A Brief History of Los Cabos, Part IV: Rebellion of the Pericúes and the Pioneer Families of Los Cabos
In the immediate aftermath of the October 1734 killing of Jesuit missionaries Lorenzo Caranco and Nicolás Tamaral—in Santiago and San José del Cabo, respectively—the southernmost missions of Baja California were in ruins. Not only had two missions been attacked and looted, but the those led by Sigismundo Taraval in Todos Santos and William Gordon in La Paz had been abandoned due to justifiable fears of further aggressions. In fact, in the wake of the Pericú uprising, the worst fear of the Jesuits was that it would spread to other tribes...
read moreRun Cabo: Get Fit and Have Fun During the 3rd Annual Los Cabos Half-Marathon
For the hardy souls who regularly compete in the Los Cabos Triathlon–140.6 kilometers of rigorous running, biking and swimming–the area’s annual half-marathon is but a mid-season frolic. For the rest of us, it’s a challenging test of stamina and fitness, and one whose rewards go far beyond mere exercise. The 21k course is set for maximum scenery, winding down San José del Cabo’s beautiful Playa Hotelera, through its historic dowtown area, past its freshwater estuary, with a jaunt through the arty, upscale Puerto Los Cabos Marina area thrown...
read moreThree Great New Year’s Eve Bashes in Cabo San Lucas
On most holidays or special occasions, notable parties and to-dos can be found throughout Los Cabos, from parades and public fiestas in the downtown areas of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, to dinners and dancing at resort based restaurants in the tourist corridor that connects the cape cities. On New Year’s Eve, however, the best events typically take place in a central location: Playa El Médano in Cabo San Lucas. The beach is best known for its safe swimming and a social scene centered at lively cantinas like Mango Deck, but the sandy...
read moreBig Events Ring in 2016 in Baja California Sur
Los Cabos residents will have little time to rest and recuperate after their traditional holiday binge–for the uninitiated, the period from December 12 (El Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe) to January 6 (El Día de Los Tres Reyes Magos) is commonly referred to in México as the Maratón Guadalupe – Reyes due to the plethora of parties, dinners and other celebrations one is obliged to attend–since the remainder of January promises a fresh round of high-profile festivals and fiestas, at sites around Baja California Sur. Two words: Pace...
read moreLet’s Talk Turkey: Thanksgiving Dinner Options in Los Cabos
Thanksgiving, even more than the Fourth of July, is the consummate American holiday (as in the United States of America, rather than North, South, or Latin America). Why? The food is better. The mere mention of the word is enough to summon visions of family feasts featuring turkey, taters and pumpkin pie; endless football games; and a tryptophan induced euphoria that eventually segues into the frenzy of Black Friday, and thence the long holiday season. The best thing about spending Thanksgiving (en español: El Día de Acción de Gracias) in Los...
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