{"id":5431,"date":"2014-10-12T16:37:54","date_gmt":"2014-10-12T22:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loscabosguide.com\/blog\/?p=5431"},"modified":"2014-10-13T10:20:50","modified_gmt":"2014-10-13T16:20:50","slug":"ya-abrimos-los-cabos-is-back-in-business-following-hurricane-odile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loscabosguide.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/ya-abrimos-los-cabos-is-back-in-business-following-hurricane-odile\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a1Ya Abrimos! Los Cabos is Back in Business Following Hurricane Odile"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been nearly a month\u00a0since Hurricane Odile made its\u00a0devastating landfall in Los Cabos, and incredibly, the area is already back in business…just in time for high-tourism season. Power, water, and telephone service have\u00a0been restored throughout the area, beaches and neighborhoods have been cleaned up, commercial flights have resumed on both a domestic and international basis, and cruise ships are now returning regularly.<\/p>\n

Unstoppable and Cabo Strong are probably the two most popular slogans being used to describe this remarkable rebound, as well as the resiliency of local residents, although personally I\u2019d vote for \u00a1Ya Abrimos!, meaning \u201cWe\u2019re Open.\u201d You can now see hundreds of signs and banners bearing these words around Los Cabos<\/a>, signifying the widespread reopening of bars, restaurants and other businesses.<\/p>\n

In fact, as we approach the one-month anniversary of Odile, Los Cabos has, in large part, returned to normal.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our latest status report:<\/p>\n

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The return of cruise ships to Cabo San Lucas is one of many signs of the area’s recovery following Hurricane Odile. Image: Perla Pulido<\/p><\/div>\n

International Flights<\/b><\/p>\n

Although the Los Cabos International Airport suffered damage to its control tower and terminals (much of which is still evident), it has been open since shortly after the hurricane: first, for flights evacuating an estimated 30,000 foreign and domestic tourists, and, since Oct. 3, for commercial flights. The first international flights, from Alaska and United Airlines arrived Oct. 8.<\/p>\n

For a look at the reception given those on the first returning international flight, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cruise Ships<\/b><\/p>\n

Holland America’s Zuiderdam was the first cruise ship to return to Cabo San Lucas, dropping anchor on Oct. 3. Princess Cruises’ Star Princess arrived the following day, and cruise ships are now arriving on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

Hotels<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Where are the tourists staying? Many hotels have already reopened in Cabo San Lucas, San Jos\u00e9 del Cabo, and the connecting Tourist Corridor, and many more are expected do so in November in December. It is estimated by Los Cabos tourism officials that close to 3,000 hotel rooms are now ready for guests, and up to 10,000 rooms will be operational by the end of the year.<\/p>\n

According to the Hotel Association of Los Cabos, here\u2019s a \u00a0list of \u00a0hotels that are now open, as well as expected opening dates for those still dealing with clean-up and repairs (some lodgings are also planning upgrades and remodeling during the recovery process).<\/p>\n

Open:<\/p>\n

Bah\u00eda Hotel and Beach Club<\/p>\n

Best Western Aeropuerto<\/p>\n

Cabo Cush<\/p>\n

Cabo Inn Hotel<\/p>\n

Cabo Pulmo Resort<\/p>\n

Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

Casa Dorada<\/p>\n

Holiday Inn Express Los Cabos<\/p>\n

Hotel Mar de Cortez<\/p>\n

Hotel Suites Las Palmas<\/p>\n

Montecristo Estates by Pueblo Bonito<\/p>\n

Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Resort<\/p>\n

Pueblo Bonito Ros\u00e9 Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

Pueblo Bonito Pac\u00edfica Holistic Retreat & Spa<\/p>\n

Quinta Del Sol<\/p>\n

Riu Palace Los Cabos<\/p>\n

Siesta Suites<\/p>\n

Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

Villa del Palmar Beach, Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

Villa La Estancia Beach, Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

Wyndham Cabo San Lucas<\/p>\n

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Sunday, October 12<\/i><\/p>\n

Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa<\/p>\n

The Ridge At Playa Grande<\/p>\n

Solmar Resort<\/p>\n

Los Cabos Golf Resort At Country Club<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

October 13<\/i><\/p>\n

Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

October 15<\/i><\/p>\n

Hacienda Beach Club And Residences<\/p>\n

Tropicana Inn<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

October 16<\/i><\/p>\n

Posada Real Los Cabos<\/p>\n

Riu Santa Fe<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

November 1<\/i><\/p>\n

Bel Air Collection Resort & Spa Los Cabos<\/p>\n

Sandos Finisterra<\/p>\n

Royal Solaris Los Cabos<\/p>\n

Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

November 3<\/i><\/p>\n

Barcelo Grand Faro Los Cabos<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

November 5<\/i><\/p>\n

Marbella Suites En La Playa<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

November 15<\/i><\/p>\n

Esperanza An Auberge Resort<\/p>\n

Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos<\/p>\n

Secrets Marquis Los Cabos<\/p>\n

Secrets Puerto Los Cabos<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

November 20<\/i><\/p>\n

Decameron All Inclusive Resort<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

December 1<\/i><\/p>\n

Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

December 15<\/i><\/p>\n

One & Only Palmilla<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

January 2015<\/i><\/p>\n

Sirena Del Mar Welk Resorts<\/p>\n

Melia Cabo Real All Inclusive Beach<\/p>\n

Cabo Azul Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 2015<\/i><\/p>\n

Me By Meli\u00e1 Cabo<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

July 2015<\/i><\/p>\n

Hyatt Place Los Cabos<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

No official reopening date set at present:<\/p>\n

Capella Pedregal Los Cabos<\/p>\n

Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

El Ganzo<\/p>\n

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Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos<\/p>\n

Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort<\/p>\n

Las Ventanas Al Para\u00edso<\/p>\n

The Grand Mayan Los Cabos<\/p>\n

The Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos<\/p>\n

Z\u00f6etry Casa Del Mar<\/p>\n

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Los Cabos\u00b4return to normalcy included this destination wedding, the first since Hurricane Odile, at Baja Cantina Beach Club. Image by Kenia Quiroz of Beso Weddings.<\/p><\/div>\n

Dining<\/a> & Nightlife<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Many of the area\u2019s signature restaurants have reopened at this point, and it\u2019s now possible to enjoy casual or fine dining in every major neighborhood in Cabo San Lucas – including downtown, the marina, M\u00e9dano Beach, and Pedregal \u00a0– as well as in downtown San Jos\u00e9 del Cabo. Many major nightclubs and cantinas have also reopened, including the big three: Cabo Wabo, El Squid Roe, and Mango Deck. And visiting rock ‘n\u2019 roll aficionados will be happy to know that Cabo Blue, Cabo Lounge, Cabo Wabo, Jungle Bar, and Rockstone Tavern, among others, are once again offering live music.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our latest list of open bars and restaurants:<\/p>\n

7 Seas Seafood Restaurant<\/p>\n

Alcaravea Gourmet<\/p>\n

Alexander Restaurant<\/p>\n

Arts & Sushi<\/p>\n

Asi y Asado<\/p>\n

Baja Cantina Beach Club<\/p>\n

Baja Cantina on the Marina<\/p>\n

Bar Esquina<\/p>\n

Billygan\u2019s Island<\/p>\n

Burger King<\/p>\n

Burrito Surf<\/p>\n

Cabo Bakery<\/p>\n

Cabo Blue<\/p>\n

Cabo Cantina<\/p>\n

Cabo Coffee Company<\/p>\n

Cabo Lounge<\/p>\n

Cabo Wabo Cantina<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Canela<\/p>\n

Captain Tony\u2019s<\/p>\n

Daikoku<\/p>\n

Desperado\u2019s<\/p>\n

Don Sanchez<\/p>\n

Dos Mares<\/p>\n

Edith\u2019s Restaurant<\/p>\n

El Pollo de Oro<\/p>\n

El Squid Roe<\/p>\n

Felix\u2019s<\/p>\n

Giggling Bean Coffee<\/p>\n

Giggling Marlin<\/p>\n

Gordo Lele\u2019s Tacos & Tortas<\/p>\n

Habanero\u2019s Gastro Grill<\/p>\n

Happy Ending Cantina<\/p>\n

Harbard<\/p>\n

IMOMO Sushi<\/p>\n

Invita Bistro<\/p>\n

Irma\u2019s Restaurant (now El Fogon de Cabo)<\/p>\n

Jack\u2019s<\/p>\n

John\u2019s Place<\/p>\n

Jungle Bar<\/p>\n

La Casa Country<\/p>\n

La Divina<\/p>\n

La Dolce (San Jose del Cabo location)<\/p>\n

La Golondrina Restaurant<\/p>\n

La Mezcaleria<\/p>\n

La Pampa<\/p>\n

Las Guacamayas (L\u00e1zaro C\u00e1rdenas location)<\/p>\n

Latitude 22 Roadhouse<\/p>\n

Lolita\u2019s Restaurante<\/p>\n

Lorenzillo\u2019s<\/p>\n

Los Ajos<\/p>\n

Los Claros Tacos<\/p>\n

Los Deseos<\/p>\n

Mama\u2019s Royal Cafe<\/p>\n

Mango Cantina on the Marina<\/p>\n

Mango Deck Cantina<\/p>\n

Mariscos El Torito<\/p>\n

Mariscos Mazatlan<\/p>\n

Mariscos Mocambo<\/p>\n

Milky Way Cafe & Deli<\/p>\n

Nick-San (Plaza de la Danza location)<\/p>\n

Nowhere Bar<\/p>\n

Ol\u00e9 Ol\u00e9<\/p>\n

Pancho\u2019s Restaurant & Tequila Bar<\/p>\n

Pan di Bacco<\/p>\n

Penny Lane Cafe<\/p>\n

R\u00e1muri<\/p>\n

Retro Burger Bar<\/p>\n

Rico Suave<\/p>\n

Rockstone Tavern<\/p>\n

Romeo y Julieta<\/p>\n

Ruth\u2019s Chris Steakhouse<\/p>\n

Salvatore\u2019s<\/p>\n

Sammy G\u2019s<\/p>\n

Santito\u2019s Restaurant<\/p>\n

Solomon\u2019s Landing<\/p>\n

Starbucks<\/p>\n

Subway<\/p>\n

Super Pollo<\/p>\n

Taco Loco<\/p>\n

Tacos Guss<\/p>\n

Templo (formerly La Fonda)<\/p>\n

The Office on the Beach<\/p>\n

The Shrimp House<\/p>\n

The World\u2019s Smallest Bar<\/p>\n

Villa Serena<\/p>\n

Shopping<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

In addition to the resumption of service at most area banks and gas stations, a number of major groceries and shopping plazas are also back in business. That does not mean every shop or boutique at every mall or plaza has reopened, but the majority certainly have, most notably at Plaza Bonita, Las Tiendas de Palmilla, and Puerto Para\u00edso (where on-going construction and remodeling are expected to continue until sometime in 2015). Costco is expected to open again Nov. 1. Luxury Avenue has also yet to reopen, but is expected to do so by the middle of November.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a short list of open groceries and shopping plazas:<\/p>\n

City Club<\/p>\n

Chedraui<\/p>\n

Home Depot<\/p>\n

MEGA<\/p>\n

Plaza Aramburo<\/p>\n

Plaza Cabo San Lucas (home to Wal-Mart, among many other stores)<\/p>\n

Puerto Paraiso (discounts of 40% to 60% are available at many shops and boutiques)<\/p>\n

Sam\u2019s Club<\/p>\n

Plaza Sendero (home to Soriana, among others)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

For a complete list of businesses open in Los Cabos, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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