Day Trips
What lies beyond Los Cabos
With so much to see and do in Los
Cabos, it may be difficult to imagine
wanting to leave, even for a few
This thriving port city offers many options for travelers, includ-
hours. But the Baja California
ing sportfishing, sea kayaking and scuba diving. City landmarks
peninsula holds many surprises
include the waterfront promenade, known in spanish as the
and treasures — and enjoyable day
malecón, and a cathedral built in 1720. Travelers can also visit
trips are easy to arrange.
the anthropology and History museum and the la esquina
del arte art gallery.
Heading out of town can bring refreshing new experiences to
and when it comes time to refuel, visitors can savor fresh
any vacation in los cabos. if you start to feel a bit like Brad
seafood at any of the city’s many restaurants. leather goods,
pitt as you approach Todos santos, you’re not going crazy —
handicrafts and silver are among the top finds for shoppers,
you’re just recognizing the beautiful, dramatic scenery that was
and anyone looking to enjoy live music, fine libations
used in his movie Troy. a quaint village just an hour from cabo
and perhaps a bit of dancing will find plenty of possibilities
san lucas, Todos santos is graced with miles of secluded,
after dark.
uncrowded beaches.

There are also lovely beaches — including playa Balandra
once known as nothing more than a sugar mill town, Todos
and el Tecolote — just north of the city, and ecotourism
santos today attracts a bevy of local and international
excursions are also available.
artists, who come to show off their latest creations. some
20 galleries provide visitors with plenty of opportunities to
view — and perhaps purchase — a variety of traditional and
Head for Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort
contemporary art. The annual Todos santos arts festival,
which takes place in february, is a great time to see even
If sportfishing is your thing, head 35 miles north of
more interesting works.
Los Cabos and 70 miles southeast of La Paz to Hotel
Buena Vista Beach Resort, located on the edge of
The historic center of Todos santos makes for wonderful the Sea of Cortez. The independent property also
strolling, as it is dotted with attractive 19th-century architec- offers diving, snorkeling, eco-adventures and more
ture. several tempting dining options are on and near calle
all nearby. In its 30th year of operation, the hotel
centenario. Buena vida, for example, serves delicious gour-
is owned and managed by the Valdez family, who
met pizza. los adobes specializes in fine mexican cuisine,
welcome their guests as part of their extended family
and offer a laid-back atmosphere.
and café santa fe, which has an inviting courtyard, creates
seafood dishes with italian flair.
Hotel Buena Vista Beach has 60 Mediterranean
bungalows, with private patios, phones and coffee
also worth a day trip is la paz, about 130 miles from los
service. The hotel’s fishing fleet includes boats,
cabos. Hernán cortés founded this city, known as “the pearl
from 23-foot Super Pangas to 29-foot and 32-foot
of the sea of cortés,” in 1535. it later impressed the author Cruisers. All are fully equipped with safety and
John steinbeck so much that he set his novella The pearl here fishing equipment and are manned by professional
(and the city was once known as the “pearl fishing capital of
crews—experienced in both conventional and
the world”).
fly-fishing. The property supports the catch-and-
release program, but also offers a service to clean,
freeze and package your catch for the trip home.
Or Chef Oscar Padilla can prepare your catch of
the day to your specifications to dine on that
night. An American Dining Plan features Mexican
and American specialties. Guests can also enjoy
theme nights, featuring authentic Mexican ballet
folklórico.
Visit www.hotelbuenavista.com or call
800-752-3555 for more information.
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