Los Cabos Photo Contest!
Enter our Photo Contest for the chance to win a free getaway in Cabo San Lucas! Dreaming of an escape with sunny skies, beautiful beaches and ocean views in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico? Enter our Los Cabos Photo Contest. Submit your best Cabo vacation photos and vote for your favorites! Contest runs through 3/17/2017. Enter Here: Los Cabos Photo Contest Two Prizes will be Awarded (See link for full details & rules)!
A Perfect Vacation Getaway in the Heart of Cabo’s Marina
Whether you’re visiting Cabo San Lucas for the incredible fishing, exciting activities or great dining, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more central location close to all of the fun than Marina Fiesta Resort. Overlooking Cabo’s beautiful world-class marina, this great resort is literally steps to some of the area’s best things to do. If the incredible location weren’t enough, the resort’s superb “Dine-Out All-Inclusive” plan gives you a fantastic variety of dining options.
2 Ways to Get Your Art & History Fix in Los Cabos, Mexico
Los Cabos, Mexico is well-known for its glittering luxury resorts draped along incredibly beautiful beaches overlooking the Sea of Cortez. The destination has certainly been garnering a lot of attention the last few years for the impressive number of new luxury vacation developments cropping up along its shores. While many visitors think of glamorous celebrity-studded resorts or the fun-loving energy of Cabo San Lucas, there’s a more traditional and art-loving side to Los Cabos, as well. If you’re a lover of art (and history) here are two ways to get your fill of timeless charm and unique artworks.
Dine, Browse & Shop at El Merkado in Los Cabos, Mexico
One of the hottest new spots to check out on your next Los Cabos vacation is El Merkado. Newly opened in late 2016, El Merkado is a great place to enjoy excellent cuisine, pick up specialty grocery items, shop for unique goods, listen to live music, or simply stroll and browse the many offerings. Modeled after popular European food markets, this expansive building houses a Mexican cantina, Italian restaurant with a coffee bar, organic grocery store, candy shop, artisanal ice cream shop, a microbrewery, wine bar and a flower shop. El Merkado houses a number of smaller specialty food vendors as well including a juice bar, ceviche and seafood, tortillas, cheese –…
Save the Vaquita: Baja’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal Needs Your Help!
The most critically endangered marine mammal on earth, the tiny vaquita porpoise is facing the possibility of extinction due to illegal fishing practices in the Sea of Cortez. Found only in the northern portion of the Sea of Cortez, the tiny vaquita is the smallest cetacean in the world. Estimates indicate there may be as few as 60 individuals remaining. Nicknamed the “panda of the sea” for their distinctive facial markings, these small porpoises reach lengths of up to 55 inches. Unfortunately, the population is in decline (with some estimates of extinction possible within 5 years) due to illegal gillnet fishing in the Sea of Cortez. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is…
Heroic Rescue Frees Humpback Whale in Los Cabos, Mexico
Last week, our friend Oscar Ortiz of Cabo Expeditions had the opportunity to assist an entangled whale in distress off the shores of Los Cabos, Mexico. The winter months are the best time of year to view migrating whales in the waters of Baja. Unfortunately, on rare occasions these magnificent creatures run into trouble due to human activities. As the owner of widely respected local tour operator Cabo Expeditions, Oscar is passionate about the marine environment and the unique challenges facing sea life in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez surrounding Los Cabos. Here, he shares some highlights and photos from the whale rescue. To book a whale watching tour…
Baja Burros on Parade: Charity Art Exhibit at Shoppes at Palmilla
If you’re visiting Los Cabos this winter, don’t miss the Baja Burros on Parade art exhibit taking place at The Shoppes at Palmilla. A collaborative effort of Pez Gordo Gallery, the Shoppes at Palmilla & Snell Real Estate, this unique event displays the unique artwork of talented local artists who’ve used their impressive skills to adorn fiberglass burros in fascinating, eye-catching and whimsical styles. Participating artists include: Liz Gonzalez, Jennifer Power, Santiago Garcia, Hugo Aguilar, Esther Burboa, Caryl Leffel, Pedro Gutierrez, Leticia Lebrija, Fernando Nafarrate, Karla Nieto, Hugo Ortega Lopez, Joaquin Pineda, Wilber Sanchez and Jim Williams. The sculptures will be viewable at the Shoppes at Palmilla through April 2017 when the event culminates…
Rock in the New Year in Cabo San Lucas – Welcome 2017!
Cabo San Lucas is legendary for its commitment to fun. New Year’s Eve 2017 is yet another excuse to party it up in style in paradise. Cabo visitors can ring in the new year with a variety of awesome events, including dance parties with guest DJ’s, elegant dinner parties with live music, unforgettable fireworks over Médano Beach and so much more. Looking for an intimate and personalized celebration? Host your dream New Year’s Eve party in one of our private vacation villa rentals. Check out a few of Cabo’s New Year’s events below:
Cabo’s Chef Tadd Chapman Shares Inspiration & Baja Ceviche Recipe
Chef Tadd Chapman has developed quite the culinary reputation in Los Cabos, Mexico. Heading up three very distinctive restaurants, Chapman is never content to rest on his laurels. Instead, he’s always on the hunt for new inspirations for his creative and varied menus. Whether you’re looking for Mexican fusion cuisine with gourmet flair or casual comfort food to enjoy with family and friends, you’ll find it all at his restaurants when visiting Los Cabos. Here, he talks to us about his influences and shares his incredible Baja Mediterranean ceviche recipe.
Los Cabos International Film Festival Returns with Star-Studded Schedule
The 5th Annual Los Cabos International Film Festival returns this year with a star-studded schedule of movie screenings, premieres and events. Taking place November 9-13, 2016, the festival showcases the works of filmmakers from the United States, Mexico and Canada. In addition to an exciting selection of films, a variety of star-studded parties, film industry meetings, gala dinners and a concert by Natalia Lafourcade are a few highlights. The festival’s official selection has been announced for the Los Cabos schedule. Additional films in the categories of World Highlights and American Specials will be screened (full schedule information here). Comptencia Los Cabos Competition Film Selection: American Honey –by Andrea Arnold (United Kingdom, United…
