Los Cabos Vacation Rentals – 2015

Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo make up the Los Cabos region of Mexico. This area is among the world’s most stunning, with pristine blue waters, lush natural scenery, and a wide variety of things to see and do. Los Cabos hosts a multitude of annual events that you and your family may want to enjoy or you may decide to simply come for a relaxing getaway. Los Cabos Surf

In order to fully enjoy your San Jose del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas vacation, it is important for you to choose accommodations that are ideal for you and the rest of your traveling party. We at Los Cabos Villas look forward to helping you find a property that is perfect for your trip. However, before you contact us, there are a few things you ought to consider that will make all of our lives easier in the end. The more you know about what you need, the better we will be able to help you!

How Many Bedrooms Do You Require?

This is one of the most important issues for you to consider before you get in-touch with our office. We have many properties available, all of which have different features. In order to help us narrow down the options to Los Cabos vacation homes that are appropriate for you, you must know how many bedrooms your travel group will require. If, for instance, you are planning to visit the region with your whole extended family, you will need far more space than a couple on their honeymoon.

What Kind of Budget Are You Working With?

If we are to fulfill our goal of placing you in the perfect Los Cabos holiday property, we will also need to know what your budgetary restrictions are. This way, we won’t inadvertently push you toward a home or condominium that you can’t afford. Don’t hesitate to talk about money when you contact us; this information is crucial!

What Part of Los Cabos Do You Want to Stay In?

As you already learned, the Los Cabos region is comprised of several different cities. You and your party need to figure out what area you want to stay in before you begin seriously looking at any rental properties. If you have questions about the differences between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, we will be happy to provide you with answers. mission-of-san-jose-del

You should also consider what events are going on during the time you plan to visit Los Cabos. If, for example, something exciting is happening in Cabo San Lucas, but San Jose del Cabo has no scheduled events, you may want to stay near the action in a Cabo San Lucas vacation home.

Los Cabos Fishing Report – April 5, 2015

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Easter Week is officially here, very busy time for the local residents and visitors alike. This is traditionally the time when family and friends gather, pack up provisions and flock to all of the available beaches to enjoy themselves during this holiday period. Weather conditions are absolutely ideal, clear sunny skies, with high temperatures nearing the 90 degree mark, winds and swells very moderate, very comfortable conditions for anglers.

With many fishing crew members now on extended camping excursions, also just not that many sport anglers now arriving in town, fleets have had light schedules this week. Later this month, warming weather patterns will offer sportfishing charters more opportunities and crowds of anglers will increase.

The larger swell that pushed through the region last week, has resided now, though this surge was strong enough to scatter the schools of sardinas which had been congregating near Vinorama, these preferred baitfish have now moved away from this beach stretch and we will wait patiently for the schools to return as conditions settle. In the meantime charters have been using the available caballito, chihuil, skipjack or ballyhoo for baitfish options. Ocean temperatures have ranging from 73 to 76 degrees and this is a warming trend which expect will continue. There were reports of schooling bolito on the offshore fishing grounds, this is also a great sign, as this food source will surely attract more gamefish.

Transition periods can create inconsistent and unpredictable fishing action. We had seen great action during previous weeks, unusual fall type action during the winter season. There was good action for yellowfin tuna in the 20 to 30 lb. class, then the dorado and wahoo also moved in and got in on the action, then the quality sized yellowtail started to take up the slack on the Gordo Banks, now things have changed more to bottom structure species as the surface bite has faded out for the time being. With the exception of striped marlin, which are being found straight outside of San Jose del Cabo and on the grounds to the north, not much else being found offshore now.

Local fleets have been fishing the areas from Palmilla, to the Gordo Banks and north to La Fortuna, Iman, San Luis and Vinorama. Action has been spread out, using available bait and a mix of yo-yo type jigs, anglers found species such as skipjack, bonito, pargo, snapper, amberjack and triggerfish. Most common catches were bonito, skipjack and small red snapper. The area of San Luis has held a nicer grade of red snapper, though the sea lions have been a major nuisance, as they have been relentless in stealing and majority of all fish that were being hooked up. No very little yellowtail action to speak of, a few more amberjack started to appear, up to 35 lb. No larger grouper to report, but there are some nice leopard grouper up to 15 lb., including one golden phase specimen that was taken on Thursday off of the Gordo Banks. There was also a lot of conversation about a 500 lb. mako shark that was patrolling these same banks, going from boat to boat, daring anglers to try and throw a bait its direction, no one opted to try and battle this monster.

Inshore there have been hog sized jack crevalle, as well as roosterfish, mostly smaller fish, a few pargo Colorado close to shore, sierra have been around, but not in numbers you would normally find a this time.

Still quite a few whales being seen daily, these mammals must be about ready to head north soon.

The combined panga fleets launching out of La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos Marina sent out approximately 53 charters for the week, with anglers reporting a fish count of:
14 striped marlin, 5 wahoo, 9 dorado, 25 sierra, 98 Eastern Pacific bonito, 16 cabrilla, 1 golden leopard grouper (cabrilla), 185 huachinango (red snapper), 18 roosterfish, 15 amberjack, 5 yellowtail, 26 jack crevalle, 18 barred pargo, 44 triggerfish and 16 yellow snapper.

Good fishing, Eric


GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

Bud Light Baja Sur 500 – April 15-19

If you’re a fan of off-road racing, you’re probably familiar with Bud Light-sponsored events, including Logo-Budlight-FONDO-SPLASHthe Imperial Valley 250 in California and the Bud Light SCORE Baja 1000 in British Columbia. The British Columbia event is now in its 48th year. If you enjoy going to these races, why not add one more to your list this year? From April 15-19, 2015, the inaugural Bud Light Baja Sur 500 is scheduled to take place.

This event has already garnered attention from many major news outlets in the racing community. There are classes for a variety of vehicles, including motorcycles, trucks, and ATVs. The route, which can be viewed in its entirety at

http://score-international.com/baja-sur-500-schedule/ will span from Cabo San Lucas to Loreto, so spectators can stake a spot anywhere to see the action.

While some entrants, including popular driver Clyde Stacy, have already entered the Baja Sur 500, late entries will be accepted until 5 PM on April 17 (the evening before the big race). If you’re interested in competing, contact the SCORE International office for all of the pertinent information. Even if you don’t want to be a participant in this year’s race, it is a must-attend event for all off-road racing enthusiasts.

The team at Los Cabos Villas would love to help you plan your vacation. We are excited about this new annual addition to the Los Cabos calendar and look forward to working with you and your family every year. We can help you find a Cabo San Lucas vacation rental that is near the race route or one that is secluded from the hustle and bustle. No matter what you are looking for, we can help you find the ideal holiday property in the Los Cabos region. People from 15 US states and five other nations have already entered the Bud Light Baja Sur 500. We are excited to hear from you too!

Lord of the Wind – Los Cabos – East Cape Event

As you probably know, the Los Cabos region is well known for its wide array of water sports and other Lord of the Windsoutdoor activities. No matter what activity you’re interested in, you’re sure to be able to find it in Cabo. Kiteboarding is one sport that has been gaining popularity annually for several years at this point. If you have an interest in kiteboarding, you’ll definitely want to keep reading today’s post.

Although the 2015 Lord of the Wind kiteboarding competition has come and gone (it was held on January 15-18), it is never too early to begin planning to attend next year’s big event. Lord of the Wind was founded 5 years ago and, in that relatively short time, has become one of the preeminent kiteboarding events anywhere in the world. The Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo region is the perfect location for lovers of kiteboarding. The sun, sand, and surf all work together to create the ideal atmosphere for these laid back people.

If you are interested in either volunteering at, attending or competing in the 2016 Lord of the Wind tournament, now is the time to start preparing. Visit www.LordoftheWindBaja.com  for more information. This competition thrives because of people just like you! The Rotary Club of Los Barriles Cabo Este hosts this competition; contact them with any questions you may have that aren’t addressed on the Lord of the Wind webpage. Preparation is already underway for next year, so if you have comments or suggestions, don’t wait to get in-touch.

Early planning can help you have the best possible experience next January in Los Cabos. The Los Cabos Villas staff would be thrilled to help you start looking for the right accommodations for your stay. Since there is quite a bit of time before the event, we will be able to work with you to find your dream condominium or vacation house. You will not have to settle for anything less than the best for your Los Cabos Vacation holiday!

Los Cabos Fishing Report – January 25 – 2015

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Similar patterns this past week, winter weather hard to predict, though the all-around climate is very pleasant and light crowds are enjoying themselves, soaking up the available warm sunshine. Winds have been more predominate again from the north and this has limited what areas the sportfishing charters could comfortably operate on any given day. Inshore areas north of Punta Gorda are seeing more greenish colored cooler current push in from the north, water temperatures are dropping as well, from the lower 70s up to the 75 degree range. Baits sources are supplying charters with sardinas, caballito and there are ballyhoo available as well. Lots of whale activity now being seen on a daily basis.

Anglers found billfish action offshore, a bit hit or miss, but this week the bite for striped marlin improved offshore of San Jose del Cabo, anywhere from four to six miles out, many marlin were hooked into while drift fishing live baits down deep, also trolling on the surface. Dorado were spread out, more being found closer to shore than further out, these fish are traveling where their food source is. The majority of the dorado were small to medium sized, an exception of a handful of fish being over 20 lb. Striking more often on bait than lures.

Yellowfin tuna action picked up, especially in the Inner Gordo Banks, the wind factor was an issue, too much wind and swift current on certain days made this option difficult to impossible. Though there were a larger grade of yellowfin now on these grounds, up to 100 pounds, many in the 30 to 80 lb. class were hooked into, biting best on sardinas rigged on lighter leader of forty pound test. Some charters had as many as three or four of these nice tuna, other days we would see maybe one or tuna all together. So this late season bite was still sporadic, though fairly impressive to even have a chance at these quality fish at this time of year. Tuna were also found on the banks such as La Fortuna and Iman, these fish were mostly in the 15 to 30 lb. range, again hit or miss, depending on the north wind conditions.

These same fishing grounds were producing a mix of bottom structure species, not a lot of large fish, most were under fifteen pounds, though always a chance of a much larger specimen and all of these fish are the excellent eating variety. Catches were made on yo-yo jigs, as well as on whole and cut bait, including pargo, snapper, porgy, island jacks, bonito, triggerfish, amberjack, cabrilla and parrot fish.

Close to shore the sierra run is now in full swing, once found, these schooling fish are voracious feeders and the action often can be fast and furious on these scrappy gamesters that were averaging three to five pounds. Also a few roosterfish and jacks rounding out inshore catches. Most of the roosterfish now being found are juvenile sized and should be released unharmed whenever possible. Early in the morning while panga charters were waiting for bait suppliers some nice fish have been hooked into directly outside of the Puerto Los Cabos jetties, including yellow snapper, cabrilla and amberjack. This was a early bird special and would happen one day and then maybe not the next, though a few fish in the 20 to 30 lb. class were accounted for.

The combined panga fleets launching out of La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos Marina sent out approximately 68 charters for the week, with anglers reporting a fish count of: 16 striped marlin, 95 yellowfin tuna, 325 sierra, 15 roosterfish, 72 dorado, 45 bonito, 18 barred pargo, 28 yellow snapper, 15 island jack, 14 amberjack, 28 cabrilla, 12 porgy, 8 parrotfish and 32 triggerfish.

Good fishing, Eric


GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

Cabo Marine Show – 2015

Life in the Los Cabos region revolves largely around the water. Fishing, surfing, and boating are all popular activities among timthumb.phptourists and locals alike. Thus, there is no better place on the face of the earth for a massive marine show to be held. For the sixth year in a row, the annual Cabo Marine Show will be held in Los Cabos in 2015. Dates for the event have not yet been announced, but it has been in mid-May for several years running. Check www.cabomarineshow.com regularly to find out specific dates.

The Cabo Marine Show is a highly anticipated event that draws more than 4,000 attendees from Mexico, the United States, and Canada each year. Whether you’re in the market for a new boat or you simply love seeing the latest in nautical transportation, you are going to love this trade show. The Cabo Marine Show takes place in the heart of Los Cabos, so you will be near the best dining and shopping that the region has to offer. When you’re done perusing boats each day, you can take in the nightlife or have a delicious meal at a world-class restaurant.

The Cabo Marine Show attracts both boating professionals and enthusiasts, so don’t worry if you aren’t an industry insider. You will still have the time of your life seeing all of the most cutting-edge nautical innovations in an up-close-and-personal fashion. This event is one of the most popular hosted in the Los Cabos region all year, so you can expect to have the time of your life.

We at Los Cabos Villas would be happy to help you find a Cabo San Lucas holiday villa or a San Jose del Cabo condominium for your spring visit to our beautiful corner of the world. If you are planning to purchase tickets to the Cabo Marine Show, there is no time like the present to book your lodgings. Contact us to learn more about all of the properties we have available.

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Los Cabos Half Marathon – February 8, 2015

If you’ve been thinking about scheduling a trip to Cabo San Lucas or to San Jose del Cabo, but you don’t want to travel for no RUTA-21K-MMLC2015-reason, the upcoming Los Cabos Half Marathon might fit the bill perfectly. The 13.1 mile run allows participants to get up close and personal with Los Cabos’s beautiful scenery. There is no other half marathon like this on earth! You simply can’t beat the views that we have to offer in Cabo. If you aren’t quite ready for a half marathon, but you’d still like to take part in the day’s events, you might be an ideal candidate for the 5K run that accompanies the longer race.

The Los Cabos Half Marathon and 5K appeals to runners from all over the globe. If you enjoy distance running, but haven’t yet experienced the magic of the Los Cabos Medio Marathon, 2015 should be your year! The event takes place on February 8, 2015, so there’s still plenty of time to register.

In addition to the run, which even the slowest runners usually finish in about 3 1/2 hours, you can take advantage of all the other things that Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo have to offer during your time in the region. Since you’re a runner, it’s safe to assume that you also enjoy other outdoor activities, such as fishing, golf, and swimming. You can do all of this and more by the gorgeous Los Cabos waterfront or in lush grassy areas that have been carefully curated by some of the world’s best golfers.

At Los Cabos Villas, we would be happy to work with you to find the perfect villa, condominium, or cottage for your stay. We love helping Los Cabos Half Marathon runners make the most of their time in San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Whatever you’re interested in, we can help you make reservations to enhance your vacation experience. As soon as you register for February’s big run, contact us to book a Cabo vacation villa to call home during your holiday.

Liga Mac Los Cabos

As the 2014 holiday season fast approaches, there’s still time to plan a visit to the Los Cabos area during this festive time of year. Blanquito NavidadThe Los Cabos Vacation Rentals staff would be thrilled to assist you in finding the ideal vacation condominium or villa for your Christmastime trip. There are a variety of fun, family friendly happenings in both San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas during the months of November and December.

Among these is a particularly charitable event sponsored by Liga MAC, an organization that works with underprivileged children in the Los Cabos region. Throughout the first week of December, the Shoppes at Palmilla and Liga MAC team-up to encourage residents and tourists alike to get into the spirit of giving. To kick-off the holidays, they host a Christmas Fiesta that is beloved by dozens and dozens of families. If you are planning to be in Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo this December, you cannot miss this fun and festive occasion!

If you’ve never attended the Liga MAC Christmas Fiesta before, you should be aware of the fact that admission is an unwrapped, non-electronic toy that would be appropriate for a child between the ages of 1-12. Your charitable donation will serve to brighten a low income child’s Christmas. During the Christmas Fiesta, you’ll enjoy fine wine, a variety of soft drinks, and carols sung by Liga MAC’s ACE student choir, as well as other local musicians and bands. The Shoppes at Palmilla also provide raffle prizes and a fun sidewalk style show for attendees to enjoy.

If you think the Christmas Fiesta at the Shoppes at Palmilla sounds like the perfect way to start your 2015 holiday season, schedule your trip to Los Cabos today. Simply contact the Los Cabos Villas office if you would like help planning your December getaway! We look forward to helping you kick-off your Christmas season in the most magical of ways. For More Info http://www.ligamac.org/

Los Cabos Airport is Open!

The opening of the airport is a full five days before the promised date of October 8th and comes as welcome news to the vital tourist industry of the town.

The early opening is a huge endorsement of the efforts of Sr. Martin Zazueta and the team at  AEROPUERTOS GAP Los Cabos.

The first flight will be an Aeromexico flight from Mexico City.

The various international airlines operating out of Los Cabos have each issued recent official statements (shown below) however this very welcome news may well push these target dates forward.

There are a lot of folks out there waiting desperately to get back home or to come down here and have the vacation of their life.

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This shot above is after clean up!

 

 

The shot on the far side is right after Odile hit.

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