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LOS CABOS 101Los Cabos & South Baja: This incredible corner of the WorldMaps: Baja Peninsula • Baja Sur • San José del Cabo •

The Corridor • Cabo San LucasActivities: Fishing and Boating •Snorkelling and Scuba Diving • Golfing • Activities for Families •

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Los Cabos Top Beaches: descriptions and tips about the best beaches in Los CabosUseful Information: How to dial in Los Cabos • Driving tips • Money & Currency • Important phone numbersENTERTAINMENTHappening Now • Cabo’s Party Scene • Live Music Schedules • Destino PuzzlesDESTINO DIARIESMexico: a subtle sophisticated layered view of its beautiful, rich and unique cultureDISCOVERThe Jesuit Missions Museum in LoretoHEALTHY LIVINGOrganic • Yoga • Spa • BeautyART & CULTUREArtist Profile: Mexico SurrealistaAsupmatoma - Protecting Baja’s marine turtles

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September in Mexico is Mes de La Patria, Patriotism month. There is no denying that Mexicans enjoy fiestas, so naturally, our Independence Day celebration consists of two consecutive days (the 15th and 16th) of delicious food, parties, fireworks and parades. Growing up in Mexico City I always looked forward to September, especially the food. When dining out in Los Cabos, look or ask for the chile en nogada. Many restaurants offer this traditional, and delicious, dish during this month only. Join us in the celebration and take the opportunity to learn about Mexico’s culture and traditions!

¡Viva México!

Michelle MonroyEditor in Chief

The Teachings of the Mexican Pearl


THE BAJA SUR LOOP

Take a look at the Baja Sur map bellow; you can see that the highways and towns form a loop. Ongoing road improvements and new highway constructions are making road trips quicker and easier every year. The new highway from Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos is impressively well done, making it only a 45 minute drive.

Cabo San LucasAlso just known as “Cabo,” is a tourist friendly town located on the tip of the Baja California peninsula that’s full of entertainment for every age and liking. The Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean meet at Land’s End, where you can observe the beautiful rock formations and the famous Cabo arch. Cabo San Lucas has the liveliest beach in the Los Cabos area, an impressive marina and countless restaurants and bars that keep the town alive day and night.

The CorridorThe corridor is the 40 km highway that connects Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo (about a 25 minute drive). Along this road you can find various hotels, luxury ocean front homes, championship golf courses and beautiful views. Have your camera ready and make a roadside stop at the Costa Azul view-point for photo opportunities or at the Cabo Real arroyo for a refreshing coco frío (cold coconut). San José del CaboWalking around downtown San José will allow you to experience a traditional Mexican town. You will find yourself surrounded by colorful buildings and quaint cobblestone streets that lead to the town’s picturesque zócalo (main plaza). Over the years, San José has become an artistic and cultural centre with numerous fine art galleries in its downtown art district. From November through June, the popular Art Walk takes place every Thursday evening where galleries welcome

LOS CABOS & South Baja

Los Cabos (the capes) is located in the southernmost tip of the State of Baja California Sur and consists of four main areas: Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, Todos Santos and the East Cape. In between you will find smaller towns and points of interest such as Santiago and Miraflores, located inland at the skirts of the Sierra de la Laguna, or Migriño and Pescadero which are located on the Pacific side, in between Cabo San Lucas and Todos Santos

THE AQUARIUM OF THE WORLD. These are the words that the Jacques Cousteau used to describe the Sea of Cortez. It is said that eons ago, back when the Earth and Continents were still taking their shape, the edge of Mexico split from the mainland to form the Gulf of California and the Baja Peninsula. This allowed the Pacific Ocean to rush into the gap and create the Sea of Cortez, or as some call it, Mother Nature’s own fish trap. Hundreds of varieties of fish and mammals found their way into this “trap” and either stayed in its warm shallow waters or ventured down into the cool bottom of the two mile-deep San Andreas Fault. For millenniums, the Colorado River has been dragging its rich minerals and nutrients into the Sea of Cortez, aiding the living species to thrive in these waters. In the months of January through March, Gray whales make their yearly migration from Alaska to give birth to their young in the shallow and warm waters of the Sea of Cortez.

guests to sip some wine while they view their exhibits; however, the galleries are open year-round. San José del Cabo’s historical downtown also offers world-class restaurants from Mexican gourmet cuisine to authentic Thai food. San José has a beautiful beach where you can take a horseback ride and explore the estuary that is home to many different bird species.

East CapePeople often call it “the old Cabo” because of its pristine beaches and small fishing towns such as Buena Vista and Los Barriles. The East Cape begins just east of San José and extends about 100 miles up the Sea of Cortez coast. Sixty miles outside of San José is the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, an eight fingered coral reef that offers outstanding snorkelling and scuba diving and turtle nesting on the beach. Very popular for fishing and surfing, the East Cape also attracts kite surfers, campers and folks who just want to get away from it all.

Todos SantosLocated on the Pacific Ocean side of the peninsula, Todos Santos is an oasis where artists and surfers flock to enjoy the culture and excellent surf. Home to the famous Hotel California, this charming town offers great restaurants and a cooler climate than Cabo San Lucas and San José due to the Pacific’s breezes.

La PazLa Paz is the capital of the state of Baja California Sur and is known for its warm people and beautiful beaches. This authentic Mexican city (as well as the general south Baja region) has been rated as one of the safest in Mexico and still maintains the small town feel that is very welcoming for tourists. La Paz is a departure point for tours and charters to the stunning Espiritu Santo Island as well as whale watching excursions. Stroll down the colorful malecón (boardwalk), walk hundreds of feet in waist high water at Balandra beach or have a fine dining experience; La Paz has a lot to offer. *

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activitiesSeasonal Fishing Chart:

Sport fishing flags commonly seen in Los Cabos:

BOATING & FISHINGWith calm waters, extraordinary fishing and perfect weather, some may argue that boating is the most popular attraction in Los Cabos. Whether you want to take a cruise to Santa María Bay on a luxury yacht or wake up at the crack of dawn for a fishing adventure, there are endless options to fit your needs.

BOAT RENTALSPrivate yachts and sailboatsThere are several charter companies that can accommodate your needs. What you do on your trip is really up to you, but it will typically consist of a tour of the landmark arch, a few hours of fishing, and a cruise to one of our beautiful bays for a swim. Most boats have fishing equipment and a knowl-edgeable crew, but the biggest differ-ence between a yacht and a fishing boat rental is the cost.Fishing Boat RentalsYou can always fish on a yacht, but cruisers and pangas and super-pangas are a more affordable option. Cruis-ers accommodate larger groups and are more comfortable when the sea is rough on a windy day.

THE MARINASMarina Cabo San Lucas, the area’s larg-est commercial marina, features 380 slips and accommodates vessels of up to 375 feet. Amenities include 24-hour security, electricity and potable water, a fuel dock, and convenient laundry and shower facilities. Puerto Los Ca-bos, located in La Playita, just north of San José del Cabo is the newest ma-rina in the area with 200 available slips

for boats up to 400 feet. Amenities are similar to Marina Cabo San Lu-cas, though the boatyard’s 150-ton travel lift can accommodate larger vessels.

FISHINGThere’s a reason why the world’s richest fishing tournament - the Bis-bee’s Black & Blue - has taken place in Los Cabos for over thirty years. This part of the world offers abun-dant sea life and an exceptionally high catch success rate, no matter what your level of fishing experience is.What to Expect Most charters include a fishing li-cense, bait, tackle and equipment.

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Fishing Report

All that’s fishy from Lands End to La Paz

by Gary Graham

Here is a 62 pound dorado caught aboard “No Doubt” at Rancho Leonero, a real keeper!

Chubascos – defined as a violent squall with thunder and lightning – have continued to move out into the mid-Pacific, but the weather cells have also sporadically pounded the tip and traveled up into the Sea of Cortez. Although seldom last-ing more than a day, they briefly deliver torrential rains, leaving flooding and strong wind dam-age in their paths; on the plus side, they also leave a lush, green landscape. All of which has had an impact on local fishing.

The water rushing out to sea from the arroyos has taken plenty of floating debris with it, providing wonderful cover for a record number of small dorado lurking beneath the flotsam.

On the billfish side, the Bis-bee East Cape Offshore three-day tournament had only one 300-pound qualifying blue mar-lin for the 61 teams fishing. On the surface it sounds pretty dismal until a closer look at the catch log reveals good numbers of releases of blues under the required weight; and, of course, striped marlin and sailfish that don’t count in the event.

Yellowfin tuna, also impact-ed by the runoff, have moved much farther offshore with the exception of a small school be-low Los Frailes that has refused to leave.

Enough doom and gloom! On the positive side, more forage fish seem to be moving into the area followed by hungry preda-tors…from billfish to roosterfish. And all those small dorado which have been released will grow so fast some will be this coming month’s keepers.

September should be a hot month. Hopefully, the fishing will follow the lead!

Some also include food and drink or these amenities can be added at an additional cost. It is better to leave early, and trips usually begin at 6:00 and 7:00 am and last around 6 hours. Cost will depend on the number of people in your party and the size of the boat you choose to rent. It is cus-tomary to leave the crew a gratuity of 15% to 20%.Bait and TackleMost likely, the boat you charter will include your bait and tackle. If you need your own fresh bait, you may buy it along the Cabo San Lucas Mari-na or the crew you hire may also stop to buy it from the local fishermen on your way out.


SNORKELLING & SCUBA DIVINGPrepare yourself for an incredible show of nature as you swim side by side with colourful schools of fish, eels, rays, octopus, sea turtles and more. The Sea of Cortez or the “Aquarium of the World” offers many opportunities to experience incredible underwater wildlife.

SCUBA DIVING DESTINATIONSNote: travel time is from the Cabo San Lucas marinaLand’s EndIntermediate-Advanced - 50’-60’Five minutes by boat and you can share the water with sea lions and moray eels, with a sunken boat visible in the Falls.Sand FallsBeginners - Advanced - 30’-100’Steep sand banks drop sharply into a canyon filled with tropical fish. The canyon runs from the depths of the Cabo San Lucas bay to within 30 feet of the beach.Pelican RockBeginners - 25’-80’This large rock attracts many tropical fish and is only five minutes from shore.Neptune’s FingerAdvanced - 80’-100’A spectacular canyon wall dive.Cabeza de BallenaBeginners - 20’-40’A 25-minute boat ride leads to a dive through large boulders with many fish.Santa María CaveBeginners - 20’-40’Reachable from the shore or a 35-minute boat ride, the entrance to Santa Maria canyon has a huge variety of fish which feed right from your hand.ChilenoBeginners - 30’-70’This location offers parking, sea turtle sightings, tropical fish, and night dives over a sandy and rocky bottom following a 35-minute boat ride.El GavilánIntermediate/Advanced - 70’-100’

This rocky ledge leads into a canyon where groupers and larger fish are often sighted; 35 minutes by boat.Blow HoleBeginners/Advanced - 30’-70’35-minutes from San Lucas, or just 10 minutes from Chileno beach, this dive offers rocky valleys presenting a variety of fish.Las SalinasBeginners - 30’-45’ - A sunken Japanese fishing boat attracts a large assortment of fish at this beginners’ dive; about 80 minutes from Cabo San Lucas or one hour from La Playita.Gordo BanksAdvanced - 110’-120’ - A seamount provides views of marlin, hammerheads, skip jacks and at times huge manta rays; one hour from La Playita.Cabo PulmoBeginner-Advanced - 30’-100’A one hour drive east of San José or five minutes by boat and you’ll find the only living coral reef in the Sea of Cortez.

SNORKELLING SPOTSCabo offers several methods for snorkelling. You may drive to a local beach and swim out, book a tour with one of the many popular companies, or charter a private boat. Tours are typically two or three hours. Stay away from the Pacific side of the peninsula; its strong currents make it very dangerous for any kind of water sports.Pelican RockA quick five-minute ride from the Cabo San Lucas marina or Medano Beach is all it takes to get to this fish-attracting rock.Lover’s BeachThis popular and uniquely-named beach is accessible only by boat. Be on the look-out, however, as the water is not roped off for swimmers.Santa Maria BaySnorkel tours regularly visit Santa Maria Bay. If you choose to drive there, it’s an easy swim from the shore to the reef on the right side of the cove.Chileno BaySnorkelers will find a safe, roped-off area for swimming at this common tour destination.Cabo PulmoA Natural Marine Reserve in the East Cape, and may offer the best snorkelling in the area. This eight-fingered coral reef is about a 2-hour drive from San José del Cabo, but it is well worth it!

GOLFINGWith the desert meeting the Sea of Cortez as a backdrop, there is no doubt why Los Cabos has become a championship golf destination over the years. From Tiger Woods to Nicklaus and Fazio, many of the big names in golf have designed courses on this unique landscape.

There are private courses such as Diamante, Querencia and El Dorado where you have to be invited by a member to in order to play. Many public courses offer a reduced rate later in the day during twilight hours. Appropriate golf attire is required on all courses and club rental prices range from $35 to $ 65.

CABO DEL SOLOcean Course - A Jack Nicklaus signature course with six ocean front holes (1.5 miles). Known for its “3 finest finishing holes in golf” the Ocean Course is said to be one of the most difficult yet beautiful courses in the area.18 holes, 7,075 yards, par 72. Desert Course – Designed by Tom Weiskopf, this course winds through the desert above the Ocean Course and challenges the golfer with risk vs reward type decision-making.18 holes, 7,049 yards, par 72. (624) 145-8200 - www.cabodelsol.comCABO SAN LUCAS COUNTRY CLUBThis course was designed by Roy Dye and is conveniently located outside of Cabo San Lucas and is the only one with views of Land’s End. It has more than 80 bunkers and slightly inclined fairways and one of the longest holes in all of Mexico at 610 yards. 18 holes, 7,220 yards, par 72.(624) 143 4654 - www.cabosanlucascountryclub.comPUERTO LOS CABOSThe only composite course in the area with two different 9 hole courses designed by two legends of golf, Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman respectively. Oceanfront holes, elevation changes, and incredible vistas make Puerto Los Cabos a unique and special experience for any golfer at any handicap. 18 holes, 6,818 yards, par 73. (624) 173-9300 - www.puertoloscabos.comCABO REALThe newly renovated Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed golf course is one of the Corridor’s first championship courses and boasts beautiful views of the Sea of Cortez, elevation changes, and has hosted two PGA Senior Slams. 18 holes, 7,037 yards, par 72. (624) 173-9400 ext. 1 - www.caboreal.comPALMILLAWith 27 holes of golf, each 9 hole course offers something different. The Ocean, Mountain, and Arroyo courses all boast Jack Nicklaus Design and a fun and challenging layout with canyons and elevation changes. (624) 144-5250 - www.palmillagc.comPUNTA SUR GOLF - FORMERLY MAYAN PALACE GOLFThis 9 hole course is a friendly course but make sure you hit ‘em straight because throughout the course you are surrounded by homes and condos in beautiful San José. A fun course for any level of golfer. 9 holes, 3,141 yards, par 35. (624) 142-0900 - www.vidantagolf.comCLUB CAMPESTRE SAN JOSÉMake sure you bring your creativity for the greens at Club Campestre, the newest Jack Nicklaus Design in Los Cabos. Almost every green has 2 or 3 different tiers, so spend some time on the practice green before your round. 18 holes, 7,055 yards, par 71.(624) 173-9300 - www.clubcampestresanjose.com

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SURFINGBaja Sur has been a popular surfing destination since the ‘50s. The East Cape is popular for kite surfing and the Pacific coast has several surf breaks where you will find less crowds. See our map on page 5 and look for this symbol to locate the surf spots mentioned bellow.

San PedritoLevel: AdvancedDirection: Right, leftLocation: Pacific side right before arriving to Todos Santos

CerritosLevel: Great for beginners Direction: Right and left Location: Pacific side at Km 65 of the Cabo San Lucas- Todos Santos road

Monuments Level: Advanced Direction: LeftLocation: at Km 6.5 of the Corridor, closer to Cabo San Lucas

El Tule Level: Advanced Direction: Right and leftLocation: Exit at Km 16.2 at El Tule bridge

Costa Azul consists of three breaks:The Rock or La Roca

Level: AdvancedDirection: Right

ZippersLevel: All levelDirection: Right

AcapulquitoLevel: All levels Direction: RightLocation: at Km 28.5. Access is below the Costa Azul bridge

La Bocana at the estuaryLevel: All levelsDirection: Right and leftLocation: San José del Cabo’s main beach, close to the Holiday Inn

ShipwrecksLevel: Advanced

Direction: RightLocation: East Cape, about 25 Km from San José del Cabo

Nine PalmsLevel: All levelsDirection: Long rightsLocation: East Cape, about 30 Km from San José del Cabo

SEASONSJune through November The summer months are known to be the best as the Southern Hemisphere’s swells send great waves to the Pacific, Cabo San Lucas, San José and the East Cape.December through February East Cape and Costa Azul are on the flatter side. The Pacific can be good this time of year because it’s exposed to the west swell.March through May This is the windy season. Swells are consistent and you’ll run into fewer crowds.

KITE SURFINGThis sport is most popular in the East Cape due to the El Norte winds. Playa Norte (the north-east side of the beach) in Los Barriles is said to be the most popular destination and is also the location for a professional kite-boarding school. La Ventana is also a popular spot and is closer to La Paz. There is less wind in Los Barriles than La Ventana, but the surf is bigger. The best months are January, February, March, October, November, December.

STAND UP PADDLINGThere is something special about paddling out and finding yourself floating in the ocean with just your paddle and your board. Stand up paddling is growing to be more popular each year and is available all around Los Cabos. It’s a great way to see marine life, to get a great workout and to enjoy nature. At Médano beach you can rent boards in several locations. Paddle along the rocks of Land’s End to make your way to Lover’s Beach and the Arch. Certain companies offer paddling lessons and some have yoga classes on the board.Tips!• Your feet should be parallel, about hip-width distance

apart, centred between the board rails (edges). • Keep toes pointed forward, knees bent and your back

straight. Balance with your hips and core. Keep your arms straight and twist from your torso as you paddle. Think of using your torso to paddle rather than your arms; you have more strength in the abdominal muscles than in your arms. Your gaze should be level at the horizon and avoid staring at your feet.

• If you’re paddling on the right, your right hand is lower and on the paddle shaft. Your top left hand is on the top of the grip. The elbow (angle) of the paddle faces away from you.

• Plant the paddle by pushing the blade all the way under the surface, pull it back to your ankle, then out of the water. To go in a reasonably straight line, paddle about 4 or 5 strokes on one side, then switch to the other. When you switch sides, you’ll reverse hand positions.

• When you fall aim yourself to the side so you don’t fall the board.

SKATEBOARDINGVisit the Pescadero Skate Park located on km. 64 of HWY 19, in the town of El Pescadero. The park is surrounded by lush gardens, and the cost to enter this pro-park is $2.00 USD.

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ADVENTURELos Cabos offers a number of entertainment options for adventure seekers. From guided bicycle tours to a sunset horseback ride on the beach or a high-speed zipline across one of the many local canyons, pick an adventure that is right for you and get out there!

Buggy, Atv, Or Bike RentalsThere are several local companies which offer ATVs, buggies, and other off-road vehicles for trail and beach cruising. Strap on some goggles and hop behind the wheel of one of these off-road racers for an afternoon of fast-paced fun! Vehicles include typical ATVs or enclosed rail buggies or RZR ATVs. Tours are typically three hours, and drivers must be 16 years of age with a valid drivers’ license.If pedal-powered rides are more your speed, look into renting a mountain bike, beach cruiser, or joining a guided bicycle tour of town. Just make sure to wear a helmet!

Horseback Rides, Nature Walks, and Bird WatchingLos Cabos (particularly San José del Cabo) offer a number of horseback excursions for all ages. Saddle up for a sunset guided beach ride, venture up a hidden canyon trail, or just sit back in the shade while experienced horse trainers give the kids lessons in horsemanship – there’s something for everyone! San José also boasts a natural estuary and nature preserve. Enjoy a peaceful, self-guided nature walk to observe some of the lushest landscape in the area. Species of flora and fauna are abundant: dozens of species of cactus, lizards, and birds can be spotted on this solitary walk, just a few minutes from downtown. Cactus-lovers may also want to check out the nearby cactus gardens Wirikuta, offering a large variety of cacti laid out in an artful outdoor setting.

Parasailing, Bungee Jumping, and ZiplinesGet ready to shout “Geronimo!” as you leap off a platform in one of the most extreme outings! Several local adventure-parks provide bungee jumping packages, and high speed zipline canopy tours are offered in a number of local canyons. If heights over land are not right for you, try a parasailing trip and gain some altitude to enjoy beautiful views of Cabo while tethered firmly to a speedboat!

ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIESLos Cabos offers entertainment for all ages and is an ideal destination for families.

Blown Glass FactoryDon’t miss this factory located in Cabo San Lucas where youngsters can watch the highly-skilled artisans perform the art of glass-blowing.Adults can shop for that

one (or probably more than one) perfect piece to take home. Make sure you visit the factory before 2:00 pm in order to catch the show. Adventure ParksThere are several adventure parks and eco-adventure companies in Los Cabos where you and your kids can experience zip-lining, back-country ATV tours, a camel safari, and more. Zip-lines are appropriate for kids of 8 years and up and be prepared to hike from 5 to 15 minutes from line to line. Most companies include transportation. Ask your concierge to set-up your adventure.Swim with DolphinsLos Cabos has a few facilities where you and your kids can swim with trained dolphins. By visiting one of the dolphin centres you and your kids will experience a one-on-one connection that will be memorable. You will learn special hand signals and ways to communicate positive reinforcement to the dolphins. Swimming with dolphins is a very gratifying and joyful experience for people of all ages.Wet Fun Water ParkLocated about 20 minutes from San José, this water park has shallow pools and small slides for young children, water mushrooms, a pirate ship and a giant bucket that dumps water on the bystanders bellow. For the adrenaline seekers, several fast and large slides stand tall and mighty and offer a great view of the beautiful surrounding mountains. To get there take HWY 1 north from the San José International Airport towards La Paz and East Cape. After about 15 miles, the exit for Caudaño and the water park will be at km 66. Follow this road for a few minutes and you will find the park on your right. Turtle ReleaseEvery year, several species of endangered sea turtles nest in the warm sands of Los Cabos. Your family will have the opportunity to help these fragile and tiny creatures make it safely into the sea. Children will learn about the importance of conservation and they will surely enjoy the experience of helping these little friends.Whale WatchingWhale watching in Los Cabos is an unforgettable experience for any age. During the months of December through March, it is not hard to find whales breaching just off the shore. Book a private charter or take one of the many whale watching tours available.Horse-back lessons at Cuadra San FranciscoThis world class equestrian centre was established in 1994 by Francisco J. Barrena M. and is home to about 50 horses. Each one has been trained by professionals to ensure safety and an enjoyable ride. The riding school’s speciality is high level dressage, which is an excellent way to perfect any riding discipline and to become an better rider overall. The staff can accommodate riders of any age and skill level. Cuadra San Francisco is located at km. 19.5 of the main highway between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.

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Cabo San LucasMEDANO BEACHIf you’re looking for the action, here it is. El Médano (as the locals call it) is a 2-mile stretch of hotels, restaurants and bars, right on the sand. It’s a swimmable and family-friendly beach with endless options for souvenir shopping. Numer-ous activities and water sports are available. If you want to take a water taxi to Lover’s Beach, this is the best spot to do it. Its stunning view of Land’s End and the vast entertain-ment options make this beach a must-see.

Location: In the heart of downtown Cabo San Lucas. This is accessible by foot through the east side of the marina or via Avenida del Pescador.Tips: Be prepared to be approached by souvenir vendors. If you’re not there for the shopping, just respond with “No, gracias.” Prices don’t vary much from one water sports rental place to another. Visit Lover’s Beach while you’re there.

LOVER’S BEACHGetting there is an adventure in itself, due to the fact that it is reachable only by boat or kayak. The easiest way is to take a water taxi from the Cabo San Lucas Marina or Medano Beach. Prices are around $15.00 USD per person. Ask your captain to cruise by the arch and the sea lion rock for some great photo opportunities. Once you arrive, you’ll notice the striking rock formations and caves. Walk to the other side of the rocks and you’ll find yourself looking at the Pa-cific Ocean; the locals call this Divorce Beach. This side is very dangerous for swimming because of the powerful un-dertow, so swim on Lover’s Beach only. Location: Land’s End beside the famous arch. This beach is accessible only by boat.Tips: There are a couple of vendors who offer beer and wa-ter, but you won’t find any other services. A good idea is to spend the day at Medano Beach and take an hour or two to go to Lover’s Beach; this should be time enough to explore this natural wonderland.

Along the CorridorLAS VIUDASLas Viudas (The Widows) beach is not visible from the road and is possibly the most private beach you will find on this list. What makes it unique are the rock formations which create small pools and coves where you can have a private and peaceful beach day. This beach is swimmable with cau-tion but if you find your own pool you can avoid the waves.Location: Turn right at Km. 12.5 of the corridor and follow the dirt road down to the beach. There is a sign that reads “Las Viudas” but slow down and keep your eyes peeled; the entrance may sneak up on you. Tips: You won’t find any services or vendors so bring all your beach essentials with you.

CHILENOChileno is a very popular location for snorkelling, swim-ming or just spending the day under the newly-installed palapas. You’ll find tide pools at the east end of the beach and beautiful reefs offering excellent snorkelling and scuba diving. This is the only beach with public restrooms and it has plenty of palapas for shade.Location: Going from Cabo San Lucas towards San José, fol-low the signs for Chileno Beach Club near Km. 14 of the main highway.Tips: If you visit Chileno on a weekend, make an effort to ar-rive early; snorkelling visibility is often better in the morn-ings, you’ll avoid the mid-day snorkel tours and, if you beat the crowds, you’ll be guaranteed a palapa to yourself for much-needed shade. Bring snorkelling gear!

SANTA MARIASanta Maria offers a stunning horseshoe cove with coral-coloured sand and abundant marine life. Boat excursions and private charters often stop here to enjoy the snorkel-ling and scuba diving that this National Marine Preserve offers. This family-friendly beach is relatively secluded; therefore, you rarely run into beach vendors. Location: Travelling west from Cabo San Lucas towards San

José, follow the sign which reads “Santa María” and exit the highway at Km. 13. Follow the dirt road until you reach the parking area.Tips: Santa Maria provides no services and hardly any shade. You can rent umbrellas on the beach, but if you happen to have one, bring it anyway. Snorkelling gear will help you get the most of this beautiful beach!

San Jose del CaboPALMILLAPalmilla beach is known for its family-friendly calm wa-ters and a mile-long stretch of beach. Located within the resort community of Palmilla, you will find yourself surrounded by oceanfront luxury homes, the One&Only Hotel and the world renowned Jack Nicklaus Ocean Nine golf course. Pangas and fishing cruisers are available for charter, but you won’t find water sport rentals such as kayaks or jet skis.

Location: Take the Palmilla ramp exit at Km. 27. Follow the signs and turn into the main beach parking area be-fore the entrance to the One&Only Hotel.Tips: Palmilla is popular among local families on the weekends, so arrive early if you want a palapa, or bring your own umbrella. No services are available here.

COSTA AZUL If what you’re looking for is a good surf spot you can find it here without driving out of town. Head over to Zipper’s for a surf session and lunch and beers at the restaurant. To the west of Zippers is Acapulquito beach where the Cabo Surf Hotel and Mike Doyle Surf School are located. You can find surf shops in the area where you can rent surf and stand-up paddle boards and set up lessons. The surf is bigger during the summer, and in the winter this is a good spot for snorkelling and swimming.Location: Exit at Km. 28 via the Costa Azul Bridge.Tips: Swimming with caution is possible in this area but keep an eye out for surfers.

Imagine floating in a turquoise bay with pink sand or riding some epic waves: every Baja beach offers something unique. Here is a list of the must-see beaches -- visit them all to decide which one is your dream beach!

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Location: This bay lies about 30 minutes from the boardwalk in La Paz. Simply fol-low the main drag along the boardwalk, then through Costa Baja Golf Course and continue to wind around the coast and through the mountains until you see the signs for the beach.Tips: No bathroom facilities. There is a truck where you can buy water and snacks, but it is recommended to bring your own in case they are closed. There are palapas, but not many. Kayaks and snorkel gear are offered.

LoretoISLA CORONADOA wildlife reserve where visitors may an-chor, snorkel, scuba and camp lies on this island. The panga ride usually includes a cruise around the island where it’s very common to see sea lions, seals and even sea otters. The only swimmable beach on the island has pristine white sand and shallow crystal clear turquoise water, which creates ideal snorkelling condi-tions. Coronado Island is the ideal place for an adventure or to simply immerse yourself in nature and relax.

Location: About 7 miles or 30 minutes northeast of Loreto by boat.Tips: To get to Coronado Island you must take a boat or a panga. You will find pan-gas in Loreto’s Marina which you can hire. The best option is to ask your con-cierge to arrange this for you. There are no services or restaurants on the beach, but there are several large palapas with tables and benches and an eco-restroom. Bring hiking shoes if you plan to explore the area. Snorkelling gear is a plus!

LA PLAYITALa Playita (the little beach) is a long stretch of beach where you will often find locals fishing from the shore and families with children enjoying the beach-front playground. On the right end of La Playita you can find a roped-off swimming area just outside the entrance to the beautiful Puerto Los Cabos 500-slip marina. To the left is the natural open beach where you can swim, skim-board and enjoy a peace-ful beach day away from the crowds.Location: Follow the signs to La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos from Boulevard Mijares in downtown San José del Cabo (across from the fire department).Tips: You will find new and well-main-tained bathrooms, palapas and fishing charters. There are no food services di-rectly on the beach, but several casual restaurants dot the surrounding area.

On the PacificCERRITOSCerritos beach is a popular surf spot and swimming here is relatively safe. The sce-nic 45-minute drive from Cabo San Lucas is well worth the trip as you drive along the pristine Pacific coast. The Cerritos Beach Club Restaurant is a perfect spot to spend a relaxing day on the beach or, if you want to be active, you can take a surf lesson at Baja Surf Camp or rent surf and boogie boards at the Costa Azul Surf Shop.

Location: Exit at Km. 66 of the Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos Highway. Watch the markers and look for the signs. Drive about 1.7 miles to the beach area.Tips: Lounge chairs, restrooms, food and drinks are available at The Cerritos Beach Club Restaurant.

La PazBALANDRABalandra is a stunning bay that will take your breath away. You can walk back and forth in the bay in waist-high, crystal clear water with shades of turquoise blue. Fol-low the shore towards the north-east side and you will find the famous “mushroom rock” as well as other interesting rock for-mations. Pictures just don’t do it justice. You won’t regret visiting Playa Balandra!

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Emergencies: 066 - (equivalent to 911) Police Department:

- Cabo San Lucas 143-3977- San José del Cabo 142-0361

Fire Department – Dial 116 or:- Cabo San Lucas 143-3577- San José del Cabo 142-2466

Highway Patrol: 146-0573Tourist Police: 143-3977Hospitals:

Amerimed:- Cabo San Lucas 105-8500- San José del Cabo 105-8550Baja Medical Response: 144-3434Blue Medical Net:- Cabo San Lucas Hospital 104 3911- San José del Cabo Clinic 142-3511Cabo Surgical Center: 172-6030North American Hospitals and Clinics: 142-2770One World Hospital:- Cabo San Lucas 143-4911- San José del Cabo 142-5911- Todos Santos: (612) 145-0600

Walk-in Medi Clinic: 130-7011Air Ambulances:

Skymed Air Ambulance: (866) 805-9624Air One Ambulance: (800) 236-8080

U.S. Consulate: 143-3566Canadian Consulate: 142-4333Taxi Cabo San Lucas: 143-2221Taxi San José de Cabo: 142-0401Immigration: 143-0135Airlines:

Aero Calafia: 130-7822Aeromexico: 146-5097Air Canada: 01 (800) 719-2827 (Toll free within Mexico)

Alaska Airlines: 146-5166American Airlines: 146-5302/5303Continental Airlines: 146-5050Delta Airlines: 146-5005/146-5217Interjet: 01 (800)-011-2345 (Toll free within Mexico)

Spirit Airlines: 1 (800) 772-7117Sun Wing: 1 (800) 668-4224 Volaris: 01 (800) 7VOLARIS (Toll free within Mexico)

US Airways: 146-5380West Jet: 1 (800) 538-5696

HOW DO I DIAL?The local area code is 624To dial to other countries: 00 + country code (1, 2 or 3 digits) + numberFrom a Mexican land line or cell phone:

To a Mexican long distance number: 01 + 3 digit area code + 7 digit number To a Mexican cell phone number: 3 digit area code + 7 digit numberTo a U.S. phone number: 00 + 1 + 3 digit area code + 7 digit number

From your U.S. cell phone:To a Mexican land line or cell phone: 011 52 + 3 digit area code + numberTo a U.S. phone number: 00 + 1 + 3 digit area code + numberSome U.S. cell phone carriers have arrangements with Mexican carriers and when you travel here your cell phone uses their towers. If this is your case, you will have to dial as if you had a Mexican phone.

U.S. TOLL FREE NUMBERS (International rates will apply)To a 1 (800): 00 + 1 + 880 + phone numberTo a 1 (888): 00 + 1 + 881 + phone number To a 1 (877): 00 + 1 + 882 + phone numberTo a 1 (866): 00 + 1 + 883 + phone number

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Exchange rates - Dollars are accepted almost everywhere and you will most likely get your change back in pesos. The exchange rate varies every day, but some places have a set rate.

ATMs - The easiest and most cost effective way to get pesos is not to bring dollars and exchange them, but simply to pull pesos out of an ATM after you arrive in Los Cabos. Bank ATMs give the daily exchange rate (best possible rate) with reasonable fees. Examples include Banorte, Santander, Banamex, and HSBC. If you go to a non-bank ATM, you will pay higher fees. Some ATMs only give you dollars, some only pesos and some give you the option to withdraw both. Pay close attention to what currency you’re withdrawing. Try to get as much cash as possible in one transaction to avoid paying high fees.

Cash or Card? - Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards are generally accepted, but you often run into cash only places, so always ask beforehand and carry cash.

Tipping - Standard tipping rates are about 15%.

Buying groceries - San José has two major grocery stores; Wal-Mart and Mega. Mega is a higher-end option with more American products, but is slightly more expensive that Wal-Mart. San Lucas has a Wal-Mart and Costco. If you just need to grab something quickly, OXXO stores are small, reasonably priced convenient stores located all over town.

Driving - Renting a car will allow you to enjoy the freedom of exploring Los Cabos. Driving in Mexico might be intimidating to some, but if you just go with the muddled flow, you will realize that there is some organization within the chaos. If you are pulled over by local police for committing a driving infraction, the standard procedure is for them to take your Driver’s License. You will then have to go to the Police Station to pay your ticket and pick-up your license. There are two types of gasoline: Magna or verde (green) which is regular and Premium or roja (red). Lleno (pronounced yeno) means full. Major credit cards are accepted. Tipping the gas station attendant around $10.00 pesos (less than a dollar) is customary.

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September 16 ~ Mexican Independence Day - Mexico’s Inde-pendence Day is September 16, and is a federal holiday ob-served nationwide. In both Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, there will be a parade, a colourful procession of car-nival floats followed by speeches, mariachi performers, and other live bands and musical entertainment. In San Jose del Cabo, there will also be a rodeo and bullfights at the rodeo ring located in front of the city’s fire department.

While many tourists might be under the impression when visiting that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day, the truth is that May the 5th is just another day in Mexico, while September 16th is recognized and celebrated in every village, small town, and big city in this wonderful country. And, since it actually starts with El Grito de Dolores the night before, Mexican Independence Day is actually a two-day, two-night affair.

Celebrate in Todos Santos - by James LongtonThe occasion holds huge custom and tradition in Todos San-tos, beginning with a parade in the afternoon starting at the cultural center, travelling through downtown along Calle Militar, and ending at the town stadium where the colorful celebration continues into the night. The event includes live music, dancing, art displays, local food and wine vendors, and an historical reenactment of Father Hidalgo ringing the bell of his little church in the early hours of September 16th, 1810, calling everyone to fight for liberty. The community will also celebrate El Grito de Dolores (“Cry of Dolores”), which was uttered from the small town of Dolores near Guanajuato , marking the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence and lasting 10 years. Since October 1825, the anniversary of the event continues to be valued and celebrated as Mexican Independence Day. So come explore the quaint town of To-dos Santos and join in the fun and history!

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September 14 ~ Charro Day - The Day of the Charro is celebrated on September 14, which throughout history has always been overshadowed by the fiestas, fire-works, speeches, and all-night celebra-tions of Mexico’s September 16 Inde-pendence Day.

In Mexico, a Charro is a not only a cowboy but a gentleman: a horse-riding cavalier skilled in rope twirling, calf-throwing, and gallant horse-trotting maneuvers. Being a Charro is a tradition that is passed from one generation to the next. A young girl or woman Charro is known in Spanish as an Escaramuza. ‘’Charreadas’’ are very similar to American rodeos north of the border, except that while cowboys in the USA are paid for their rope-and-riding performances, Charros in Mexico do it as a respectful honour to the sport.

San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas have joined major cities like Guadalajara, Mexico City, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas,

LOS CABOS is an energetic place. San José del Cabo buzzes with culture and tradition while Cabo San Lucas alerts your senses with bright lights and sounds of a good time coming from every direction. Sporting events, fishing tournaments, conventions, concerts, charity galas, parties and festivals, are examples of the many events that take place year-round.

Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, and Cancun in recognizing and celebrating their horsemen dressed in beautifully decorated jackets, along with the equally colourfully-dressed women who will parade through town. Fes-tivities begin at 10:00 am and take place all day in honour of a traditional part of Mexican culture that includes bullfights, calf roping, Mexican food and dancing.

September 15 ~ El Grito de Dolores (The Cry of Dolores) - The War of Independence in Mexico officially began on Saturday, September 15, 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest, rang the church bell in the City of Dolores, Guanajuato, and cried out to the townspeople to take up arms and rise in rebellion against the Spanish Crown, which had ruled Mexico since the days the Conquest of the Aztec Na-tion by Hernan Cortes on August 23, 1521. The day before Mexican Independence Day, Los Cabos celebrates El Grito de Dolores with an emphatic re-enactment speech commemorating ‘’El Grito/Cry of Dolores’’ before the revelry and festivities begin. In San Lucas, the celebration takes place at the Deportivo Municipal, which is the huge sports complex at the intersection of Highway 19 to Todos Santos. The annual fireworks and live music performances begin at 10:00 pm and continue into the wee hours of the night, with food and beer vendors available on site.

In San José del Cabo, the identical celebration takes place in the downtown central plaza in front of the historic Catholic Church.

September 13 ~ Mexican Independence at Nikki Beach - Celebrate the Mexican Inde-pendence with tequila, sexy dancers, musi-cians and delicious cuisine. A portion of the day’s proceeds will go to the Global Charity Trust that works towards increasing aware-ness and raising funds for thousands of non-profit organizations. Event hours: from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information:www.theglobalparty.com/venues/nikki-beach-cabo-san-lucas. For table and bottle reservations: call 52 (624) 145.7800 or e-mail: [email protected]

Events and dates listed are subject to change. Check with your concierge or call the listed phone numbers. To list your events please send them to: [email protected].

Photos courtesy of Boardwalk Producciones

ONGOING EVENTS

MONDAYSLOS CABOS ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET - 8:00 am -12:00 pm. Pe-dregal, Cabo San Lucas.

TUESDAYSSAL Y MUSICA FESTIVAL - 6:00 pm to midnight. A street party that cele-brates the city’s passion for music and food. Downtown San José del Cabo.

WEDNESDAYSLOS CABOS ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET - 8:00 am -12:00 pm. Pe-dregal, Cabo San Lucas. EVENING BIKE RIDE IN SAN JOSÉ - 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Meet at Plaza del Pescador before 7:30 pm. Bike rentals available at Sportia bike store located in Plaza del Pescador. [email protected] (624) 130-7159EL GANZO FILM CLUB - 7:30 pm. Hosted by Art Director Marc Deniro whose credits include Troy, Master and Commander, among others. www.elganzo.com (624) 104-9000WINE CLASSES AT GRAND SOLMAR - A weekly class in wine-making at the resort’s La Roca restaurant. Classes are $49.00. For reservations call: (624) 145 7575BIRDING IN THE SAN JOSÉ ESTUARY - Go bird-watching in the beautiful San José estuary with a guided tour. In-cludes binoculars and scopes. Reserva-tions required. For more information and reservations call (625) 144-3539 or email [email protected].

THURSDAYSSAL Y MUSICA FESTIVAL - 6:00 pm to midnight. A street party that cele-brates the city’s passion for music and food. Downtown San José del Cabo.WINE TASTING at DE CORTEZ - 5:30 pm. Restaurant in the Sheraton Haci-enda del Mar. $35.00 per person.CINE CLUB EN EL PABELLON CULTUR-AL - 7:30 pm. Free movies at the Cabo San Lucas Cultural Pavilion located on the marina.

FRIDAYSNIKKI BEACH IN THE HOUSE - 12:00 pm until sunset. Sushi 2x1 from 1pm to 2pm Resident DJS: Antonio Flores. For table and bottle reservations:

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ONGOING EVENTS

MONDAYSLOS CABOS ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET - 8:00 am -12:00 pm. Pe-dregal, Cabo San Lucas.

TUESDAYSSAL Y MUSICA FESTIVAL - 6:00 pm to midnight. A street party that cele-brates the city’s passion for music and food. Downtown San José del Cabo.

WEDNESDAYSLOS CABOS ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET - 8:00 am -12:00 pm. Pe-dregal, Cabo San Lucas. EVENING BIKE RIDE IN SAN JOSÉ - 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Meet at Plaza del Pescador before 7:30 pm. Bike rentals available at Sportia bike store located in Plaza del Pescador. [email protected] (624) 130-7159EL GANZO FILM CLUB - 7:30 pm. Hosted by Art Director Marc Deniro whose credits include Troy, Master and Commander, among others. www.elganzo.com (624) 104-9000WINE CLASSES AT GRAND SOLMAR - A weekly class in wine-making at the resort’s La Roca restaurant. Classes are $49.00. For reservations call: (624) 145 7575BIRDING IN THE SAN JOSÉ ESTUARY - Go bird-watching in the beautiful San José estuary with a guided tour. In-cludes binoculars and scopes. Reserva-tions required. For more information and reservations call (625) 144-3539 or email [email protected].

THURSDAYSSAL Y MUSICA FESTIVAL - 6:00 pm to midnight. A street party that cele-brates the city’s passion for music and food. Downtown San José del Cabo.WINE TASTING at DE CORTEZ - 5:30 pm. Restaurant in the Sheraton Haci-enda del Mar. $35.00 per person.CINE CLUB EN EL PABELLON CULTUR-AL - 7:30 pm. Free movies at the Cabo San Lucas Cultural Pavilion located on the marina.

FRIDAYSNIKKI BEACH IN THE HOUSE - 12:00 pm until sunset. Sushi 2x1 from 1pm to 2pm Resident DJS: Antonio Flores. For table and bottle reservations:

call 52 624 145.7800 or e-mail: [email protected] FARMERS MARKET - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. At the Shops at Palmilla.ART FEST - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Downtown Cabo San Lucas in Plaza Amelia Wilkes.

SATURDAYSLOS CABOS ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET - 8:00 am -12:00 pm. Pe-dregal, Cabo San Lucas. BIRDING IN THE SAN JOSÉ ES-TUARY - Go bird-watching in the beautiful San José estuary with a guided tour. Includes binoculars and scopes. Reservations required. For more information and reserva-tions call (625) 144-3539 or email [email protected] JOSÉ DEL CABO ORGANIC MARKET - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Art & Crafts, food and music.SOLEIL @ NIKKI BEACH - 12:00 pm to sunset. The sexiest party in Cabo, set against the backdrop of swaying palms and the glisten-ing Sea of Cortez. Resident DJs: Sam Koen + Antonio Flores. For table and bottle reservations: call 52 624 145.7800 or e-mail: [email protected] GANZO POOL PARTIES - 2:00 pm. At the rooftop pool with spe-cial guest DJs. www.elganzo.com. (624) 104-9000.CICLOVÍA CABO SAN LUCAS - Sun-days 7:00 am to 11:00 am. The main street of Cabo San Lucas closes to automobile traffic allowing bikers, skaters, walkers and joggers to exer-cise freely.

SUNDAYSAMAZING SUNDAYS @ NIKKI BEACH - 12:00 am to sunset. Delight your palate with our exquisite Sun-day Brunch and amuse your senses with live special performances. FAT LOSS SCIENCE SEMINARS - Sundays 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. With Robyn Littlewood, Personal Trainer, Weight Loss Expert and Health Jour-nalist. Held in the hospitality suite at Villa del Arco. Call (624) 113-9532 for details.

CABO SAN LUCASBAJA BREWERY IN CABO - Thursdays, Pajaros Negros (rock), Fridays, Las Vivas (Latin) 8:30 pm; Saturdays, rock ‘n roll. 144-3805. BAJA CANTINA BEACH CLUB - Medano Beach. Daily 7:00-10:00 pm Tel. 143-1111.BAR ESQUINA - 8:00 pm daily, Tuesday, “Mala Rumba”, Flamenco Guitars; Wednesday, “Toy”, Soft Rock; Thursday, “Chaplin” Acoustic Rock; Friday, “Toy” Soft Rock; Saturday, “Toy” Soft Rock; Sunday, “Kimbara” Bolero Guitar. 624.143.1889. CABO WABO - Sammy Hagar’s legendary night-club in Cabo San Lucas. Tuesday to Friday, 7:15 pm, Cabo Uno acoustic rock; Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 pm Cabo Uno electric rock. Tel. 624.143.1188. CERVECERIA RAMURI - Fridays, “Pura Vida” Latin music and rock; Saturdays “Lluvia Musicale” 80’s music. Tel. 624-105-0163.CORAZON DE ALCACHOFA - Medano area. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, GROOVE MASHIN, featuring Ivan Ocampo on keyboard, Sebastian Dimarco on bass, Sergio Hesting on drums, Howie Clifton on saxophone, and featuring singer Jimena Bautista on Tuesday. Jazz, standards. Tel. 624.143.4041.DESPERADOS - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00-10:00 pm; Guitarist Roberto Fiallo; 624.143.4313EDITHS’S RESTAURANT. Traditional Mexican music every night 6:00-10:00 pm Tel. 143-0801.

LATITUDE 22 ROADHOUSE - Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 7:00-10:00 pm, Peter Bacon on piano. Tel. 624.143.1516. PUERTA VIEJA RESTAURANT - Fridays, 7:00-9:00 pm, Cuban Night with Rosalia de Cuba. Tel. 624.104.3334. RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE - Lazaro Cardenas S/N, Centro, Cabo San Lucas. Friday evenings, Goove Mashin, featuring Hector Ojeda, Sebastian Dimarco on bass, Sergio Hesting on drums, and Howie Clifton on saxophone. Tel. 624.144.3232. THE OFFICE - Daily 6:30-9:30 pm. Mondays, Shalom & Tito Rodriguez; Tuesdays, Luna Itzel, Wednesdays Pulpo en Su Tinta; Thursdays, Fiesta Mexicana & Mariachis; Saturdays, Kimbara Fusion, Sundays Pura Vida. TWO FOR THE ROAD - Live Jazz Spot. In Wyndham Hotel/Tesoro, Blvd. Marina, Local A-15; Tuesday thru Saturdays, 8:00 pm. Montana, keyboard, and vocalist Kathy Daniels. Tel. 143.7759 or 132.2282.SECRETS MARQUIS - Karla Kassaneth every evening 11:00 pm-1:00 am.

SAN JOSÉ DEL CABOBAJA BREWING COMPANY - Downtown San José del Cabo, Thursdays, after Art Walk, rock n roll with Brian Flynn; Fridays, The 80’s (Mexican music); Saturdays, Tienes Fuego. Tel. 624.146.9995. DON SANCHEZ CANTINA - Monday Howie Clifton on saxophone; Tuesdays

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and Sundays, guitarist Chris. Tel. 624.142.2444. FLORA’S FARM - Tuesdays & Saturdays, The Shamans (rock); Thursdays and Sunday Brunch, Howie Clifton saxophone; Wednesdays, sometimes salsa; Fridays, a Latin Trio. Tel. 624.355.4564. H RESTAURANT - Fridays, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Hugo “saxo” Moreno, saxophone. Saturdays and sometimes Thursdays, Ruben Martin, guitar, saxophone, flute. Tel. 624.105.2974. HOTEL EL GANZO - Thursdays, Mark Rudin, 8:00 pm; Fridays Chaplin 8:00 pm; Sunday Brunch 9:00 am, Trova Music. Tel. 624.104.9000. SPICY COOPER’S - Thursdays, Pulpos en Su Tinta with David Flores. Located at Morelos #15, in Downtown San José. Tel. 624.142.0739. SYRIACCUS BAR - Tuesdays 10:30 pm -1:00 am. PA’AX Jazz Trio with Diego Ramírez on keyboard, Tito Rodriguez on bass guitar and Joaquin González on drums. 624.142.3939THE CONTAINER - Puerto Los Cabos on The Marina. Fridays, rock 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturdays, Monique on saxophone and Diego Ramirez on keyboard. 624.105.6628TROPICANA - Downtown San José del

Cabo, various performers and dance music, often Cuban music. Mariachis el grupo “Voces” on Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Fridays, rock and pop. Tel. 624.142.4146 or 624.142.2311RETRO BURGER BAR - Fridays, 10:00 pm. Los Pulpos en Su Tinta. Tel. 624.130.7042. ROCK AND BREWS. Plaza del Pescador; Rock n roll. Tel. 624.105.2705.ZIPPER’S - On the beach. Wednesdays and Sundays, The Jimena Bautiste Group; Fridays, E.C.Davis. Tel. 624.172.6162. 7 SEAS SEAFOOD GRILLE - Full Moon Jazz Concerts. Call for schedule. 624.142.2666.

CERRITOSCERRITOS BEACH CLUB - Saturdays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Daline Jones and Diego Ramirez.

TODOS SANTOSHotel Guaycura Restaurant - Fridays, country music, 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Saturdays, jazz, 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Tel. 612.175.0800

EAST CAPETHE CROSSROADS Country Club - Located 22 miles on camino de la costa pasing Punta perfecta on Vinorama. Tel. 624.157.9542VIDASOUL - Ecofocused Hotel located at 1000 Camino Cabo Este, Boca de la Vinorama. Beach shows with local legends, such as Pura Vida and Kilometro Band, and U.S. acts like Tim Lang and Portland’s Bolt Upright. Tel. 624.142.1659.

For additions or corrections to this schedule, please email [email protected]. Please call to either add or correct information.

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CABO’S PARTY SCENEMany come to Cabo for the beach parties and nightlife. From beach bars and pool parties, to trendy nightclubs and booze cruises, you will always find a party... anytime, anywhere.

BOOZE CRUISESCABO ESCAPE BOOZE CRUISE - The name says it all, booze while you cruise at sunset, and bring your dancing shoes. Departs daily at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Nov-Mar); Dock #3 Cabo San Lucas Marina. Cost: US $45.00 per person. Includes: chips, salsas, guacamole and veggie dips and open bar.CABO ESCAPE FLOATING DISCO - For the late nighters. Dance to current hip-hop and electronic hits. 18 years old and up only. Departs Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 pm to 12:00 am; Dock #3 Cabo San Lucas Marina. Cost: US $45.00 per person. Includes premium open bar.JUNGLE FLOATING DISCO & CLUB - The one and only late night floating night club with optional open bar or bottle service, VIP tables and STAR lounge. Departs Friday and Saturday from 9:30 pm to 12:30 pm. Cost: US $35 per person. 18 years old and up. Includes: premium international open bar, dancing to current hits, hip-hop and electronic music.JUNGLE REGGAE BOOZE CRUISE - The ultimate Cabo San Lucas wild booze cruise. If you’re here for the famous Cabo spring break, this is the tour for you. Departs: Tuesday through Sunday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (winter) or 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (summer). Cost: $35 usd per person. 18 years old and up only. Includes: All-you can drink booze, dancing, reggae and party music. No dinner included, make sure you eat before the tour! PEZ GATO - Dance, drink and play on a catamaran at sunset. Children are welcome! Cost: US $39 per person and includes national bar. Ages 5-11 are half price and under 5 are free.

BARS and NIGHTCLUBSCABO WABO CANTINA - A Cabo San Lucas landmark that has been owned by the famous rock star Sammy Hagar since it’s opening in 1990. You are guaranteed some amazing live rock music with their talented house band and if you’re lucky you might even see Sammy or any other big name artist hop on stage on any given night.CANIBAL BAR - A brand-new spot that offers in-door and outdoor areas with special attention to the decor and wall art. Open late. Lounge while you listen to live music or dance to famous DJs’ beats. Located on Vicente Guerrero, across from Cabo Wabo.EL SQUID ROE - You can feel the high energy the moment you walk

FUN in the SUN BILLYGAN’S ISLAND - A fun beach club and restaurant where you can go for lunch and soak up the sun in their lounge chairs and beach mats. Don’t miss their house drink called Billygan’s Special and their daily contests and shows. Located in Medano beach.MANGO DECK - The perfect place for those wanting to let loose in Cabo. They have entertainment all day and night, from live music to beer drinking, dancing and wet t-shirt contests. Great happy hour margaritas and a lively staff. Located in Medano beach.NIKKI BEACH - Known for its white teepees, pool-side lounge beds and sexy and stylish pool party scene. As the sun sets, resident DJs get the crowd going with beats of dance and house music. Located in the Hotel ME Cabo on Medano Beach.THE OFFICE - located on Medano beach, it is the perfect place to spend the day sipping on your choice of beach drink, swimming in the ocean, souvenir shopping and people-watching. The Office has great food and is family friendly.

into this three-story night club and restaurant. It’s very well known for its lively staff that not only serve you, but will entertain you all night long.GIGGLIN’ MARLIN - Just a fisherman’s bar in the beginning, this Cabo landmark is now a seafood restaurant that becomes a lively night club once the sun sets. The large image outside of a man hanging upside down next to a “giggling marlin” is hard to miss. One of the traditions of this bar is to hang brave souls upside down while they do a tequila shot!KNOTTY - The unique decor and ambiance of this club was designed by world-renowned Davis Krumins. Dance to the beats of house music mixed by live DJs and even climb into the tree-like dancing cage in the middle of the club.MANDALA - When you’re walking the main street of Cabo, you will surely notice Mandala’s striking entrance and sleek Asian decor. If you are looking for the stylish nightclub scene and great dance music, this is where you want to be. PASSION NIGHTCLUB - Sexy atmosphere, cozy indoor cabanas, special champagne cocktails and a spacious dance floor. Ladies’ night on Thursday. Guest DJs on Fridays. Located inside the ME Hotel by Melia San Lucas.PINK KITTY - Known for its club scene and cosmopolitan style atmosphere, Pink Kitty is a popular spot for dance and house music. They often feature famous DJs who fire up the crowd on the dance floor until 4:00 am. THE JUNGLE BAR - Casual bar for good tunes, live music every night and local culture. Located in Plaza de los Mariachis, bellow Cabo Wabo.THE NOWHERE BAR - A happening open-air bar with dance music and dance floor that’s located right on the beautiful Cabo marina. Known for its popular Tuesday ladies’ night, Nowhere Bar is a hot place for celebrity sightings and has an excellent staff and service. Visit during the day for a refreshing happy hour beer or at night for a fun and stylish party scene.UNO MAS? - This casual little palapa bar speaks for itself. Known for their fresh fruit drinks and the damn cold beer, you may stop for just one, but you will find yourself asking for Uno Mas! Located in Downtown Cabo San Lucas in Plaza Del Sol.

NIGHTLIFE IN SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO11:11 DISCO ROOM - San José’s newest night club. An exclusive venue located in Plaza el Pescador that offers a hip and fresh concept for the Los Cabos’ electronic music scene.ROCK & BREWS - The founding partners, which include members of the band KISS, opened their first international location of Rock & Brews in March 2013 in San José del Cabo. It is located in Plaza del Pescador and offers live rock music, flat screens throughout playing some of the greatest moments in rock history, great food and an energetic nightlife. The venue pays tribute to rock & roll with walls covered with rock-inspired art.PRIVÉ AT NICK SAN PALMILLA - Sleek, chic and seductive. Located in the Shops of Palmilla, this high-end nightclub has brought a new and exciting vibe to San José’s nightlife. Dance under the stars to the beats of famous DJs. SHOOTERS - This fun and casual bar located on a second floor terrace overlooks San José’s downtown area and is ideal for enjoying a beer or your favorite beverage while watching the latest hits or a game on their flat-screens. A popular place for local residents.

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60 Sugar serving61 Boxer’s stat63 Mobile prefix67 High pair68 Sine or cosine69 What the humbled eat70 Chess pieces71 Whaling weapon72 Support for a proposal?

DOWN1 Chinese menu letters 2 Ring bearer 3 Alias abbr. 4 Margarita garnish 5 ‘The Old man and the Sea’ catch 6 Pie ___ mode 7 Flip one’s lid? 8 Start to freeze? 9 Military meal10 Backless sofas11 Chosen few12 Tots taboos15 Frame20 SJD guess22 Port-au-Prince place23 Internet annoyance24 Not too bright

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MEXICO. Year after year, the layers of its sophistication are revealed. Subtle and always full of beautiful surprises, the country unfolds, revealing its rich and unique culture.

In summer, a visit to Querétaro, in the midst of Co-lonial Mexico, can end in the zócalo on a Sunday afternoon af-ter a friend’s rock n’ roll concert. The “zocalo”, or main plaza, is always the heart and soul of a Mexican city and a good place to begin. Packed with local peo-ple dressed to the 9’s, an Or-chestra performs from the gaze-bo, beautiful Mexican danzones (a favorite No. 2 by Marquez), lovely boleros and fun popular music, the zócalo is filled with elegant dancers and tons of lo-cal onlookers. It is simply the most charming way imaginable to spend a Sunday afternoon, out with friendly people listen-ing to beautiful traditional mu-sic, dancing and eating yummy street food. After many years of living in Mexico, how sym-bolic that whole moment can be. Mexico in a nutshell: how sin-cerely one can come to appreci-ate the beautiful people, tradi-tions, culture and lifestyle that Mexico affords.

What can you experience as a tourist on your first visit to Mexico? Spring break: cross-ing the border, an adventur-ous train ride to Mazatlan as

it stops at every cactus along the route, finally crashing on the beach, hooking up with col-lege friends, drinking virgin margaritas and eating buckets of shrimp every night at The Shrimp Bucket, and partying. We come looking for a party, a “fiesta”, and discover a new land. By friends’ recommenda-tions, it could be a place like the old modern Twin Dolphins -- what was an elegant boutique hotel on the beach with gour-met food and lovely service. It can be a beautiful beach vaca-tion without in-depth discovery about Mexico. It can be a place for you to unwind - beaches without telephones and TVs. And it can be only the begin-ning.

There are no beaches more beautiful than those of Baja California Sur -- that is the al-lure. However, some want the culture! Some of us in Los Ca-bos have waited a few years for culture to begin to be imported from mainland Mexico, and have had to travel to the main-land to begin our explorations. Because Baja is still a frontier, discoveries can move along slowly at first. The country is beautiful though, so beautiful you keep returning.

The typical tourist’s first impressions of Mexico are per-haps sunshine, tacos, tequila, Tecate, Pacifico, beaches, surf-

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to that appreciation.

Guadalajara is certainly a cultural center. You can also enjoy fine Mexican din-ing as well as Mariachis. It is considered to be the home of the Mariachis! So even those who are jazz nuts can warm up to and appreciate this musical form first hand at the Plaza de Los Mariachis. Elegant cos-tumes and talented musicians perform with their hearts and souls and sing “I love you Mex-ico!” You can also go to the Bal-let Folklórico and witness the lovely dance culture with all its colourful traditions. It can also be a discovery about the subtle-ties of Mexican cuisine, a mix of pre-Hispanic and Spanish influences like the rest of Mex-ico, with each region specialis-ing in their own flavours and techniques. You will return to Guadalajara many times while visiting other West Coast cit-ies, such as Puerto Vallarta, Ix-tapa Zihuatanejo, Acapulco and Huatulco. They are all beautiful resort cities in their own rights, each with something unique and special to offer.

If you want to know the heart and soul, visit Mexico City to view and experience a subtle sophisticated layering of Mexican culture. Learn much more about Indigenous, Pre-Hispanic Mexico with new ad-ventures and travels when you

ing, beach vendors, discos, La-tino based music blaring out of shops, and maybe some mari-achi music, looking for the her-alded and ultimate fiesta. Hav-ing been programmed from home about a stereotypical Mexico found on the border, you might not at first see the sophistication of Mexico.

When in Mexico, explore. You can drive the Peninsula annually to experience and wit-ness the natural beauty of Baja. You can visit Guadalajara, the capital and largest city in the state of Jalisco, “the 20th larg-est city in Latin America”, to get some real Mexican culture! You will immediately love this city, especially if you are an ur-ban person, and not so much a beach lover. You can travel in-expensively and can purchase many exquisite and beautiful Mexican arts and crafts. Fall in love with Mexico’s art and folk art, when you discover Tlaque-paque, Tonala, and their offer-ings - paintings, wall hangings, textiles, sculptures, furniture, hand blown glass items, tiles, and pottery -- it is heaven. Hu-ichol art and beadwork, which expresses such deep spiritual beliefs, the amazing Mata Or-tiz pottery, weavings, carpets, alebrijes and black pottery from Oaxaca, Pineda Covalin tex-tiles, and street art, just to name a few: each area of Mexico adds


visit the ruins outside of Mexico City: Teotihuacán and the ruins behind Mexico City’s Cathe-dral. Drive south to Oaxaca, Monte Alban and Mitla and visit the incredibly beautiful and advanced Mayan culture and pyramids in southeast-ern Mexico: Palenque, Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Tulum in the States of Palenque, Yucatan and Quintana Roo (all so fun to pronounce!).

Slowly, you can discover a Mexico of layers, the very old Indigenous Mexico, the Span-ish Colonial Mexico and the Modern Mexico. Of course, the Spanish Mexico is ever-present in the Spanish language and in the Catholic religion of the ca-thedrals of mainland Mexico. More adventures to Colonial Mexico display the elegant ca-thedrals built by the Spanish in Mexico City, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Queré-tero, and other colonial regions. When visiting this region you will, sometimes, feel as if you are in Europe, but always with a distinctly charming and Mex-ican feel. Poco a poco, (little by little) you’ll see Mexico in a new light.

Take a long vacation in Mexico City to explore all there is to see -- to study the city, if you will. Each day, ven-ture out to one of the metropo-lis’s new places that you have always wanted to visit. Go to the Museum of Anthropology, one of the favourite museums of all world travels, which of-fers a wonderful historical sum-mary of Mexico and is a perfect place to begin. Artists must see the Palacio de Bellas Artes and its famous murals: Museo Ru-fino Tamayo; Museo Nacional de Arte; and Museo de Arte Moderno, the new Museo Sou-maya. One is able to see Mexi-co’s finest modern artists from Diego Rivera and the muralists Jose Clemente Orozco, Rob-erto Montenegro, David Alfaro Siqueiros; to surrealist Frida

Kahlo. Visit the famous Basilica Guadalupe on your way to the ruins, Teotihuacan. Visit San Angel for the Saturday art mar-ket around Plaza San Jacinto, then visit Diego Rivera’s stu-dio after a delicious lunch at San Angel Inn, followed by the neighbourhood of Coyoacan to see the zocalo, market, church and visit Casa Frida Kahlo. Another day, visit the lovely Xochimilco in the southern part of the city, known for its beautiful canals and decorated trajinera boats. Make a day trip to Cuernavaca, “City of Eternal Spring” and to the quaint “sil-ver” city Taxco. On your last day you can visit Centro His-torico district and Bellas Artes, with another fabulous Mexican meal at Café Tacuba. Evenings are always jazzy at the famous Zinco’s Jazz Club, or at neigh-bouring hotels such as El Presi-dente. There is so much to dis-cover in Mexico City! You will love every moment.

The longer you stay in Mexico, the more you will learn about Mexico, and its many distinguished poets, writ-ers, painters, actors, film direc-tors and representatives of the arts. Purchase a book about Luis Barragán and simply fall in love with his statement style of architecture and interior de-sign -- so modern, colorful and representative of the Modern Era of Mexico. UNAM, Uni-versidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, is the home of three of Mexico’s Nobel Laureates: Al-fonso Garcia Robles, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982; Mario Molino, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1995; and author and poet, Octavio Paz. Let’s not overlook the many fabulous festivals celebrated throughout Mexico, such as the Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato every October celebrating the arts.

One cannot overlook the music of Mexico: it is far too beautiful and important! From classical music to boleros, jazz,

mariachis, pop, Latin fusion and other forms, Mexico has a distinct musical voice in the world: Silvestre Revueltas, violinist and composer of the famous “Sensemaya” and “La Noche de los Maya”; Arturo Marquez, and other classical composers Carlos Chávez, Jose Pablo Moncayo, Mario Lavista; and don’t forget Ar-mando Manzanero (a Mexi-can musician and composer of Maya descent, widely con-sidered the premier Mexi-can romantic composer of the post-war era and one of the most successful compos-ers in Latin America); and a whole new generation of tal-ented musicians, such as Luis Miguel “El Sol de Mexico”, Grammy-winner Julieta Ven-egas, and Eugenio Toussaint, composer and pianist. It can take several years to learn the incredibly beautiful musical traditions of Mexico, owing in large part to the delight-ful education you can receive from our fabulous musicians in Los Cabos. So through Mexican music, we celebrate the variety of the deep, rich cultural layers expressed in Mexico.

Mexico provides us all with a lovely lifestyle and you will be extremely grate-ful for your experience liv-ing and travelling through-out the country. But, most of all, you will be grateful for your friendships! They are the real teachers, Mexican family and friends. They open windows, doors and worlds of understanding. They will show you the life of the chil-dren of Mexico, the life of their families, the local tradi-tions, the hopes and dreams of the people, and the real heart and soul of Mexico! On Sep-tember 15th, the nation will celebrate their country with “El Grito” on the Eve of Inde-pendence Day -- celebrate!*

¡VIVA MEXICO!

Chichén Itzá by Marilyn Graham

Querétaro’s Zócalo by Marilyn Graham

The Cathedral in Mexico City by Marilyn Graham


The remote land of beautiful Baja Sur is still mostly a natural sanctuary. Loreto is a charming Mexican bay town that thrives among paradisiacal islands, surrounded by the richest aquatic wonders found on this Earth; a world heritage and a protected national marine park, Loreto offers a rich experience in natural luxury that only can be entertained by a resort town of the new world , a natural lifestyle consciousness. A simple Mexican desert town by the legendary Sea of Cortez, it is also quite natural that its history be told by those travellers who came to discover it.

THE LORETO MUSEUM, in addition to its collection of paintings, arms and household goods, offers a sample of the artisan crafts of the region. Displays include items such as saddlers, horsehair halters, typical clothing of the southern California rancher called “Cuera”, made of cowhide and finished with a hide or palm hat, shoes and saddle bag -- some of the last examples of the design brought by the original settlers to Baja California. Major pieces in the museum include the carvings of the Christ of the Sarcophagus, the Virgin and Saint Joseph, and the Jesus sculpted in the 18th century, a beautiful work of polychrome and embossed wood. Liturgical objects, made in gold and bronze, speak riches. The work of Jesuit missionaries is recreated with graphics and biographies, showing their ethnographic and scientific observations of the peninsula; the introduction of plants useful to man, such as grapevines, dates, olives, other fruits and garden vegetables. The collection also includes the advanced technologies of the time, such as the sugar mill, the noria (a water wheel with buckets

attached) and the carpenter bench. In the first rooms one can admire antique arms and maps of the region pertaining to the period of exploration. Completing the collection is a globe of the earth made of wood and metal which shows the conception of the world in those times.

A travel through time: the Loreto Museum offers the adventurer a journey through the minds of those explorers and settlers who dared to write a tale for Baja, with their history of discovery and conquest. *

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NEW FLIGHTSTO LORETO

As of April 15, 2015, WestJet will offer weekly non-stop service from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Loreto (LTO).

“Loreto, Mexico may be one of the best places you’ve never heard of,” says Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. “Visitors can enjoy everything from sport fishing and kayaking to eco-tourism adventures.”

“We have more flights and more seats to the places Canadians want to go,” said Avery.

Fly down to Baja next year and discover beautiful Loreto!

THE JESUIT MISSIONS MUSEUM IN LORETO

Discovery and Conquest a collection of arms and tools of the ephoc

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Loreto, Baja California Sur

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INGREDIENTSChocolata clamsRomerillo branchesFlour tortillasPico de GalloMustard dressing - 1 cup of mustard, 1/2 squeezed lime, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt to taste.PREPARATIONForm a gravel base on the ground. Place the live clams in the gravel with their opening facing down. Add more gravel until half of the clam is covered. Place abundant romerillo branches on top and light them on fire on the opposite side of the direction the wind is blowing; this is recommended to favour slow cooking. Leave the fire going for approximately 40 minutes. Carefully remove the clam and consume it right away with the mustard dressing, flour tortillas and pico de gallo.

Celebrate Mexico’s Independence month with traditional f lavors: ALMEJAS CHOCOLATAS TATEMADAS This style of cooking clams is dated back to pre-hispanic times and is a traditional dish of Loreto due to the abundance of Chocolata clams in the area. The clams are placed on the ground over a bed of stones and then covered with branches of a desert plant that grows near the coast called romerillo. These branches are then lit on fire to grill the clams. Watching the cooking process is an experience, so on your next visit to Loreto ask for one of the local families that have been doing this for generations. If you want to test your clam grilling skills on your own, follow these steps (with caution!):

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YogaSATYA: Truthfullness

“Men stand in their own shadow and wonder why is dark.” Zen Proverb

Truth lasts a hundred years. Mexicans say it never dies. Mexican children who are thought to speak truthfully learn that those who lie are mainly lying to themselves, and that lying serves no one.

When we lie, we are denying ourselves the opportunity to experience reality as it is. To the yogi, to see things as they are is to be enlightened. To experience this kind of wisdom, a yogi practices meditation. To have a successful meditation practice, the yogi must practice Satya: truthfulness. In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, the eightfold path is called ashtanga, which literally means “eight limbs” (ashta=eight, anga=limb). These eight steps basically act as guidelines on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. The first limb, yama, deals with one’s ethical standards and sense of integrity, focusing on our behaviour and how we conduct ourselves in life. Satya: truthfulness is one of the essential yamas to be practised, if you are to succeed in becoming the master of your own mind.

To lie seems to be an acceptable social interaction. People have found a comfortable way to exist, teaching that it is better to lie and avoid conflict than to speak the truth and hurt somebody’s feelings. Mothers lie to the their children, friends lie to their friends, lovers lie to their lovers, people lie to people. We call it a “white lie.” Naturally, we don’t believe in anyone’s truthfulness. Trust is the deepest issue at the foundation of all our society’s disorders. A yogi understands that the universe is ruled by natural laws. Every time we lie, a natural law is broken and the balance of the Universe is lost, resulting in chaos. We are the Universe. Be truthful. What is truthfulness? Truthfulness is when what we think, what we say, and what we do are the same. To be truthful means to think, say, and do only that which is true. When in doubt, be silent.

Mahatma Gandhi once said “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.”

OrganicMosquito Repellent

Did you know that in touristic destinations, such as Cancún and Playa del Carmen in the Mexican Riviera Maya, it is forbidden to use chemical mosquito repellent, in order to avoid contaminating the water in natural areas, such as beaches, cenotes (underground sweet water caves), mangrove swamps, etc? Very Eco!

Baja mosquitoes are known for making the Catholic missionaries move their San José del Cabo Mission inland. They bite, it burns, and during some seasons, they might carry Dengue fever, which is not fun. As with everything else in life, people have different reactions to mosquito bites, some don’t even feel them, and some have allergic reactions that become the core of important lifestyle choices.

Los Cabos, a Mexican élite resort town, is in the vanguard of everything organic. You should have no problem finding an Organic Mosquito repellent. For example Repelenatura, with 100% natural-made organic ingredients produced by following the ancient technique of flower extraction, was created by a mother with the desire to protect her children who respond better to natural products than chemicals. Chemicals not only have an unpleasant aroma, they are absorbed by the skin and can cause detrimental systemic effects, like skin disease. Once again, it is proven that Organic is a better choice. Repelenatura also offers other mothers the possibility to have their own organic business by representing this product. Bye bye mosquitoes, thank you Repelenatura.

To observe nature as a model for an enlightened humanity is an ancient practice, an art of living, a peaceful way of life. These are the teachings of the Mexican pearls.

Pearls are considered a symbol of purityand gentility.

Unlike gemstones produced deep inside the Earth, pearls are created by living creatures called mollusks. Mollusks commonly have a soft, unsegmented body and a hard exterior shell. Contrary to popular belief, pearls hardly ever result from the intrusion of a grain of sand into an oyster’s shell. Instead, a pearl forms when an irritant such as a wayward food particle becomes trapped in the mollusk. The animal senses the object and coats it with layers of aragonite and conchiolin. These two materials are the same substances the animal uses to build its shell. Teaching: We are earthling living beings who can be soft in the inside and hard on the exterior, but all we produce is made by the same universal elements that make us. It is never the intrusion of something external what makes us create something beautiful, it is something we sense within.

THE FAME OF MEXICAN PEARLS dates The fame of Mexican pearls dates to the XVI Century, when the “black pearls” of the Gulf of California had earned the title of “Queen of Gems, Gem of Queens”, since so many of them adorned the crowns of European Kings and Queens, as well as their clothing, necks, hands and ears. At that time, the city of La Paz, today the Capital of Baja California Sur, became the black pearl center of the world. Before Black-lipped Pearl Oysters were first cultured for pearls in French Polynesia in the last century, most of the black pearls seen in Western countries -- including many of the larger pearls worn during the European Renaissance -- came from La Paz in Baja California. Later, the Pearl Oyster farm in the Island of “Espíritu Santo” (near the City of La Paz), was considered to be the first true commercial pearl farm in the world, and scientists from France and the United States visited and documented its operation (Leon Diguet of the Museum d’ Histoire Naturelle, Paris, and the Charles Townsend of the Museum of Natural History, NYC). Recent pearl culturing ventures in the Gulf of California are now returning New World black pearls to the market, since the Gulf of California’s pearls are the rarest pearls in the World.

The teachings of the MexicanPearls

Finding a valuable pearl requires as much divine synchronicity as skill. And in their quest for both pearls and mother-of-pearl, people have sometimes taken extraordinary measures. People have for thousands of years created substitutes for the real thing. Teaching: Finding the best in you is a divine quest and requires skill. Don’t waste your time creating a substitute for the real thing. Be real, be extraordinary.

One of the most distinctive features of a nacreous pearl is the way it seems to glow from within. This property, known as “luster,” gives pearls their unusual beauty. Luster results from the reflection of light rays not only off the surface of the pearl, but also off the concentric inner layers of nacre. The layers of nacre act like tiny prisms, refracting light so that it appears as all the colours of the rainbow. Teaching: Glow from within, we are mirrors to each other, shine a rainbow to those who look at themselves in you.

Because a pearl is the product of a biological process, its surface often shows minor imperfections. Furthermore, when a mollusk secretes the microscopic layers that make up a pearl, each layer does not always encircle the entire pearl. These uneven layers create additional irregularities on the surface. As a result, it is easy to distinguish a real pearl from an artificial one by rubbing it gently across your teeth: a real pearl will feel gritty and an artificial pearl will feel smooth and slippery. Teaching: Naturally we are meant to show imperfection. It is easy to distinguish a real person from a fake one. A real one is everything but perfect.

Pearls come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. And although most people think of pearls as round, the truth is that irregularly shaped pearls are more common in nature, while perfectly spherical pearls are extremely rare. A pearl’s size and shape depend on the species of mollusk that produced the pearl, how long it took to form, the size and shape of the nucleus and where the pearl formed inside the animal. Teaching: We are meant to be different from one another -- people’s perception of you will vary depending upon who they think you are. Your size and shape depends on who raised you, your experiences, and the environment you are in. You are who you choose to be.

May we all choose to be like Mexican pearls... pure and gentile.*


MéxicoSurrealista by yeye

“I don’t know why I came here. Mexico is the most surrealist country in the

world”. André Breton, founder of Surrealism

Exotic characters and land-scapes, a madly delirious way to express a unlimited reality, an im-portant influence in history: the Surrealist Art movement could be a vortex in space where poetry, politics, romance, altered states of mind, liberal ideals of free-dom, primitive passions, and self-concerned transcendental jour-neys of consciousness touching the magical and the occult merge in a fast-speed-slow-paced time, swirled by its own auto-psychoa-nalysis, and its egocentric desire

to be unique. Surrealism seems to be a walk on the wild side, bordering the unknown dimensions of the mind; or, as the founder of Surrealism André Breton describes it in his Surrealist manifesto, “pure psychic automatism”.

In 1938, Breton accepted a cultural commission from the French government to travel to Mexico. At a conference at the National Autonomous University of Mexico about sur-realism, Breton stated after getting lost in Mexico City (as no one was waiting for him at the airport) “I don’t know why I came here. Mexico is the most surrealist country in the world.” However, visiting Mexico provided the opportunity to meet Leon Trotsky. Breton and other surrealists travelled via a long boat ride from Patzcuaro to the town of Eronga-ricuaro. Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo were among the visitors to this hidden community of intellectuals and artists. Together, Breton and Trotsky wrote a manifesto Pour un art révolutionnaire indépendent (published under the names of Breton and Diego Rivera) calling for “complete freedom of art,” which was becoming increasingly difficult with the world situation of the time.

In Los Cabos you get to experience Surrealism at its best: you can take a walk on the wild side and visit Puerto Los Cabos Marina where you can enjoy an enchanting outdoors Art walk by Leonora Carrington, an important surrealist painter and member of André Breton Surrealist ring since 1937. Born in England in 1917, forced by the war and insane love to lose her mind, she endured a mental asylum and its violent treatment before moving to México in 1943, where she lived most of her adult life. She died in México City in 2011 as one of the last surviving participants in the Surrealist movement of the 1930s. A retrospective of her work, containing fifty-five pieces, was held at the Museo Nacional de Arte Moderno in Mexico City. In Carrington’s view, she was more than just a muse or intermediary, she was an artist in her own right, who “through her intimate relationship with the childhood worlds of fantasy and magic is capable of creative transformation through mental rather than sexual power.”

Reference: LEONORA by Elena Poniatowska Editorial Planeta Mexicana

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Amber Art - The finest Chiapas amber collection includes perfume bottles, jewelry and sculptures.Arte Julian García - Julian García’s paintings and metal sculptures. Also featuring national and international art exhibitions. Casa Dahlia - Baja’s top contemporary artists.Casa Don Pablo - Custom ironwork, original Mexican art, Talavera, woodcarvings, fine silver, and local historic photographs.El Armario - Authentic Mexican folk art from many different regions around Mexico. El Lunario Fine Art Gallery.Frank Arnold Gallery - Working in oil on canvas and cast bronze from his studio and gallery in San José del Cabo.Galería Corsica - This gallery specializes in figurative and abstract paintings and sculptures.Galería de Ida Victoria - Fine art by local and international artists featuring paintings, sculpture, photography and limited edition prints.

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Ivan Guaderrama Art Gallery - Contemporary art with the use of different materials such as glass work and metal.La Dolce Art Gallery - Modern paintings that embrace colour, texture and self-expression.La Sacristía - Pottery, ceramics and silver jewellery.Mata Ortiz Gallery - Pottery molded and hand painted with different strokes and colors characteristic of the archaeological region of Paquime, Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua..Muvezi - Sculptures of Shona Artists from Zimbabwe who are recognized as the world’s finest stone sculptors.O Gallery - A gallery that embraces a diversity of style from select artists and craftsmen. The show is ever-evolving, offering beauty and surprises.Patricia Mendoza Gallery - Mexico’s top contemporary artists such as, Lucille Wong, Javier Guadarrama, Eric Perez and Joao Rodriguez, among others.Old Town Gallery - Eight world renowned artists that uniquely capture the color, culture, and light quality of Baja.

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ASUPMATOMAIn the last 17 years, Asupmatoma, an association dedicated to protect the environment and the Marine Turtle, has collected more than 7,000 turtle nets and has helped more than 560,000 little turtles become free. With the mission to promote environmental awareness through direct experience, Asupmatoma, A.C. offers a series of workshops for all ages, to awaken the community of Baja to the importance of caring for our environment. When you donate money or time here, you are supporting a diversity of educational programs such as “Environmental education workshops” for kids, and the “Program to protect and liberate the marine turtle” -- all educational and fun. All participants can camp in their ranch and have a fun experience while learning. For information write to them at [email protected].


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Real Estate questions asked by you, answered by local real estate expert Blake Harrington, of REmexico Real Estate Group

Send us your Los Cabos real estate questions to:[email protected]@destinomagazine.com

Q: What does a Seasonal Market mean for buyers and sellers?

A: Summer is now upon us in Los Cabos! Of course this means warmer temperatures, may-be a bit of rain, and for real estate, a bit of a slow market. That doesn’t mean that our market comes to a complete halt. In fact, this summer, we are expecting quite a bit of business.

Our advice to buyers is that there are still

great deals to be had in the marketplace and getting a deal done in the summer may work strongly to their advantage. Why? Because when our high season returns in October, there may be a recovery underway and those moti-vated sellers may be less. Sellers are usually a bit more motivated in the summer as they see less tours because of the low season. Summer may be that perfect time to capitalize on a great deal.

For sellers, we advise them according to their specific and unique situation. If they are highly motivated to sell their home, we suggest offering bonuses to brokers if they bring a qual-ified buyer. Another strategy is to do consistent open houses with catering, ice cold drinks and refreshments. This has been successful in creat-ing more interest in a listing during summer. For some sellers, while still interested in selling, they prefer that we withdraw their property from the market and take a few months off before re-list-ing in the fall. This keeps “Days on Market” down and gives the sellers a chance to make any repairs or cosmetic upgrades that may help the house sell in the high season.

With our market showing signs of improve-ment, we expect a sizzling summer! *

I M A G I N E you live hereI Am Not In Kansas (Malibu) Anymore by Wendy Rains

Many of us are consciously raised not to notice differences

between ourselves and others because it is considered impolite. Still, after years of growing up not acknowledging someone’s race, ethnicity, or sexual preference, you might find yourself living in a Mexican pueblo where everywhere you turn and nearly everyone you speak to, work with, hire, or make friends with, are very different from you. We’re not the same and ignoring the differences doesn’t work. Embracing them does! Just like Americans, Mexicans are a very diverse people, depending on where they are born and raised. For instance, border town folks are completely different from those in Mexico City, who some refer to as Chilangos.

When it comes to Baja Sur, and Todos Santos in particular, it’s a whole other story in itself. The people of this pueblo have been isolated without roads connecting them to the rest of the peninsula until relatively recently, and thus have unique ways of doing and looking at things. Different beliefs, expectations, dialect, and social conduct distinguish locals from much of the rest of their country. Todos Santos is a town of farmers and fishermen, and to its residents, La Paz was the “big city” and it took two days on horseback to get there.

Being an American businesswoman my entire adult life, it was normal to me to shake hands when meeting someone. At first, it was a bit unnerving when, upon being introduced to a complete stranger, they’d immediately kiss and hug me! Our sense of “social distance” is really different. As explained by cultural analyst, Ned Crouch in Americans & Mexicans: Cracking the Cultural Code, the three main factors that differentiate Mexicans and Americans are sense of time, sense of space, and language. Time to us is fixed and measurable. We complete tasks according to deadlines. Mexicans view time as flexible with no absolute measurements. Friday is just a day of the week that happens every week!

Mexican people love to connect and be part of a group, which is an exercise in trust. Inviting you into a group means that a Mexican trusts you. In Mexican families, it’s more common to have shared toys, bedrooms, and pretty much everything else while growing up. As a result, they don’t seem to have that same sense of or desire for privacy as those of us who have always had our own everything.

I love that Mexicans put family first and their work second. Mexicans also place a great deal of importance on titles. Anyone who is a professional, such as an attorney, is addressed formally as Licenciado, or Ingeniero followed by their name. If you earned a PhD in college, no matter what subject, you are automatically Doctor from that point. Your degree becomes part of your name. When workers on a job site would refer to me as Architecta, I learned it was really a sign of respect for my education and experience.

I celebrate Mexican ingenuity and resourcefulness all the time. I love all the holidays and fiestas. I love ranchero music. I love Mexican food and spices, I love Mexican comedy, I love all the colors, I love the goats, horses and cows that cross the road before me, I love hearing roosters crow in the background, I love that just asking a stranger for directions might end up with an invitation to join his family for dinner. I love my life here and hope to spend the rest of it celebrating our differences!

≈ Please note that these observations and statements are strictly from my own experiences as an expat throughout my efforts to integrate into my adopted community of Todos Santos. I love this town and its people, and anything that may appear stereotypical is unintentional... unless it isn’t. *


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VILLA LA ROCAPedregal • Cabo San Lucas • $7,450,000MLS# 13-1095

7 BR • 8.5 BAThe Ultimate in Luxury Cabo Living, This dramatic cliff-side mansion is truly a one-of-a-kind offering. Graced with elegance in design and appointment, while complemented with a natural setting that is second to none. Enjoy the exclusivity and convenience of El Pedregal and live in a way most dream of in this 7BR/8BA 20,000 sq. ft. luxury residence. Set on a cliff and boast-ing views of both the Pacific and Sea of Cortez, nothing compares to this. Simply jaw-dropping, the attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident with abundant use of highest quality stone. A must see in person to appreciate.

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PALMILLA OASIS Lot 33 San José del Cabo • Palmilla • $450,000 • MLS# 14-629

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ONLY HISTORIC BUILDING FOR SALE IN SAN JOSÉ. In the heart of the art district. This building is the third and last registered building in the district only surpassed by the church and Municipal building. Built in 1947 this property exudes the heart and soul of historic San José del Cabo.

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