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News Article
Date: 10/5/2013
Cabo San Lucas is once again gearing up for the annual October extravaganza that is the Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament. The Black & Blue, though not the only tournament in town – not even the only Bisbee’s tournament in town – is by far the most important. What began as a wager among friends in 1980 with 6 teams competing for $10,000 has grown into the world’s most prestigious fishing tournament. Total prize money awarded through 2012 exceeds $60 million dollars, earning this tournament the distinguished title of World’s Richest Fishing Event. Also referred to as the Superbowl of...
News Article
Date: 9/28/2013
Looking for something different for dinner? How about crab empanadas or octopus in garlic sauce? Are you up for a sea conch ceviche or aguachiles (raw shrimp and cucumbers in a spicy lime salsa)? Maybe you're interested in something simpler, like a fresh fish fillet or coconut shrimp with a mango dipping sauce? Will you be adventurous, or are you more likely to order the pescado del día (catch of the day)? Whatever you're craving, you're in the right place.
Los Cabos is known for its mariscos (seafood). Located on the Sea of Cortez - so rich in sea life that...
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: 9/23/2013
It was announced in Mexico City on August 21, 2013 by President Enrique Peña Nieto that private companies plan to invest $8.6 billion US dollars in tourism projects throughout the country. The investments, said Nieto would focus on the construction of new hotels, renovation of older ones, while also giving other public spaces their own much-needed face-lift.
Mexico's board of tourism chief, Pablo Azcarraga, added that the $8.6 billion investment would help create 28,000 jobs directly related to the tourism industry and another 78,000 jobs to other renovation aspects linked to the infusion of the private investment. The announcement arrives at a...
News Article
Date: 9/18/2013
While the news of impending Hurricanes heading towards Cabo has caused many locals to take precautionary measures in the past, like businesses boarding up their windows, and residents preparing for the downpour of rain that wreaks havoc in many impoverished neighborhoods with dirt roads, and downtown areas that flood due to lack of storm drains that don't exist in Los Cabos, there isn't any need to worry about Hurricane Ingrid or Tropical Storm Manuel.
Hurricane Ingrid is in the Gulf of Mexico on the eastern Atlantic Ocean side, heading north into Texas, while Tropical Storm Manuel, according to the U.S. National Hurricane...
News Article
Date: 9/17/2013
The Cabo Comedy Festival was first announced back in April, as an October 2-6 event, ''Where the Land Ends and the Laughter begins.'' And well, the laughter's about to begin as October is just right around the comedy corner.
With the full support of the Mexico Board of Tourism, and the backing of many Baja California Sur movers and shakers, the event will take place at three different restaurant and bar venues in the heart of the downtown strip; Desperados, Hard Rock Cafe, and the Pink Kitty nightclub. Some of the comedy industries top headlining stars who will be in town...
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...
News Article
Date: 9/9/2013
A new small organic market taking place every Thursday in the cozy patio of El Encanto Inn, is fast becoming the newest charming addition to the vitality and culture of the historic downtown colonial area in San Jose del Cabo. ''The organic market has been a lot of fun for our guests,'' said El Encanto Inn Guest Relations Manager, Cliff Ulen, as popularity of the three weeks-old organic market has begun to spread.
Some of the health-conscious locals of the smaller, more quiet, friendly city in Los Cabos, have slowly been making their way into the courtyard of El Encanto Inn for...
News Article
Date: 9/6/2013
In the past three years, every Tropical Storm or Hurricane warning that has come near Los Cabos, generally has meant a lot of rain, and flash floods; weather conditions that are not what the sunny, warm, wonderful days of Cabo are most famous for.
In the past 24 hours, according to Graphical Weather Outlook of the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, Tropical Storm Lorena has been looming and inching its way towards Southern Baja California and Land's End. For much of Thursday September 5, 2013, the center of Tropical Storm Lorena was not well defined and was difficult for expert weather...
News Article
Date: 9/5/2013
Los Cabos teachers participated in a nationwide 24-hour work stoppage in protest of new education reform laws passed by the Federal Government of Mexico. These new laws will require teachers to pass an evaluation to maintain their teaching positions. On Wednesday morning, mere hours after the new law was passed by the Senate, hundreds of pre-school, primary school and secondary school teachers assembled at the Los Cabos International Airport. Traffic and pedestrian access to Terminal 1 was disrupted for approximately one and one half hours. During a fifteen minute period when an entrance to the road leading to the terminal was...