Semana Santa and April Events in Los Cabos
April brings to a close Los Cabos’ whale watching season and also signals the changing of the spring break guard. During March, area beaches are packed with students from the United States and Canada. During the first week of April, however, the demographics shift with the arrival of Semana Santa. Commonly known as “Mexican Spring Break,” Semana Santa is the holy week that leads up to Easter, and outside Christmas, it is the most important holiday period of the year in México. It’s also peak vacation time, with students and families flocking...
read moreSlew of Upcoming Hotel Openings Point to Positive Growth Post Hurricane Odile
Hurricane Odile, last September’s monster storm, was a major setback for the Los Cabos economy, but all signs point to positive growth for the area during the next few years. Not only have many affected businesses taken advantage of the downtime for repairs to address upgrades and renovations, but new air routes promise an increasing number of visitors, and a slew of new, high-profile hotels are on the horizon to boost available room inventory. According to the new chief commercial officer for the Los Cabos Tourism Board, Luis Palacios...
read moreAdventure Central: Cabo Expeditions Shows Off Sleek New Office Near the Marina
Outdoor tour and excursion specialist Cabo Expeditions is celebrating the opening of a new office near the Cabo San Lucas Marina this month, and locals and visitors are invited to stop by and check out the fresh digs. The sleek, chic, and conveniently central new office offers more space for check-ins, as well as a gift shop with souvenirs and apparel, a deli and juice bar (the menu will be unveiled soon), and a photo area where guests can view and purchase pictures and videos from their recently completed adventures. Along with its new look...
read moreForward, March: Los Cabos Swings into Spring with an Impressive Array of Festivals and Events
Although March is best known locally as the time when U.S. and Canadian spring breakers flock from northern climes to the sun-drenched shores of Cabo San Lucas, this mass mid-semester collegiate migration is hardly the month’s only notable event. In fact, dozens of noteworthy spring festival and fiestas are scheduled to take place during the next four weeks, not only in Los Cabos, but in popular area day trip destinations like Todos Santos and La Paz, and Baja California Sur’s beautiful East Cape. Here are a few of our favorites. Cabo San...
read moreCountry Music Returns to Cabo: Bahia Hotel to Host 2nd Annual Country Songwriters Festival
There is no doubt that country musicians love Cabo San Lucas. During the past decade, some of the genre’s biggest stars have penned paeans to the Land’s End lifestyle, including Kenny Chesney (“Beer in Mexico”), Easton Corbin (“A Lot to Learn About Livin’”), and Toby Keith…twice (“Cabo San Lucas” and “Stays in Mexico”). And Cabo San Lucas loves them right back, as evidenced by the much anticipated return of the Bahia Hotel & Beach Club’s Country in Cabo weekend songwriters festival. After the success of last year’s inaugural event...
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