Los Cabos Back in Business – Recovery Effort Well Underway!
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– List of Resort Reopening Dates
– Local Businesses currently reopened
Just ten days after Hurricane Odile made landfall in Los Cabos causing significant damage, we’ve seen a remarkable storm cleanup effort. Already, many restaurants, large grocery stores and small shops are reopening. Resorts continue to announce reopening dates throughout October and November, while others are open and ready to receive visitors. The Mexican government has done a truly impressive and commendable job rapidly bringing in resources to support the ongoing rebuilding efforts, working on reestablishing phone connectivity and electricity, and providing for the basic needs of the local population. While getting things completely back to pre-storm conditions will still take some time, having been in business for over 25 years specializing in Los Cabos we can honestly say that we are excited by how quickly the region is reestablishing itself and readying for the arrival of visitors in coming weeks and months!
UPDATE – LOS CABOS IS READY TO WELCOME YOU!
Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism Claudia Ruiz Massieu has been on the ground in Los Cabos coordinating a multiple-agency recovery effort following Odile. President Enrique Peña Nieto has also made repeated visits to Baja California Sur to survey damage and progress being made.
Update 10/3/14 – Grupo Aeropuerto del Pacifico has issued a press release stating that the San José del Cabo International Airport (SJD) has reopened as of 10/3/14 for domestic and international flights and that continuing repairs will be ongoing.
Update 10/2/14 – BCSNoticias.com (en Español) is reporting that 99% of power has been restored in Baja California Sur, and 97% in Los Cabos.
Update 10/2/14 – BCS NOTICIAS is reporting that the SJD airport has reopened to commercial flights ahead of schedule on Friday, October 3rd. Visit our Hurricane Odile blog post for the latest status on resorts and the airport.
List of Resort Reopening Dates
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Our friend Oscar of Cabo Expeditions shares the following observations:
I have been in Cabo for 19 years. I arrived with just $30 in my pocket and the town was still very small, with approximately 20,000 people and just one stop light. One day, I took a visitor form Ensenada out to snorkel at Santa Maria and Chileno Bay. He ended up giving me the opportunity to buy my first boat on credit. This is how Cabo Expeditions began. In the early days, we would have 7-14 guests per week. Now, we offer whale watching by zodiac, snorkeling tours and numerous other excursions and take out approximately 40,000 visitors out each year. Day by day, I discovered the wonders of this magical place, including the beauty of all the sea life and its natural heritage. The hurricane was frightening. However, shortly after I sent a van to La Paz for supplies and we got right down to work cleaning the streets and the marina. Now my team is spending our energy on supporting the recovery. Every day, I see local people working together to revive our beloved Cabo. The best way to help is to come and visit Los Cabos. The entire Cabo community is ready to welcome visitors and share with you this amazing place that we call home!
Here are some post-Odile photos showing the results of the cleanup.
- Costco – estimated reopening October 29
- Numerous banks & gas stations now open
- Arts & Sushi
- Baja Cantina
- Bar Esquina
- Billygan’s
- Burger King
- Cabo Adventures
- Cabo Coffee
- Cabo Wabo Cantina
- Captain Tony’s
- Chedraui
- City Club
- Edith’s
- El Squid Roe
- Farenheit Bar
- Flora Farms
- Giggling Bean Coffee
- Giggling Marlin Bar & Grill
- Hacienda Cocina
- Happy Ending
- Harbard Bar
- Home Depot
- Invita Bistro
- Jungle Bar
- La Divina
- La Ricazon
- Las Gardenias Taqueria
- Latitude 22
- The RoadHouse
- Los Deseos Restaurant
- Mango Cantina
- Maria Corona
- Mi Casa
- Mis Sueños Restaurant
- Nick San
- Nowhere Bar
- Pan di Bacco
- Pancho’s
- Pez Gato
- Pisces Sportfishing
- Puerta Vieja
- Puerto Paraiso Mall
- Ramuri
- Retro Burger Bar
- Romeo y Julieta Restaurant
- Salvatore’s
- Sam’s Club
- Smoothie Bar
- Soriana
- Starbucks Coffee
- Suzanne Morel Face & Body Care
- Taco Loco
- Tacos Guacamayas (Downtown)
- Templo Grill Wok & Bar
- The Office
- The Saloon Bar
- Villa Serena
- Walmart
- Wicked Pizza
- and many more!
Golf Course Reopening Dates
- Cabo del Sol Desert – November 15th ESTIMATED
- Cabo del Sol Ocean – October 1st: holes 10-15 CONFIRMED. Complete course November 1st ESTIMATED DATE
- Cabo Real – October 1st CONFIRMED
- Club Campestre San José – October 1st CONFIRMED
- Cabo San Lucas Country Club – October 4th CONFIRMED
- Palmilla – December 15th ESTIMATED
- Puerto Los Cabos – October 1st CONFIRMED
Ercilia - Cabo Villas Team
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195 Comments
michelle mendez
I am sooo sooo glad to see Cabo coming around. Can’t wait to go back. Love it there.
Ercilia
YES, we are SO excited to see how quickly the storm cleanup is proceeding! Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you back soon!
Debbie Haggar
We live in Cabo and were unfortunatly here in the States for my husbands surgery! We have lived in Cabo full time for 2 years years and this is our home, there is no storm strong enough to keep us from loving Cabo, we feel blessed to be with the people of Cabo and are very grateful to all those who have helped with the clean up and kept the pride in which we live, bless you all! We only regret we could not have been there to help! VIVE CABO, Debbie and Terry
Ercilia
Thanks for your wonderful comments, Debbie!
Christine
Is Senor Frogs going to reopen? It looked like it got hit extremely hard…
Ercilia
Hi Christine, we don’t have an update yet but hopefully somebody will see your post here and be able to fill us in.
ernie westgate
from what was to what is, you people in cabo are incredible. The place looks great. looking forward to heading there next month.
Carole Keats
Does anyone know how Cabo San Lucas Country Club golf course faredthe storm…any pictures?
Ercilia
We don’t have any update yet but hopefully somebody will see your post and be able to comment further.
Ed Temple
We rebooked our reservation due to the hurricane. Will be arriving in Cabo on November 10 and are staying at Sandos Finnestra suppose to be open Nov 1. Does it look like it will be reopened on November 1? Will the restaurants be open there?
Thanks!
Ercilia
Our latest update still indicates that Sandos will be up and running November 1st, along with their restaurants. We’ll update our blog if things change.
Paula Kinsey
Any other updates in Sandos Finisterra? If anyone stays in the next two weeks can you post. Thanks.
Ercilia
Their grand reopening is tomorrow! They are ready to welcome guests! 🙂
Ali Trippy
Hi! Any pictures of the Cabo del Sol clubhouse or ceremony site? We are set to get married there on November 9 and are anxious to get photos to see if the location will be ready by our date.
Thanks!
Ercilia
Hi Ali, we don’t have any further photos but we’ve requested some. You might want to get in touch directly with the golf course as well. If we receive anything further, we’ll post. Good luck!
matthew cox
Any idea when there will Be an official statement regarding airport Reopening? Suppose to get married there on The beach At Cabo Villas on Oct 10th
Ercilia
So far, the official word is still that is will possibly reopen on October 9th. We’ll continue to monitor for official updates. An alternative is to fly into La Paz (LAP) and drive into Cabo San Lucas, it’s about a 2 to 2.5 hour drive.
Richard Bowden
How are the staff? Is anything set up (donations) for their families?
Ercilia
Hi Richard, there are numerous donation sites set up by each of the resorts individually. If you want a general place to donate, check out http://icf-xchange.org/donateonline/?webkey=bajadisasterrelief
Dawn Plimmer
Saddest part is the empty beaches and streets! Looks like cabo is open for business! Good to see our favorite vacation place getting on its feet. Send in the tourists.
Ingrid
can somebody send some pictures of Cabo Bello?Calafia please we are booked for dec…thank you
Bryyan Haugen
My wife and I have been going to Cabo every winter since 1979 and consider it our home. we were so devastated by the initial news and are overjoyed by the recouvery. The people of the Baja are so hardy we knew they would rebound. We spend our winters at Misiones del cabo and it is amazingly intact. We were wondering how the Mona Lisa restaurant made out , being it is so exposed. Anyword?
Ercilia
We’ve heard unofficially that Sunset da Mona Lisa is hoping to reopen by October 15.
Catherine
Is The Office & Edith open? If not do you have a date when she will be?
Thank you! ♡♡♡ Cabo
Ercilia
Hi Catherine, we don’t have an update yet! Maybe somebody will see your post and provide more info.
Dianne
Any word on the Office, Billigans and Mango bar? Also how about Edith ‘s. We are coming Nov. 2 . Very excited to help out the economy !
diane
How did Nowhere Bar fare?
Don Hamilton
Looking forward to coming back to Dreams and playing Cabo Real Golf Course. Was there a lot of damage to Dreams and will it be open in the next month?
Ercilia
Hi Don, we are keeping an updated list of resort reopening dates on this blog post here: http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547
CRSIII
Any word on the Me Cabo? The list shows a Feb. 1, 2015 re-open date?? Why so much longer than all the resorts right around it? We have a big group coming down on Dec. 6th…so just curious?
Also, is Tabascos going to be up an running in the next 30 days? I sure hope so :).
Ercilia
We haven’t received word yet on Tabascos. ME Cabo is still assessing repairs necessary and will update reopening date when they know more. As such, their reopening date is definitely subject to change. Keep checking our blog. If you booked with Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations (CaboVillas.com), please contact us to review your reservation. If you booked directly with the resort, please contact them.
john brusich
What a great improvement from a couple of weeks ago
we’ll be back sooner then I thought
good luck cabo god bless you all
Scott Mentzer
We will be down Jan 7 to stay at Cabo Azul Resort And Spa, I here it is in good shape but we was wondering how everything else is? I dont need much more than the beach and some rum but the family wanted me to make sure everything would be up and running.
Ercilia
Things should be in great shape for your trip, Scott. Already the progess is amazing.
Jake Hansen
We will be at Misones del Cabo on the first Day of November for a week. By your best estimation, will that resort be up and fully running? Meaning pools open, etc? Thanks for the info! Can’t wait to come visit!
Ercilia
Hi Jake, we don’t work directly with Misiones del Cabo, so your best bet is to contact them directly. Los Cabos looks forward to receiving you!
Linda
I own a condo @ Misiones facing the Sea of Cortez. Top (second floor). Minimal damage. One of my patio doors blew out towards the Sea. The other patio door had no broken glass. My Property Manager emailed photos. Looks good.
Linda
Ercilia
Thanks for the update! Glad to hear the damage was minimal!
Camille Deluhery
Linda, saw your post on this link for updates. I have plans to stay at the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar for New Years, but was wondering if you rent your condo out during the high or low season? would be interested in information if you do, thanks and glad to hear you didn’t have major damage. I love Cabo, plan to spend to help the economy and can’t wait to get back!
Laurie
Just checking any pictures and/or update on the Sheridan Hacienda Del Mar? Not seeing anything posted, guessing at the Sheridan’s request? I’m hearing that they received allot of damage. Update is greatly appreciated. Thank you
Ercilia
Hi Laurie – we haven’t received any photos yet from the Sheraton but will post if and when we do.
Mark
The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar is opening November 1. Damage was extensive.
Marie
Does anyone have photos of Hacienda del Mar?
Ercilia
Hi Marie, we don’t have current pics that we’ve gotten permission to post online yet but the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar IS open for business and from what we’ve seen it is looking FANTASTIC!
DeeAnn Turczyn
How Rui Palace booked for January?
Ercilia
Hello DeeAnn, the Riu Palace is expected (currently) to reopen October 9th.
Dave
Should post some pictures of the riu palace
Ercilia
Hi Dave, yes – we’re requested some pics from them and will post if/when we get some.
Debbie
Wondering if Riu palace will be 100% ready planning on going January 3
Ercilia
Here’s a complete list of resort reopening dates on our other blog post: http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547#Resorts
mike felts
Is there any idea when the airport will “definitely be opened 100% for all regularly scheduled flights ? We have plans for 11/4 and haven’t heard anything definite.
Ercilia
Hi Mike! The official reports that we’ve heard is that SJD will be open to SOME commercial flights on or around October 8th. Unfortunately, a number of airlines have cancelled flights during part of the month of October. However, we’ve already seen flight availability with Alaska into Los Cabos beginning October 8th. Your best bet is to stay in touch with your airline directly, as each of the airlines have differing policies and estimates at the moment. The situation continues to change day to day.
Duane Stutzman
Any word on Royal Solaris in San Jose Del Cabo? We have plans to arrive on November 7th. Thank you!
Ercilia
You can monitor our other blog post at http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547 for all of the latest resort reopening estimates. Royal Solaris posted the following yesterday: “We inform you that Royal Solaris Los Cabos has a tentative opening date, which is on November 15, we are working enthusiastically to make this happen and to welcome you to your home away from home. Stay tuned for more news here.” We’ll continue to update this page as more information becomes available. If you booked through us, please feel free to give us a call at 1-855-745-2226 regarding your reservation. If you booked directly through another provider, please contact them for the current status and latest updates.
jake
Any word on nowhere bar and mandala? Can’t find any tweets or info on them. Looks like mango deck has recovered and reopened according to their twitter account.
Ercilia
Mandala did experience some damage and the latest we’ve heard is that they are diligently working on the cleanup, we don’t have an official reopening date yet. We’re happy to report the Nowhere Bar is now reopen!
JR Roberts
Can you request some pictures from RIU Santa Fe. Saw some pictures of the resort when it had some flooding. Wondering how it looks. Thanks!
Ercilia
Hi JR, we have requested photos from them but their priority right now is readying the resort for their reopening date. If we get any, we’ll be sure to update here!
Rachael
Thanks for all the updates, you’re doing a great job! We are due to fly in to Cabo on 17th November, collect a hire car and drive up to La Paz where we left our camper for the summer. Any idea how bad the roads are up that way, or any word on how the repairs are going? I’ve no doubt the speed of recovery is due to the hard work of local people. I was stuck in Cancun for four days when hurricane Wilma struck in 2005, one of 1000 people evacuated from a storm shelter when the roof blew off. Local people not only gave us food and water despite in many cases having lost their own homes, but also worked like crazy to clean up the devastation and rebuild afterwards. Fantastic lovely kind people.
Ercilia
Hi Rachel, the road between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz is open! Thanks for your kind words. The people of Los Cabos have done an AMAZING job pulling together to get things cleaned up and repaired in record time!
Art Giffey
Looks like you guys are really pulling together and getting this place back on track. Saw a lot of recovery pictures of Medano beach. Didn’t see Baja Catina’s swing bar in any of them. Did the swing bar make it?
Art Giffey
Saw that the swing bar is open. Have not seen anything on Rip’s or Uno Mas yet.
Stacy Jolin
How is Tobasco’s Restaurant and Bar after the hurricane?
Ercilia
We haven’t received an update but maybe somebody will see your post and be able to provide a status!
Bob Siplon
Did “Mariscos Las Tres Islas” survive? Our favorite restaurant in Cabo.
Ercilia
We haven’t received an update but maybe somebody will see your post and be able to provide a status!
Bill Barker
Will be traveling to Royal Solaris later this month….how did they fare?
Ercilia
Hi Bill, you can monitor our other blog post at http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547 for all of the latest resort reopening estimates. Royal Solaris posted the following yesterday:”We inform you that Royal Solaris Los Cabos has a tentative opening date, which is on November 15, we are working enthusiastically to make this happen and to welcome you to your home away from home. Stay tuned for more news here.” We’ll continue to update this page as more information becomes available. If you booked through us, please feel free to give us a call at 1-855-745-2226 regarding your reservation. If you booked directly through another provider, please contact them for the current status and latest updates.
Marcella
We have been trying to rebook with Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach and can’t get anyone to respond to emails. We’re bummed because we really want to come this year! Any word on Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach reopening?
Ercilia
Hi Marcella, you can monitor our resort reopening dates on our other blog post at http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547. Currently Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach is scheduled to reopen October 13 but this is subject to change, so keep checking. Good luck!
Zella Duke
Any updates on when Cabovillas will be open to receive guest? To are suppose to arrive next month on the 8th.
Ercilia
Hi Zella, you can monitor our other blog post for all of the current resort reopening dates here: http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547 – Currently Cabo Villas Beach Resort is stating that they have reopened. If you booked your reservation through us (Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations / CaboVillas.com), please contact us ASAP to discuss your reservation at 1-855-745-2226. If you booked through another tour provider or the resort directly, please contact them to discuss your travel plans.
Zella Duke
If the airport should be open by this month, what about the roads? Are they safe????
Ercilia
Most of the main roads have been cleaned up and are open.
Brian
Have you heard anything about the Todos Santos Cerritos beach club and surf colony?
We are booked in early November and need to decide wether to come or rebook
Ercilia
We have not heard an update from them as we don’t work directly with them. However, maybe somebody will see your comment here and be able to update further if they know anything. Best of luck to you! Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you back!
Pat
How about Pocco’s Restaurant on the Marina? We love going there year after year and Marcos always remembers us and greets us like old friends!
Ercilia
Hi Pat, no update yet from them but hopefully somebody will see your comment here and be able to update further if they know anything. Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Larry
I plan to visit Club Casa Dorada Beach & Golf Resort……..Any update?
God Bless all Cabo Residents, praying for all.
Ercilia
You can follow our resort reopening dates on our other blog at http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547 – currently, Casa Dorada Los Cabos estimates to reopen on October 9. Enjoy your trip!
Richard Schuler
Any word if Ultra Jewels by the marina is open?
Ercilia
Hi Richard, we haven’t heard yet about Ultra Jewels, but hopefully somebody will see your post here and be able to comment further if they’ve heard!
Marcia
So glad to see Cabo recovering to quickly! Wish we could be there to help! We will be there in Decmber to fish with my favorite Fish On!! We went through Katrina and this for out the people here we’re still waiting for the gov to clean up!
Ercilia
Hi Marcia, it is AMAZING the amount of work the people of Los Cabos and the Mexican government have done in a little over two weeks. Our company has specialized in Los Cabos travel for over 25 years and we can only say we’re astonished and impressed by the PROGRESS. Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you in December! 🙂
kathy ellis
Any updates on how El Zalate fared? I know coral baja, which is next door, sustained major damage and will not reopen until Jan.31. Any info is appreciated!
Ercilia
Hi Kathy, we don’t work with them directly so we haven’t received an update on them. However, if you look up “El Zalate Condominiums” on Facebook, I do see they’ve posted some photos of the condition. Check it out!
Patti Fedo
I have been wondering about 2 things that I haven’t seen anyone ask about. How did the Dolphin Encounter survive, are all the dolphins safe? and how about the restaurant La Golondrina (used to be the “Trailer Park)? That is our favorite seafood restaurant with excellent service…we’ve been going there since 1999!!!!
Ercilia
Hi Patti! We’re happy to report that the Cabo Dolphins facility is in great shape! Haven’t heard yet about the Trailer Park/La Golondrina but hopefully somebody will see your post here and be able to comment further if they’ve heard.
Rhys
Heading to Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort & Spa end of Oct. did this resort get hit pretty hard? First time visitors so hurricane or not I can’t wait.
Ercilia
Hi Rhys! Pueblo Bonito Pacifica weathered the storm like a champ! Enjoy your trip! Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you. That is a WONDERFUL resort! 🙂
Rosalia de Cuba
To all ours friends; Puerta Vieja Restaurant and Villa Serena is open and back in bussines.
We Look foward to wlcoming you.
Ercilia
HOLA ROSALIA! Thank you so much for the update, friend! I’ll update the blog! I’m sure visitors can’t wait to hear your wonderful music again soon!
Kate
I am so Happy that our favourite Restaurants are up and running….we have a Casa in Villa Serena, and can’t wait to get back, as soon as we can get a flight from Canada we will be sipping on wine and eating their GREAT food….Cheers to All of Cabo for pitching in and making our home ready to come back and enjoy all the wonderful people we have met over the last 7 years!!!! I can’t wait, also to all my boys at Casa Hogar you are always in my thoughts and Hugs will be in order…LOVE YOU ALL xoxo
Rosalia de Cuba
To all ours friends; Puerta Vieja Restaurant and Villa Serena is open and back in bussines.
We Look foward to welcoming you.
Rosalia de Cuba
TODAY WE HAVE OUR FIRST “CUBAN PARTY” AFTER ODILE
Ercilia
Excellent!
ernie westgate
Erilia is there any word on the road condition coming down from usa
Ercilia
Hi Ernie, we don’t have a definitive report about the current condition all the way down – however, we have heard some reports that folks have made the drive already. Maybe somebody will see your post and be able to update further.
ernie
We just drove the mex 1 from tecate to cabo in a 2006 class A 34 ft m/h towing a jeep on nov 24-28, 2014. The road is in pretty good shape there is construction about 100 miles south of ensanada, about 50 miles south of loretto & the last 25 miles north of La Paz but all are in decent shape. In all this will only make a difference of about 1 1/2 hrs total. These are still Mexican roads [narrow & rough at times] so drive with caution!!!!!!!!!
Ercilia
Thanks so much for the status update, Ernie!
Andrea C
I was wondering if you have heard anything about the Sand Bar restaurant on Medano Beach? We have been going there for many years and would appreciate any updates you have. We are looking forward to coming in January.
Frank
Saw pictures of the bridge between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas was out. We will be flying into SJD airport on Oct.26 just wondering if we can drive to Cabo San Lucas. Love your web site. Pictures are amazing. Thanks for all your work.
Ercilia
Hi Frank, yes the roads are open between SJD and Cabo San Lucas. Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you!
Paul Galea
Our attention has been drawn to the Hurricane disaster in Cabo San Lucas. Our Prayers for the safety of all citizens there and for quick recovery to your homes, businesses & landscapes.
We are wondering at what percentage the Marina (if any) has been restored and also the general condition of restruants & Resorts such as the Villa Del Arco.
Thank you in advance for any information you can give
Paul Galea
Ercilia
Many, many restaurants, bard and shops have reopened, with news ones opening back up every day. The Villa del Arco resort has already reopened for business.
Robbie Dennie
I dont see anything about alexander or the two crazy lobsters. How did they fare
Ercilia
We don’t work with them directly so we don’t have an update, but maybe somebody will see your post here and be able to update further.
robin
just wondering if the HAPPY ENDING BAR is up and running….its our favorite place to hang out when we are in Cabo…we are planning to arrive later this month. thanks
Ercilia
Happy Ending is OPEN!
Michaeld
Hi just checking if it’s still a good idea to come October 18-25 ? We have our time share at cabo villas and playa grande. We have 8 of us coming, but will reschedule if u don’t think it’s completely ready for tourists. Is the road from San jose to San Lucas open? Is there food and drinks at Walmart for us to buy for our hotel rooms ? Will there be construction going on it either one of the hotels while we are there? Is the swingset back up at Baja cantina beach ? Thank you
Ercilia
Many resorts, restaurants, bars and shops are reopened! Swings are back up at Baja Cantina as well. The road is open between SJD and Cabo San Lucas. Come on down! Los Cabos is ready for you.
Soniya
Any pictures of Royal Decameron Los Cabos?
Ercilia
Hi Soniya, we don’t work with them directly so we don’t have an update, but maybe somebody will see your post here and be able to update further.
Brad Ewing
Is the RUI palace open yet? If not, do you know when it will open? Thanks.
Ercilia
You can review the latest update we’ve received on resort reopening dates here: http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547 – of course, this is subject to change.
AArnie
Thank you so much for this post and helpful information. We will be visiting Cabo and La Paz in a couple of weeks and really Appreciate you keeping us all informed. It looks great!
Ercilia
Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you!
Monica Reddy
Hi Ercilia,
I wondering about the Sheraton Haceinda Del Mar have you heard of any updates as to their opening up again I noticed on your list the Date is Nov 1 is it still Nov 1? Have not seen any updates on the MEGA Grocery Store The country of Mexico has done a remarkable job in getting our Beloved Cabo up and running! Excellant Team Work! We’ve been going for over a Decade. Had reservations for Oct 11- 20 American Airlines canceled which is fine end of March I think will be our rescheduling date. Thank you so much for all that you’ve have done We love you Guys!!!
Ercilia
Hi Monica, Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you back! We don’t have an update yet on the MEGA but many shops, grocery stores, restaurants and bars have already reopened. However, the last update we received was that the Sheraton will reopen November 1st. If you booked your reservation through us (Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations / CaboVillas.com), please contact us ASAP to discuss your reservation at 1-855-745-2226. If you booked through another tour provider or the resort directly, please contact them to discuss. You can review the latest update we’ve received on resort reopening dates here: http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547 – of course, this is subject to change.
Al and Diana Rodriguez
We want to say a HUGH thank you for the EXCELLENT care given to us at the Villa del Palmar. We were there the night Odile hit us head on and it was a horrific storm!!! Violent!!! The next morning and for the next three days everyone started helping each other by sweeping water out of their rooms and helping pick up broken pieces of plexiglas from the Lobby roof that was in the hallways. The Manager was AWESOME, a man that really cares about people. The staff, well they are just beyond words, COMPASSIONATE in every way. Giving answers to all of our questions and even with a smile. AMAZING place to stay. They worked so quickly and efficiently to make meals for all their guests. Not a charge for one of them. I will never forget how they performed so beautifully in such a devastating moment. May God bless each and every one of you ten fold over. We will definitely return to Cabo, we fell in love with it seven days before the storm hit it was a colorful paradise. We will be back. Thank you again Villa del Palmar for your great care for your guests. It came from your tender hearts. We love you. Al and Diana (Dee)
Ercilia
Thanks Al & Diana – what a great testament to the WONDERFUL service that has made Villa del Palmar Beach Resort famous!
Gabriel de Armero
Thanks for the pictures …looks amazing we are arriving Nov 2
Ercilia
Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you back!
Kai Wells
Can you tell me if the swapmeet type shops, where you can do the bartering, have reopened. Thank you.
Ercilia
Hi Kai, we don’t have any updates but maybe somebody will see your post here and be able to comment further if they know.
Farzana
Thanks for the photos! I’m so happy Cabo is recovering so quickly. I was so saddened to hear about the hurricane. I plan on staying at Marina Fiesta. Any info about damages there ? Have they opened ? Thanks for the info. I cant wait to come back and meet all the sweet peeps 🙂
Ercilia
They’re set to reopen October 11th. 🙂
Farzana
Woo-hoo ! Nice ! I booked my trip last April (when I got back from there LOL) I’m excited all over again. Can you recommend some fun things to do with a 4 and 5 year old boys ? I have never brought them before so its their first. I was thinking the dolphins but none of us can swim so I dont know how that will work.
Ercilia
Hi Farzana, Médano Beach (main beach in Cabo San Lucas) is a great place to hang out with kids, as is Chileno Bay. The “Dolphin Encounter” at Cabo Dolphins might be a good tour as it involves interaction on a shallow platform. See this page for further details or contact our team to reserve: http://www.cabovillas.com/tour_information.asp?PID=176
Andrea
So glad to see that Cabo San Lucas is awaiting us! Any updates on Maro’s Shrimp House and la Dolce in Cabo? I understand that Hidalgo Street was hit pretty hard.
Andrea (Cabo Critic)
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Ercilia
Hi Andrea! We don’t have updated on either yet but we’ll update the blog as soon as we hear. Meanwhile, hopefully somebody will see your post and be able to comment further.
Curtis pulkrabek
We are scheduled into the ME on 11/1. What is the status on opening? Heard 10/16 to reopen? Let me know.
Curt
Ercilia
If you booked your reservation through us (Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations / CaboVillas.com), please contact us ASAP to discuss your reservation at 1-855-745-2226. If you booked through another tour provider or the resort directly, please contact them to discuss. You can review the latest update we’ve received on resort reopening dates here: http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547 – of course, this is subject to change.
Raul Banuelos
Are the cruise ships stopping at Cabo?
Ercilia
Yes, Raul – already several cruise ships have stopped in Cabo San Lucas!
Gregg Eilers
We will be in Cabo starting on the 23rd of this month for a few weeks for our annual vacation. Any organizations my family could hook up with to help out in the community for a few days of our vacation? I have 4 teenagers and we all could lend a hand as I imagine there is plenty of need beyond the tourist corridor. Thanks
Ercilia
What a wonderful and generous thought, Gregg! There are many great local organizations you can hook up with. http://www.casahogarcabo.com/ is one. I’ll check with my local team and see if there are others they recommend.
Ron
What is the status of the Sand Bar restaurant on Medano Beach?
Ercilia
We don’t have an update on it yet but we’ll update the blog as soon as we hear. Meanwhile, hopefully somebody will see your post and be able to comment further.
Kirbee
Hi my family and I will be staying at the riu palace for a week from November 20 onward. How is the water situation and safety of food and drinks, I don’t want my family to end up in their rooms for a week sick..what updates do you have on water supply and updates on the riu palace???
Thank. You
Ercilia
Hi Kirbee, the last update that we’ve received is that the RIU Palace is expected to be open and operating TODAY. So you should be fine. Have a wonderful trip! Note that most resorts and quite a number of restaurants in Los Cabos have water purification systems in place.
Heather Schaaf
Can anyone tell me what the status is for the Riu Santa Fe??
Ercilia
You can follow the resort reopening updates on our other blog post at: http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547
Steven Spahr
There is a very cool family owned Taco Place up in the El Squid area by the fire station named Gardenias. Any word if was damaged and is open? Coming in Nov. A must eat tradition.
Teresa P
Good afternoon- I am extremely excited to hear that Cabo is recovering exceptionally well. Is there a specific site or information that we can make donations to help support the efforts. My husband and I our members of Casa Dorada and will be heading out in November. We love Cabo, usually visit twice a year and would like to help out in any way we can. I was also wondering about a few of our favorite spots. Do you have any updates or information on Maro’s Shrimp house and also El Pastor Gran? I have been looking but cant seem to find anything on them. Our thoughts and prayers are with our second home.
anita maranon
My family love love Cabo ,any update you can tell us Pueblo Bonito Rose ?.Our favorite restaurant is Mocambo I wonder if its open .How is the water and food situation?.I’m Hoping not to cancel our trip looking forward to be there by this month 10/25 for a week.
Ercilia
Pueblo Bonito Rosé has reopened! We don’t have an update yet on Mocambo. Many restaurants, grocery stores and shops have already reopened, and others opening up every day. Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you.
Frankie
Have been looking at the posts hoping to see something on Club Casadas which is next to Tabasco’s restaurant. Have heard that they had much damage but have not been able to get a real feel for when they will open and what the resort looks like. Any way of getting any photos or info on their recovery?
Ercilia
Hi Frankie, we don’t work with Club Cascadas directly in our program, so we don’t have an update from them at this time.
mike
Ercilia
Compliments on the great job you and your team have done the last month.
How smooth is the passage thru the airport. I understand only the old terminal is open but with less planes has it sped up getting thru customs ?
We will be there on the 4th Nov for 2 days fishing and 9 days of partying.
Can’t wait to see old friends !!!
Ercilia
Hi Mike! Thanks for your kind words! I’ll check with our sales team to see what they’ve heard so far from our clients as to the airport process. This is what the tourism bureau has advised: “Dear Cabo visitors, we would like to give you the following information regarding the Los Cabos International Airport, in order for you to take the appropriate precautions. Departures; Both, national and international departures will take place at Terminal 2. Arrivals: International flights will be landing and arriving at Terminal 2, however, national flights’ customers will land at Terminal 2, but will be taken by bus to Terminal 1, where they can pick-up their luggage.”
Videroo
Thank you for all the information, making me feel a lot better about our upcoming trip in January. Do you have any information about how the clean up and repairs are going in San Jose Del Cabo ? In particular the Bel Air Collection Hotel/Resort, how did they fare, are they back up and running. Thanks for any information you can provide. As I mention, we’re not going until mid Jan so we’ve got a little time but I would like to know how they are doing. Thx, Videroo
Ercilia
Hi there, the Bel Air Collection is expected to reopen in December, so they will be up and running for your return. Los Cabos is in great shape to welcome visitors, although a number of resorts are still in the cleanup phase.
Videroo
Can you tell me anything about how they fared or how badly they were hit. I send them an email a couple weeks ago and have not received a response so, that’s making me a little nervous. But if they are scheduled to re-open in Dec, we should be OK. We’re booked for the latter half of Jan. Thanks for your information and help
Ercilia
Hello, if you booked with Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations (CaboVillas.com), please give us a ring. If you booked directly with the resort, please contact them. Currently, they’re still projected to be in operation in December.
John
Thank you for the “on the ground” information. Been planning our 40th anniversary celebration for mid-January. First time to Cabo. Looks like the Secrets hotels will be open–but worried that the damage to Cabo and San Jose was so extensive that we will miss the full Cabo experience. Thoughts appreciated.
Ercilia
Hi John, our advice would be to come down and experience Los Cabos. The area is in surprisingly great shape to welcome visitors, and you won’t be disappointed. While the images showing the immediate aftermath of the storm did look pretty significant and there WAS damage in the region, you’ll find that most of the tourist-oriented areas including the marina, shopping areas, restaurants, beaches, etc are in spectacular shape. Furthermore, the local population depends a lot on tourism income, so their already legendary hospitality has only been heightened by the desire to welcome visitors back to Cabo. The airport opened early this month and the city of Cabo San Lucas is bustling this week for the Bisbee fishing tournament.
Rick
Can anyone tell me if Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort suffered any real damage? Have they reopened? What does that property look like after the hurricane? Any information would help as we plan to visit early December 2014.
Ercilia
We haven’t received photos yet of Secrets Puerto Los Cabos to post online, however all of our reports indicate they’ll reopen November 15th and that is a SPECTACULAR property.
Laura
Hi Ercilia
Thanks for all the updates.
We visit every year in early Dec. we always stop at Zippers on the beach on our way in from the airport and then on our way to the airport when we leave.
Any word on how they are doing or if they have re-opened?
Ercilia
We don’t have an update yet on Zippers but will be sure to update when/if we do. Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you back!
Angela
Zippers is open, was there twice last week. They have done a great job of getting it ready to go. The sea wall has gone and they have lots of tables on the sand as flooring went but staff are in great spirits and are happy to see people returning.
Jo Ann
What is the current status of Pueblo Bonito Sunset? Thinking about planning a March trip.
Ercilia
Here’s a complete list of resort reopening dates on our other blog post: http://blog.cabovillas.com/?p=2547#Resorts
Steve
Thanks for your great information. I am coming next week & will spread the word on the rebuilding of Los Cabos.
Any word on a couple of favorite restaurants/hang outs:
La Dolce, Shooters , La Playita, & Tropicana, Flora Farms(San Jose)
Gardenias Cabo
Thanks,
Steve
Ercilia
I do know that Flora Farms and Gardenias are open. We’ll continue to update as we hear more. Meanwhile, hopefully somebody can comment further on your post if they happen to know. Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you.
Cassandra
Hi, does anyone know more information for the Riu Santa Fe? Interested in booking for Christmas.
Ercilia
We’d be happy to help you book your vacation! Call our team at 1-855-745-2226.
Nancy
I am trying to find out how the Riu Santa Fe is doing also! Hopefully they can get us an update!
Nancy
Just inquiring to find out if the airport is open? Also how did the Riu Santa Fe fare? Are they operational and open for business? Reading the posts I hope more places will get you updates so people can find out how everything is going! Love Cabo and sure it will get going again.
Ercilia
Hi Nancy, airport is open and Riu Santa Fe is ready to welcome visitors!
Sonja
We are booked into a condo at Mykonos in SJD. Any info about the major damage at this property?
Ercilia
Hi Sonja, we don’t work with them directly so we don’t have an update but hopefully somebody will see your post and be able to comment further.
Alisa
Mykonos currently has intermittent phone service and internet connection. It also depends on the condo you are renting. Majority of condos windows were blown out but most have been replaced although there are a few still boarded up. The grounds and pool are clean.
I would suggest calling the person who you rented the condo from to see where their condo is in the clean up process.
Ercilia
Thanks for the update Alisa!
Teresa
My husband & I were looking at booking our next family vacation in Cabo for December or January but we were concerned about whether everything would be back on track by that time…it looks like the clean up is coming along nicely! We’ve never been here before & want the full pre-hurricane experience & beauty. Love the pics! Looking forward to visiting!!! 😀
Ercilia
Hi Teresa, Los Cabos will be ready for you! Our team would love to help you plan the perfect first trip in Cabo, contact us at 1-855-745-2226 or send us a message and we’ll be happy to assist.
Andrea
I spoke to Maro himself last night on the phone and his restaurant is open and so is La Dolce. We have all been anxious…and YES he is busy and awaiting all of his American friends and tourists with his wonderful shrimp and lobster.
Andrea….the cabo critic
Ercilia
Thanks so much for the update, Andrea!
Mary Kay Lawrence
I’m so happy to hear that Cabo is opening back up. This has been our favorite vacation spot for a couple years now and we love The Riu. How are the beaches? Are they clean from depris and seaweed? We are looking to come visit in Feb, is there ziplining available, I didn’t see it on the list. There weren’t any pictures of The Riu Santa Fe to show how the trees looked. some of the trees in the resort are damaged so badly it takes away of the scenery. All in all though we are still coming.
Ercilia
Hi Mary! The Riu Santa Fe has reopened and the beaches are looking beautiful. It’s true that palm trees throughout the destination took a hit from the storm and it will take time for them to grow back fully, but your ocean views are sure to make up for it. Come down and enjoy!
Dennis Stanzione
I am planning my first visit to Cabo in January, but I am not sure what the status of my resort is. I am registered at the Fiesta Americana Vacation Club in Cabo del Sol. Can you tell me if they are open and ready for guests?
Ercilia
Fiesta Americana is having their grand reopening today and is ready to receive guests, however it is best for you to check directly with the party through which you booked your vacation for the current status of your reservation.
Heidi Hausner
I am planning my first visit to Cabo in mid-February, but I am not sure what is the status of my resort. I am registered at the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort & Spa. Can you tell me how their recovery efforts are progressing and if they will be ready for guests? Thank you
Ercilia
The are open for guests, best for you to check directly through the party with which you booked!
Justin
Do you know if the Hard Rock Cafe is open still? I am an avid collector and want to visit on my first trip to Cabo early next year.
Ercilia
We don’t have an update on that establishment but maybe somebody will see your post here and be able to comment further.
Glenn
I was thinking of going to Cabo in early January. I really enjoy going to the Mandala bar and can’t seem to find any info if it is reopened. Can anyone help answer my question?
Ercilia
Hi Glenn, Mandala had their Grand Reopening on December 26.
Deborah Rutkowski
Do you know of the Grand Mayan in Los Cabos is open? We have reservations for Feb. 6th.
Ercilia
We don’t have an update for them as we don’t work with them directly. Your best best would be to contact the party through which your reservation was made. Enjoy Los Cabos!
Barbara German
Hi I am looking to book a trip to Cabo in May. How is everything coming along. I assume that everything will be up and running smoothly so that any place I book will be open for business by then. Can’t wait.
Ercilia
Los Cabos is ready to welcome you! We would love to help with the planning. Contact us to get started!
debbie
can’t wait to go back to Cabo, been there 3 times and its my favourite destination
Ercilia
Los Cabos looks forward to welcoming you back!