¡Viva México! Los Cabos Set to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
There seems to be some confusion among my gringo brethren in the United States: Many persist in believing that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day. Not true. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the Mexican Army over occupying French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Mexican Independence Day, or Día de la Independencia, is commemorated on September 16, and in fact the whole month of September, el mes de la patria, is given over to patriotic celebrations, also known as las fiestas patrias. It all started 203 years ago, in 1810,...
read moreCheck Out Pancho’s September Specials
We missed the expected fury of Tropical Storm Lorena, but who knows what other storms may visit this month? The rains are, of course, a welcome relief from the heat of summer and bring vibrant life to our desert landscape. Celebrate September at Pancho’s with the specials that they are offering this month. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day! Pancho’s is commemorating the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), which was an armed conflict between the people of Mexico and the Spanish colonial authorities (follow the link below...
read moreThe Perfect Time to Visit: Los Cabos’ Slow Season Marked by Discounts, Deals
September is the heart of the slow season in Los Cabos. It’s the time of year when tourist numbers decrease, temperatures creep toward triple digits, and the occasional tropical storm blows through, shocking visitors who thought it never rained in Cabo (we boast 350 days of sunshine a year, but the other 15 are nothing to brag about). The hot weather and tropical storms aren’t exactly selling points, of course, but the slow season here, particularly in September and October, does have its benefits. Water temperatures and...
read moreWhere Land Ends and the Laughs Begin: Cabo Comedy Festival Debuts Next Month
For years, the biggest October events in Cabo San Lucas have been Bisbee’s Black and Blue, the world’s richest fishing tournament, and Sammy Hagar’s birthday, which draws some of the biggest names in rock to accompany the former Van Halen frontman in a series of celebratory performances at Cabo Wabo Cantina. This year, however, the two perennial autumn calendar headliners will have some stiff competition, at least in terms of mainstream media interest. The inaugural Cabo Comedy Festival is scheduled for October 2-6, 2013,...
read moreGordo Banks Pangas Fish Reports September 2013
GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo Fish Report – September 7, 2013 Anglers – Southern Baja has recently experienced a series of tropical storm systems, in the past couple of weeks the area has felt the effects from Ivo, Juliette, Kiko and presently TS Lorena. Lorena is a minimal strength storm, but nevertheless when making direct impact, can make a mess of things in a hurry. We are expecting to see red flag closed port conditions through Friday and most likely Saturday, likely that sportfishing fleets will be back in operation for...
read moreNew Tourism Projects Announced for Baja California Sur
The national tourism business council, or Consejo Nacional Empresarial Turístico, has announced plans to add 176 new tourism projects across the country, including in Baja California Sur. The effort will span 17 states, with a total of 27 destinations that are both in cities and on the beach. Pablo Azcarraga, chairman of CNET, expects the projects will result directly in 28,000 jobs and indirectly in 78,000 jobs in states like Baja California Sur. The projects will involve airports, parks, restaurants, golf courses, marinas, and more. As for...
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