Results containing 'San Jose'
News Article
Date: 11/8/2013
As more and more people begin to examine what goes into their bodies, it seems the organic food movement will only grow stronger. Cabo already boasts many organic options. This includes organic restaurants, but there are also many options that make for a great daytime activity while vacationing in Cabo, from organic farm tours to family friendly farmers markets.
The Baja Sur Peninsula is a desert region, but one that is full of surprises. Water flows down from natural sources in the steep mountains that dominate the center of the peninsula, bringing life to acres and acres of organic farms. Some...
News Article
Date: 11/4/2013
Enrolling American children in the Mexican School system is nothing new to families who have achieved this change in their youngsters’ education transformation, when relocating to Southern Baja California’s region of Los Cabos. There are at least a dozen more than adequate elementary schools in Los Cabos and Baja California Sur allocates millions of dollars ($2.5) to maintain what amounts to 33% of the state's population enrolled in education.
With a diverse social fabric in Los Cabos, many ex-pat families have taken to home schooling their kids in Spanish to prepare them for assimilation into local public and private schools. Tuition...
News Article
Date: 10/22/2013
Francisco Rafael Arellano Félix, associated with the Tijuana Cartel, was shot and killed in Los Cabos on Friday October 18 at around 8 PM. Who was he, why did this happen, and what does this mean for Los Cabos?
The Tijuana Cartel is one of three drug cartels that control smuggling from Mexico to the United States, though it is reported to be the least powerful. The cartel was weakened in 2006 when its chief was arrested by the U.S. Coast Guard and again in 2007 when Mexican Army troops were sent to Tijuana in an operation to restore order and remove...
News Article
Date: 10/21/2013
Late October and early November mark the start of high season in Los Cabos, and this year, there is much to look forward to in San Jose del Cabo. What many visitors to Cabo are unaware of is that San Lucas is one of--if not the very youngest city in the world. A population that did not begin to establish itself and grow until late in the 1960's and mid-1970's.
San Jose del Cabo meanwhile, was first colonized as a mission by the Spaniards in 1730, as a means to quell the pirate raids that were disrupting their exploration of the Americas....
Date: 10/19/2013
Over the years, enclaves of multi-million dollar homes have sprung up all along our breathtaking coastline, from San Jose to Cabo San Lucas and beyond. The gated communities of Puerto Los Cabos, Querencia, Palmilla, El Dorado, Cabo del Sol, Punta Ballena and Pedregal are just a few.
Designing a custom estate in...
Date: 10/14/2013
For many, the first place that comes to mind when thinking of a destination bachelor party is Las Vegas, but as the popularity of the destination bachelor and bachelorette party grows, many are looking for something different without having to travel too far or pay too much. For many, Cabo San...
Date: 10/13/2013
An apparent Tornado that appeared in Cabo San Lucas during the afternoon hours of Sunday, October 13, and was captured for posterity in photo and video, and appeared to induce mild panic in this southern Baja California vacation paradise city, vanished and was gone just as quickly as it was seen...
News Article
Date: 10/11/2013
Los Cabos may have long ago cemented its reputation for luxury resorts and plush spas, championship golf courses and world class sportfishing, but its reputation as a culinary destination has grown tremendously over the past decade as well. Cabo does still offer one of the most popular eating experiences – grabbing a table at one of the beach restaurants for a bucket of beers and some chips, salsa and guacamole – but Cabo is a lot more than chips and salsa. As it has grown up, some of the most talented chefs from all over Mexico have been drawn to this...
News Article
Date: 9/25/2013
The 2nd Annual Baja International Film Festival has confirmed that actor Charlie Sheen will attend the event as this year's super mega-star guest. The Baja Film Fest event is scheduled as a November 13-16 movie star extravaganza that brings together many of the industry professionals from both Hollywood and Mexico, in one of the most beautiful settings possible of Los Cabos, Baja California.
Since Charlie Sheen is a majority owner of the San Jose del Cabo Marina Hotel, El Gonzo, the invitation was a pleasant surprise, ''It's always a home away from home," said the highly popular and once troubled actor, best...
News Article
Date: 9/11/2013
Starting Friday, October 25, 2013, the Association of Historic Central San Jose del Cabo, will be holding one of their most ambitious events of this fall, by hosting what will be known as the Salt and Music Festival; which will take place every Tuesday and Friday until the end of the 2104 Calendar year.
''Our objective is to recapture the festive atmosphere of our community,'' said Association board president, Blanca Pedrin, ''We want to bring life back to downtown San Jose with a traditional feel.'' The event will run from 5:30 until 10 p.m, and will consist of tables set all through...