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Date: 2/19/2013
Friday, March 8 on the Mexican calendar of saints is el dia de San Jose, meaning the day of St. Joseph. On that date, the city of San Jose del Cabo begins the special holiday celebration of their patron saint, which has been known yearly as Fiestas de Marzo (Parties of March) or San Jose del Cabo Festival. This year, the party in downtown San Jose del Cabo, begins March 10 and ends on Sunday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day.
What separates San Jose del Cabo from its more popular neighbor of Cabo San Lucas, is the city's central plaza which features...
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Date: 2/7/2013
The 2nd Annual Caboholic Convention begins Saturday February 9, 2013 and will rage on, full steam ahead, until Saturday, February 16. Capping off 7 days and nights of sheer entertainment and fun, starting with their meet and greet party at Sharky's Restaurant, February 9. The week-long event is a non-profit cavalcade of activities to benefit the Los Cabos Humane Society, El Ranchito Temporary Home for Dogs, as well as the Los Cabos Volunteer Fire Department.
At the opening night Sharky's mixer, guests and members will receive their packet filled with an itinerary of events, an official ''I am a Caboholic'' button, and...
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Date: 1/31/2013
Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston has been confirmed scouting wedding locations in Los Cabos this January for her upcoming nuptials to fiance, Justin Theroux. It so happens, celebrities are not the only ones choosing Cabo San Lucas for their paradise wedding bliss. Couples from all over the world arrive in Cabo to exchange wedding vows on either this area's wonderful beaches or within the luxurious hotel resorts that dot Southern Baja California.
''They are first legally married in the USA, and then choose from the many different venues to pick from,'' said Cabo wedding planner expert, Sandra Scandiber. ''How and where they choose...
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Date: 1/28/2013
As if running a 26.2 mile marathon were not enough, 1,500 participants competing in the Ford Ironman 2013 Los Cabos, will all swim 2.4 miles, and then bike 112 miles before finishing with the grueling 42.2 kilometer marathon run on March 17, St. Patrick's Day.
Registration for this world-wide popular event started May 21, 2012 and was closed to entries January 16, 2013. San Jose del Cabo is host to this multi-challenging test of physical and mental conditioning and athleticism. Contestants paid a whopping $650 U.S. dollars for the opportunity to push themselves to limits beyond the physically imaginable. Professional (sometimes...
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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...
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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...
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Date: 1/14/2013
As if Cabo San Lucas didn't have enough to offer the world with year round summer weather, spectacular golf, world famous sport fishing, and dozens of 5 star resorts to pamper oneself and totally relax; amongst the most beautiful landscape and warm ocean waters. Adding the trail hiking adventure up to the peak of the third tallest mountain range in Baja California; El Picacho, simply adds another interesting wrinkle to the multitude of cool and daring activities available in a Cabo known more for its beaches and sunshine.
The Picacho mountain stands 6, 507 feet above sea level and is a favorite...
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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...
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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...
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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...