Holiday Getaways: Semana Santa and Mexican Spring Break
Spring Break comes in waves, with thousands upon thousands of students from the United States, Canada, and mainland México heading to Los Cabos each year for a bit of rest and recreation. This annual collegiate migration to Médano Beach typically begins in mid- to late-February and culminates in April during Semana Santa, also known as Mexican Spring Break. Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is the period between Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’s arrival in Jerusalem, and Easter Sunday, the remembrance of his resurrection. It’s a...
read moreMay Days: Upcoming Festivals and Events in Los Cabos
May is traditionally one of busiest event months in Los Cabos, and May 2014 will be no exception. You can expect a host of high-profile fiestas and festivals on tap in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and Todos Santos. And fortunately for both locals and visitors, our May days this year promise plenty of range, with special events that celebrate everything from culture, cuisine, and country music to oenophilia and off-road racing. In other words, prepare to party… Country in Cabo When: May 2–3 Where: Bahia Hotel and Beach Club, Cabo...
read moreMorning Glory: The Best Breakfast Restaurants in Cabo San Lucas
Whether you’re feeling groggy, foggy, hazy, lazy, or just plain hungover, nothing clears the head and refreshes the spirit quite like a hearty breakfast and strong coffee. Fortunately, Los Cabos restaurants offers both in abundance, with bills of fare largely centering on Mexican specialty dishes like chilaquiles and huevos rancheros, as well as American standards such as omelets and French toast. And since you’re on vacation (either temporary, or in the case of some local expats, permanent), no one will look at you askance if you...
read moreNewly Opened Sammy G’s Promises Hot Food, Cold Beer, and Good Times
The way things are going, the one block stretch of Calle Emiliano Zapata between Miguel Hidalgo and Matamoros in Cabo San Lucas may soon be known as Galluzzo Street. Salvatore’s, a charming Italian eatery located in the courtyard of Siesta Suites, has built a loyal following over the last few years due to its winning combination of superb quality and very generous portions. But owner Tim Galluzzo has recently upped the ante by opening two more businesses on the downtown block: the Italian-themed takeout restaurant Pasta Works, and the...
read moreA Movable Feast: The Joys of Street Food in Los Cabos
The most satisfying food experiences in Los Cabos aren’t all found in restaurants. There is something to be said for context, and I can assure you that at 3 a.m. a burrito from a street food vendor is just as delicious as cuisine served in the area’s finest dining establishments. Depending on how many drinks you’ve had, maybe more so. No, there isn’t any polished silver. You’ll have to eat from a cup or a paper plate, probably with your fingers. And there probably won’t be any spectacular Sea of Cortés or...
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