Tricks and Treats: Halloween and Day of the Dead Events in Los Cabos 2015
The Day of the Dead, unlike Halloween, is traditional throughout México and many other parts of Latin America, with origins that date back to the pre-Columbian period. Essentially, it is a time to celebrate friends and family who have passed away. November 2 is the official date, but remembrances are observed from October 31 – November 2. During this time, families will often visit the gravesites of deceased relatives, or make ofrendas, “offerings” placed on small altars in their homes to honor the departed. The altars are often adorned with...
read moreOfrendas, Catrinas, and Candy Skulls: Day of the Dead in Los Cabos
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die,” wrote the Scottish poet Thomas Campbell, a sentiment echoed in one of México’s most notable public holidays, Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead). Officially celebrated on November 2 in México and much of the Latin American world, Day of the Dead is actually observed over several days, coinciding with the Catholic festival of Allhallowtide: All Hallows’ Eve (Oct. 31, the day celebrated as Halloween in the U.S.), All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1, known as Día de los Inocentes or Día de los Angelitos...
read moreRitmos, Colores y Sabores 2015, Cabo San Lucas
The 8th annual Ritmos, Colores y Sabores was held on October 10, 2015, Marina Cabo San Lucas. The event started with rain but continued. The restaurants that participated served many tasty samples of their various cuisines and tastes. Special guests of the event included: Vianey Nuñez de De La Rosa, Presidenta del Sistema Municipal, Daniel Uribe, Director Municipal de Turismo, Karina Corral, Secretaria Particular del Gobierno Municipal, Brian Solomon, Circuito Cultural Founder, and Bill Boyce, Host and Producer DESTINATION Baja Sur Series....
read moreLos Cabos Looms Large in Latest GOLF Magazine Rankings: Two Local Courses Among World’s 100 Best
When you consider the portfolio of courses from big-name designers, and the fact that the oldest of them is scarcely 20 years old, it quickly becomes apparent that Los Cabos is unprecedented as a golfing destination. In no other region of the world have so many world-class courses sprung up so recently. This fact is underlined by the latest GOLF Magazine rankings (featured in the publication’s October issue), which place two Los Cabos courses – Diamante’s Dunes Course and Cabo del Sol’s Ocean Course – among the “Top 100 Courses in the World.”...
read moreComedy Fest Leaves Los Cabos Laughing; More Entertainment Events to Follow
After taking a year off due to Hurricane Odile, the Cabo Comedy Festival returned for its long awaited second edition last weekend, with over 75 stand-up comedians performing at Desperados and La Divina nightclubs in downtown Cabo San Lucas. The 5-day festival was produced by the L.A.-based Zaring Group and Wind Entertainment, and sponsored by the Los Cabos Tourism Board, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting DIF Los Cabos, a charitable organization which supports children and families in need. In addition to performances, parties at...
read moreWhere the Land Ends and the Laughs Begin: 2nd Cabo Comedy Festival in Full Swing
After an opening night kick-off fiesta and two full days of shows, the second Cabo Comedy Festival in three years–the 2014 event was cancelled in the wake of Hurricane Odile–is in full swing, with top stand-up comedians performing in English and Spanish at nightclub venues around Cabo San Lucas. After a slow start on Thursday, Friday was standing room only, with locals and visitors packed into downtown nightclubs La Divina and Desperados. Macario Brujo and Alan Saldaña led a star-studded lineup at La Divina, while Desperados’ slate was...
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