Results containing 'San Jose'
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: 1/21/2013
When it comes to romance, Los Cabos has always been a favorite place for lovers visiting from anywhere on the planet. Many couples actually travel to Cabo just for that: to celebrate their love for each other, even when it’s not Valentines month. For romantic, intoxicating views and alluring appeal, the natural sunset scenery in and around San Lucas Bay is to die for.
Of course, that being said, depending on taste, there are romantic restaurants around the Marina and at the many dining spots sprinkled along the four lane highway which feature spectacular romantic sights; it’s what makes Cabo so...
News Article
Date: 1/18/2013
The documented history of San Jose del Cabo goes as far back as Hernan Cortes and the Spanish explorers who passed through this area as early as 1535. A Jesuit mission wasn't established in the city until 1730. The town's past reflects with undisputed clarity of San Jose del Cabo's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary, being the largest body of fresh water in Southern Baja California. The estuary´s vast waters are fed by an underground river, known as Rio San Jose, which inherits its water flow from the Sierra Laguna Mountains, located and visible within the near distance.
For a very good part...
News Article
Date: 1/16/2013
When anyone, everywhere, thinks or talks of Cabo, one of the first things they'll mention is the warm weather and beautiful beaches. With more than 340 days of summer-like weather, Los Cabos continues to be a vacation paradise. And with so many beaches available to the public, is it any wonder, the sister cities of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo have enjoyed the high volume of tourism they have over the years.
In Baja California, federal law dictates no beach can be inaccessible to the public. According to the Constitution of Mexico, 72 feet from high tide is designated...
News Article
Date: 1/9/2013
The allure of Cabos´ very warm climate and picturesque landscape extends beyond the balmy days of tanning, fishing, golfing, sailing, and swimming to the non-conventional, enjoyable activity of camel and horseback riding. Los Cabos is the Southern Baja California Region where ranchers and cowboys still exist and have been seen in this area of Mexico, long after the gold and silver have run out.
Horseback riding is a much requested tour by visitors longing for that flavor of the old west. To saddle up and ride on to a quiet frontier lasting anywhere from one to five hours. Guests of Cabo can...
News Article
Date: 1/5/2013
An aspect of Cabo San Lucas, not lost on the health conscious community of the United States, Canada and all European countries which visit year after year, is organic food and the restaurant and places to obtain and enjoy them during their stay. Organic farms in Los Cabos have roots that date back to the humble beginnings of this area when farming was practiced for survival by its earliest inhabitants which date back 1200 A.D. Hundreds of years before the discovery of Baja California by Spanish explorers.
Organic farming methods have evolved since then, but not much. Traditional farming practices continue in...
News Article
Date: 12/30/2012
One of the popular stops during a Cabo San Lucas City Tour, is the Glass Blowing Factory where artisans develop beautiful pieces of art sculptures which families, and visitors can either watch or participate in the experience and even take home their very own glass creations. The Vitrofusion Glass Factory is a place guests of Los Cabos enjoy picking up some very affordable souvenirs molded by the centuries-old Mexican tradition of glass blowing. The Factory itself is the first and oldest glass making factory of its kind in all of Mexico.
Almost every culture since ancient times has historically hand blown all...
News Article
Date: 12/21/2012
“Is water in Cabo safe to drink from the tap or filter?” – Almost everyone coming to Cabo.
For the longest of time, dating back to the 1970's, 80's and 90's, one of the most commonly asked questions about Mexico has been whether the country's tap water was safe. American, Canadian and European concerns on whether the water in Mexico was safe enough to use while brushing their teeth or more specifically; if the water was safe enough to drink.
That all important health issue regarding the quality of tap water in Cabo San Lucas is still being questioned even as the country...
News Article
Date: 12/20/2012
One of the top 5 activities in Cabo that most tourists definitely take advantage of while they're in wonderful Cabo San Lucas is the Cabo Escape sunset dinner booze cruise. This tour is the one offered up the most by timeshare working OPC's (the timeshare people snagging workers found at the airport and at the various street locations throughout downtown San Lucas, as well as outside and inside Walmart and the Mega shopping store in San Jose del Cabo). It is a water related tour that is attractive to guests of this fair city because of its entertaining route around San...
Date: 12/18/2012
Is Cabo safe for swimming? Safety in Cabo as well as any other beach is important. While most of the beaches are calm, some might have rip currents, which are hard to detect and can be problematic for inexperienced people. So, how to swim away from rip currents if you’re ever...