The Snell Group Expands . . . Because Cabo has something for everyone…

Snell Real Estate expanded their real estate-based portfolio and has recently created divisions and partnerships to benefit clients of every price point in a variety of interests both locally and internationally. Visit a Snell Real Estate office today to learn more about any of these endeavors.

Locations at The Shoppes at Palmilla, Puerto Los Cabos, Club Campestre, The One&Only Palmilla, Villas Del Mar, and Plaza de Pescador, Hotel district in San Jose del Cabo

The Snell Group:

Snell Real Estate
The Shoppes at Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo
Founded in 1997, Snell Real Estate has closed nearly $1.5 billion in real estate sales. As the market leader, continued commitment to customer care has made Snell Real Estate the most successful luxury real estate brokerage on the Baja.

SRE Exchange
Plaza de Pescador, San Jose del Cabo
A real estate division focused on the broader market of exclusive Los Cabos listings up to $700,000 USD. Clients can expect to experience the same high-quality service for which Snell Real Estate is known.

Engel & Volkers
The Shoppes at Palmilla
Located next to Snell Real Estate
Headquartered in Germany, this is the largest luxury real estate brokerage
in the world. With over 500 shoppes located in 35 countries across 5 continents… and now for the first time ever, in Mexico.

Snell Real Estate
COMMERCIAL & CAPITAL DIVISION
The Shoppes at Palmilla, located in Snell Real Estate
The Commercial & Capital Division places debt or equity for the development
of projects locally and internationally and provides all commercial real estate related services.

View all Snell Real Estate properties online at: snellrealestate.com

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Local: (624) 105-8100
Toll-Free: 1-866-650-5845
E-mail: info@snellrealestate.com

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The master-planned development is located in La Ribera, a town about one-and-a-half hours north of San Jose del Cabo on the Sea of Cortes side. Developers broke ground in 2008 and continue to invest a reported $1.1 million U.S. each month. The water-based community will eventually include a 285-slip marina and allow residents to enjoy eco-friendly, seaside living where they can easily access golfing, fishing, sailing, and more. An open-to-the-public artists village would feature restaurants, bars, art galleries, a church, and other businesses. No completion date for the development has been announced.

In the Gringo Gazette article, marketing manager Nydia Altamirano reported there are currently 430 water lots, including properties facing the ocean and others fronting the future golf course. Prices range from $300,000 U.S. for a 12,000-square-foot golf course lot to $6 million U.S. for half-acre beachfront properties. In addition to the home lots, there are 23 available slips, which come equipped with water, Wi-Fi, restrooms, electricity, showers, parking, and a launch ramp. Construction has begun on multimillion dollar beachfront homes has also begun.

Cabo Riviera is in negotiations with an unnamed five-star hotel that would manage the yet-to-be-developed golf course.

To schedule a daylong tour or learn more, go to www.caboriviera.com.mx.

View more photos (April 29, 2013) here: http://www.loscabosguide.com/caboriviera/

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The arrival of springtime in Los Cabos traditionally calls for beautiful 80-degree days, incredible swimming and fishing conditions, and the arrival of many vacationers who come in search of ideal weather and world-class accommodations.

This spring has also ushered in major progress at the Cabo Riviera resort community, which is known for its marina and golf residences.

According to Cabo Riviera’s most recent newsletter, there has been significant attention paid to landscaping and beautifying the main entrance, which leads to Isla Santa Rosa and Isla San Jose. Eco-minded folks will appreciate the resort’s decision to work with a local landscaping and local plants that require a minimum amount of water.

Here are some additional updates.

• Isla Golondrinas: There has been a good amount of dredging, earth moving, and shaping. Crews have also completed construction of the bridge, which is being decorated.

• Isla Las Mañanitas: The development’s longest island has seen significant infrastructure upgrades. A road now stretches half the length of the island, and work has begun on a bridge.

• San Rafael (aka Marina Island): There are now cement caps on a straight wall, and crews are working on earth moving and shaping.

• Peninsula de Marlin (aka Beachfront): Cabo Riviera reports that this area has now completed its infrastructure, with cement caps on the straight wall, a sloping wall has been prepped with eco-friendly materials like coconut husk, and the stone road was lain by hand.

• Isla Las Banderas: The road from Isla Las Banderas to Peninsula del Marlin is now complete.

View new photos (April 29, 2013)  here - http://www.loscabosguide.com/caboriviera/

For more information on this unique development go to www. caboriviera.com.mx, or visit one of their offices. Directions: Drive north on the highway past the San Jose airport to the La Ribera turn off. Turn right at KM 93. Follow signs to the office. Enjoy Cabo Riviera’s beach club after your tour. It is best to phone ahead. Call Kelina at 624-130-0303 or U.S. 619-819-9280. E-mail: kelina@caboriviera.com.mx

By José Alberto Haro Romero and Ashley Alvarado – Los Cabos Magazine Issue #32, Spring 2013

There’s a saying in Baja: “Nothing bad ever happens in Todos Santos.” While locals may be referring to the sleepy town’s uncanny ability to avoid the effects of hurricanes, the statement holds true on many levels. The 18th-century mission town is a darling of surfers and artists, snowbirds and yogis. Its dusty streets juxtapose old-world charm and New Age thinking, creating a perfect weekend retreat just 45 miles north of Cabo San Lucas. Read on for our quick guide to this haven, tucked neatly in an arroyo between the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains and Pacific Ocean.

History Awaits

Journey into the heart of Todos Santos, and it’s like taking a step back in time. Or maybe we should call it a leap. All the way back to the 18th century. The Jesuits played a major role in the development of the Baja Peninsula, and Todos Santos is no exception. When the Jesuits arrived here—to the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna—and discovered a freshwater source just more than a mile from the ocean, they established what would eventually become the peninsula’s sugarcane capital. Todos Santos and its sugar mills boomed throughout the 19th century and up until about the mid-1900s. That money fed the development of the town and its elegant architecture. Since then, the farmlands once dedicated to sugarcane have been made over and are now the source of much of the produce served in Cabo kitchens. Remnants of the earlier boom remains (you can check out the ruins of the sugar mills), as does much of the Jesuits’ infrastructure.

Todos Santos’ founding father—Father Jaime Bravo—established the Nuestra Señora de Pilar de la Paz mission in 1723. Visit the eponymous church, which was built in 1747 and has since been expanded, to see the statue of the Virgen de Pilar. The mission is located within the plaza, widely known as Todos Santos’ historic district. Here, you’ll also find restored brick and adobe homes that date to the 19th century or earlier as well as the Centro Cultural Néstor Agundez Martínez (Juárez at Obregón, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sat.–Sun.), a former teachers college that contains a museum of Mexican artifacts and regional history, an art gallery, auditorium, and a 1930s mural that celebrates noble workers and a triumphant teacher. An early Charles Stewart hangs near the floor in the northeast corner of the gallery. Admission is free, but there is a donation box.

These Magic Moments
In 2006, national tourism officials named Todos Santos a “pueblo mágico” (or “magical village”). While the prestigious designation is usually reserved for colonial towns or cities with a plethora of historic buildings, Todos Santos earned the distinction because of its incredible beauty and cultural richness. The landscape is indeed gorgeous. This is a palm-fringed oasis perfectly situated between the Sierra de la Laguna and the Pacific Ocean, and its natural splendor mesmerizes.

Inside the walls of many Todos Santos buildings, you’re likely to find just as much gorgeousness thanks to a thriving artists community. Here, the artists have taken to calling themselves “makers” due to the variety of media they work. Art is everywhere. Visit the Charles Stewart Gallery and Studio at Centenario and Obregón to view the work of Smithsonian-catalogued artist Stewart, who moved to Todos Santos in the 1980s. México City-born Beto Ortega (www.sculpturemexi co.com) is a celebrated sculptor who has exhibited his work throughout México and has called Todos Santos home since 2008. Stop by his workshop to see his St. Joseph piece for the Grotto at Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Pilar and other recent works (also pictured on his website). The Galería de Todos Santos (www.galeriadetodossantos.com) near the corner of Obregón and Juárez features fine art works by Michael Cope, Erick Ochoa, and Rafael Chavez. The eponymous Jill Logan Galería features the work of its owner. Go to www.todossan tosguide.com/galleries/index.html for a more complete list of galleries.

Bon Appétit
Todos Santos may be sleepy, but it sure has an appetite. Satiate it at any of the town’s fantastic restaurants. Tough as it may be (and it is, we assure you), we’ve narrowed our favorites to a short list of can’t-miss eateries. Caffé Todos Santos (612-145-0300) is a must for breakfast. This is prime people-watching territory; international and local artists favor it, and we know why. The coffee and cinnamon buns are delish. Bread is made on-site, and the café’s omelet with fruit plate, potatoes with green peppers, and a basket of bread are out of this world. The Galería de Todos Santos not only houses some of the best art in town, but it is also home to Michael Cope’s restaurant, Michael’s at the Gallery (call 612-145-0500 for hours). ­ Travel + Leisure calls Café Santa Fé (www.cafesantafetodossan tos.com) “simply the best,” and we have to agree. Stop in for authentic Italian flavors in a building that dates to 1850.

Sweet Escape
For a true taste of México, head to one of Todos Santos’ candy stores (there are several) to sample some traditional confections, perhaps jamoncillos (Mexican fudge), cocadas (coconut cookies), or mango or pitahaya jelly. Sit down on a bench in the plaza to enjoy a waffle cone from Nevería Rocco. You can also take in views of the restored Teatro Márquez de León, an elaborately painted theater that is home to many cultural events, including the annual Festival de Cine Todos Santos.

Sleep Inn
A recent L.A. Times piece lamented Todos Santos’ growing size, but we can assure you the town’s population is hardly booming; most estimates put it at 5,000 to 7,000, depending on the time of year. And most hotels are built to scale. You’d be hard-pressed to find lodgings with more than 15 rooms. That said, we have our favorites, namely Guaycura (www.guaycura .com.mx). This boutique hotel and spa is much like the town itself: Lush accommodations are set against a lovely backdrop and enhanced by detailed touches, little tributes to México’s history and culture. And the sky deck—which features a pool, bar, and lounge—boasts the best views in the village.

This Could Be Heaven
No, no, we have not forgotten. No trip to Todos Santos would be complete without the requisite visit to Hotel California (www.hotelcaliforniabaja.com). The landmark spot has a killer kitchen (retreat here for dinner and drinks) and an even better souvenir shop. The jury’s out on whether this is the Hotel California, but there’s no question it is a must-visit.

Getting Here
Last year’s G-20 summit didn’t just usher in the arrival of this planet’s most important leaders; it also ushered in the most meaningful upgrade to the state’s infrastructure in years, seriously improving the highways and significantly cutting the travel time from Los Cabos to Todos Santos. If making the trip, you could hop a bus north, but renting a car is frankly a lot more fun. Fantastic Pacific-side beaches dot the highway; there’s little-known Playa Desaladora about 10 miles north of Cabo, which is one of the best spots for whale watching, and the surfers-favored Cerritos Beach. Plus, there are several spots where you can stop for small doses of culture. We like the roadside Blankets Factory, where you can watch as people weave designs ranging from modern to Mayan.

Here, we’ve collected a list of Los Cabos-area rental car agencies. Don’t forget Mexican car insurance.

Budget*: (800) 801-0365 from the United States, (800) 002- 8343 from México, www.budgetloscabos.com Cactus Rent A Car*: (866) 225-9220 from the United States, (800) 821-7977 from México, www.cactuscar.com. National Car Rental*: (877) 567-3572 from the United States, (800) 716-6625 from México, www.nationalcar.com.mx Payless Car Rental*: (624) 143-5222 from México, www.paylesscsl.com. *Participates in Los Cabos Magazine’s prepaid voucher program. Go to www.loscabosguide.com/discount.htm for discounts of up to 50 percent.

Twin programs developing side by side – Bringing them home to the Baja

Alongside the Spirit of Joy Children’s Cancer Program, LCCF has been facilitating and developing our Cardiac Program at an equally rapid pace. The stars are aligning and the time is right to move both of these programs to new levels. The emphasis is on providing the majority of the services here in Baja California Sur! This will allow donated dollars to be stretched to the MAX , more children to be served and lay the groundwork for future sustainability.

There are many contributors to these exciting times…most of whom have been involved since the beginning such as;  LCCF and supporters, our Miracle Bid Donors, Amigos de los Niños, Omaha
Children’s Hospital, Avera McKennan Medical Systems and of course the Doctors in the Baja, Sioux Falls and Omaha! All angels who have taken care of the children both in the Baja, in Omaha and in Sioux Falls ….you all know who you are! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

PO Box 2057
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
605-275-6305 USA
612-157-3389 MEX
www.loscaboschildren.org

View PDF File – LCCF Heart Program update 3-2013 – here

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The area’s best and brightest arrived in all their Peacock’s plumage for champagne, hand-crafted margaritas, and delicious tapas, all enhanced by the cool house beats of the on-site DJ and virtuosic accompaniment courtesy of an electric violin player.

The music was a perfect compliment to the elegant decor, with the high-powered guest list mingling amidst tropical palm trees, kaleidoscopic courtyard lighting, comfy couches ringing a romantic fire fit, and the colorful palapa-topped indoor dining area with its chic bar and evocative contemporary paintings.

But as it ever was, the focus at Peacock’s was on food and service. The restaurant is committed to serving fresh local seafood and organic local produce, and meat lovers will be cheered by the fact that all the beef comes from grass-fed stock flown in from New Zealand.
The new-look Mexican-Mediterranean fusion menu includes spectacular pasta, seafood, and meat dishes, such as the succulent duck breast in a blue agave honey with yellow curry sauce, and the superb red wine cardamon reduction baked beef ribs, slow roasted for six hours until heartbreakingly tender, and served with mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and bell peppers.

Not in the mood for a full dinner? Chill by the fireplace in the lounge or try a gourmet Tuscan-style pizza from the wood-fired oven. The kitchen is open, so you can watch your mouthwatering masterpiece being created while sipping wine or enjoying a tropical cocktail at the bar. The party isn’t over, after all. It’s beginning again each and every night, and it’s better than ever.
Peacock’s, Paseo del Pescador, near the entrance to Hotel ME Cabo by Melia, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-1858, www.peacocksrestaurant.com.

The Cabo Marine Show returns May 1-4, 2013, in an event expected to draw more than 4,000 visitors to docks K-M outside the Wyndham Cabo San Lucas hotel. The confirmation of Bisbee’s solidifies a joint effort to continue supporting the Los Cabos tourism and sport fishing markets.

Visitor numbers are expected to increase this year because of these stellar exhibitors: Bisbee’s (offering early bird registration for its Los Cabos Offshore and Black & Blue fishing tournaments); the Spirit of Two Thousand Ten Mega Yacht; Specialized Marine Services; Parker-Racor and Village Marine Tec; Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations; and MATCO (showcasing their diesel engine simulator). In addition, the master-planned community, Cabo Riviera Golf & Marina; the Los Cabos Winery; Synergy Marketing & PR; Maui Jim Sunglasses; The Old Town Art Gallery by El Encanto; FONATUR Port Authority and IGY Marinas—just to name a few—have all been confirmed. Booths are still available but availability is already limited for this year’s event.

“The Cabo Marine Show is much more than a nautical event,” says Sergio Igartua, its founder. “It’s also about creating a network between exhibitors and local business owners.” More than 50 local, national and international companies will display more than a dozen vessels, plus the latest in gadgets, engines, gear, marine products and accessories.

For more information, please visit www.cabomarineshow.com. For exhibitor rates and information, please contact MAA+Eventos in Mexico City at 011+52 (55) 5605-5054 or email info@maaseventos.com