Regine owned three ATVs and three scooters which they brought with them to Cabo.   Everyday they would be flagged down by tourists asking them where they had rented it.  There were no such rental businesses in Cabo at the time.  Although Gene and Regine hadn’t planned on opening a business in Mexico they realized a business opportunity when they saw it.  Gene returned to southern California and purchased 60 scooters and 25 ATVs.   They purchased the property where Happy Ending is now located and opened “Chubasco’s,” the first scooter, motorcycle and ATV tour company in Mexico.  Business was terrific!  A couple years later Squid Roe was built, followed by the Melia Hotel on Medano Beach, Pueblo Bonito (Blanco)……and the rest is history.

Rena attended El Camino school through the fifth grade and Rex through the second grade.  In 1991, Gene and Regine decided to return to southern Cal so their kids could get an American education.  They closed up Chubasco’s, built and rented three stores on the property and moved back to the states.  Rena is now a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County, Rex and Rio are Police Officers for the City of Los Angeles and Regine works for one of the world’s largest advertising agencies in Los Angeles.

After moving to California in 1991, Gene, Regine and their kids vacationed almost every summer in Cabo San Lucas.  They watched, year-after-year, as the prices of almost everything skyrocketed.  It was as though Cabo was no longer part of Mexico and had become a beach resort town somewhere in Kauai, Hawaii.  They could understand when many tourists told them the prices, from beers to tacos to activities, had become outrageously expensive in many Cabo establishments.

In 2008 Gene and Regine reacquired two of the stores on their property.  They decided the property was too valuable to keep as a location for retail stores and decided to build a bar and restaurant.  This would be their first endeavor in the bar/restaurant business.  They describe the property as being on the “50-yard line” in Cabo’s nightclub zone.  One “end zone” has Cabo Wabo and the Giggling Marlin and the other has Squid Roe, the Hard Rock Cafe, Mandala’s and the Pink Kitty.

Happy Ending Cantina opened on October 29, 2008.  It’s motto has always been “Bringing Mexican Prices Back to Cabo.”  It quickly became one of the most popular bars in Cabo.  In August 2010, www.TripAdvisor.com rated it the Number One bar/restaurant among the 169 in Cabo San Lucas.  Gene and Regine attribute their “Best Bar in Cabo” status to a variety of factors:  They have the most affordable prices in Cabo; Ice cold bottles of Corona and Pacifico are always only $5; A double shot of their super-smooth tequila is always only $1; Or, you can get their “Promo” of 2 beers AND 2 shots for only $5.  Everything else is similarly priced.  For example, large freshly made margaritas made with Jimidor tequila are always only $5.  Gene and Regine proudly proclaim their “No B.S. Pricing Policy” by never offering 2X1, Happy Hour or Ladies Night like so many others.

Happy Ending is the only bar in Cabo that offers Beer Pong and Flip Cup.  They actually have 18 regulation size Beer Pong tables as well as pool tables.  When the second story is finished, smoking will be permitted upstairs and hookahs will be available.  A professional Shuffle Board table, at least 20 feet-long will also be available upstairs.  Other fun activities are in the works.

Happy Ending’s bar and four bathrooms are kept spotlessly clean by the cleaning crew from 10:00 am until 3:00 am.  Most nights will find a four women cleaning crew hard at work keeping everything immaculate.

Unlike some bars, Happy Ending will never charge a customer for any drink that wasn’t ordered and consumed.  You’ll only pay for what you drink and not a peso more.

Gene and Regine only hire the best bartenders and servers in the business and require that all employees follow strict written rules of conduct.  A day never passes without customers complimenting the way they’re treated by the employees.

Happy Ending Cantina has become so popular that it’s constantly expanding. A 25 foot-long “Cowgirl Bar” was recently constructed to supplement the original 30 foot- long “Bikini Girl Bar” in order to provide more efficient customer service.

The largest open air palapa roof in Cabo was just completed over the entire property.  In a few months construction of Happy Ending’s new 45 foot-long Sky Bar on the second floor, as well as additional bathrooms, will be complete.  Cabo’s only professional Shuffle Board table, at least 20 feet in length, as well as hookahs will be available upstairs.  Other amenities are in the planning stage.

Regular customers come from practically everywhere: Local Mexicans, Americans and tourists from around the globe. Many well known athletes and celebrities party at Happy Ending every time they visit Cabo. Almost every night bartenders and waiters from other clubs in Cabo come to party at Happy Ending during their free time.

Gene and Regine hope they will be able to personally welcome you to Happy Ending Cantina the next time you visit Cabo San Lucas.

Happy Ending always welcomes suggestions and ideas. Please send your comments directly to Gene, “El Jefe,” at HappyEndingGene@gmail.com, or to Regine, “La Jefa,” at HappyEndingRegine@gmail.com.

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 time of great national pride and a celebration of Mexico’s cultural identity.  If you happen to be in Mexico during this time be sure to take part in the celebrations!