Celebrating México’s Independence Day. ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia!
October ushers in many of the signature local events in Los Cabos, from Cabo Comedy Fest and Sammy Hagar’s Birthday Bash parties to Fiesta de Cabo San Lucas and Bisbee’s Black and Blue marlin fishing tournament. But the biggest single event, not only locally but nationally, takes place in September. That’s México’s Independence Day, or Día de la Independencia, which is officially commemorated on September 16, although celebrations actually begin the night before. For U.S. visitors unfamiliar with the holiday, imagine the 4th of...
read moreOctober Events in Los Cabos: Laughing, Singing, Dancing, and Fishing
October is traditionally the busiest month for big events in Los Cabos, not surprising when you consider that it’s the month that kicks off the area’s high tourist season. That turned out not to be the case last year, when fallout from Hurricane Odile—the airport did not reopen until Oct. 8, and many hotels were closed for repairs and renovations—forced delays, cancellations, or changes of venue for some high-profile happenings, most notably the Cabo Comedy Festival and Sammy Hagar’s birthday bashes. But this year, things look to be back to...
read moreThe View Finder: A Q&A with Photographer Francisco Estrada
No one captures the natural beauty, culture, history, and romance of Los Cabos quite like Francisco Estrada. The talented and much in demand photographer has a gift for striking imagery, for framing his subjects in original ways, and for illuminating the indescribable qualities that make life at Land’s End so very special. This gift is why Estrada’s beautifully shot photos grace the covers of local magazines, are prominently featured in real estate campaigns, and are artfully displayed in some of area’s finest homes and hotels. And it’s why...
read moreHow to Experience Signature Los Cabos Activities at Deeply Discounted Prices
The slow season (summer and early autumn) in Los Cabos has its advantages, particularly for those interested in the region’s abundance of exciting outdoor adventures. Water temperatures are ideal, with peak visibility for snorkeling and diving; smaller tour groups translate to more personal attention; and of course rates are often a bit more budget friendly than they are during the busy winter months. Or, for those participating in Los Cabos Guide’s prepaid voucher discount program, A LOT more budget friendly. The area’s most comprehensive...
read moreA Brief History of Los Cabos: 30 Million Years at Land’s End
The granite rock formations that extend to Land End in Cabo San Lucas have, over time, become much more than mere boundary markers or evocatively shaped oddities. The jutting promontory is a living symbol of the city, a sort of cinematic shorthand; and to see so much as a silhouette is to know exactly where you are in the world. El Arco, in particular, is now as symbolically synonymous with Cabo San Lucas as White Cliffs with Dover or the Rock with Gibraltar. The naturally formed Arch bounded by two immense bodies of water–the Sea of Cortés...
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