Hi, I’m KT Morgan the host of Cabos Finest Videos, your complete video production company.
No matter what your company is selling, the sale starts with the first impression. It is no secret that in today’s highly competitive world videos have become essential to a successful marketing plan. Your video must be professional, concise, and have a meaningful story in order to convert the viewer into a buyer. Whether your business is a hotel, a restaurant, a vacation villa or condo, a charter service, or a real estate company, video marketing is one of the most crucial weapons in your marketing arsenal.
Did you know that research has found people remember.
20% of what they hear
30% of what they see
and 70% of what the hear and see?
IF A PICTURE IS WORTH 1,000 WORDS, A NARRATED VIDEO IS PRICELESS.
A video without a storyboard and narration has good intention but is not nearly as impactful nor effective.
Someone will buy your product or services because:
-Your videos make a positive first impression
-Are professionally produced
-Set a new industry standard
– Are narrated and impactful
-Describes the product better than still shots and text.
-Are accompanied by a narrative that casts the Buyer as the Hero enjoying his success with his family and friends.
-Is easily expanded and updated for follow up marketing.
Our team at Cabos Finest Videos has decades of marketing experience and has produced hundreds of local videos in the Los Cabos and mainland Mexico areas. Have a look at our extensive collection of promotional videos and let us assist you in selecting the style that best defines your company’s story and attracts new clients and patrons.
Did you know that video attracts 6X more buyers and that 86% of online shoppers watch video content during their search? In today’s real estate market, video storytelling is the single most powerful way to set yourself apart, whether you’re trying to sell a single listing or an entire project.
6 reasons you should consider using CabosFinest Video Company:
1. Tell a deep and compelling story to a global audience
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6. Increase your potential to sell faster and for a competitive price
Video marketing can actually help you gain more momentum in the long run. Research shows that listings that leverage video marketing methods get 400% more inquiries when compared to the ones that don’t.
With video marketing, you’re not only generating leads, but quality leads that have a higher chance of converting. And with a consistent supply of targeted leads, your business will always have clients.
Please contact us today to get a free consultation and cost estimate. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are often asked why we moved to Los Cabos and what it is like to live here? That is an easy question to answer. Los Cabos and Baja California Sur is spectacularly beautiful. We have an amazing slice of paradise on the tip of this gorgeous peninsula. The stark beauty of the mountains and desert often gets overshadowed by the clean empty beaches, rocky coves and sea life filled bays. Our state has more shoreline than any other in Mexico and with far less than a million residents. Did you know we have more shoreline than Florida? Plus we have a mild desert climate in the tropics.
When we first moved here we noticed the majority of new residents were moving here to retire. That has sure changed with the trend toward virtual offices and generous work from home jobs. Once you are liberated and awaken to that fact Los Cabos makes almost every shortlist of places to live. The abundance of natural wonders and wonderful climate are but two reasons. Let us now go a little deeper and discover the other worthy reasons and what it is like for us to live in Los Cabos.
Los Cabos is an International Community
We live in a small neighborhood a few miles from Cabo and are surrounded by neighbors from all over the globe. There are people here from Chile, Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Britain and of course the USA and Canada and all parts of Mexico. You never know what language will be spoken at the pool. But English is prevalent. Although the current political divide is wide, we all get along wonderfully well. Since most everyone is from somewhere else we all strive to help out each other. I find a common bond in my fellow neighbors. We all are here to enjoy a new life and leave the stress behind. Sure things are different but isn’t that the point?
Los Cabos has a modern infrastructure. Our highways, health care facilities, marinas, airports, utilities, and general infrastructure are up to standards and newly upgraded. With the huge number of new retirees and the work from the home trend, we feel confident your investment in real estate in Los Cabos is secure.
Our location allows ease of travel and is ideal for anyone looking for a new place that is convenient for those friends and family left behind. You can always go visit them and vise versa. The number of nonstop flights to the USA and Canada has quadrupled and with our ever-expanding airport the options keep expanding. Plus if there is major hurricane threatening, you can always batten down the hatches, grab the pets and head up Highway 1 ahead of the storm. Just try that on an island.
Mexico enjoys a much lower cost of living.
It is no surprise that you can keep more of your hard-earned cash in Mexico. Sure there are some of the most expensive luxury resorts, restaurants, and private communities in the world in Los Cabos. There are plenty of affordable alternatives. In fact, most expenses are less than major US cities. From taxes, food, education, medical, insurance, and housing. You just need to know your best options and where to go just like anywhere else. With our Insider’s Guide to Los Cabos, you will become a local expert in no time at all.
Los Cabos offers great Health Care alternatives. Not only do we enjoy modern clinics, but hospitals, dentists and health care providers’ costs are lower and the insurance is also a fraction of the price you’d expect to pay up north.
Another big reason we love living here is that Los Cabos is fun and offers a huge range of exciting recreational options. Life is too short so enjoy a warm, fun-filled life. Besides world-famous fishing and golfing we have everything, you need for an active lifestyle. The list is too long so just trust me on this one we have everything except the cold winter sports to keep you active. Plus with all this fresh air, great weather and organic produce you may discover a new healthier self.
Here is another great reason to live here, the Cuisine.
Los Cabos has an internationally acclaimed restaurant scene. I don’t know about you but we just love great food. One of the things we love most is the wide variety of restaurants in which to choose. Anywhere from Michelin star quality fine dining to the best street tacos on the planet, variety and quality abound. First off are the amazing Mexican restaurants. There are Mexicans from all over the country bringing their best regional dishes so you can count on the best authentic Mexican food for sure. Plus you have an expanding list of new options from all over the planet. So if you craze variety and quality in your diet Los Cabos is for you.
Now for the last and perhaps best reason to make Los Cabos your home, the warm and friendly Mexican Culture. Forget what your nervous neighbors and paranoid newsrooms are spouting about Mexico, we have found from first-hand experience that Los Cabos is a safe, secure and wonderful family-oriented community. Sure things are at a slower pace and people work to live versus live to work. This slower pace and focus on family, friends, and fiestas are contagious. We often visit our friends and family up north and every time we return knowing we made a great decision moving to Baja. The flight home is full of happy people looking forward to their Cabo vacation while we smile knowing this is our permanent home. Now that is refreshing.
So whether you are looking for the perfect paradise to retire or a place to start a new life, Los Cabos is an ideal choice.
For more details, we are happy to assist you. In fact, that is exactly what we do. You will love your new Cabo Lifestyle. We sure do!
As everyone who loves Los Cabos knows, Los Cabos is a wonderful tourist destination. As a result of the current lockdown, all nonessential business is closed. Our resorts, marinas, and most businesses are complying. The beaches are empty as are the streets. Those of us living here are a close-knit community that has been through major hurricanes and floods. We always pull together and help each other in these times of need.
While we are not receiving any tourists during this time our efforts are focussed on helping the newly unemployed to feed their families. In addition, we are being proactive during this stay at home crisis. The resorts are being brightly maintained. The highways are being beautified. And ordinary citizens are pitching in to keep Cabo Strong.
However, the road to recovery may be long. Every day we are seeing the news and timelines changing. Once we can start receiving tourists we will be ready. Our amazing Los Cabos has never looked better.
For those of you that can help us out please do. Any size donation is welcome. Here are three wonderful and reputable charities for you to consider a cash donation or if you are already here in Cabo donating food and clothing.
Amigos De Los Ninos has over 25 years of non-governmental charitable work for the children of Los Cabos. Providing Quality Medical Care to Children; Calle Arrecife Mza. 37 Lote 3, Fraccionamiento Aurora. Ph: (624) 144-3195, 144-3495; Fax: (624) 105-0005. amigospresident@yahoo.com. www.adlncabo.com
Casa Hogar de Cabo San Lucas A.C., a Mexican registered non-profit, charitable organization, is a Social Assistance Center (children’s home). Opened in 2008, Casa Hogar is a comfortable, safe and happy home for kids and teens
Address: Calle Playas s/n entre playa del Amor y playa el Medano Col. Cerro de Los Venados Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. 23473. Phone: 6241911897
The Los Cabos Children’s Foundation provides medical, educational, and humanitarian assistance to the children, their families, and the supportive organizations of the Los Cabos area. LCCF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the health of the children of Los Cabos and all Southern Baja.; Mex. Ph. (624) 144-3195. U.S. Ph. (605) 275-6305. info@loscaboschildren.org; www.loscaboschildren.org
Liga M.A.C., A.C
It is a registered Mexican charitable organization. They are made up of Mexican, American and Canadian members. They organize fundraising events in order to assist members of the San Jose del Cabo community. “Mano con mano” is a helping hand offered to a hand in need. Liga M.A.C., A.C., Centro de Apoyo Liga MAC; Ph. (624) 120-1060. Fax: (624) 120-1070. www.ligamac.com; info@ligamac.com.
Cruz Roja Mexicana Cabo San Lucas
Mexican Red Cross – Cruz Roja Mexicana is the 24-hour emergency, rescue and ambulance service for all of México and is not funded by the government. Since our services are free of charge to anyone in need, we exist solely by donations. Cabo San Lucas Highway to Todos Santos, Km 121 Col. Ejidal. Phone. (624) 143-3300,143-7869. San Jose del Cabo – Blvd. Mijares between Valerio Gonzáles & Between Benito Juárez Col. Centro. San Jose del Cabo.
Ph. (624) 142-0316, 142-2188.
The Cabo Senior Center is called Club de Abuelos San Miguel or Grandparents Club. Sinai Mota is the director which is open three days a week from 7:30 to 5:00, serving breakfast and lunch.
Feliz Pascua everyone. Today is Easter Sunday and Semana Santa one of the biggest Fiestas in Mexico. Due to the current crisis all non essential stores and beaches are closed…
Im on my way to the store and brought my equipment to share with you how downtown Cabo looks this morning April 12th 2020. As you can clearly see our streets are empty the stores are closed with many of them being boarded up. Here we are at the very center of the nightclubs and Squid Row.
Lets now look at a birds eye view of the marina and Medano Beach. It looks like everyone here is observing the recent social distancing at the marina and beaches. Well we wish you were here but are confident that Cabo will bounce back once the travel ban is lifted. Until then stay Cabo Strong.
Our primary focus is on real estate. Let us guide you and your loved ones by sharing our decades of knowledge of Baja California Sur. We have been helping people find their perfect homes, suggest the best restaurants and ways to have fun in Los Cabos since 2004: Our “INSIDER’S GUIDE” will make you a LIFESTYLE HERO, your friends and family will see you as a CABO GENIUS…
3 easy steps to your GUARANTEED GENIUS Cabo Lifestyle STAY DINE & PLAY
The first step is where to STAY
Let our informative videos and articles be your guide to the best places to rent or own. We have broken down all the hundreds of options into the Finest Los Cabos has to offer. We have done the research and you gain knowledge of the very best places to own or rent. Your choices are amazing in Los Cabos.
Ok Now that you have selected the ideal place to stay, the second step is where to DINE.
This is one of the best perks of our job, finding the best restaurants for you. This is a free list and we don’t charge the restaurants. Our goal is to make your time in Los Cabos the best time you can have and one of the ways is to take advantage of the fantastic restaurants that make Cabo a top international destination.
We break down our finest places to DINE into three categories, Fine Dining, and Affordable Dining and Recipes.
This insiders list is from years and years of first-hand experience. We love great food and find inspiration from these incredible restaurants for our own love of cooking and fine dining. Whether you are celebrating a birthday or special occasion and only the best will do or looking for that off the beaten track locals favorite, our Insiders Guide will impress your friends and family. We hand select and report back to you only the finest most consistent restaurants. Plus you get to preview these great options and see exactly what these places look like with our personalized videos and reviews.
Finally, the third step to a great Cabo Lifestyle is where and how to PLAY. Let us share with you the wonderful options Los Cabos has to offer. From sport fishing to golf, horseback riding to spa treatments we’ve got you covered. We’ve spent a lifetime exploring the beaches, hiking the mountains, swimming in the hidden springs and navigating the islands of the Sea of Cortez. Let us recommend the best tour operators and help pick the right activities for you. Our short and informative videos and articles will make your time in Los Cabos time well spent.
Now that you’ve found the ideal place to stay, eaten at an amazing restaurant after a great day of playing you may fall in love with the Baja. Who knows you may have such a grand time that you decide to make Los Cabos your new home. That is exactly what we did back in 2004. And we’ve never regretted that great decision. Let us guide you. You will absolutely love your new Cabo Lifestyle.
Sandra and KT Morgan, owners/licensed real estate broker at your service! And Oakley, for the love and joyous laughter.
Come enjoy the Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo in the winter and spring months Thursdays starting at 5 pm. The streets are open to pedestrian traffic only with many art galleries of all varieties of mediums for locals and tourists alike to peruse and explore. Come hungry as you have street food and numerous restaurants and bars to choose from.
One of our favorite stops is Frank Arnold’s Gallery and the Ida Victoria Gallery among many others. The colorful zocalo or town square is alive with eager and smiling faces. Life in Mexico vibrates with diversity, color, and culture. Come experience a different way of gentle living.
Sitting here at my swim-up bar with my mascota Oakley smiling as he lays on the marble bar, I was pondering my move to Cabo San Lucas some 15 years ago. We relocated here back in 2004 when this postcard paradise was still on the wish list of most well healed explorers. My these past years have prospered and transformed our little seaside community…………….
Don’t have to tell you about obvious reasons our legendary location has become the ‘It’ girl of tropical destinations for all levels of fun lovers. The less obvious list of reasons comes from years of exploring and loving the Baja. The way the light reflects off a Cardon at sunrise, the steadiness of a well made palapa, the smell of the tamales at market and the glassy sparkle and giggle of Juanita’s smile allows your senses to sharpen.
Maybe it’s just age or the mezcal but I literally feel transformed. I notice the patterns in the waves, hear the slap of the school of rays, feel the tingle when wave explodes over the rocks and never tiring of the spray of breath from the Winter whales. The desert sometimes takes your heart away very quickly other times her seduction is years in the making.
Mine was instant perhaps due to having a penchant for mountains and desert and ocean. The starkness of the sand, water, cacti and sky is tangible. Call me a romantic or maybe it’s the air but this place has what I love, magical natural.
When you spin a globe on its axes you will notice the Baja stands out like a hot knife into the Pacific. The Sea of Cortez is so obvious you can’t help wanting to charter a sailboat and get busy. When you drive down Highway 1 the first time the distance seems so daunting but becomes so surreal the hours melt away into days.
The first glimpse of Bahia Conception should always be early in the dawn and put into slow motion. Burning driftwood on the beach as the Sierra de la Giganta range cries bloody red and the smoke orange moon rises from the Gulf will have a tendency to transform. Just ask any Cheshire smiling local.
You can spend several lifetimes getting personal with the terra firma of our dear state. The very southern tip of this ridiculously long peninsula has an abundance of bajaness that makes the task of knowing her seem less daunting but still alluring. But once you venture below the waterline you realize this project of knowing will take an enormous toll on your free time.
The world’s aquarium is so vast, productive and vividly blue it’s a wonder your corneas survive. The coastline is in a word immense. Cousteau made his start in his documentary about our extraordinary Gulf. Then there is the rugged Pacific with her pounding waves, rocky points and unforgiving openness. If you chose to sail south just be sure to bring all you will need in massive supplies. You may get lucky and land on Isla Secorro otherwise it’ll be a long haul to the Antarctic.
If you find yourself chugging a cold one at Mango Deck after shopping at Costco and eating Japanese and wondering where the ‘good ole’ Cabo of yore went, just rent a jeep and put ‘er in 4 wheel drive because you will want to keep moving up either side because once you get hooked it’s hard to go back. Believe me we’ve tried and came right back. Back to where we belong in Cabo San Lucas.
KT and Sandra Morgan
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Once upon a time, the sleepy fishing village of Cabo San Lucas was cut off from the world due to its remoteness. Every day the people toiled and struggled to feed their families. One day Rod Rodriguez the son of a former President of Mexico decides to build a fishing resort for wealthy celebrities.
He and his American actress wife Lucille Bremer built the very first resort in southern Baja naming it Hotel Rancho de Las Cruces. They invited their celebrity friends from Hollywood who spread the legend of the incredible beauty and amazing fishing to be had on the southern shores on the Baja. This 10,000-acre retreat was only accessible by private plane or large yacht which drew the wealthy celebrities from California and the rich oil barons of Texas.
One day while flying over the southern tip, Rod found a favorable bay near the small colonial town of San Jose called Punta Palmilla. He purchased this area as well as the Bahia Chileno and began construction of the Hotel Palmilla in 1956. He hired both Bud Parr and Carlos Ungson who both went on to be pioneers of Los Cabos. In 1961 the Hotel Cabo San Lucas opened on the gorgeous Bahia de Chileno. Further cementing Los Cabos as the fishing capital for the rich and famous.Soon after construction of The Camino Real commenced and opened on the famous Medano Beach in 1964.
Another private airstrip was constructed on what is now the Cabo Marina. This iconic hotel was bought by Bud Parr renamed The Hotel Hacienda in 1977. The impressive Hotel Finisterra was opened in 1972 by Luis Bulnes on the craggy hillside overlooking both the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez. Two years later Sr Bulnes opens Solmar Suites Hotel on the southern tip.
Because of these original hotels and tales of the amazing fishing, the government of Mexico got involved. In 1974 they began dredging a modern marina, constructed the daring 1000 mile transpeninsular highway opened an international airport and designated BCS as the newest state to Mexico.And here we are today.
Los Cobos is recognized as one of the top luxury destinations in the world. With already some of the most award-winning resorts Los Cabos is currently exploding in growth. And for good reason. Where else is there such raw natural beauty, clean air and beaches, friendly people and a safe, convenient location as Los Cabos in Baja California Sur.
The big boys of luxury resorts have either just opened or are being built. Names like Ritz Carlton Reserve, The Montage, The Four Seasons, Aman resorts, Nobu, Hard Rock, Cesar’s Palace and the St Regis Los Cabos are redefining luxury beach resorts. The future sure is bright for this once sleepy fishing village where Land Ends and adventure begins. Come join us you will be glad you did.This storyline of Los Cabos is brought to you by Cabos Finest your Insiders Guide to Los Cabos.
Join KT and Sandra Morgan your hosts for a custom catered tour to the very finest resorts, cuisine and activities in Los Cabos. This 10 day discovery tour starts with a private pick up at the San Jose Airport. Join us and a small group of like minded couples on an over the top all inclusive gourmet adventure in the Baja.
We will enjoy three of the finest resorts while indulging in the amazing activities, cuisine and beverages that have made this destination legendary. The first stay is at the award winning Chileno Bay Resort and Residences. The calm bay has a reef teeming with life and makes this location the ultimate natural playground. This master planned community has sports center, hiking trails, Tom Fazio golf course and an amazing spa. We will have three delicious days here enjoying the resort and exploring the community. We will tour the Ritz Carlton Reserve Zadun at Puerto Los Cabos for a catered lunch and then on the water in a charter yacht with a private chef for a sunset dinner cruise.There will be plenty of time to take advantage of resort, the beach, spa and golf options at Chileno Bay. We will spend one evening touring the famous Flora’s Farm and enjoy a custom catered dinner. Our third dinner will be at the Comal Restaurant at the resort in a relaxing evening under the stars. Our next leg of the journey is at the newly opened Montage Los Cabos. Located on world famous Santa Maria Bay, Montage Los Cabos has an envious location and is part of the master planned community of Twin Dolphin Los Cabos. We have arranged a private tour of the community including the Montage residences, The new Twin Dolphin golf course, the private Santa Maria Beach Club and the Maravilla beach club and residences. We will all indulge in the amenities of this superior resort. There will be time set aside to spoil yourselves in the Montage Spa, relax in a poolside cabana or snorkeling in the protected bay.We have planned a private charter on the comfortable catamaran ZigZag. Starting out of the Cabo Marina for a half day cruise. This will allow us all to see the iconic Land’s End and cruise along the shoreline. We will have a delicious catered lunch and fine beverages.Afterward the cruise we will take a tour the Resort at Pedregal and take advantage of the fine cuisine at a private dinner at El Farallon Restaurant. This will wrap up our second leg of the tour as we bid the Montage Los Cabos adieu. We load up and head north for our third and final stage to the newly reborn Gran Sueno at the wonderful Bahia de Los Suenos.This will give us the chance to experience the other side of Los Cabos at this remote East Cape resort. This is truly what baja dreams were made of. A recent remodel has brought this fine boutique hotel to a heightened standard of excellence. Our party will take over the entire property for a personalized curated adventure. With one of the finest powdered sugar sand beaches and a calm reef filled bay we will have three blissful nights to recharge our senses.With multiple pools, oversized suites, fantastic open air lounge areas Gran Sueno is one of Mexico’s Finest Boutique Hotels. They offer miles of hiking, an onsite fitness center, tennis courts, equestrian center and a sophisticated calmness that will appeal to your inner need for solace and serenity.Our epic adventure will continue as we enjoy amazing cuisine, a relaxing beach and will have another chartered tour. This time on the Islandcat catamaran to the local bays and islands. This will be another on the water tour where we can see the rugged terrain and discover the magic of the Sea of Cortez.On our final night we will arrange for a bonfire beach party complete with live band, gourmet bbq and fireworks. A perfect ending to a blissful adventure in Los Cabos and the east cape of the Baja. This curated exploration of the finest Los Cabos has to offer is brought to you by CabosFinest your insiders guide to Los Cabos.
Yes the iconic arch is a beautiful symbol of the southern tip. It is not however the southern most point. That distinction goes to Cabo Falso a few miles west and a smidge more south. That is the point where the Pacific begins at the old Lighthouse. This was the first permanent structure built in 1905. It was decommissioned when the new lighthouse was built on the top of the mountain. The old lighthouse has been surrounded by the Quivira golf course to the disappointment of the local history buffs. It was once a favorite area for ATV tours.
#2 Our state has the most beaches in Mexico.
The beaches in Baja California Sur are amazing and very clean due to the remoteness and the prevailing ocean currents. To the south of the tip you will have to go 12,863 km or just under 8,000 miles until you reach land in Antarctica. So do not swim south. To the east is Hawaii 4718 km or about 3,000 miles. The state coastline measures 2230 km just under 1400 miles. That makes it Mexico’s longest with 22% of the total. It also has the most islands, predominately in the Gulf of California. Side note our Sea of Cortez has a Nickname- El Acuario Del Mundo (The aquarium of the world.) Mexicans prefer to call the Sea of Cortez el Golfo de California due to the nasty, murderous reputation of Hernán Cortés
#3 BCS is the least crowded state in Mexico.
With all the new hotels and developments popping up all over the place one could mistakenly think we are getting crowded. Especially on Medano Beach during Spring Break. But BCS has the lowest population of any state in Mexico and a huge amount of land with 73,909 km2 (28,536 sq mi) and less than 1 million inhabitants. Another reason to rent a Jeep and go adventuring.
#4 We are the newest state in Mexico.
Baja California Sur is the newest state admitted into Mexico October 8, 1974. Prior known as El Territorio Sur de Baja California (Southern Territory of Baja.) We were similar to the territory of Puerto Rico to the USA, except we received better aid and respect from our sovereign nation. The year 1974 was a big deal as that was when Highway 1 was completed and the year the San Lucas Marina was opened.
#5 We own the luxury category for resorts.
We have 4 of the top 100 resorts in the world according to Condé Nast and have the highest average hotel rates in Mexico at $300 a night, plus a heavy hotel tax of 13% plus the IVA of 16% OUCH! But that higher cost and level of luxury gives us an unique experience and highest quality of restaurants, yacht charters, activities, tours and infrastructure. You don’t have to stay in the top four luxury resorts to have an amazing stay as there are a wide range of great properties in every price category.
#6 We have beautiful mountains.
People know us for our ample supply of clean beaches, the bio diversity of our waters, the epic fishing and the world class golfing. Most don’t know us for our amazing mountain ranges. These mountains are up to 2,080 m (6,820 ft)in the Sierra de la Lagunas. There are many waterfalls, hot springs and swimming holes in which to choose. So on your next visit be sure to explore the mountain towns of Miraflores, Santiago, el Triunfo and Aqua Calientes. The name means The lakes of the sierras but that is due to the ancient lake beds high up in the mountain range. Today there are no natural lakes.
#7 Los Cabo’s is exploding in growth.
You may know there are new hotels by the looks of the numerous cranes up and down the corridor. What you didn’t know is that there are 20+ major developments currently underway within Los Cabos. The international jet setters have discovered just how wonderful we have it here on our desert by the sea. The big boy luxury companies are ‘all in’ with some massive plans. Names like Montage, Ritz Carlton Reserve, The Luxury Collection at Solaz, St Regis Los Cabos, Cesar’s Palace, Nobu Hotel, Hard Rock, Aman Resorts, Park Hyatt and two separate Four Seasons
are either in construction or being planned. If you are missing the simple ways of the old Cabo don’t despair all you need to do is rent a Jeep and head out to Cerritos, Cabo Pulmo, Ventanas or Pescadero. There are plenty of wonderful boutique hotel options all over the southern tip so remember you have options.
#8 Most everyone in Los Cabos is from somewhere else.
Cabo San Lucas used to be a small, sleepy fishing village of a few thousand lucky souls. Today there are people from all over the world living and working in Los Cabos. If you are over 25 years old you are most likely from somewhere else. In our neighborhood alone we have friends from Italy, Britain, Spain, Poland, Columbia, Chile, Brazil and of course Canada, USA and Mexicans from all over Mexico. You never know which language will be spoken at the pool. Fortunately for us most speak decent English. Side note- this diversity brings a great wealth and variety of restaurants.
#9 Mount Solmar is really Cerro Del Vigia.
The mountain above the arch is commonly called Mount Solmar due to the original hotel Solmar by Luis Bulnes. Long before this fishing lodge the 560 foot mountain was called El Vigía or the Watcher. This was an ideal lookout for incoming galleons of pirates or even worse Spanish missionaries
The Arch is part of the oldest rock formation that dates back an estimated 84 million years. That makes it truly old and appears to be sculpted sand stone but is in fact ancient granite. The whole peninsula splintered from mainland approximately 4 million years ago during a giant seismic event that is still active today called the San Andreas Fault.
#10 Lover’s Beach and Divorce Beach have a dubious origin.
Originally the two beaches had just one name Playa Doña Chepita. The old time Choyeros (local Cabo residents that were born here) still use this term to refer to the Beach that was used for the oldest business in the world. Yes Seniorita Doña Chepa was a working girl who used this isolated area to sell her services to the fishermen of the area. Once the wives found out about their husbands proclivities they were possibly going to end up divorciado. The name Playa Amor was an inside joke that the gringos mistook as Lover’s Beach and the wider Pacific beach became Playa Divorcio or Divorce Beach. In any event this is a place of romance both innocent and unsavory.
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