GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo Anglers – March 11, 2016 Just as the local saying goes, Febreo Loco y Marzo otro poco (Crazy February and March a little more), this proved to be the prefect summary for this past week’s weather. Daytime highs barely reached into the lower 70s for the first part […]
read moreWine and cheese lovers showed up en masse at the Hacienda del Mar on Saturday evening, when the upscale Los Cabos based resort hosted its 4th annual Wine & Cheese Festival, with proceeds benefitting the Los Cabos Children’s Foundation. The scene was one of rustic elegance. Wine barrels and straw covered tile floors framed the entrance […]
read moreRomance is something of a specialty in Los Cabos, particularly at local hotels and restaurants, where wedding and renewal of vows services are considered essential amenities. In fact, it’s de rigeur for the best restaurants in cape cities Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo to complement their delicious food and wine with everything […]
read moreA 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 […]
read moreFor 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 […]
read moreLos 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 […]
read moreThanksgiving, 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 […]
read moreWhat’s Happening at the 4th Edition of Los Cabos International Film Festival November 14, 2015 – Three days in, it’s hard to view the 4th annual Los Cabos International Film Festival as anything but a rousing success. At the very least, it’s the most ambitious and professionally managed event since the inaugural outing in 2012. This […]
read moreThe Los Cabos International Film Festival returns next week, Nov. 11–15, with a slate of exciting new films, red carpet galas with movie stars and celebrities, and industry activities designed to promote collaboration between the Mexican, U.S, and Canadian film communities. The program for the fourth edition of the popular event includes 45 films, many […]
read more“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 […]
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