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at Playa Grande 9. Solmar Resort All Inclusive10. Grand Solmar

Land’s End Resort & Spa11. Hacienda Beach Club & Residences

12. Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa13. Casa Dorada Los Cabos

Resort & Spa14. Bahía Hotel & Beach Club15. Quinta del Sol by Solmar16. Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa17. ME Cabo18. Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Resort19. Pueblo Bonito Rosé Resort & Spa20. Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa21. Villa La Estancia22. Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa23. Hotel RIU Santa Fe24. Esperanza-An Auberge Resort25. Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa26. Los Cabos Golf Resort

27. Hotel RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas28. Sirena del Mar Welk Resort Cabo29. Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf & Spa Resort30. Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort31. Marbella Suites en la Playa32. Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa33. Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos34. Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort35. Meliá Cabo Real36. Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort 37. Secrets Marquis Los Cabos

38. The Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos39. One&Only Palmilla40. Bel Air Collection Resort & Spa Los Cabos 41. Temptation Resort Spa Los Cabos42. Barceló Los Cabos Palace Deluxe43. Posada Real Los Cabos44. Hola Grand Faro Luxury All Inclusive Resort45. Best Western Hotel & Suites Las Palmas46. Royal Solaris Resort47. Cabo Azul Resort48. The Grand Mayan Los Cabos49. Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos

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Table of Contents

Area Maps 2-3

History & Overview 5-7

Arriving & Departing 8-9

Sightseeing 10-18

Golf & Tennis 19-20

Water Sports, Fishing, Diving 21-24

Spas 24-25

Shopping, Dining, Nightlife 26-28

Lodging 29-31

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,History & Overview

This sparkling dual destination is one of the most precious gems on the Baja. Defined by its iconic landmark, “El Arco,” (the giant natural arched rock formation off the tip of the penin-sula) Los Cabos has evolved into one of Mexico’s most prestigious and well known destinations. Nonetheless, it holds true to its Mexican roots and the Baja culture that continues to draw visi-tors from across North America.

Stretching along the southernmost part of the Baja Peninsula are the desert-by-the-sea resorts of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Known as “The Capes,” or Los Cabos (lows-KAH-bows) in Spanish, most of the time it’s simply referred to as “Cabo.” Geared to inspire, the area’s unspoiled beauty is a unique combination of strik-ing desert landscape and deep blue sea. Visitors are surrounded by a dramatic coupling of endless cactus desert, backed by cinnamon mountains, and bordered by miles of white sandy beaches, coves, and rock outcroppings.

Because of its geographic separation and isola-tion from mainland Mexico, the Los Cabos’ visi-tor industry developed closer ties to the U.S. (mostly California) than to the rest of Mexico. A conspicuous “north-of-the-border” atmo-sphere and attitude give the area an appealing cultural duality.

Everyone who visits Los Cabos immediately feels at home. American products fill store

shelves, dollars are gladly accepted, U.S. and Canadian license plates abound, and much of the resort development has been dominated by North American enterprises. Despite these foreign trappings, there’s no denying Los Cabos’ strong Mexico-by-the sea atmosphere.

This is a special ocean/beach resort that beckons travelers to step away from the demands of their busy lives and indulge themselves in TIME2CABO.

How it all began…..From plundering pirates and conquis-tadors, to sport fishing aficionados and Hollywood’s elite, Los Cabos’ diverse past has played an important role in the destination’s transforma-tion into the thriving, upscale play-ground that it is today. The mixture of many different cultures has left a last-ing legacy.

In the past thirty years, Los Cabos has grown from a hideaway for savvy fishermen and yacht owners into one of Mexico’s most popular resort destinations. Due largely to an impressive infrastructure, improved roads and air access, Los Cabos has also been able to attract some heavy hitters in the resort, golf, and real estate investment community. Backed by FONATUR (the government’s agency in charge of new resort development), Los Cabos has proven

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The Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau announced that Mexico’s President Felipe Calderón has officially selected Los Cabos as the host city for the 2012 G20 Summit, which will be held in June 2012.The destination’s first-class hotel and airport infrastructure were noted as two important factors in the decision.

With 13,000 total rooms in the destination, Los Cabos will dedicate 11,000 rooms to the G20 Summit to accom-modate the more than 7,000 attendees, while the Mexican government will invest more than $47,000,000 into the development and promotion of the Summit.

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itself a top destination for prestigious second homes and world-class resort developments.

The lay of the land…Los Cabos is one of Mexico’s largest destinations, spanning the entire Baja tip and extending north along both the Pacific and Sea of Cortés coastlines. Each area has its own specific advantages. Basically there are three areas to consider: San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, and the 20-mile corridor that links the two. San José and San Lucas are the anchor towns, and the “Corridor” is lined with magnificent hotels, championship golf courses, and an unforgettable stretch of golden sand and azure sea.

San José del Cabo… SAN JOSé DEL CABO is a pleasant, inviting city of meandering streets and lush palm groves, with the alluring pace of a colo-nial village. Conquistador Hernán Cortés himself visited the area in 1535, but it was missionary zeal, not conquistadors, that first brought European civilization to this colorful town. A Jesuit mis-sion was built in 1730 to indoctrinate the Pericu Indians of the region. San José slowly became a modest center of commerce for passing ships. Today, the town boasts a population of 120,000 people. It has a handsome Municipal Palace, broad pedestrian plazas, a fine his-toric district, lovely tropical estuary, and an interesting array of shops, boutiques, and art galleries. There is also a wide range of dining possibilities, from charming courtyard restaurants to more sophisticated establishments with extensive wine lists and award-winning chefs. Just up the coast is the Puerto Los Cabos marina-golf-residential development, expanding San Jose’s appeal to golfers and yachtsmen. Compared to the bustling streets and roaring nightlife of Cabo San Lucas, the atmosphere here is subdued. San José has a dis-tinct personality and appeals to more mature visitors who stroll to popular breakfast spots in the mornings and browse galleries in the evenings.

The Corridor…To the west is THE CORRIDOR region, the site of major resort developments and some of Baja’s most beautiful shoreline. This zone is where Los Cabos is staking its claim as Mexico’s premier golf destination with eleven championship courses in operation and several new courses in the planning stages. The Corridor’s initial “in the middle of nowhere” atmosphere has changed dra-matically, with small shopping centers and restaurants along the flanks of the 4-lane, 20-mile-long highway that connects the towns of San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas.

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Cabo San Lucas…CABO SAN LUCAS, at the tip of the peninsula and about 30 km west of San José, is looking better than ever after street and sidewalk improvements in 2010. With fine restaurants, sophis-ticated shopping, a slick 300-slip marina, and active nightlife, Cabo is tops with fishermen, divers, and those wanting to be close to the action. Near the downtown, Médano Beach is a heavenly stretch of calm, crystal-clear water and white sand. Just off shore is El Arco, the area’s signature landmark, and a protected Marine Reserve portion of Baja’s UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.

Limitless activities….Today, with just over 13,000 hotel rooms, upscale residential developments, and expanding air service, Los Cabos attracts a broader range of visitors than ever before, and has gone to great lengths to diversify its offering of activities and attrac-tions. Of course, sportsmen continue to flock to Los Cabos for world-famous fishing and outstanding diving. However, the area also draws beach lovers, golfers, honeymooners, families, and eco-tourists.

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arriving & departing

Los Cabos International Airport (code SJD) is located 8 miles north of San José del Cabo and 29 miles northeast of Cabo San Lucas. The SJD airport comprises three facilities: Terminals 1, 2, and 3, which are privately owned and operated by GAP (Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico). Terminal 1 is home to Aeromexico, American Airlines, Continental, and US Airways. Domestic airlines like InterJet and Magnicharter are also here. Terminal 3 houses Alaska Airlines, Delta, Frontier, United, West Jet, Air Canada and charter flights. Good shops, restaurants, bars, and rental car facilities are available in all terminals. As for Terminal 2, it services privately owned aircraft only.

Los Cabos, at one time relatively unknown outside its primary West Coast markets of California and the Pacific Northwest, has quickly become a nationwide hit in the U.S., with air service available from most major U.S. gateways, as well as nonstops from YVR and YYC on West Jet and Air Canada and seasonal charter service. And now Southwest Airlines will offer non-stop flights from John Wayne Airport through its AirTran Airways subsidiary, subject to government approval. Note: There is also a small regional airport on the outskirts of Cabo San Lucas. Aereocalafia (www.aereocalafia.com.mx) and Aeropacifico (www.aeropacifico.com) operate small aircraft regional service to Baja and mainland cities, including new service to the Islands of Loreto (LTO).

getting around

A new toll road ($27 pesos, one way) that meets the main high-way at the end of the San José del Cabo hotel zone connects the two towns to the airport. (Allow approximately 40 minutes driv-ing time between Cabo San Lucas and the air-port, and 15 minutes from San José del Cabo.) The road goes across the desert with the San Lazaro mountain range in the background, offering spectacular views.

Transportation services available from the airport include shuttle, taxi, limo and van ser-vice. Rates are based on your final destina-tion in the Los Cabos area, which has been divided into 4 zones (see chart).

As for private, direct taxi service, rates range from $65 to $140 US per trip, according to desti-nation and number of passengers. There are also buses that offer the same service as the vans.

To get around the area taxis are plentiful if somewhat pricey. (The one-way cab fare between San José and San Lucas runs $40 US.)

For travelers on a budget SuburCabo and InterBaja buses are a very convenient way to get from Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo and the beaches and resorts in the Corridor. Buses run every 15 minutes from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. between Cabo San Lucas and Santa Anita (north of the International Airport), with bus stops in the Tourist Corridor. Fares are about $2.10 US each way from town to town; driv-ers will change small bills. To get off at Tourist Corridor beaches, tell the driver your beach when you board.

If you plan to explore the area, renting a car is the best way to do so, since Los Cabos is so spread out and taxi rates are high. All major car rental agencies are at the airport and at many hotels including Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, National, Thrifty and more. It is best to make reservations for your client in advance.

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Once in Cabo San Lucas there are water taxis between Médano Beach and the nearby marina (about $2.50 US each way), and Lover’s Beach.Bikes, ATV’s and mopeds can be rented by the day or hour in both San José and Cabo San Lucas. Both cities are easily walked, but most beachfront hotels may be a 10- 20-minute walk into town. Discuss this with your clients so they are comfort-able accessing San José or San Lucas on foot.

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Sightseeing

time 2 eXPLOReAn interesting variety of tours and excursions await Los Cabos vacationers. Aside from a full agenda of Los Cabos-area attractions, there are numerous other sights and things to do through-out southern Baja. Enjoy three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: ancient cave paintings (outside of Loreto and San Ignacio); whale-watching in Pacific lagoons; and diving in Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park and some 230 Sea of Cortés islands.

There’s also the charming seaside city of La Paz, the village of Todos Santos, the rugged but scenic East Cape, and the Sierra de la Laguna mountains with its outback roads full of adventure and ecotourism possibilities.

These and other sights are within driving distance (or a short flight) from either San José or Cabo San Lucas, and accessible as part of a day or lei-surely overnight outing. Choose from escorted tours (see tour operator list for recommended operators), or rent a car or jeep and venture out on your own!

San JoSé deL Cabo This very tranquil, tropical, and traditional village dates back to 1730 when Jesuits came to indoctrinate the area’s Pericu Indians. It later became a provisions stop for Spanish galleons passing between Acapulco and the Philippines. Throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries, the Manila fleet, marauding pirates, and fishermen took refuge in San José, and a prosperous mission settle-ment grew.

The city sits about a mile back from the sea, and is separated from the beachfront by a series of low hills, and a nine-hole golf course. A few steps in from the sea is the city’s main natural feature, a large freshwater estuary. The ‘estero’ gives the city a semi-tropical, almost oasis look –it is, after all, located 30 minutes away from the Tropic of Cancer. Mango, avocado, and orange trees flour-ish in and around the city in defiance of the region’s stark desert.

Connecting the beach area and the city is Boulevard Antonio Mijares. It leads to the city center and the shady Plaza San José, a good starting point for exploring. Spend a half-day or so getting to know the city and its friendly resi-dents; visit the historical district and the art galler-ies zone. San José has some very good shopping and excellent restaurants, the latter due to the fact that many hotel chefs have set up shop here, offering a wide variety of dining options.

Begin your exploration where Boulevard Mijares intersects the Plaza Mijares. It sits facing the colonial-style Municipal Palace, where visi-

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tors must leave their wheels and start walking: the area is now pedestrian-only.

Plaza Mijares (the zócalo), with its gilded bandstand, shady areas, and sweeping arches is the heart of town, where all significant events are held. Worthy of special mention is the Saturday Night Fiesta organized by the San José Historic Center committee, where restaurants and merchants bring out their wares to the town plaza, to the delight of flocking tourists. The fiesta also includes a perfor-mance by the folkloric ballet. On Sundays, from 10 am to 2 pm, the Jardín de Arte is held, where artists sell paintings, sculptures, and other crafts (November-May).

The city’s main Catholic church is the twin-spired Parroquia de San José, facing the plaza San José, bandstand and shade trees. Jesuit Nicolas Tamaral founded the origi-nal mission in 1730, on what is now a small center named La Mision. Mosquitoes from the nearby estuary forced the padres to move to San José Viejo, north of town. In the early 20th century, the Parroquia San José finally found its permanent home on the western side of the plaza, where it dominates the scene as San José’s most important

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icon. A mural above its main entrance depicts the ordeal Padre Tamaral suffered under the Pericu Indians in retalia-tion for his opposition to the natives’ polygamous ways.

From this spot streets radiate in grid fashion. One can find dozens of interesting shops and lovely court-yard restaurants within restored buildings dating to Colonial days. (By city ordinance, Colonial-era build-ings are protected.) Especially noteworthy are build-ings along Doblado, Hidalgo, Morelos, and Obregon streets, many of which house important art galleries, which brings to mind a fun and increasingly popular activity: the San José Art Walk. Visitors can mingle with the artists and chat about their works while sipping a cool drink, compliments of participating restaurateurs. All visitors are welcome to join in the Art Walk festivi-ties, which features around 15 galleries. The Art Walk takes place every Thursday night in San José’s historic art district, from 5 to 9 pm during the months of November – May. There is also a San Jose shopping tour every Tuesday, Novenber – May from 5 to 9pm.

There is now a morning Art Walk as well (Tuesdays at 9 am), which includes coffee at one of the cafés. You can also make arrangements through a tour operator for the San José Shopping & Art Gallery tour, which includes shopping in quaint boutiques. This activity can be arranged for groups, with a private wine-tasting menu in one of the galleries. Among the

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leading galleries: Dennis Wentworth Porter, Frank Arnold, Ida Victoria, Galeria Corsica, Old Town, Dona Pitaya, Casa Dahlia, Casa Don Pablo.

Another San José delight is CactiMundo botanical garden, where close to 5,000 species of plants from all over the world — many of which are endemic to the Baja peninsula — can be admired. Located on Mijares Blvd., one block from the hotel zone.

Mingle with locals and do some shop-ping while visiting the Saturday Organic Farmers Market, held weekly next to the San José Jockey Club grounds, or try the Farmers Market held every Friday at the Shoppes at Palmilla. Organic produce grown locally is the main attraction, but visitors can also find an eclectic mix of articles ranging from artistic to practical.

Note: Visit Flora Farms where an amazing variety of organically grown produce can be enjoyed — great tour. www.flora-farms.com

Kids ’ StuffLos Cabos is particularly attractive to families. Many of the resort properties offer one or more bedrooms with full kitchens and laundry facilities. These fea-tures, coupled with the warmth of the Mexican peo-ple, make children especially welcome in Los Cabos. There are organized programs for children in many of the larger resort hotels. Here’s a short list of kid-tested activities and outings:

rEALLY BIG FISH: Head down to the docks at the marina in Cabo San Lucas around 2 pm, and see the catch of the day being unloaded.DOLPHIN SWIM: Enjoy swimming with the fam-ily (minimum age, 5 years old) and these fun-lov-ing, gentle creatures at the new facility in Cabo San Lucas. www.cabodolphins.com THAr SHE BLOWS!: Los Cabos serves up a number of whale viewing options, from on-the-water excur-sions, to shore viewing, to sliding through a whale-shaped slide at the Villas del Palmar resort.GLASS BOTTOM ENCHANTMENT: Boat tours from the San Lucas marina depart throughout the day and unveil the underwater beauty of Bahía San Lucas.

The trip includes the famous El Arco, Lover’s Beach, and sealife viewing.FOSSIL CANYON HIKE: an Indiana Jones-type adven-ture that allows kids to “discover” fossils and admire the desert flora and fauna.OUTDOOr ADVENTUrE: A fabulous family activity that combines unique adventure elements with the stunning backdrop of the UNESCO protected Boca de la Sierra Biosphere Reserve. Fly across wide open canyons on zip lines; make your way using a com-mando bridge, a Tarzan swing, and a crazy ladder; do the ‘climbing walls’, the ‘double cross’ and the ‘rap-pel lines’ Minimum age: 8 years old. Operated by Cabo Adventures. www.cabo-adventures.comWET FUN WATEr PArK has parks, pools, slides, concessions, and more. There are quiet little spots tucked in around the grounds with sitting areas where you can just relax while the kids are hav-ing the time of their life in a safe environment. Open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Thursday-Sunday. Admission: 150 pesos for adults; 100 pesos for kids. Located just off the main highway at kilometer 66, between the airport at San José del Cabo and Los Barriles, in Caduano.

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eStuary of San JoSéJust east of downtown is a placid freshwater lagoon where roving pirates once replenished their water supply. The 125-acre estuary is now a game reserve with nearly 200 species of birds. The San José estuary, designated by UNESCO as a nat-ural reserve, has recently undergone a purifying and refur-bishing renovation, with an investment of $80 million pesos directed towards bringing it back to its initial pristine state. Visitors may once again explore the estuary’s many fingers aboard a kayak and admire its feathered residents.

puerto LoS CaboSJust beyond the estuary to the east is La Playita, a once-rustic fishing enclave where a tall lighthouse offering panoramic views of San José and the estuary dominated the scene. All this is changing dramatically with the arrival of Puerto Los Cabos, a 2,000-acre multi-million-dollar master-planned destination resort, embrac-ing a tropical nature preserve, over three miles of white-sand beaches, a traditional Baja village, and a new Dolphin Discovery Aquatic Park.

The picturesque marina is now open and will host over 400 yachts, as well as waterfront restaurants, shops, five-star hotels, and a deluxe residential area. The Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort is slated to open here in 2014. Two signature golf courses are being designed by Greg Norman and by Jack Nicklaus. The first 18 holes are open and present the unique opportunity to play the Front Nine by Greg Norman and the Back Nine by Jack Nicklaus. For more information or to reserve a tee time go to www.puerto-loscabos.com

the CorridorStretching along 20 miles (32 km) of seacoast that link the towns of San José and Cabos San Lucas, the Corridor is a scenic suc-cession of pristine shore, sheltered coves, and promon-tories. Several luxury resorts sit along the coast, alongside Mexico’s finest collection of golf courses and an impressive collection of new health spas.

The scene is changing, with shopping and service centers sprouting along the Corridor. From large chain stores like Home Depot and Costco (which happens to offer one of the best views of the Arch and the Cabo San Lucas Bay), to smaller facilities that harbor shops, gourmet delis and restaurants, deluxe spas, and other types of services, the Corridor is bus-tling with activity. Thankfully, since the Los Cabos area is so spread out, nature prevails and there’s plenty of open space left. The new star on the Corridor scene is The Shoppes at Palmilla, (opposite the One&Only Palmilla Resort), a beautiful shopping center with upscale boutiques and restaurants.

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Highway 1 winds through the area, as a four-lane, divided, and very scenic highway. Numerous dirt road turnoffs head to nearby beaches (look for blue and white signs). The area’s beaches are spectacular and almost always deserted. This is prime surfing and beach-combing territory; two of the best snorkeling beaches are located in the corri-dor: Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Bay. However, not all beaches are suitable for swimming due to a strong under-tow. Some beaches get crowded on weekends — Palmilla, Chileno, Santa Maria.

Cabo San LuCaSCabo San Lucas is considered by many visitors to be the epicenter of the Los Cabos resort scene. While San José earns high marks for its friendly, historic charm, Cabo San Lucas has grown quickly and under-gone many changes in the last 20 years. To some, the city is a curious and sometimes frenzied mix of bars, hip nightclubs, chain restaurants, and designer boutiques. Others rave about the city’s diverse gour-met dining, abundant shopping, and familiar American-style vaca-tion diversions.

Undoubtedly there’s more to do in “San Lucas” (as locals call the city), and there are lots more people out and about than in its quieter sister city of San José. Its busy marina draws visitors for boat excursions and to the sport fishing dock to see the day’s catch. There are also considerably more dining, shopping, and nightlife options. As for scen-ery, the San Lucas setting is more dramatic: This is the true end of the Baja Peninsula and the point where the Pacific and Sea of Cortés come together.

What you won’t find here are any historic buildings, since San Lucas only began to develop as a city in the 1970s. Most attractions are within four or five blocks of the marina. Several new shopping malls anchor the marina’s east side, headed by Puerto Paraíso, chock-full of shops and attractions. The sprawling Wyndham Resort (formerly Plaza Las Glorias and Costa Real) dominates the rest of the town’s waterfront. The new Cabo Dolphins Aquatic Park is also here. Across from the marina, facing a string of deluxe beachfront resorts is beautiful Médano Beach, Cabo San Lucas’ swimming beach and a haven for all sorts of water sports.

Cabo San Lucas attractions not to be missed…

X El Arco: The boat ride to El Arco well worth taking. This naturally hewn rock formation at land’s end was carved by centuries of pound-ing waves and wind. You can either rent your own skiff in the marina or at Médano Beach, or head out on an escorted glass-bottom boat, or take a romantic sunset cruise.

X Lover’s Beach: The excursion to Lover’s Beach (Playa del Amor) is fun. This remote although increasingly crowded cove offers an ideal pic-nic spot with its calm waters, excellent snorkeling, and towering stone cliffs. Note: Avoid weekends if you want to relax in solitude.

X Fabrica de Vidrio: See artisans at work at the small glass blowing factory that produces beautiful hand-blown items.

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X Fishing Fleet Docks: Wander to the marina in the afternoon to see the fishing boats return. There’s also a sprawling open-air market selling handicrafts and clothing.

WHALE WATCHINg Each year in early autumn, one of nature’s most delightful signs of seasonal change occurs — the migration of hundreds of whales from the frigid waters of the Arctic to the warm, calm waters surrounding the Baja Peninsula. And, from December to March, there is no bet-ter place to view such a spectacular event than Los Cabos. Ideal climate, shallow waters, salin-ity and abundant marine life make the bays and lagoons north of Los Cabos the perfect place for whales to birth and rear their young. The female whales, impregnated the year before, arrive first. The males and younger whales come soon thereafter. The primary breeding areas are Magdalena, Vizcaino and Reforma Bays and Ojo de Libre, Guerrero Negro and San Ignacio Lagoons. It is in these tranquil, warm waters that the females give birth to and nurse their young calves, teach them to swim and prepare them for the long journey back to the frigid waters in the north.

The six-month, roundtrip sojourn is the lon-gest trip made by any animal in the world. Migrating whales travel half the year and rest the other half. Scientific studies have shown that 90 percent of the migrating whales travel south to the waters off Los Cabos, while the remaining 10 percent make their way to the waters off Korea.

If you want to really get whale friendly, fly Aereo Calafia (www.aereocalafia.com.mx) to Magdalena Bay. Tour includes early morning pick-up at your hotel, a flight of 1 hour 15 min-utes from the Cabo San Lucas Airport on a pan-oramic high-wing Cessna, 4 hours of whale-watching on a panga, snacks and drinks, a gour-met seafood lunch at a local restaurant, return and drop off at your hotel in the afternoon. This tour operates only during whale season: January, February, and March. Cost is $400 U.S. per adult; $365 U.S. per child. (Travel agent commis-sion of 10% is paid. Price subject to change.)

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The perfect escape where mountains, desert and sea all meet and mingle in ideal balance would not exist today if it weren’t for the forces of nature. Baja California would be part of main-land Mexico, and Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo. and the 20-mile Tourist Corridor in between would be part of Mazatlán, the bustling port and more sedate city on the other side of the Sea of Cortés. In fact, even the Sea of Cortés (also called the Gulf of California) wouldn’t exist. According to scientists, it was geo-logical evolution that formed Baja California and the Sea of Cortés some six million years ago. Movement of the Pacific and North America plates ripped a strip of land from the continental mainland; the Pacific plate then slid 200 miles northward, smashing what would become Baja California into the mainland and opening up the Sea of

Cortés. It was these natural forces that set the stage for the beginnings of Los Cabos. Scientists also claim that the two main sources of usable energy that power life and its systems—the sun and the radioactive decay of elements within the Earth—are more clearly defined on Baja and in the Sea of Cortés than anywhere on Earth. This phenomenon has created an incredible diversity of plant, animal, and sea life, befitting a vacation paradise. Eco-adventure has become a major industry in Los Cabos thanks to its extraordinary biodiversity and natural beauty. The range of activities is seemingly limitless. Visitors can enjoy hiking or biking the rugged desert landscape while water enthu-siasts can spend time kayaking, sport fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving or whale watching.

Los Cabos Environmental Diversity Brings Desert, Mountains, Ocean, and Beaches

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eCO -A dv e NT U re Tr Av e L & SO U TH e rN B A j A TO U r O p e r ATO r S

Baja DiscoveryTours and treks traversing the entire peninsula including bird watching, whale watching including kayaking with whales, island explorations, cave paintings and more. Tel: 800-829-2252 | www.bajadiscovery.comBaja ExpeditionsThe world’s leader in eco-adven-tures to Baja, and the oldest and largest adventure travel expedition operator in Baja California. Excellent coastal and island kayaking tours, diving, whale-watching, and natu-ralist tours. Tel: 800-843-6967 | www.bajaex.comBaja Outback by TerramarGuided Hummer H2 tours full of incredible experiences.Tel. 624-142-9200 | www.bajaoutback.com

Cabo AdventuresZip lines through wide open can-yons with the stunning backdrop of UNESCO protected Boca de Sierra Biosphere Reserve. Expert guides.Tel: 624 173-9500, U.S.: 866 393-5255 | www.cabo-adventures.com Mountain Travel-SobekSpend 7 days with expert guides learning to kayak. Snorkeling and camping on Espiritu Santo Island. Tel: 888-831-7526 | www.mtsobek.com | info@mtsobek.comNatural Habitat AdventuresSmall group nature expeditions and whale watching in the San Ignacio Lagoon. Tel: 800-543-8917 |www.nathab.comOARS Eight- and nine-day trips sea kayak-ing, camping, and whale-watching. Tel: 800-346-6277 | www.oars.com

Paddling South Sea kayaking, mountain bike tours, pack trips in Sierra de la Giganta (Loreto area), and sailing adven-tures. Tel: 800-398-6200 | www.tourbaja.comThompson Family Adventures: Family tours starting in Todos Santos, just northwest of Cabo San Lucas, and continuing to La Paz. For all ages these tours include hik-ing, palm trees, cactus-covered canyons, and sparkling waterfalls. Get ready to hang ten on the waves of one of Baja’s most leg-endary surfing beaches, and then on to La Paz for a kayaking adven-ture. www.familyadventures.comWide Open BajaExperience the thrill in the driver’s seat on a Chenowith racer along Baja’s rugged backcountry. Tel. 143-4170 | www.wideopenbaja.com

Also see www.time2cabo.com under What to Do.

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Southern Baja’s uniquely diverse environment offers an abundance of options for those who enjoy exploring locations off the beaten path. With its confluence of two oceans, cacti-stud-ded mountains, vast deserts, miles of deserted beaches, rugged back roads, post-colonial mining

towns, and one of North America’s most pristine ecosys-tems, the region provides scenic splendor and adventures galore for visitors who choose to venture away from the typical tourist attractions along the coast.

These less obvious treasures, many located right around the corner from Los Cabos’ bustling luxury beach resorts, can be easily explored in trips lasting from a few hours to a full week. Activities include ATV tours, camel rides, horseback riding, camping facilities, rock climbing, nature excursions with a bilingual guide. mountain biking, and even the thrill of driving a Baja 1000 proto-type racecar! time2PLay

Los Cabos long ago earned a reputation among savvy sportsmen for its deep-sea fishing. Today, the resort has caught the attention of golfers, thanks to one of the finest collections of golf courses anywhere outside of the U.S. But wet-ting a line and sinking a birdie putt are only two of many outdoor pursuits offered in Los Cabos.

Los Cabos delivers one of Mexico’s most com-plete assortments of recreation and outdoor activities. The area has an ideal combination of natural and man-made attributes: year-round sunshine, a scenic and mostly untouched coast-

line lapped by both the Pacific and the Sea of Cortés, abun-dant resorts offering modern facilities, and numerous sports oper-ators with the latest in leisure activities.

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Professional golfers are leaving a mark on Los Cabos’ golf courses. Hall of Fame and PGA professional Jack Nicklaus designed his first golf course in Los Cabos in 1992, the Palmilla Golf Club. Since then, Greg Norman, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Fazio, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the Dye brothers, and Davis Love III have designed courses in Los Cabos; and Phil Mickelson has announced his arrival in the destina-tion’s golf course scene in the near future.

With an expanded array of premium courses to add to its long list of attractions, Los Cabos has become one of the world’s favorite golf destinations. Following is an overview of the renowned courses of Los Cabos.

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tenniSCourts abound in San José, the Corridor, and Cabo San Lucas. Here’s a breakdown.SA N j OSé d e L C A B OHola Grand Faro Los Cabos ........... 2 lighted courtsPosada Real ........................................ 2 courtsHoliday Inn Resort ........................... 1 lighted courtRoyal Solaris ....................................... 2 lighted courtsBarceló Los Cabos ............................ 1 lighted courtGrand Mayan ..................................... 2 lighted courts

TH e CO rrI d O rCasa del Mar ...................................... 4 lighted courtsDreams Los Cabos............................ 2 lighted courtsFiesta Americana .............................. 2 lighted courtsHilton Los Cabos............................... 2 lighted courtsOne&Only Palmilla........................... 5 lighted courtsSheraton Hacienda del Mar .......... 5 lighted courtsWestin Los Cabos ............................. 2 lighted courts

C A B O SA N LU C A SCapella Pedregal .............................. 2 courtsHotel Finisterra ................................. 2 lighted courtsHotel Hacienda ................................. 2 lighted courtsME Cabo .............................................. 2 lighted courtsPlaya Grande ...................................... 2 lighted courtsPueblo Bonito Pacífica .................... 1 lighted courtPueblo Bonito Rosé ......................... 2 lighted courtsPueblo Bonito Sunset Beach ........ 2 lighted courtsSolmar Suites ..................................... 2 courtsVilla del Palmar ................................. 2 lighted courtsVilla La Estancia ................................ 2 lighted courts

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Cabo del Sol Desert 145-8200 | www.cabodelsol.com Corridor 72 7097 74.3 144 Tom Weiskopf Resort

Cabo del Sol Ocean 145-8200 | www.cabodelsol.com Corridor 72 7103 74.5 147 Jack Nicklaus Resort

Cabo Real 144-0040 | www.caboreal.com Corridor 71 7037 74.1 140 Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

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Club Campestre San José

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San José del Cabo

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Cabo San Lucas CC 143-4653 | www.golfincabo.com Cabo San Lucas

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163-2600 | 877-795-8727 | www.eldorado golfandbeachclub.com

Corridor 72 7152 74.4 143 Jack Nicklaus Private

Palmilla Golf Club 144-5250 | www.palmillagc.com Corridor 72/3- 9-hole

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Querencia Golf Club 145-6600 www.loscabosquerencia.com

Corridor 72 7070 74.5 147 Tom Fazio Private

Puerto Los Cabos 105-6440 | www.questrogolf.com Puerto Los Cabos 73 - - - Jack Nicklaus/

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Water SportS

Beaches and SwimmingFrom San José to San Lucas the shoreline is dot-ted with quiet coves, long secluded stretches of coastline, and unbelievable rock formations. Crystal-blue water and desert sandy beaches create an alluring duo of natural beauty. There are nearly twenty distinct beaches to explore, all accessible to the public. Most lack facilities but, instead, offer seclusion and quiet. Shade can be hard to find. Keep in mind that some of the area’s beaches may be hazardous for swimming due to strong undertows and open-ocean surf. Here’s a summary of the most popu-lar swimming beaches…

In SAN JOSé DEL CABO the Playa Palmilla offers calm waters and excellent snorkeling. Surfers flock to Playa Costa Azul for Hawaii-like break-ers, as well as to Acapulquito..

Along THE CORRIDOR are Buenos Aires (site of the El Dorado golf course) and adjacent Playa Bledito, a marvelous arc of white sand and blue water with open ocean conditions. Spectacular Chileno Bay and nearby Santa Maria Bay are two lovely coves ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling. Chileno features complete water sports equipment rentals. Lovely Playa Barco Varado (“Ship Wreck Beach”) sits adjacent to the Cabo del Sol Golf Course and the rusting hull of a doomed Japanese freighter.

In CABO SAN LUCAS there’s Playa Médano. It begins at the mouth of the marina and slopes to the east for about two miles. Calm conditions make this Los Cabos’ main playground, offering complete water sports equipment rentals, crystal-clear water, and numerous seaside restaurants.

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Water Sports Operators: To book cruise, kayak, boat, snorkeling or whale watching tours contact your preferred U.S./Canadian tour opera-tor. Your clients can also book once they arrive using the tour desk or travel agency located in their hotel.

In addition to the Cabo Dolphins facil-ity in Cabo San Lucas there is now the Dolphin Discovery center at Puerto Los Cabos (www.cabodolphins.com, tel. 888-303-2653, www.dolphindiscovery.com.mx, tel. 866-393-5158).

For more information on water sports operators go to www.Time2Cabo.com, click on What to Do, then Water Sports.

Beach Savvy: Since ocean conditions can vary greatly depending on your hotel selec-tion (some have open-ocean, while others offer calmer bay settings), it’s a good idea to discuss this with clients. Generally, hotels in San José del Cabo have ocean conditions unsuitable for swimming and most water sports (due to strong currents). The Corridor features unshel-tered beaches plus many bays, jetties and coves that may have sheltered conditions that allow safe ocean swimming. In Cabo San Lucas condi-tions are ideal along Playa Médano (Cabo’s main

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beach) but unsafe for swimming along the Pacific shore (Playa Solmar).

Sport fiShing

In the fishing world, Los Cabos ranks in the top five desti-nations on the planet, while being firmly entrenched as the number-one location in the world to catch striped mar-lin. Media attention is focused every October by the top fish-ing tournament in the world, Bisbee’s Black and Blue. In 2011 the total purse was $2.1 million with a record 409-pound marlin taking the prize.

The Black and Blue is not the only competition; the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament and Tuna Tournament are all held within three weeks of the main event, and the IGFA World Offshore Championship is held in May. These events attract anglers from as far afield as Finland, Papua New Guinea, Angola, Italy, and Australia, to name but a few, as well as dozens of teams from the United States and Mexico.

What makes Los Cabos fishing different from that of other desti-nations is the extraordinary catch success rate, the proximity of the fishing grounds, and the huge selection of vessels. A stroll around the marina will give an inkling, even to the uninitiated, that the reason it is jam-packed with boats, ranging from simple day cruisers to multimillion-dollar sport fishing yachts, is the incred-ible fishing in these waters. When compared to other destinations, the odds of catching a large game fish are extremely high. Figures show that the boats catch fish in Los Cabos 70 to 100 percent of the time.

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Next are the mid-range vessels. Ranging from 35 to 42 feet in length, they are usually newer boats with carpeted salons, a stateroom or two, kitchen and air conditioning, as well as TV, DVD, and ste-reo plus other extras such as GPS systems and Fish Finders. Costs range from $900 to $1,700 U.S. per day for up to six anglers, though often a few more people can be added for an extra charge.

At the top of the line are vessels in the 50- to 80-foot range — usually new, modern boats boasting every luxury imaginable, from DirecTV and wet bar to onboard chefs and staff catering to your every whim. These beauties vary greatly both in amenities and price, so if this is the ticket for you, a little research ahead of time is in order. Prices range from $2,000 to $5,000 U.S. per day, and the number of guests is usually six to 12, depending on the outfit, with extra guests often allowed for an additional fee.

The decisive factor in the health of Los Cabos’ fishing is a strong commitment by locals to releas-ing marlin and sailfish. Though you are allowed to keep one of these species per boat, anglers are strongly encouraged to release these fish, which are considered second-rate eating fish at best. More and more anglers are conscious of the fact that we need to take care of our oceans; by doing this, a good, long-term contribution is made. Try fishing in Los Cabos — you’ll be hooked.

For a list of annual fishing tournaments, please refer to the Calendar of Events at www.time2cabo.com. There are dozens of outfitters to host your complete fishing vacation. Be sure to pre-book your client using the best fleets and earn your commission! Go to www.time2cabo.com, click on What to Do and select Fishing.

SCuba & SnorKeLingJacques Cousteau was so impressed with the bounty of marine life found in the Sea of Cortés

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along the southern coast of the Baja Peninsula that he referred to these waters as “The World’s Aquarium.” In fact, the entire Sea of Cortés and its over 230 islands have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Three major ocean currents — the California current, Panama current, and North Equatorial Countercurrent — collide here and bring with them abundant plankton. Bounteous amounts of this staple of marine life support a diversity of fish and marine mammals that is unmatched anywhere else in the world.

Diving visibility near Land’s End ranges from 30 to 50 feet in winter months and to over 100 feet from April through October. Sites located along the rock walls are great for beginners. At depths of 20-25 feet, schools of Mexican goatfish, angel-fish, parrotfish, and spotted boxfish as well as puffers, eels, and lobsters are plentiful. Rays, tur-tles, white tip reef sharks, and, of course, playful sea lions are known to join divers here.

More advanced divers will want to explore some of the canyons found in the Bay of Cabo San Lucas, one of the deepest bays in the hemisphere. The Abyss is a popular canyon site with steep granite walls and ledges about 100 feet below the surface of the water. The Sand Falls, a 90-foot dive, starts at Pelican Rock and drops down a remarkable 1200 feet.

Just north of San José del Cabo is gordo Banks, a sea mount located 28 miles from shore. Its summit lies 110 feet below the surface and is populated with hammerhead and whale sharks, big game fish, and mantas. The best time of year to dive this

Whereas in other places it can take many hours to reach a good fishing spot, in Los Cabos you could be hooked up to a mar-lin 10 minutes after leaving the harbor. On a usual day trip, the farthest a boat will travel is 25 miles — and often fish are caught within a couple of miles from the shore. At other times, when searching for large yellow fin tuna, boats will venture as far as 40 miles offshore. The boats available for charter can be split into four groups.

First, there are Pangas, which are open skiffs of around 22 feet in length, have an outboard motor, no cabin or bathroom, but usu-ally provide some type of shade. These are for a maximum of three anglers plus a guide.

Cruisers are the most com-mon fishing vessels in Los Cabos. These belong to the longtime sport fishing outfits of the area, many having been in business more than 20 years with the same boats and crews, so expe-rience is definitely high up on the list of what they have to offer. These boats range in size from 28 to 35 feet and have a cabin, bathroom, shade, fighting chair and fly bridge from which the crew can spot fish.

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site — for experienced divers only — is August to November.

Cabo Pulmo Marine Park is a scenic 2-hour drive from Cabo San Lucas and is home to the north-

ern-most living coral reef in the Western Hemisphere. The colorful reef attracts schools of rays and turtles and tropical fish, including pork fish, puffers, angelfish, grunt, snappers, and much more. Diving is usually shallow in this region, making it a prime choice for both beginners and those more advanced.

Still further north along the coast, La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, offers spectacu-lar diving at Espiritu Santo. Often referred

to as “The Galapagos of the North,” Espiritu Santo is the habitat of 235 species of plants, 271 of fish, 32 of reptiles, 98 of birds and 31 of marine mammals (eleven species are unique to the islands). At the northern end of Espiritu Santo is the celebrated dive site at Los Islotes Rock, best known for its resident sea lion colony.

Guided snorkeling trips can be arranged at most hotels and include transportation, diving gear, and lunch.

LOS C A B OS & SO U TH e rN B A j A d I v e Sp eC I A LISTS Amigos del Mar U.S. - 513 898-0547 Local - 624-143-0505 www.amigosdelmar.comBaja Expeditions 800-843-6967 www.bajaex.comCabo Scuba Dive 888-557-3330 www.caboscubadive.comSunshine Dive & Charter Local - 624-157-5281 www.divecabo.comManta Diving 877-287-1120 www.caboscuba.com

Surfing

San José del Cabo and the Corridor have some fine surfing areas. Head to Acapulquito Beach and Playa Costa Azul near Punta Palmilla just outside San José. Along the Corridor, prime surfing is at Playa Barco Varado and Playa Cabo Bello.

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Capella Pedregal 163-4300 • • • • • • • • • •

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Dreams Los Cabos 144-0202 • • • • • • • • •

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Fiesta Americana Grand 145-6287 • • • • • • •

Hilton Los Cabos 144-0399 • • • • • • •

Secrets Marquis Los Cabos 144-0906 • • • • • • • •

One&Only Palmilla 146-7000 • • • • • • • • • •

Playa Grande Resort 145-7575 • • • • • • • • •

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica 142-9696 • • • • • • • •

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Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach 142-9999 • • • • • • • • •

Royal Solaris 145-6800 • • • • •

Sheraton Hacienda del Mar 145-8000 • • • • • • • •

Temptation Resort & Spa 142-9300 • • •

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Villa del Arco 145-7200 • • • • • • • • • •

Villa del Palmar 145-7000 • • • • • • • • •

Vista Azul Suites & Spa 144-4727 • • •

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If your senses haven’t already been swept away by Los Cabos’ balmy breezes, brilliant blue waters, and majestic scenery, a visit to one of its opulent spas will surely take your body and mind on an unforgettable journey to another dimension and into the lap of luxury. Here, a trip to a spa is much more than an affair with a conventional treatment — it’s an escape in itself. Los Cabos’ spas move well beyond the basics, with specialty treatments inspired by ancient recipes, rituals, and settings against a backdrop of pure natural beauty and bliss, ranging from lavish extravagance to Zen modernism.

Unique and exotic treatments are the norm here, as are healing hydrotherapy rituals, masterful massage techniques and blissful aromatherapy treatments, many of which are a harmonious integration of old and new. The latest technologies blend with tried-and-true ancient herbal con-coctions to deliver an experience that translates into healthy indulgence, leaving you absolutely relaxed, completely sati-ated, and entirely rejuvenated… in mind, body, and spirit. See our Los Cabos Spa chart on the next page for contact infor-mation and details. Beautifully written descriptions of Los Cabos’ top spas can also be found at www.experiencelosca-bos.com/spas.

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Los Cabos Shopping

Did you think you were going to come to Mexico and leave empty-handed? Guess again. Los Cabos’ range of shopping options and locales — lofty boutiques, duty-free emporiums, brand-name stores and more — are sure to have you hunting every minute you’re not on or in the water. From indigenous pottery to uncommon jewelry, Los Cabos has a little something for each type of shopper.

It’s interesting to note that American goods are more commonly available here than in other Mexican resorts, particularly at the supermar-kets where the shelves are stocked with familiar American products. Most shops are open from 9am to late evening except during the hot sum-mer days when a siesta from 2-4pm is a must! You’ll also save thanks to the region’s lower sales tax (11% versus 16% at mainland Mexico resorts). Here’s a quick look at each city’s shop-ping scene.

San José Del Cabo Downtown San José has become a favorite among an interesting group of artists that have made their home in this charming town. Enjoy the popular Art Walks held Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 pm, and Tuesday mornings from 9-11 am. (high season only.)

The Corridor Shopping in the Corridor is now available through

small centers flanking the four-lane highway— plus a couple of warehouse giants like Home Depot, Costco, Sam’s Club, and Wal Mart. Don’t be surprised at the various luxury car agencies found along the way!

Noteworthy is state-of-the-art The Shoppes at Palmilla, a high-end shopping center located on the opposite side of the road of the One&Only Palmilla resort. A spectacular

terrace with a singing fountain and a lovely view of the Sea of Cortés and of the Palmilla develop-

ment is the signa-ture landmark of the Shoppes. Visitors enjoy strolling along the spacious hall-ways and popping in and out of beau-tifully appointed shops, restaurants, and services.

For fine home furnishings there’s Antigua de Mexico, Casa Paulina and La Ceiba. For ladies apparel visit Casa Vieja and Pepita.If it’s art you’re looking for, stop by Pez gordo art gallery.

More interesting shops along The Corridor: a Blown Glass Factory, L’Occitane (at Plaza del Rey) and Artesanos, a huge gallery featuring Mexican rustic furniture, ceramics, and other decorative items. Cabo San Lucas

Los Cabos’ improved shopping scene has now reached other Mexican resorts’ standards. Its once vacant streets are today lined with dozens of shops, from open-air bazaars to fine designer boutiques to souvenir shops. Dominating the scene is Puerto Paraíso Mall, a huge complex featuring beautiful marble floors, wrought iron fixtures and sweeping views of the Sea of Cortés and the marina.

Adjacent to Puerto Paraíso and facing the marina lies Luxury Avenue, recently inaugurated, where visitors will find prestigious brands.

Then there’s Plaza Bonita, also facing the marina, housing shops, many popular restaurants, and one of Mexico’s largest department store chains, Liverpool

Other small shopping centers along Los Cabos’ main drag are Plaza de la Danza, Plaza del Mar, Plaza del Sol, Plaza Náutica. Don’t miss the Blown glass Factory or Ed Feinstein, a Los Cabos staple in fine jewelry (at Capella Pedregal).

Looking for arts? Visit Westworth Porter gallery to find works by this impressionist artist turned local. Visits to his studio by appointment (call 142-3141).

time 2 DiNeWhile Cabo San Lucas offers the greatest num-ber of restaurants and nightlife, the Corridor and San José del Cabo also mix it up with a bou-quet of flavors

When driving from Cabo San Lucas to San José del Cabo, you’ll pass by a number of award-win-ning restaurants that deserve a visit. Gourmands are well aware that this stretch of highway hides more than surfer-friendly beaches and swanky hotels; some of Baja California Sur’s best dining takes place here. For mouth-watering descrip-tions of Los Cabo’s finest dining, go to www.experienceloscabos.com/dining.

In general, dining tends to be on the expensive side (compared to some other Mexico destina-tions), since nearly everything has to be brought into the region -except, of course, seafood. Many establishments feature prime American beef and fresh imported produce.

There are, however, some good value-priced meals, as competition has brought down prices. Los Cabos is also one of Mexico’s best beach resorts for inexpensive and delicious taco stands. Buen Provecho!

For more go to www.time2cabo.com and click What2Do, then select Dining.

San José del CaboBaan Thai: a traditional favorite. San Jose’s historic district.Baja Brewing Company: popular micro-brewery that also serves great snacks. historic district.Casiano’s: former Las ventanas chef features his innova-tive concept called ‘spontaneous cuisine’ in a minimalist setting. at plaza del Mar.el Chilar: Creative and delicious Mexican nouvelle cui-sine. on benito Juarez St.“H” restaurant: one of the best for fine dining. Menu inspired by american nouvelle cuisine. historic district. (opening soon in Cabo San Lucas as well.)La panga Antigua: Mexican nouvelle cuisine within a courtyard setting.historic district. (also in Cabo San Lucas.)Mi Cocina: enjoy gourmet cuisine in a delightful romantic setting surrounded by palm trees and flaming torches. at Casa natalia.Morgan’s: international dishes served in an eclectic setting. doblado St., historic district.Tequila restaurant: Mediterranean cuisine with Mexican and asian influences. doblado St., his-toric district.if you’re looking for lighter fare, visit La dolce for great pizza and pastas, voila for fine appetizers, French riviera Bakery & Bistro for coffee and pastries. all located in downtown San José.now, should you happen to be a taco lover, rossy’s seafood tacos are a must! on hwy 1

The CorridorThere are great restaurants along the Los Cabos Corridor! The Shoppes at palmilla center houses three excellent ones: Nick San (also in Cabo San Lucas), Manuel’s, and Chaiya Thai Kitchen. others are located in hotels. The following is a list of some (from north to south):

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room. at pueblo bonito Sunset beach.12 Tribes: its menu is inspired by cuisines from the regions to which the twelve tribes of israel emigrated. at Casa dorada resort on Médano beach.

time 2 DaNCeIn SAN JOSé DEL CABO you may head to Deckman’s at Havana to enjoy their hot jazz and cool nights (great food too!) or to Tropicana, which features live Cuban groups and super salsa. For lots of fun, go to Baja Brewing Company in the historic district, or sip martinis at Red Martini Bar (hotel zone).

In CABO SAN LUCAS, night-life is hopping at a handful of new clubs and bars. For danc-ing there is Cabo Wabo, Squid Roe, or Passion at the ME Cabo Resort’s sizzling-hot nightclub on Medano Beach. Stay on the beach and grab a cold one at Casa Dorada’s new B Lounge (“where every-one wants to B”) or at Pub de la Chapu, Los Cabos’ first Irish Pub, by the cruise ships’ dock. If you like jazz, try Sancho Panza at Tesoro Wyndham. Nowhere Bar at Plaza Bonita continues to be the most popular spot for meeting people. For a differ-ent experience, board the new and deluxe Caborey Dinner Cruiser for cabaret-style enter-tainment and fine dining.

For more options go to www.time2cabo.com.

Market by jean Georges: famous for his Spice Market restaurant in new york City, wonderful and unique creations served under an impressive chandelier. at one&only palmilla.Los Arrecifes: spectacular terrace set on a cliff overlooking the ocean. Westin resort.Canto del Mar: award-winning chef Thierry dufour, serves six-course tasting menus every night in an inti-mate setting. at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos. The restaurant: Mediterranean cuisine with a Mexican flair, impres-sive wine cellar that can be used as a private dining room. Las ventanas al paraiso resort.Las Marias: Mexican food served in a romantic setting. hacienda encantada resort.peninsula by Night: a new concept in fine dining in an ‘al fresco’ setting created by fiesta americana grand.

pitahayas: five-star diamond award winning restaurant spe-cializing in pacific rim cuisine served under an impressive palapa. at hacienda del Mar. in Cabo del Sol.Cabo del Sol Clubhouse: Their Sunday brunch has become a favorite among locals. el restaurante: With three levels of terraces cascading

down to the Sea of Cortés, this Mediterranean-style restaurant is one of Cabo’s favorites. excellent cui-sine, impressive views. esperanza auberge resort

Cabo San Lucashere’s a list of some of the best res-taurants in Cabo San Lucas’ down-town and surrounding areas:

edith’s: owner-chef edith is the recip-ient of many awards for her talents at combining the cuisine of baja with that of guerrero, her native state. her place has become a Cabo landmark. on the hill off Medano beach.el Galeon: prime setting across from the marina. Lovely piano music, tradi-tional italian, Spanish, and american menu. Close to pedregal entrance.Mi Casa: colorful Mexican restaurant in a courtyard setting. Watch fresh tortillas being made. off the down-town square.Mocambo: one of the best seafood eateries, favorite among both tourists and locals. on Leona vicario St.

Be e r B A r S BI G I N LOS C A B OS Try: Baja Brewing Co. in San José del Cabo, the area’s first microbrewery, B Lounge at Casa Dorada (Médano Beach), or Pub de la Chapu, near the cruise ship dock in Cabo San Lucas.

Nick San: exquisite Japanese cuisine with a slight Mexican twist. a staple in Los Cabos. on the main drag. (also on the Corridor.)peacocks: restaurateur gunter richter’s first link in his Los Cabos chain. excellent Latino and Mediterranean cuisine in a tropical garden patio. by Marina Sol condos.romeo & julieta ristorante: casual italian food in a lovely hideaway. next to pedregal entrance.

for fun and snacks, go to the Giggling Marlin, Squid roe (both on the main drag), and Mango deck (on Medano beach.)

Marina & pLaza bonita zoneS:Lorenzillo’s Live Lobster House: fine lobster to your fancy! try their new oyster bar. at the CSL marina.Ole! Ole!: great place for Spanish tapas and people watching. on the marina at plaza bonita.ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: superb steak experience with a wonderful view of the CSL marina.Señor Sweets Bistro: need new energy? indulge in decadent pastries and gelatos while taking in the CSL marina’s lively atmosphere.

if you’re in the mood for a cold beer or great margaritas, stop by the Baja Brewing Company (overlooking Medano beach) or Baja Cantina at the marina.

here are some of the finest restau-rants in CSL hotels:don Manuel’s: enjoy fine dining at Capella’s signature restaurant featur-ing dishes flavored with local organic produce in a setting reminiscent of a Mexican hacienda. at Capella pedregal.Fellini’s: This 4-diamond award res-taurant features fine italian cuisine, lovely piano music, and spectacular ocean view. at pueblo bonito rose.Hacienda Cocina & Cantina: enjoy beachfront dining and a casually ele-gant experience in this new striking beach club. The menu offers Mexican specialties with innovative twists. at hacienda beach Club & residences.LaFrida: Chef antonio de Livier applies Mexico’s bounties to achieve culinary excellence. The setting is a beautiful Mexican1920s-style dining

Lodging

Perhaps no other vacation destination has as broad a collection of gorgeous, chic, and popu-lar hotels as Los Cabos. The very names of the resorts and inns are immediately associated with luxury, charm, and comfort. Los Cabos stands alone in the quality of accommodations it offers guests, and there’s plenty to choose from across our 13,000 rooms. Whether your taste runs toward the intimate, exclusive, glitzy, or glamor-ous, there’s a hotel perfectly suited for you. In fact, the lodging in Los Cabos is so exceptional that it’s one of the prime reasons so many visitors are drawn here.

Accommodations tend to be clustered in three distinct geographical areas. One of these is the winsome Spanish colonial town of San José del Cabo, which offers something out of the ordi-nary both in ambience and accommodations. The classic Old World feel of charismatic Mexico is immediately evident in the high-end boutique inn Casa Natalia. Mexican touches are used throughout, offset by a fashionable décor of clean, contemporary lines. Suites Las Palmas also offers incomparable value and traditional style in a prime location.

Stunning ocean views, sun-kissed golden beaches, and endless blue skies are the norm at such hotels as Holiday Inn Resort (formerly Presidente InterContinental), Crowne Plaza, and Barceló Los Cabos. And there’s an end-less array of activities at such popular hotels as Royal Solaris and Posada Real, from swimming

and horseback riding to simply kicking back and sipping a frosty margarita. And, really, would it be a vacation without a little pampering? Go ahead and indulge yourself at the spas of lovely Cabo Azul or Temptation resorts.

The next major grouping of hotels sits in what’s called The Corridor — that spec-tacular stretch of real estate sprawling between San José del Cabo to the east and Cabo San Lucas to the west. Ultra sophisticated, these pleasure palaces are on the forefront of lavish fantasy hotels. The list of choices is long and tan-talizing. Perhaps the most difficult aspect of a holiday in Los Cabos is deciding where to stay.

Hotels like One&Only Palmilla, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, and Esperanza cater to the most discerning guests, with fabulous extrava-gances such as exquisitely deco-rated rooms and suites outfitted with stunning artwork, the latest in marble bathrooms, and outdoor sitting areas that allow guests to soak up those amazing views. Live out your dreams at the sophisti-cated and architecturally dramatic Secrets Marquis Los Cabos, Meliá Cabo Real, or Fiesta Americana Grand. Where else would you find beautifully landscaped grounds with palm trees and cactus? And let’s not forget the endless opportunities for fine dining on fresh gourmet fare in stylish restaurants at all hotels.

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A new 653,400 square foot, $100 mil-lion Convention Center, designed to accommodate over 6,000 people, is under development. The municipality of Los Cabos endowed a 15-acre tract of land which is located alongside a private golf community and boasts magnificent views. The Convention Center will be designated a “green” facility, and will be designed with energy efficiency in mind and will be equipped with solar panels.

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Pools seemingly as large as the Sea of Cortés itself define the lavish hotels in The Corridor. The Hilton Los Cabos, Zoëtry Resort (for-merly Casa del Mar), and Dreams Los Cabos will have you wearing your swimsuit all day. Other good choices in this area include The Westin Los Cabos, Marbella Suites en la Playa, and Sheraton Hacienda del Mar.

A third main area for accommoda-tions is Cabo San Lucas. Hot, cool, exciting, and vibrant, this town is where the action is. It, too, has a slew of hotels to sat-isfy anyone’s whim — from those who crave nonstop excitement to guests preferring to people-watch from a lounge chair cooled by ocean breezes.

Hotels like Villa del Palmar, Villa la Estancia, Villa del Arco, Riu Palace, ME Cabo, Casa Dorada, and Pueblo Bonito Rosé place guests right in the heart of it all: just a stone’s throw away from a lineup of fun-filled res-taurants serving up great Mexican favorites and a party atmosphere. First arrivals to a new lodging area stretching north along the Pacific coastline are three Pueblo Bonito properties: the Sunset Beach, the Montecristo Estates, and the Pacifica

Hotel choices in Los Cabos are plentiful. You might just want to visit often to sample the variety!

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Bahía Hotel & Beach Club ♦♦♦ 81 Cabo San Lucas www.bahiacabo.comBarceló Los Cabos Palace Deluxe 619 San José del Cabo www.barceloloscabos.comBel Air Collection Resort & Spa Los Cabos 97 San José del Cabo www.belaircabos.comBest Western Hotel & Suites Las Palmas 50 San José del Cabo www.suiteslaspalmas.comCabo Azul Resort ♦♦♦♦ 143 San José del Cabo www.caboazulresort.comCabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa 142 Cabo San Lucas www.cabovillasbeachresort.comCapella Pedregal Resort and Spa 66 Cabo San Lucas www.capellapedregal.comCasa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa ♦♦♦♦ 156 Cabo San Lucas www.casadorada.comDreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa ♦♦♦♦ 308 The Corridor www.dreamsresorts.comEsperanza-An Auberge Resort ♦♦♦♦ 51 The Corridor www.esperanzaresort.comFiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort ♦♦♦♦ 249 The Corridor www.fiestamericanagrand.com

The Grand Mayan Los Cabos ♦♦♦♦ 165 San José del Cabo www.mayanresorts.com/the-grand-mayan

Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa 119 Cabo San Lucas www.grandsolmarresort.comGuaycura Boutique Hotel & Spa 14 Todos Santos www.guaycura.com.mxHacienda Beach Club & Residences 109 Cabo San Lucas www.haciendacabosanlucas.comHacienda Encantada Resort & Spa ♦♦♦♦ 150 The Corridor www.haciendaencantada.comHilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort ♦♦♦♦ 375 The Corridor www.hiltonloscabos.comHola Grand Faro Luxury All Inclusive Resort ♦♦♦ 333 San José del Cabo www.holaloscabosresort.comHoliday Inn Resort Los Cabos ♦♦♦ 390 San José del Cabo www.los cabos.interconti.comHotel California 11 Todos Santos www.hotelcaliforniabaja.comHotel Finisterra ♦♦ 283 Cabo San Lucas www.finisterra.comHotel RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas 642 Cabo San Lucas www.palacecabosanlucas.riu.comHotel RIU Santa Fe 902 Cabo San Lucas www.riusantafehotel.comLas Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort ♦♦♦♦♦ 71 The Corridor www.lasventanas.comLos Cabos Golf Resort 74 Cabo San Lucas www.loscabosgolfresort.comMarbella Suites en la Playa 40 The Corridor www.marbellasuites.comMarina Fiesta Resort & Spa ♦♦ 155 Cabo San Lucas www.marinafiestaresort.comME Cabo ♦♦♦♦ 151 Cabo San Lucas www.me-cabo.comMeliá Cabo Real All Inclusive ♦♦♦ 305 The Corridor www.meliacaboreal.comMontecristo Estates by Pueblo Bonito 122 Cabo San Lucas www.pbmontecristoestates.comOne&Only Palmilla ♦♦♦♦ 173 The Corridor www.palmilla.oneandonlyresorts.comPlaya Grande Resort & Grand Spa ♦♦♦♦ 260 Cabo San Lucas www.playagranderesort.comPosada Real Los Cabos 148 San José del Cabo www.posadareal-hotels.comPueblo Bonito Los Cabos All Suites Resort ♦♦♦ 148 Cabo San Lucas www.pueblobonito-loscabos.comPueblo Bonito Pacífica Resort & Spa ♦♦♦♦ 154 Cabo San Lucas www.pueblobonitopacifica.comPueblo Bonito Rosé All Suites Resort & Spa ♦♦♦ 260 Cabo San Lucas www.pueblobonito-rose.comPueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa ♦♦♦♦ 588 Cabo San Lucas www.pueblobonitosunsetbeach.comQuinta del Sol by Solmar 72 Cabo San Lucas www.solmar.comThe Ridge Luxury Villas at Playa Grande ♦♦♦♦ 98 Cabo San Lucas www.theridgeluxuryvillas.comRoyal Solaris Resort ♦♦♦ 382 San José del Cabo www.hotelessolaris.comSecrets Marquis Los Cabos ♦♦♦♦ 237 The Corridor www.secretsresorts.com/marquisSheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf & Spa Resort ♦♦♦♦ 270 The Corridor www.sheratonloscabos.comSirena del Mar Welk Resort Cabo 76 The Corridor www.welkcabo.comSolmar Resort All Inclusive ♦♦ 146 Cabo San Lucas www.solmar.comTemptation Resort Spa Los Cabos 149 San José del Cabo www.temptationloscabos.comVilla del Arco Beach Resort & Spa ♦♦♦ 217 Cabo San Lucas www.villa-del-arco-cabo.comVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa ♦♦♦ 463 Cabo San Lucas www.villadelpalmar-cabo.comVilla La Estancia ♦♦♦ 304 Cabo San Lucas www.villagroupresorts.com/resorts/

villa-la-estancia-caboThe Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos ♦♦♦♦ 243 The Corridor www.westinloscabos.comWyndham Cabo San Lucas 286 Cabo San Lucas www.wyndham.comZoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos ♦♦♦♦ 42 The Corridor www.zoetryresorts.com

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Holistic Retreat. North of the Pacifica property, ground has been broken for the construction of Quivira, an ambitious develop-ment that will comprise two more championship courses by Jack Nicklaus, as well as Jack’s first golfing residential community in Mexico. The Ritz Carlton and the Ritz Carlton Villas will also be built in Quivira.

Magic is all around here. Visitors can be lulled into a hypnotic state by the splendor of the rhythmic waves at Solmar Suites and Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa. And soft illumination turns Playa Grande’s pools and grounds into a fantasyland at night. A dip in the hot tub at Cabovillas provides the perfect vantage point to watch an early morning sunrise or a cruise ship anchored in the distance. How about ordering a frozen tropical cocktail at the swim-up bar at Finisterra?

The Los Cabos marina offers plenty to see and do, from restau-rants and shops to charter fishing companies. Good places to stay include Marina Fiesta and Wyndham Cabo San Lucas.

City hotels like Villa La Paloma, Santa Fe, and Hotel Bahía are super convenient for those on the go. Golfers will enjoy Los Cabos Golf Resort, while guests staying at Marbella Suites will surely appreci-ate their own full kitchen. At Los Patios, guests feel right at home in the cozy atmosphere, and those at Vistazul Suites can unwind at the brand-new holistic spa and fitness center. For a different approach, try laid-back Buena Vista on the East Cape with lovely bungalows in a breathtaking setting.

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