Results containing 'La Paz'
News Article
Date: 3/1/2013
Sometimes we get reminded the hard way that paradise can also have the occassional tragedy.
Nobody was hurt or injured thankfully, however there was a serious fire in Todos Santos on Thursday February 28th which damaged some homes and businesses.
The fire started at midday in the zone known as “La Cañada del Diablo (Devil’s Glen)” and travelled quickly on the strong winds.
Local police and firemen from La Paz, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas on scene as quickly as possible and fought the advance of the flames for more than 4 hours.The fire destroyed around 20 hectares of land, some...
News Article
Date: 2/28/2013
When it comes to anyone having to forecast Cabo or even predict the new year for Cabo, 2013, we can be certain of a few simple things. One, it's going to be warm and sunny at least 340 days of the year. It might rain anywhere from 3-4 days in 2013, and with added flights scheduled to Los Cabos and the San Jose del Cabo airport, there will undoubtedly be more tourists and guests arriving by air.
Access to Cabo made simpler: While there will unfortunately be less visitors to this vacation paradise getting here by sea; as cruise ships have dwindled...
News Article
Date: 2/26/2013
On Sunday, March 17, 2013 the little quiet town of El Triunfo, will host their 6th Annual Artisan Festival. El Triunfo is best described as an incredible step back in time. Like walking into the old west of Mexico. The scarcely populated city, is actually closer to being an old Mexican village. One without the comforts of modern technology. The city itself, is somewhat difficult to find as it lies tucked away, as if hidden, within the mountains and canyons that separate San Jose del Cabo and Los Barriles from La Paz.
At last year's event, there were live performances which began...
News Article
Date: 2/21/2013
Although the legendary and timeless, Land's End Arch is what symbolizes Cabo San Lucas. It is Medano Beach, which brings people back, year after year. While Los Cabos has a tremendous amount of unique and wonderful beaches along the corridor, in San Jose del Cabo and as far away as Cabo Pulmo, Todos Santos or La Paz, it is Medano Beach that is the most frequented and Southern Baja California's regions, undoubted treasure.
''This is why we come back every year, '' said Steve Berry, a retired American from the Northern California bay area, who waved his hand towards Medano Beach from...
News Article
Date: 2/11/2013
After 12 long years, Cabo Carnival returns with what is expected to be a grand, festive three days and nights in Cabo San Lucas, beginning Thursday, February 14-17. Cabo Carnival is expected to be a fusion and mix of the many cultures and countries that typically are found in the city's much visited downtown area streets.
The festival used to be a tradition that was suspended until the City of Cabo San Lucas Municipal leaders eventually stepped in and garnered the support of new sponsors to bring back this wonderful tradition. The celebration of Carnival Cabo San Lucas 2013 officially begins at...
News Article
Date: 1/23/2013
One of the nicest, little known destinations of La Paz, is Balandra Beach. A place considered a gem by those who have taken the time to travel there and indulge in its serene, Southern Baja California, magical location.
Interested tourists can Google images of Balandra Beach and be captivated almost immediately by what they will find and see. There are photographs available of people meandering across the cove of La Paz Bay, as if they were the Messiah, walking on water. An illusion caused by the shallow depth of the water which only reaches people just below the knee. Visitors can pretty...
News Article
Date: 12/28/2012
Initially founded as a Mission in 1724, Todos Santos has undergone a radical change from its sugar cane producing origins; becoming a haven for artists, craftsman, travelers, surfers and musicians. The city's warm climate and friendly hospitality are cause for the much welcomed growth, which now includes a yearly Art and Film Festivals as well as this new years second annual 2013 Todos Santos Music Festival, spearheaded by REM guitarist, Peter Buck which takes place from January 10-26.
Todos Santos used to be a tiny, soft, whisper of a village. A once quiet and little known town, which the Government of Mexico...
News Article
Date: 12/6/2012
Off-road in Cabo has gained lots of attraction over the years thanks to one of the longest, most storied events in Baja California, Mexico, the off-road SCORE Baja 1000 race, which just celebrated its 45th annual all terrain endurance run from Ensenada to La Paz every November. A race which has led to fuel the popularity of off-road buggy adventure activities in Cabo; or all terrain vehicles (ATV) tours for the thrill seeking visitors to Cabo San Lucas and the Southern Baja California Region. Most ATV tours include pick up and return of guests to their respective resorts and range in...
News Article
Date: 11/29/2012
The La Paz Reggae Festival (which actually doesn't take place in La Paz but in San Pedrito; a beach community on the outskirts of Todos Santos) kicks off this Saturday, December 1 with an array of reggae artists from Jamaica, England, Guadalajara, Mexico City and La Paz.
San Pedrito Beach is an estimated 30 minute drive from Cabo San Lucas along the newly constructed highway next to the Pacific...
News Article
Date: 11/28/2012
Cabo San Lucas is fast becoming a Mecca for scuba diving enthusiasts. They come to explore the Pacific Ocean and the enigmatic Sea of Cortez (nicknamed Nature’s Aquarium but the legendary Jacques Cousteau) and there are a wealth of dive sites just offshore form Cabo, beginning in San Lucas Bay and stretching as far away as Cabo Pulmo and La Paz's Isla Espiritu Santo, (2 1/2 hours...