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

Last night the president of Mexico Grand Hotels, Gabriel Macías Dueñas along with his brother Alejandro, Vice President of the same hotel conglomerate, officially inaugurated the new residential, hotel and timeshare complex tower of Hacienda Encantada, located roughly 9 kilometers from Cabo San Lucas in the Tourist Corridor of Los Cabos.

Gabriel Macías mentioned that with an investment of $ 34 million dollars, 363 direct and indirect jobs were generated. The 7-story tower decorated in modern style and touches of the Porfiriato era, includes 36 spacious luxury suites in different categories:

From one bedroom suites of 151  m² luxury, to that of 4 bedrooms with 350 m², all include integral kitchens, balcony, pool and a splendid view of the Sea of ​​Cortez.

The Roof Top has a spectacular pool, Mestizo del Mar specialty restaurant, a pool bar and gym.

Other amenities are a juice bar, a Spa with 5 private cabins, wet areas, an immersion pool and beauty salon.

This complex is being intensely promoted in the national and international tourism market by Gabriel Ibarra Macías, Director of Sales and Marketing offering various modalities that range from traditional hotel, to the weekly fractional, timeshare and the all-inclusive format.

The global plan has an estimated forecast of $ 245 million, including a total of 400 units plus 48 private total luxury residences.

At the moment four phases have been concluded with 248 units plus 35 private residences with an investment of $116 million dollars, generating more 1,500 direct and indirect jobs in their different specialties including Marina Fiesta.

The event was fostered by the Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability, Luis Araiza, who also held the representation of State Governor Carlos Mendoza Davis. Also present were Rear Admiral Jorge Medina Antonio from the Naval Detachment of Cabo San Lucas, Cap. Juan José Zamorano, Public Security Director of Los Cabos on behalf of Mayor Armida Castro, the representative of Interval Marco Agostini, who arrived from Miami, Ivette Valenzuela of ​​Bancomext the National Exterior Commerce Bank and Gerardo Corona, former Federal Secretary of Tourism.

The inauguration was also attended by several personalities from the tourist field of Los Cabos such as Lilsi Orcí and Mauricio Salicrup, Executive President and from the Administrative Council of the Los Cabos Hotel Association, respectively; Javier Olivares of the Sothern Baja California Association of Timeshares as well as Rodrigo Esponda Director of the Los Cabos Tourist Trust Fund.

For Cabo News Today, Translation, Tony Perez Dillon