In Madrid, Spain, from the 22^nd to the 26^th of January, the 40th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) was held with great success, which achieved the highest attendance in its history with 150,011 participants from 165 countries and regions; 255,000 visitors; 918 exhibitors; 11,040 companies and an international participation of 56%, providing a positive economic impact for the Spanish capital of more than 330 million euros.

The governor of Baja California Sur, Carlos Mendoza Davis, attended for the first time in addition to being invited to participate in a Sustainability Forum.

Carlos Mendoza Davis, Governor, Baja California Sur

"Precisely because Baja California Sur is an interesting example in terms of sustainability, but also in development, in addition to having several meetings with airlines, with who we are seeing if more flights from Europe are possible for Baja California Sur and with resort developers, hotel constructers, Tourism intermediaries and wholesalers, in short, we are here to strive for more business for Baja California Sur… ”

Luis Araiza, State Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability stressed the importance of boosting domestic supply consumption, as well as the ongoing promotion of sustainability.

Luis H. Araiza, Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability for B.C.S.

 “…absolutely, our State’s main vocation, is tourism as well as, the know how to advance, for instance the supply chain issue  or  even training in order to bridge the gap where tourism , sometimes  is the same   generator of the deficiencies  in the social realm  ...

And in regards to the environmental issue, he said this:

Luis H. Araiza, Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability for B.C.S.”… Sustainability is in Vogue. Tourism can’t be distant to the matter so, due to the level of importance in our State for sustainability, it is totally immersed in this states tourist and economy agendas”

Alberto Peláez, Journalist: “…what we recently saw  happen with storm Gloria, it's over with, the Euro Delta is a disaster, it's a catastrophe;  but we all continue to consume plastics, and we’ll keep on doing whatever we feel like doing, so I mean,  things  will unfortunately go worse, if we don’t become self-aware.  

As in years past, Mexico participation shined once again by showing the range of  splendid  destinations.

Miguel Torruco Marqués, Federal Secretary of Tourism: “For me, FITUR represents the Spanish-Language   most important fair… “

The secretary referred to tourism statistics for this first year of his administration.

Miguel Torruco Marqués, Federal Secretary of Tourism: “Well, as you know, we closed 2019 with 44,700,000 immersion tourists, which represents 8.5% more than the previous year and in terms of currency $ 24,800 million dollars, 10.2% more than the previous year; In Conclusion, the goal of building 22,000 new hotel rooms was met, as well as some very good news which we shared today.  Currently 287,500 million pesos from 2,755 different projects throughout the 32 states in the Republic have already laid the first stone and will generate 90,000 new hotel rooms during 2020, 21 and 22 ...”

The secretary of tourism reaffirmed the government's objective to build The Mayan Train.

Miguel Torruco Marqués, Federal Secretary of Tourism:  “The Mayan Train is the biggest bet, it will make all Mexicans very proud and above all, that it will include benefits to the local population of Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco and Chiapas…”

Los Cabos promotion leader , Rodrigo Esponda, spoke to us about a few of the teams  achievements during this immense tourism fair, along with our business partners,  and the talks about a new flight direct from Europe.

Rodrigo Esponda, Director of the Tourist Trust of Los Cabos: “… obviously the English Court, with which we have a long-standing working relationship, with Logitravel, which is another of the largest companies with AVASA, which is a consortium of travel agencies, located in different areas of Spain ... we’re also are checking all aspects  in order to have another European  flight, now from Spain  direct to Los Cabos in the short term ... hopefully next year 2021 it can happen, so we had a meeting with the president of ABORIS consortium  a very large conglomerate that has bought several companies in Spain and together with them we’ve been reviewing the data .. ”

Also announced was the World Purchasing Congress organized by the World Tourism Organization scheduled for next October where else but in Los Cabos.

Rodrigo Esponda, Director of the Tourist Trust of Los Cabos:: “… it will be the first time the UN-WTO holds its congress in Mexico and will be attended by the Secretary General and many officials and it’s understood in the sense of purchases, not only of what can be generated from transactions, but from local purchases, that is, what this congress is looking to do is encourage the consumption of local products… ”

Finally, worth mentioning, is that prior to the tourism fair in Mérida, Los Cabos was reporting intense promotion activity in three, major US cities, carrying out promotion caravans directed to galvanize various segments of the hospitality industry in the neighboring country .

Reporting from Madrid,  Armando Figaredo,

Edition by Allan Cobos

Translation. Tony Perez

Humpback Whale Watching In Los Cabos

It’s estimated that hundreds of gray and humpback whales, winter after winter, travel about 5,400 nautical miles from the cold waters of Alaska, to any of the three whale sanctuaries along the coast of Baja California Sur, to mate or to give birth to their calves.

Tourism service providers throughout the state, offer a variety of tours for both residents and visitors who wish to closely live this unique experience.

First to arrive are the humpback whales that can be seen from various tour boats or from land very close to the shoreline of Los Cabos.

Carol Pennal, from Indiana: “This is our 7th time whales watching. We definitely saw more breeching today than we have ever seen, so it’s been a very good trip ...”

The humpback whale is one of the most popular cetaceans, since its migratory routes are very close to the coast which allows thousands of people to observe them year after year.

Beatriz González, from State of Mexico: "Beautiful, it’s a beautiful and wonderful experience, it’s like nothing else and it’s just beautiful ..." 

Alejandro Robles, State of Mexico: "Yes this is also my first time ... Fabulous, fabulous atmosphere and the activities, very good..."

This, which is the most impressive animal migration on the planet. It usually begins in the second part of December, ending in mid-march, offering a magnificent option to enjoy both this natural spectacle and other beautiful sights of Los Cabos.

Translation by Tony Perez Dillon

During the past weekend a dazzling nautical parade took place in the bay of Cabo San Lucas. Tourist boats, yachts, sailboats, pangas and even a Mexican Navy vessel, were all illuminated with Christmas lights and motifs prior to navigating by El Medano Beach in the bay of Cabo San Lucas.

Guillermo Rivelino, Organizing Committee: “… this year 30 boats participated in the parade. At this moment they are parading in the area in front of Médano Beach and are about to head back to the Cabo San Lucas marina, it’s an extraordinary festivity that’s going on… ”

Hundreds of local families and tourists gathered at the entrance of the marina and the beach looking for the best place to enjoy this unusual and special Christmas parade.

Selene Molina, spectator: "... we came to enjoy this Nautical Christmas Parade with friends and family...."

Engelberto Tirado, spectator: “… I believe it's the second time it's been done here in Los Cabos. I hope it becomes an annual tradition for families that live here in Los Cabos, because the boats are incredible, truly, the Christmas lights they all have on brings on the Christmas spirit… ”

During the high season thousands of national and foreign families of tourists visit Los Cabos and take this opportunity to enjoy the unexpected display of Christmas Spirit.

Matt, tourist from San Diego, California: "... oh, it's beautiful they have all the boats lined up here, it’s like a parade of lights, really beautiful and a great way to spend a Christmas vacation ..."

Sophie, tourist from San Diego, California: “…Really pretty, it looks like a playground, it's really bright and it’s beautiful ...”

Leslie, tourist from San Diego, California:"... I love it, it’s so beautiful ..."

For a finishing touch at the end of the parade a splendid Pyrotechnics display was offered as the boats returned to their docks in the marina of Cabo San Lucas.

Translation by Tony Perez Dillon

With the participation of more than one thousand athletes from 27 different countries, the Ironman 70.3 half marathon was developed, this Sunday, November 3

Which was attended by 24 athletes from Los Cabos, both in relay and individual

In addition, there was a category for people with disabilities, who strive to meet the demands of the sporting event, highlighting the participation of the leading athlete Rodrigo Nicen

Women and men of iron began yesterday morning with this hard test

First 1.9km of swimming, then 90km of cycling and finally 21.1km of running

Finally, the first to reach the goal was the Canadian Lionel Sanders with a time of 3:44:06. In second place was the Mexican Francisco Serrano with 3:54:01. Then, Robbie Deckard of the United States, came in third place with a time of 3:54:36.

In the women's category, the results were as follows: first place went to Mirinda Carfrae who did a time of 3:45:27. Then, the second place went to Ewa Komander with a time of 3:49:24 and the third place was taken by the Mexican Adriana Carreno Cruz who finished the triathlon at 3:54:47.

In this edition a bag was distributed in prizes of 30 thousand dollars.

In addition, IRONMAN 70.3 Los Cabos 2019 offers 40 qualifying places for the IRONMAN 70.3 2020 World Championship in Taupō, New Zealand