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Transcript of Cabo Marine Guide 2011
OfficialPublication
CaboMarine Show2011
TODOS LOS DERECHOS RESERVADOS © 2011. Cabo Marine Guide es unamarca registrada ®. La presentación y disposición en conjunto y de cada páginade Cabo Marine Guide son propiedad de Grupo Igartua S.C. Queda estrictamenteprohibida la reproducción parcial o total por cualquier sistema o método mecánicoy/o electrónico sin autorización previa y por escrito de Grupo Igartua S.C.El contenido de los artículos y de la publicidad es responsabilidad de los autores.Grupo Igartua S.C. no asume ninguna responsabilidad por cualquier pérdida,daño o inconveniencia que pueda generar la información de esta publicaciónimpresa o en línea. Impreso en México .
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Publisher
Sergio Igartua
Daniella Coria
Marty Olver
Managing Editor
Editor In Chief
Contributing Editor
Art Direction & Design
Photography
Contact
Richard Archer
Sandra CoriaSigi Pablo PinedaSergio Igartua
Second Annual Cabo Marine Show
Calendar of Entertainment
Feature: Tails of Baja
IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas
Map: IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas
Map: Los Cabos Corridor
Maps: Costa Baja &Club deYates Palmira
Sportfishing Tournaments
Golfing in Baja Sur
Close-up: Todos Santos—Plueblo Mágico
Map: Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Dialing in Mexico
Baja Rewind: IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas
Diving In Baja Sur
Marina Golden Zone
La Paz Pavilion
Real Estate Pavilion
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COPYRIGHT © 2011
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Official publication of theCabo Marine Show
e’d like to start by thanking you for
being a part of the second annual Cabo Marine Show
and we hope the event has enhanced your stay in the Los
Cabos area. We also hope you’ll plan to join us again
next year, as the Cabo Marine Show 2012 will be better
than ever!
If this is your first visit to Cabo you’ll find that our state,
Baja California Sur, has one of the highest standards of
living in all of Mexico. It’s also eco-friendly, tourist-friendly
and safe! Many Mexicans speak excellent English and
you won't have to go far to be understood. But can you
understand the locals? Refer to “Cabo 101” on page 55
for some of the common terms used in our area. And for
information on where to go and what to do, look no further
than our adventure, shopping and dining ads and our
Hotels & Resorts listings (page 60).
Please don’t forget to mention the Cabo Marine Guide
when you visit these establishments. They appreciate
your business and we appreciate your referral, both here
in Cabo and when you get back home.
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…to Los Cabos andthe Cabo Marine Show 2011!
Welcome
M e x i c o
Gracias por formar parte del segundo Cabo Marine Show.Este evento náutico se llevará a cabo año con año en LosCabos, Baja California Sur. Te invitamos a leer la página 6 endonde encontrarás mayores detalles de los eventos y fiestasque hemos preparado para este año. Estamos seguros deque Cabo Marine Show 2011 complementará tu estancia ennuestro destino y esperamos que nos acompañes elpróximo año en Cabo Marine Show 2012 que será aún másdivertido y espectacular.
Visita a nuestros patrocinadores para lo mejor en aventuras,centros de consumo y restaurantes. Para las mejoresopciones de estadía en nuestro hermoso destino, visitanuestra guía de hoteles en la página 60.
Esperamos disfrutes cada una de nuestras sugerencias ynos vemos aquí, en Los Cabos!
Bienvenidos a Los Cabos México y elCabo Marine Show 2011!
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his year’s bigger and better Cabo Marine Show takes
place during Mexico’s Semana Santa (the Thursday, Friday
and Saturday immediately preceding Easter). The show,
which is open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on
April 21st, 22nd and 23rd, promises to be the nautical event
of the year in the Los Cabos area.
Set along the Cabo San Lucas marina’s popular Golden
Zone, the show features exhibits and displays by charter
companies and water activities promoters as well as
resorts, marinas, hotels and other marine-related
businesses. Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to
talk with local and foreign experts from the sports fishing,
boating and luxury yachting industries about what makes
the Los Cabos area such a popular destination. Other
exhibitors will provide information about living and traveling
in Baja California Sur.
Once again, this year’s exhibit area has been laid out along
the marina, extending from the Puerto Paraiso Mall, past the
Luxury Avenue Boutique Mall and the Marina Fiesta Resort
& Spa and down to the restaurants of the Marina Golden
The Second Annual
Cabo Marine Show
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Zone. Beautiful in its own right, this portion of the marina has
as its backdrop the breathtaking Bay of Cabo San Lucas
with its famous arch at “Land's End.”
Just across the marina you will find Cabo’s bustling
downtown shopping, dining and nightclub district. During
the day the marina is the perfect place to begin a whale
watching tour, a sports fishing adventure or a scuba diving
trip. Nearby there are more than 180 holes of golf designed
by masters such as Nicklaus, Weiskopf and Player.
This year’s show includes free, live entertainment each
night from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. in a spectacular, open-air
setting in front of the Puerto Paraiso Mall. On Thursday,April
21st, the Bluz Explosion, from nearby La Paz, will be playing
your favorite blues and classic rock tunes. Friday night
features Ranchoe, from Monterrey, playing contemporary
Latin rock and the show closes Saturday night, April 23rd,
with the popular Latin jazz, pop and tropical rhythms of the
Cosmopolitans, a seven-piece band from right here in Los
Cabos. Don’t miss this spectacular entertainment!
PROGRAM / AGENDA CABO MARINE SHOW 2011
LOCATION / SEDE:
DATES & TIMES / FECHAS Y HORARIOS OFICIALES:
ENTERTAINMENT / ENTRETENIMIENTOThursday/Jueves 04/21/2011
Friday/Viernes 04/22/2011
Saturday/Sábado 04/23/2011
3:00 PM – Ribbon Cutting / Corte de listón – Booth / Stand 15:00 PM – VIP Opening Cocktail /Coctel deApertura VIP – Baja Lobster Co.7:00 PM – Bluz Explozion live / en vivo – Puerto Paraiso
3:00 PM – Bluz Explozion live / en vivo – Puerto Paraiso5:00 PM – VIP Baja.com Launch Party /Coctel VIP Baja.com – Otaduy Yachts7:00 PM – RANCHOE live / en vivo – Puerto Paraiso
5:00 PM – VIP Closing Cocktail /Coctel de Cierre VIP – Baja Lobster Co.7:00 PM – Los Cosmopolitans live / en vivo – Puerto Paraiso
Marina Golden Zone, IGY Marina Cabo San LucasCabo San Lucas, BCS, México
Thursday/Jueves 04/21/2011 – 1:00 - 9:00 PMFriday/Viernes 04/22/2011 – 1:00 - 9:00 PMSaturday/Sábado 04/23/2011 – 1:00 - 9:00 PM
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hen Jacques Cousteau visited the Sea of Cortezin 1987, he called this unique body of salt water the“world’s aquarium” because of the diversity of marinelife it contains. Today the Sea, officially known as theGulf of California, is home to nine species of whales,five species of sharks, giant manta rays, marlin,swordfish, tuna, sea lions, dolphins, turtles, eels and athousand other species of marine life. On a recentwildlife voyage from Loreto to La Paz, I personallyobserved fin (or finback) whales, blue whales withcalves, humpback whales, Orca (or “killer”) whales,manta rays, two different species of dolphins and acolony of sea lions.
At eighty feet in length, the blue whales I photo-graphed were estimated to weigh more than 200,000pounds and the nursing calves would have beengaining about 200 pounds per day in mid-March. Ourboat was visited by pods of dolphins on three separateoccasions and the last time, just north of La Paz, ourguide estimated that the pod contained more than fivehundred animals.
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is home to the mysterious and dangerous Humboldtsquid. Before 1950 there had been no reports ofHumboldt in the Sea but estimates now place theirnumber at more than twenty million due to thedecreasing number of natural predators, such assharks. Humboldt can reach two-and-a-half meters inlength, hunt in packs and have even been known to becannibalistic at times.
The west coast of the Sea of Cortez—the portion thatstretches along the Baja Peninsula—includes manyuninhabited islands and seamounts. These areas areteaming with wild marine life and many are in federallyprotected wildlife areas. Two of the largest areasinclude the Loreto Bay National Marine Park, near thequaint town of Loreto, and the Cabo Pulmo NationalMarine Park, north of San Jose del Cabo.
Whether you’re a diver, a snorkeler, a sea kayaker or aboater, the Sea of Cortez has something to offer!
By: R.J. Archer
Further north,the Sea of Cortez
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ElAcuario del Mundo
Cuando Jacques Cousteau visitó el Mar de Cortés en 1987 lo
nombró “ElAcuario del mundo” por la enorme diversidad marina que
aquí encontró. Golfo de California, es el nombre oficial de este
hermoso mar y es el hogar de nueve especies de ballenas, cinco
especies de tiburones, pez marlin, pez espada, atún, tortugas,
anguilas y mil especies marinas más. En un viaje reciente de Loreto
a La Paz, tuve la fortuna de avistar ballenas azules junto con sus
ballenatos, ballenas jorobadas, orcas, mantarrayas gigantes, dos
especies de delfines, así como una colonia de leones marinos.
Se estima que algunas de las ballenas azules crecerán hasta pesar
200,000 libras y los ballenatos suben hasta 200 libras por día.
Más hacia el Norte del Mar de Cortés, se encuentran los misteriosos
y peligrosos Calamares Humbolt—una comunidad de más de
veinte millones de ellos, esto dado a que ha decrecido el número de
sus depredadores naturales, como lo son los tiburones. Cada
calamar Humbolt puede medir hasta 2.5 metros de largo, cazan en
grupos y se sabe que pueden llegar a comerse los unos a los otros.
La franja oeste del Mar de Cortés, la cual se encuentra junto a la
península de Baja California, cuenta con un sinfín de islas
deshabitadas, las cuales afortunamente han sido declaradas como
áreas protegidas. Dos de las más conocidas son el Parque Marino
de la Bahía de Loreto, así como el Parque Marino de Cabo Pulmo. Si
te gusta el buceo, esnorquelear, o andar en kayak, entonces el Mar
de Cortés tiene mucho que ofrecerte!
Algunos científicos
consideran que entre
las ballenas jorobadas,
los machos pueden cantar
cánticos complejos de
hasta 30 minutos de
duración.
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Front Desk
Customer Help and Assistance
Concierge
Telecommunications
Agent
KEY IGY MARINA TEAM
Maria Robles+052 624 [email protected]
Jesus Esquitel+052 624 [email protected]
Please feel free to contact our conciergeand he will assist you in booking charters.Juan Carlos ReynaT +052 624 173 [email protected]
For information contact the IT Office+52 624+173 9145Gustavo Romero (IT)[email protected]
For your conveniencewe recommend you use the servicesof the following agent:Victor [email protected]: + 052 624 14 30207Mobile: 044 624 17 75019
Enrique Rivera
+052 624 173 [email protected]
Augusto Cachon
+052 624 173 [email protected]
Leticia Delgado
+052 624 173 [email protected]
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IGFA Offshore World Championship
Puerto Los Cabos Billfish Invitational
Eastcape BillfishTournament
International Roosterfish Tournament
Stars & Stripes Fishing and Golf Tournament
Van Wormer Resorts Dorado Shoot Out
Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament
La Paz Gold Cup Black & Blue Marlin Tournament
Los Cabos Billfish Tournament
Bisbee's Los Cabos Offshore Tournament
Bisbee's Black & Blue Marlin Tournament
Lynn Rose East Cape Classic
Puerto Los Cabos World Cup
Western Outdoor News Tuna Jackpot
May 8-13, 2011 Cabo San Lucas, BCS
May 7-10, 2011 Cabo San Lucas, BCSwww.igtournaments.com
June 1-5, 2011 Los Barriles, BCSwww.fishtaa.com
May 28-June 1, 2011 Punta Colorada, East Cape, BCSwww.igfaoffshorechampionship.com
June 23-26, 2011 Cabo San Lucas, BCSwww.starsandstripestournament.com
July 16, 2011 East Cape, BCSwww.vanwormerresorts.com/doradoShootOut.htm
July 26-30, 2011 Buenavista, East Cape, BCSwww.bisbees.com
September 1-4, 2011 La Paz, BCSwww.lapazgoldcup.com
October 11-15, 2011 Cabo San Lucas, BCSwww.loscabosbillfishtournament.com
October 14-16, 2011 Cabo San Lucas, BCSwww.bisbees.com
October 18-22, 2011 Cabo San Lucas, BCSwww.bisbees.com
October 19-23, 2011 East Cape, BCSwww.lynnrosetours.com/eastcapeclassic.html
Oct 26-29, 2011 Cabo San Lucas, BCS
November 2-5, 2011 Cabo San Lucas, BCSwww.loscabostunajackpot.com
www.igfaoffshorechampionship.com
www.igtournaments.com/plc-worldcup.htm
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i th all the incredible diving around the
southern end of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, why
would anyone travel 240 miles further south to
go diving? Well, it turns out that there are
some very big reasons! Big – as in whales,
sharks and giant manta rays. For divers
seeking some adventure, a liveaboard trip to
the remote island of Socorro is a must.
The Revillagigedo Archipelago, known world-
wide as the Mexican Galapagos, is a group of
four volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean
recognized for its unique ecosystem and large
concentrations of pelagic species. Most of the
dive activity occurs around Socorro Island, a
federally protected habitat accessible only by
long-range, liveaboard boats which depart
from Cabo San Lucas November through May
when the seas are the calmest. The diving is
El archipiélago de Revillagigedo, es un grupo de cuatro
islas volcánicas en el Océano Pacífico y son
reconocidas mundialmente por sus ecosistemas
únicos y por sus altas concentraciones de especies
pelágicas. La mayor cantidad de buceo se realiza en
Isla Socorro entre noviembre y mayo cuando las aguas
estan más tranquilas.
Aqui podrás avistar a las amistosas mantarrayas
gigantes del Pacífico, las cuales pueden llegar a medir
hasta 21 pies de ancho de lado a lado. También
encontrarás siete especies de tiburores de hasta 40
pies de embargadura, así como a más de 1,200
ballenas jorobadas.
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considered intermediate level but less
experienced divers are welcome.
Okay, so why go to Socorro in the first place?
The big animals that inhabit the waters around
Socorro are often found in large numbers and
personal encounters are quite common. One
of the amazing creatures you will see is the
giant Pacific manta ray, which can be 21 feet
wide, wingtip to wingtip. These gentle giants
are diver-friendly.
At least seven species of sharks inhabit the
waters around Socorro. Whale sharks as long
40 feet can be seen in the early part of the
season and the winter months bring more than
1,200 humpback whales to the area to breed
and calve. It’s little wonder that Socorro has
become known as the best big-animal diving
spot on earth!
Baja Underwater
ocorro – an underwater paradisefor divers, photographers and videographers
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W hen it comes to lodging, shopping and dining, the
Marina Golden Zone inspires all tastes. Located in the heart
of Cabo San Lucas' downtown area, the Marina Golden
Zone has it all!
For lodging the Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa offers luxurious
suites overlooking the marina that provide high quality, great
value and a premier downtown waterfront location.
For fine dining, there are an excellent variety of independent
franchise restaurants along the marina boardwalk where
you can sit back, relax and enjoy the astonishing view.
Golden ZoneMarina
Lodging, hopping andining
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Dentro de Luxury Avenue
encontrarás boutiques
de renombre como Gucci,
Tiffany's y Fendi.
El centro comercial
Puerto Paraíso Mall ofrece todo
lo que esperas de un centro
de compras de alto nivel.
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...at its estB
If you're a shopping addict, the Marina Golden Zone offers
the finest selection of stores in Los Cabos. Inside Luxury
Avenue you'll find designer boutiques such as Gucci,
Tiffany's and Fendi. The adjacent Puerto Paraiso Mall offers
everything you'd expect from an upscale shopping center –
a wide variety of stores and boutiques as well as a movie
theatre, an arcade, a casino and even a bowling alley.
The Marina Golden Zone is committed to providing its
visitors with the best possible service and quality. Our desire
is that you, your family and your friends will enjoy your stay.
The Marina Golden Zone
is in one of the most
beautiful and exclusive
areas of Cabo San Lucas.
marinagoldenzone.com
Tel. 624.145.6011
Para hospedaje,
Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa
ofrece lujosas suites con
vista a la marina
que brindan precio y calidad
y una locación céntrica
privilegiada
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Jack’s Bar & Grill with its fascinating pirateatmosphere offers an eclectic mix of seasonings,spices and flavors intertwined with meats, pastas,seafood, sandwiches and salads. Their specialtydishes are born from the creativity of Executive ChefJorge Pineda, and inspired by food from Mexico,Italy, France and the United States.
Jack’s Bar & Grill
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinnerOpen daily from 7:00am – 11:00pm
Come to Museo del Tequila and enjoy photo blow-ups of ancient Tequila factories, a Tequila press,distilling equipment and most important of all – aTequila Cantina. Here you can experience a MexicanCantina Ambiance and learn all about Tequila. Tastedifferent types, flavors and popular brands.
Museo del Tequila
Serving lunch & dinnerOpen Daily from 11:00am – 12:00am
Our Guests will enjoy dining in a Mexican ambiancein our air-conditioned dining salon or on our harborview terrace along the marina’s waterfront. We offeran extensive menu with over 35 entrées ranging fromChicken Pibil on Banana Leaves to beef filet withblue cheese, along with many seafood dishes toppedwith Mexican sauces.
Los Deseos Restaurant Bar
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinnerOpen daily from 7:00am – 11:00pm
We specialize in seafood prepared in exotic andimaginative ways. Dine inside our air-conditioneddining room, outside on the patio overlooking thewaterfront marina and luxury yachts or on our veryown deck-bar that is cantilevered off the maleconover the water.
Baja Lobster Co.
Serving lunch & dinnerOpen daily from 11:00am – 11:00pm
Presto Fast & Casual Cuisine
Visit Presto where you’ll enjoy timeless Italianspecialties from our Italian Chef Roberto Macciadrisserved in a modern bistro atmosphere. Our classicfare features savory homemade soups, salads,Carpaccios, pasta, anti-pasta, gourmet pizza andfoccacia and cibatta sandwiches.
Serving lunch & dinnerOpen daily from 11:00am – 11:00pm
Imomo Sushi house
A unique and cozy sushi place on a prime locationwith a harbor view terrace along the marina’swaterfront, offering an eclectic mix of seasonings,spices and flavors intertwined with soups, salads anda variety of sushi rolls. Great spot for a gathering offamily or friends who wish to enjot a very fresh andrelaxing atmosphere.
Serving lunch & dinnerOpen daily from 11:00am – 10:00pm
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Cabo del Sol Golf Course
Cabo Real Golf Course
Palmilla Golf Club
Club Campestre Golf Course
Cabo San Lucas Country Club
Puerto Los Cabos
El Dorado Golf & Beach Club
Costa Baja, La Paz
18 ocean holes by Jack Nicklaus &18 desert holes by Tom WeiskopfKm 10.3, Los Cabos CorridorToll Free: (877) 703-4394www.cabodelsol.com
18 holes by Robert Trent Jones IIKm 19.5, Los Cabos CorridorLocal Phone: 624-173-9400www.caboreal.com
27 holes by Jack NicklausKm 7.5, Los Cabos CorridorLocal: 624-146-7000www.oneandonlypalmilla.com
18 holes by Jack NicklausKm 199, Airport Bypass, San Jose del CaboLocal: 624-142-523www.clubcampestresanjose.com
18 holes Dye DesignedKm 3.7, Los Cabos CorridorLocal: 624-145-7100www.golfincabo.com
36 holes by Jack Nicklaus15 miles north of the Airport on Hwy 1Local: 624-146-9656www.puertoloscabos.com/golf.php
18 holes by Jack NicklausKm 21, Los Cabos Corridor HwyLocal: 624-144-5464www.eldoradogolfandbeachclub.com
Gary Player Signature Golf Course18 holes by Gary PlayerKM 7.5 Carretera a PichilingueLa Paz, Baja California SurToll Free: (866) 409-9940 U.S.Toll Free: (866) 453-9172 Canadawww.costabaja.com/disenodelcampo_en.php
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ust 80 miles north of Cabo San Lucas, on the peninsula’s
Pacific side, is the coastal oasis town of Todos Santos.
Nestled between a large palm grove and the 6,000-foot high
Sierra de la Laguna Mountains, Todos Santos is a tropical
paradise full of art galleries, shops, boutique hotels and
unique restaurants. Todos Santos has strived to maintain its
authentic Mexican look and it was officially designated a
“Pueblo Magico” in 2006 by the federal tourism secretariat,
SECTUR.
Todos Santos was initially founded by Father Jaime Bravo in
1723 as the mission of Nuestra Senora del Pilar de La Paz
but it eventually reached mission status and was renamed
Santa Rosa de Todos Santos. Abundant water supported a
large sugar cane crop and by 1850 there were 8 sugar mills
in the area. The industry thrived for 100 years until droughts
caused the water table to drop dramatically. This, coupled
with the sinking prices of sugar after World War II, caused
Todos Santos to fall into financial decline until the 1980s
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Todos SantosDesert asisO
El Festival del Arte
en Todos Santos ofrece
funciones de teatro,
exposiciones artesanales,
danza,
muestras gastronómicas
y todo tipo de
expresiones artísticas.
when an influx tourist activity and the paving of Highway 19
revitalized the area. Today, the rich farmlands outside of
town have been re-purposed and the area is known for its
organic vegetable farming, its avocado, papaya & mango
orchards and its fishing & ranching activities.
Todos Santos has become a popular winter get-away
destination for many Americans and Canadians and these
“snowbirds” swell the town’s population from November
until mid-May. However, they also contribute to the town’s
well-being by directly or indirectly supporting a number of
local schools, orphanages and other social service
programs.
Day trips to Todos Santos are available from several local
tour companies or you can rent a car and be there in about
an hour. The road between Cabo San Lucas and Todos
Santos is currently being rebuilt but when finished it will be a
modern 4-lane divided highway.
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Fundado en 1733 este hermoso
y pequeño pobaldo es refugio
de intelectuales y artistas
internacionales. Todos Santos
se viste de antiguas misiones,
pintorescas construcciones
coloniales, se divierte en
sus hermosas playas y
se entretiene con el surf.
Terminal 1
MexicanaAeromexicoContinentalInterjetVolarisAmerica WestUs AirwaysMeza AirlinesAeropacificoAir Canada
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Terminal 3
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via Toll Road
San Jose del Cabo,Cabo San Lucas
& La Paz, free of toll
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San Lucas Bay
Sea of Cortez
– Short for Baja California or “Lower California,”
it refers to the entire peninsula, from the U.S. border
in the north to Land's End in the south.
– The southern-most of
the two Mexican states on the Baja peninsula. BCS is
Mexico’s newest state, joining the union in1974.
– – an affectionate term for Cabo
San Lucas, also often referred to simply as San Lucas.
– The area along the southern end of
the peninsula that connects the cities of Cabo San
Lucas on the west to San Jose del Cabo on the east.
It includes a hotel strip, golfing and numerous
residential developments.
– An area on the Sea of Cortez, north of
San Jose del Cabo, where many retired U.S. citizens
reside. One of the most popular areas is the town of
Los Barriles, midway between San Jose and the
state’s capital city of La Paz.
– A tiny finger of land on the west side
of Cabo San Lucas that separates the Sea of Cortez
from the Pacific Ocean. It’s famous for its rocky Los
Arcos (the Arch) and for Lover’s Beach, a beautiful
strip of sand that touches both bodies of water.
– the twin capes of San Lucas and San
Jose, including the Corridor.
– the bay immediately south of Cabo
San Lucas at the western edge of the Sea of Cortez.
– Officially named the Gulf of
California, this body of water separates mainland
Mexico from the Baja Peninsula. It begins at Land’s
End and continues east along the Corridor and then
north along the peninsula for more than 600 miles.
A Crash Course
Our local lingo uses many nicknames. Below you will
find definitions for a few of the more common places in
our area. Our Guide also includes several new maps
of area hot spots, including the airport and marinas in
Baja. (Find them throughout your Guide.) And you may
have other questions such as “Where does the Pacific
Ocean end and the Sea of Cortez begin?” (Refer to
the maps on pages 18-19 for the answers.)
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Hotels & Resorts Guide
Ocean Front, Five-Star beach resort located in SanJose del Cabo. It redefines high-luxury resort living,offering first class villa amenities, a variety of diningoptions, as well as spectacular spa and weddingservices in an idyllic location.
San Jose del CaboLocal Phone: (624) 163-5189 US: (877) 216-CABOwww.caboazulresort.com
Cabo Azul Resort & Spa
Cabo Surf Hotel
Ocean Front, Five-Star beach and surf resortlocated in San Jose del Cabo. This stunning hoteloffers beach weddings, surf lessons and plenty ofrelaxation under the Baja sun.
San Jose del CaboLocal Phone: (624) 142-2676 US: (858) [email protected] www.cabosurfhotel.com
Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos
Ocean Front, Five-Star resort located on the touristcorridor. This Grand resort elevates the famed FiestaAmericana experience to a new level offeringoutstanding architecture at a prime destinationsurrounded by luxury.
The CorridorLocal Phone: (624) 145-6200 US: (800) FIESTA1www.fiestamericanagrand.com
Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa
Ocean Front, Five-Star resort located on the touristcorridor. It has a stunning Land’s End view and is aseven minute drive from downtown Cabo San Lucas.Its Hacienda-style décor will charm you.
The CorridorLocal Phone: (624) 104-3614 US: (866) 360-9003www.clubhaciendaencantada.com
Esperanza Hotel & Resort
The CorridorLocal Phone: (624) 145-6400 US: (866) [email protected] www.esperanzaresort.com
An exclusive luxury resort and private residentialcommunity in San Jose del Cabo. Esperanza boasts50 casitas and six luxury suites offering spectacularviews of the sea of Cortez. Rooms feature originalartwork and handcrafted furnishings.
Finisterra Hotel
Perched on a hill, the hotel overlooks the town ofCabo San Lucas, with the Sea of Cortez to the eastand the Pacific Ocean to the west. The location offersincredible views from tastefully appointed rooms andsuites complemented by a feeling of seclusion.
Cabo San LucasLocal Phone: (624) 143-3333 US: (866) 417-5039www.finisterra.com
An exclusive luxury resort overlooking the Sea ofCortez. It is a window to Paradise. Las Ventanashas redefined luxury and pampering, reaching outwith special touches that are the hallmark of refinedhospitality.
Las Ventanas al Paraiso
San Jose del CaboLocal Phone: (624) 144-0300 US: (888) [email protected] lasventanas.com
Five-Star resort is located on the Cabo San LucasMarina with a view to the pier and downtown.Nestled in the heart of San Lucas this resort is acenterpiece of Cabo San Lucas.
Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa
Cabo San LucasLocal Phone: (624) 145-6020 US: (877) 243-4880www.marinafiestaresort.com
Marquis Los Cabos Beach Resort
Ocean Front, Five-Star resort located on the touristcorridor. This resort offers its guest utmost luxuryand service, spectacular amenit ies andbreathtaking views. Marquis Los Cabos isdedicated to surpassing our guests’ expectations.Member of ®The Leading Hotels of the World
The CorridorLocal Phone: (624) 144-2000 US: (877) 238-9399www.marquisloscabos.com
ME by Meliá
Designed to raise eyebrows, blur boundaries,tempt, tease and seduce, ME is an experiencebeyond mere accommodation. In-room amenitiesrange from free pre-tuned iPods to home theatersand private Jacuzzis. Inspiring global cuisine.
The CorridorLocal Phone: (624) 145-7800 US: (866) [email protected] www.mebymelia.com
Melia Cabo Real Beach & Golf Resort
Tucked away on a tranquil sandy cove along LosCabos’ colorful sapphire coast, Meliá Cabo Real AllInclusive Beach & Golf Resort lies between thespectacular scenery of the exotic desert and theonly protected safe swimming beach in the area.
The CorridorLocal Phone: (624) 144-2222 US: (888) [email protected] www.solmelia.com
One & Only Palmilla
An exclusive luxury resort and private residentialcommunity overlooking the Sea of Cortez.A verdant oasis where the gracious style of OldMexico is quietly nestled amidst swaying palms,birds of paradise and other tropical blooms.
The CorridorLocal Phone: (624) 146-7000 US: (866) 829-2977reservations@oneandonlyresorts.comwww.oneandonlyresorts.com
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Tesoro Los Cabos
Located squarely in the center of all the action inmagical, mesmerizing Los Cabos, is Tesoro LosCabos, the all-inclusive resort hotel where those inthe know flock to bask in the sun and have someserious Mexican fun.
Cabo San LucasLocal Phone: (624) 173-9300 US: (866) 99TESOROTesoroResorts.com
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach
Situated on the western side of the tip of Baja,overlooking the Pacific. Set away from theconcentration of hotels along the Sea of Cortes,the resort’s 50-acre site and expansive privatebeach provides guests with a uniquely tranquil andsecluded setting.
Cabo San LucasLocal Phone: (624) 142-9999 US: (800) [email protected]
Ocean front, Five-Star resort located in Cabo SanLucas with a view to the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Cortezand Downtown. Uniquely located on a private,secluded beach only a 10-minute walk fromshopping and Cabo San Lucas nightlife.
Playa Grande Resort & Spa
Cabo San LucasLocal Phone: (624) 145-7575 US: (800) [email protected]
Cabo San LucasLocal Phone: (624) 142-9898 US: (800) [email protected] pueblobonito.com
Pueblo Bonito Rose
Experience the many colors of Land’s End. Stroll intotown, walk on the beach or watch the daylight fade toshades of crimson poolside or from your privatebalcony. Discover a restful place where warmhospitality and beauty harmonize. Walking distancefrom downtown.
Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos
As guests arrive, a celebrated rendition of the Archopens to the Sea of Cortez, offering guests arewarding peek of what awaits them. The good life isjust outside your door. Plus, you can fall asleep tothe sound of waves against the shore.
The CorridorLocal Phone: (624) 142-9000 US: (877) W [email protected]
Vistazul Suites & Spa
A boutique SPA in Los Cabos with a perfect locationalong the Corridor. The Aquazul Holistic Spafeatures the very best of natural therapies includingTemazcal, a pre-Hispanic treatment. The charming,fully-equipped suites are comfortable, spacious anddecorated in contemporary Mexican-style.
The CorridorLocal Phone: (624) 144-4727 US: (877) 292 [email protected] www.vistazulsuites.com
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1973 - 1974
Today the Los Cabos area is a popular tourist destination
for both foreign and national travelers and many
“snowbirds” drive the entire length of the Transpeninsular
Highway twice a year – once about November 1st to reach
their winter homes in La Paz, Todos Santos, Los Barilles
or Los Cabos and again about mid-May to return home to
the United States or Canada.
Mexican Federal Highway Number 1, also know as the
Transpeninsular Highway (or
in Spanish) extends from the U.S./Mexico border south to
Cabo San Lucas and is the only highway connecting Los
Cabos to the Mexican mainland or the United States.
It serves as the extension of Interstate 5 at the Mexican
border south of San Diego although its 1,061 miles are
mostly 2-lane, undivided highway. Locally, Highway 1
passes through La Paz and then heads up into the
mountainous region of El Triunfo and SanAntonio before it
rejoins the Sea of Cortez at Los Barilles. Continuing
southward, Highway 1 passes through San Jose del
Cabo, becomes the “Los Cabos Corridor” and finally
terminates in downtown Cabo San Lucas.
When Highway 1 was finished, in 1973, tourists from the
U.S. and Canada could, for the first time, drive their cars
and RVs the entire length of the peninsula. Just 10 months
later, on October 8, 1974, the southern half of the
peninsula became Baja California Sur – Mexico’s 31st and
final state.
Carretera Transpeninsular
The Transpeninsular Highway
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