Cabo Marine Guide 2011

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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

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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

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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

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!

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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.

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El centro comercial

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lo que esperas de un centro

de compras de alto nivel.

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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

[email protected]

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.


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.


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

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,

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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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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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sus hermosas playas y

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– 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

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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