Lifestyle 02 2013

P e d r e r o P h oto g r a p h y
EVENTS CALENDAR – LOCAL HISTORY: CARNIVAL – SPECIAL PROMOTIONS –

FASHION FOR LOS CABOS – LEGAL AFFAIRS FOR CAR REGISTRATION – STEPS
TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY IN MEXICO: RESTRICTED AREAS – BEST ACTIVITIES –
ARTS EXHIBITIONS – TRAVEL APPS
LIFESTYLE publications
EDITORIAL the lifestyle magazine FEBRUARY 2013
Welcome to
The LIFESTYLE Magazine
Hello everyone,
Our glorious weather has been consistent the past few
months with warm sunny day saveraging 80’ & cool
evenings in the low 60’s. Our visiting Humpback &
Gray whales have been very active & are still here for
another month and half. Spring break is just around
the corner so hurry and book your villa before March
15th, to receive up to 20% off!
Don’t forget to download the LIFESTYLE App in the

iTunes or Android market. This app is a helpful way
to keep in touch with local events & special offerings
exclusive to LIFESTYLE clients. You can view the latest
edition of the LIFESTYLE e-Magazine on our site.
Thank you to all our FANS on our Facebook page, we

are close to 13,000 fans now. If you haven’t already,
‘LIKE’ us to receive Facebook only promotions starting
in March.
We hope to pamper you in our paradise soon,

because you deserve it!
Your Cabo LIFESTYLE Team
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What is ?
LIFESTYLE Villas a division of LIFESTYLE, is a carefully
handpicked selection of stunning beachfront, ocean & golf
view villas and condominiums in Los Cabos’ most prestigious
developments. Where LIFESTYLE Villas differs from many
other villa rental companies is that each LIFESTYLE Villas is
managed by LIFESTYLE and have been standardized to fulfill
your highest expectations.
We have high thread count linens, bathrobes, hair dryers,

L’Occitane toiletries, safes, VOIP, wireless internet, fully
stocked kitchens, ready for you or your chef to prepare any
meal. Another differentiating factor is that we include many
services when renting directly with us. We want to pamper
you and provide a turn key experience. You can expect the
following services:
Pre-arrival destination planning

One arrival airport to villa private transportation in
luxury late model SUV (6 pax max)
Arrival welcome cocktails & light snack (Margaritas or
lemonade, salsa, chips & guacamole.)
Meet & greet by your Lifestyle concierge who is on call
24/7
Daily housekeeping (Except
Sundays & Holidays-Available at extra cost)
L’Occitane toiletries
Hand daily delivery of NY Times fax
Rental car preferred rates & complimentary delivery
Discounted green fees @ Questro & Palmilla Golf
courses
Pre-arrival & Ongoing shopping available at $35 USD
per trip (does not include grocery items).
*Services may vary with different promotions. Please

refer to our Current Specials section on our website.
What are you waiting for? Discover Los Cabos & stay in the comfort of a
private residence, you’ll never want to travel any other way!
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Welcome to Baja California Sur.
The Ministry of Tourism in Baja California Sur is pleased to

extend to you, the readers of this excellent magazine a cordial
and warm welcome to our State. I am certain that ‘’The Lifestyle
Magazine’’ will be a wonderful guide in the adventure of knowing
the greatness of Baja California Sur. I hope you enjoy reading
this publication as much as visiting our State.
It is a true honor being a resident of this noble land and a pleasure to be your host
in this Destination which is undoubtedly one of the richest places in México as to
the diversity tourist attractions it has to offer. Here you will find an infinite number of
activities, from rest and recreation to business and events.
Baja California Sur has many places of interest to visit and enjoy: warm beaches,
magic towns, oasis, historical monuments and archeological remnants, in addition
to high quality tourist and service infrastructure, all of this supplemented by its
wonderful wildlife and vegetation of exuberant beauty that blends in beautiful
landscapes and sunsets.
The people of Baja California Sur have a natural gift for tourism; we receive our
visitors with the hospitality that we are known for in the entire world. It is our
sincere wish that you, your family and friends have a lovely and unforgettable
experience in Baja California Sur and that you visit us time and again.
Welcome to Baja California Sur, make yourself at home, and enjoy your visit.
Cordialy
Lic. Rubén Reachi Lugo

Minister of Tourism Baja California Sur
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CONTENt
CALENDAR 6
ARTS & CULTURE 8
Fashion 10
health 16
INSURANCE 20
legal 24
social media 26
Local history 30
Local information 32
Private transportation 38
outdoor adventures 40
services 58
culinary 62
p h oto f r a n c i s co e s t r a d a
mixology 63
yatching 64
tips 68
transportation 70
realestate 72
villas 76
GOLF 86
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calendar the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
Music - Todos Santos Art - Annual Todos

JANUARY 2013 Music Festival Santos Artist’s Studio
Todos Santos — January Tour Todos Santos -
10, 2013 to January 26, 2013 February 10, 2013
Tours - Whale Watching A fun filled music festival featuring live When: 10am-5pm
Season Cabo San Lucas music 4 nights per week. Each week Treat yourself to an inside glimpse into
Cabo San Lucas — January will feature a special guest artist and the personal studios of the Artists in
Peter Buck of REM will play in every Todos Santos sponsored by A.R.T.S.
1, 2013 to March 31, 2013 band. Hotel California. (Artists of Todos Santos).
Whale watching is a must in Los Cabos
between the months of January and An opportunity to meet local artists
March with a rare opportunity to who open their studios to visitors.
observe them migrating south to FEBRUARY 2013 Proceeds from this event support
Palapa’s children’s Art and Craft
the waters off Los Cabos. The whales’
breeding grounds are primarily on Programs. For more information and
the Pacific side, but some whales Art - Todos Santos Art ticket reservations contact Gloria
travel around the cape to the Sea of Festival Todos Santos - Ruenitz at gruenitz10@yahoo.com or
Cortez. Of the eleven species of whales February 2, 2013 to February Diane Knight at dianeknight@hotmail.
found worldwide, eight venture to the 9, 2013 com
waters off Los Cabos. Ideal climate, Funded primarily by the government,
shallowness, salinity and abundant the Art Festival brings folk dancing, Festival - Todos Santos
marine life make the bays and lagoons music and theater performance to Film Festival
north of Los Cabos the perfect place for Todos Santos. There are workshops Todos Santos - February 21,
whales to birth and rear their young. teaching Latin music and folk dancing 2013 to February 28, 2013
and recitals featuring piano and Check the website for the Film Festival’s
Sports - Puerto Los poetry. It’s definitely not your average schedule. All films have English sub-titles.
Cabos World Pro-Am art festival.
San Jose del Cabo — Special - Casino Night
January 9, 2013 to January Festival - Carnaval La Paz for charity Los Cabos —
13, 2013 & Cabo San Lucas La Paz & February 23, 2013
Open to all club professionals Cabo San Lucas - February Charity Casino Night on Saturday,
worldwide, teams will consist of one 7, 2013 to February 12, 2013 February 23, 2013 at Villa Bellisima,
golf pro and three amateurs. Play at Carnival is known for the indulgent Pedregal. A fun event for a good cause.
Los Cabos’ beautiful golf courses: Play celebration of carnal pleasure before Benefits Building Baja’s Future. Please
at the beautiful golf course at Cabo del the sober fasting period of Catholic contact Cecilia Avalos at tel:
Sol. Lent. This week before Lent is filled (624)355-4314 or email: cavalos@
with feasting, drinking, parades, and buildingbajasfuture.org
dancing in the streets.
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calendar the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
races. Score off road desert racing Festival - Baja

MARZO 2013 celebrates its 40th year in 2013! The Shakespeare Festival
27th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE Rancho Buena Vista, Los
San Felipe 250, Baja. March 8-10, 2013. Barriles - March 22, 2013 to
Festival - Festival of San March 24, 2013
Jose, San Jose Del Cabo - Sports - Ironman Los The 13th annual Baja Shakespeare
March 8, 2013 to March 18, Cabos, Los Cabos - March performance is a British-style panto with
2013 17, 2013 a Baja twist. The outdoor stage at the
This festival honors the city’s patron Triathletes can test their endurance historic Rancho Buena Vista Hotel. You
saint San José (St. Joseph). This 11- with a 2.4-mile swim in the Sea of won’t want to miss the fun!!
day festival commences on March 8th Cortes, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-
every year. Food venues are sprinkled mile run that traces the scenic corridor Holiday - Holy Week and
throughout the downtown, and between Cabo san Lucas and San Jose Easter - ‘Semana Santa’
booths carrying items like freshly made del Cabo. Nearly 1500 participants Mexico - March 25, 2013 to
tamales and sugared pumpkin candies from over 50 countries are expected March 31, 2013
are available. On the weekends, there for this inaugural event! Holy week is the end the 40-day Lent
are carnivals and parades. Admission period. This includes Holy Thursday, Good
is free. Holiday - Birthday of Friday and Easter Sunday. Festivities
Benito Juarez Mexico - include colorful parades downtown and
Sports - Score San Felipe March 21, 2013 flying eggs filled with confetti.
250, San Felipe, Baja This is the birthday of the country’s first
California - March 8, 2013 President Benito Juarez. The holiday
to March 10, 2013 features dancing music and food in
Off road desert racing in Baja. commemoration of one of Mexico’s
Exciting international off road desert most honored heroes.
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ARTS & CULTURE the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
YANDI MONARDO
• 1975: born in the City of
Young (Uruguay).
• 1988: Takes part in the
workshop of the Plastic Art
School “Casa de la Cultura
Pedro C. Marín” in Young
Río Negro (Uruguay), with
maestro Mario González Sosa.
• 1997: opens his own
workshop in Mexico City.
• 2004: opens his own
workshop in Cabo San Lucas,
Baja California Sur, Mexico.
He has been exhibiting in
Libusche
Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina,
Paraguay and in California
(USA).
• 2005 Selected work
for the MOLAA Catalog
(Museum Of Latin Amarice
Art), Long Beach, California -
my dreams...
United States.
• 2008 Fourth Biennial of
Visual Arts Carlos Olachea,
Honorable Mention. South
Californian Institute of
Culture, Baja California Sur
Born and raised in Prague. (Mexico).
• 2011 Selected works for the
Art and design School Prague.
Biennale Chianciano Terme,
Specialized studies Art and design School Zurich, Italy
Switzerland. After her migration to Switzerlad, Libusche
executed specialized studies at the Zurich Art Design
School, where she developed her affinity for oil, acrylic
and mixed media. The theme of many of her paintings
is the human begun, represented by its body and its
soul.
The one visible, touchable, with texture in mixed media.

Libusche work is represented in very many private
collections as well as in public collections in Europe,
South Africa, The Middle East and North America.
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Fashion the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
Fashion for
Los Cabos
As you begin preparing for your holiday extravaganza
to Los Cabos here are a few fashion tips that will help
eliminate the stress of packing and assist in ensuring
the bare essentials for a fun filled vacation. The
weather this time of year is absolutely fantastic as the
temperatures are cool in comparison to the extreme
summer months. To best prepare for your trip you
will want to pack a combination of summer wear and
light winter wear. Winter in Los Cabos is very mild in
comparison with the average day temperature in the
mid 70’s and mid 50’s at night. Advisable wear are
breathable cottons, linens, nylon, denim and water
friendly fabrics, along with sunglasses and a wide brim
hat to keep you in the shade.
Organize an ensemble of shorts, skirts, dresses, tank

tops, and shirts. I always find it easier to color block
to a degree when traveling so you can mix and match
without too much thought. The desert breeze can
cause some cool nights so be sure to bring a jacket,
sweater, pashmina, pair of trousers and/or jeans, and a
maxi dress. Simple cocktail attire is always a necessity
when vacationing abroad as you never know where
a tropical night will take you. Los Cabos is a place of
magic and romance so expect the unexpected.
Athletic wear is recommended as there are a lot of

fun outdoor activities on the peninsula. Bring your dri
fit wear as it can be used for a multitude of purposes
while exploring Baja. You might want to include a
pair of sweats and a windbreaker. As far as shoe wear
I recommend flat sandals for walking around town,
havaianas are always perfect for the beach, runners
for your outdoor activities, and heels for the evening.
Don’t forget a clutch for the evening and beach tote
for the day.
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As for your toiletry bring the usual daily grooming

supplies, though please be sure to remember sunblock.
If you take vitamins or regular medication prepare for
the duration of your stay. While in a foreign country
sometimes digestion takes some getting used to, so
just in case throw in your bag some tums or pepto. If
you do forget anything, we have you covered. You can
buy almost anything here that you can get in the States,
so do not worry. Just make sure you stay hydrated,
keep cool and have fun!
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Elixir de LaVida
Fashion Event
Cabo San Lucas hosted an international cultural event
Saturday November 23, 2012 at the Skypool/Dayclub
in the Wyndham, which over looks the famous marina
yacht harbor. ART, FASHION and DANCE came together
on stage for one night to entertain, educate, raise
money for a good cause and expose Cabo San Lucas
to the world in a different light. The event showcased
cosmopolitan fashion designers Staci Snider, who is
based in Cabo San Lucas via New York and gr.dano,
fashion duo Jill Giordano and Brian Scheyer out of San
Francisco, California. Both labels showed their Spring/
Summer 2013 Women’s Collections with stunning
local models walking on a floating runway underneath
a starry night. It was a night of magic, romance and
transformation with three exquisitely choreographed
dance performances intermittence by Habana Sweets
and French saxophonist Felly playing classic Beethoven.
The event was inspired by surrealist artists Leonora

Carrington, Remedios Varos and the ballet Les
Sylphides. With months in production, planning and
gaining community support with local sponsors for
the show, the exhibition went on and was executed The mission for this event was to bring more culture to
without a flaw. A 500 pesos entrance fee was charged the area and nurture our surrounding beauty and talent.
for general admittance with an array of VIP tables Our agenda was to recognize, showcase, educate and
surrounding the catwalk for maximum exposure, all pay tribute to Surrealist Art, Dance, Music and Fashion.
to benefit the growth of the Ray Thomas Foundation. We want to inspire, encourage, believe in and develop
The Ray Thomas Foundation is a beautiful program fellow artists, friends, family, peers, athletes, neighbors,
established in the Baja Sur area which helps feed, and especially children. Three medians came together
develop and encourage the youth whom need a this November evening to fuse one idea, one mission: to
helping hand. I was the organizer and producer of this realize one’s own destiny. Cabo San Lucas is an alluring
event, to which I specifically chose the Ray Thomas beach community that is developing the necessary
Foundation, as it is an organization that I whole- building blocks for continued success and growth. This
heartedly support and believe in the cause. event set precedent for what is to come in the future.
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SHOPPING PRICE SCALE

Almost Free $ • Disposable $$ • Contemporary $$$ • Designer $$$$ • Demi-Couture $$$$$
BOUTIQUE LOCATION PRICE

Maliparmi Luxury Avenue, Puerto Paraiso $$$$
AguaBendita Luxury Avenue, Puerto Paraiso $$$$
Carolina Herrera Luxury Avenue, Puerto Paraiso $$$$
Adolfo Dominguez Luxury Avenue, Puerto Paraiso $$$$
Kaika Col. Centro, CSL $$$
Pepitas Col. Centro, CSL. $$$
Bella Luca Col. Centro, CSL. $$$
About StacI
• Maliparmi, Luxury Avenue, Puerto Paraiso.
• Agua Bendita, Luxury Avenue, Puerto Paraiso.
• Carolina Herrera, Luxury Avenue, Puerto Paraiso.
• Adolfo Dominguez , Luxury Avenue, Puerto Paraiso.
• Kaika, Calle Francisco I. Madero, Col. Centro, Cabo San Lucas. Staci Snider is a women’s fashion designer currently
• Pepitas, Calle Francisco I. Madero, Col. Centro, Cabo San Lucas. based in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She
• Bella Luca, Calle Francisco I. Madero, Local #5, Col. Centro, launched her clothing line in 2007 from her studio
Cabo San Lucas. in native New York and subsequently showed her
collection during NY Fashion Week. Her work was
immediately recognized for it’s European sensibility,
feminine detailing and eclectic elegance. Her
designs reflect the influences of Staci’s time living
in England, Spain, France and Italy, travels which
came as a result of her work as both a designer and
professional track and field athlete. (She earned
ADOLFO DOMINGUEZ her BA degree in Journalism and Political Science
while on an athletic scholarship at the University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville.)
Snider specializes in working with silk and leather,

which was her focus during her MFA studies in
fashion design from the Academy of Art University
Kaik a Bella Luca in San Francisco. Staci weaves technical skills,
Pepita storytelling, and attention to detail into designs that
offer a fresh look on fashion.
Since March 2011, Staci’s women’s designer and

couture clothes have been available from her first
Emiliano Zapata/
studio/boutique on Emiliano Zapata in downtown
Hidalgo s/n, Cabo
San Lucas, MX.
San Lucas. From personalized designs for the beach,
to the wedding altar, Staci Snider has the versatility
for any design taste.
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HEalth the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
WHAT IS, AND

WHO IS AT RISK
FOR HEAT
STROKE?
Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia, an abnormally The body normally generates heat as a result of
elevated body temperature with accompanying physical metabolism, and is usually able to dissipate the
symptoms including changes in the nervous system heat by radiation of heat through the skin or by
function. Unlikeheat cramps and heat exhaustion, two evaporation of sweat. However, in extreme heat, high
other forms of hyperthermia that are less severe, heat humidity, or vigorous physical exertion under the
stroke is a true medical emergency that is often fatal if sun, the body may not be able to dissipate the heat
not properly and promptly treated. Heat stroke is also and the body temperature rises, sometimes up to 106
sometimes referred to as heatstroke or sun stroke. Severe F (41.1 C) or higher. Another cause of heat stroke is
hyperthermia is defined as a body temperature of 102 F dehydration. A dehydrated person may not be able to
(38.88 C) or higher. sweat fast enough to dissipate heat, which causes the
body temperature to rise.
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Heat stroke is not the same as a stroke. “Stroke” is the

general term used to describe decreased oxygen flow
to an area of the brain.
Those most susceptible (at risk) individuals to heat

strokes include:
• infants,
• the elderly (often with associated heart diseases,
lung diseases, kidney diseases, or who are taking
medications that make them vulnerable to
dehydration and heat strokes),
• athletes, and
• any individuals who exposed themselves under the
sun for a long period of time ( beach ).
What are heat stroke symptoms

and signs?
Sometimes a person experiences symptoms of heat
exhaustion before progressing to heat strokes.
Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
• nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness,
headache,muscle cramps and aches, and dizziness. What about heat stroke in
However, some individuals can develop symptoms of
children?
While the elderly are at greatest risk for heat stroke,
heat stroke suddenly and rapidly without warning.
infants and children are also at risk. In particular,
Different people may have different symptoms and
infants or young children who are unattended in
signs of heatstroke. Common symptoms and signs of
locked car may suffer heat-related illness quickly,
heat stroke include:
since the indoor temperature of a locked care can rise
• high body temperature,
to dangerous levels even in moderate weather. Rarely,
• the absence of sweating, with hot red or flushed dry
infants have died of heat stroke when overly bundled
skin
in their cribs. It is critically important that parents
• Rapid pulse, difficulty breathing, strange behavior,
understand the medical dangers inherent in leaving
hallucinations, confusion, agitation, disorientation,
children unattended in cars in addition to the obvious
seizure, and/or coma.
safety risks. Further, cars should always be kept locked
when not in use so that children may not enter them
and become trapped.
Among older children and teens, heat stroke or

heat-related illness is a risk for athletes who train
in hot environmental conditions. Among reported
heat-related illnesses in U.S. high school athletes, the
majority of cases occur in football players during the
month of August.
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How do you treat a heat stroke

victim?
Victims of heat stroke must receive immediate
treatment to avoid permanent organ damage. First
and foremost, cool the victim.
• If the person is able to drink liquids, have them

drink cool water or other cool beverages that do not
contain alcohol or caffeine.
• Monitor body temperature with a thermometer and
continue cooling efforts until the body temperature
drops to 101 to 102 F (38.3 to 38.8 C).
• Always notify emergency services immediately. HEALTH RECCOMENDATIONS
• Patient most have a IV treatment with fluids to WHEN TRAVELING
hydration at home or hospital.
Dr. Arturo Andrade and Dr. Alvaro Atilano
How can heat stroke be prevented? are LIFESTYLE´s emporiatrics specialists.
• The most important measures to prevent heat Travel medicine or emporiatrics is the
strokes are to avoid becoming dehydrated branch of medicine that deals with the
• If you have to perform physical activities in hot prevention and management of health
problems of international travelers. He is
weather, drink plenty of fluids (such as water and
English spoken and has over 10 years of
sports drinks), but avoid alcohol, caffeine (including experience in his field.
soft drinks and tea), and tea which may lead to
dehydration. Dr. Andrade and Dr. Atilano are
• Your body will need replenishment of electrolytes LIFESTYLE´s on call house doctors. We
(such as sodium) as well as fluids if you sweat have been working with them for almost
excessively or perform vigorous activity in the 5 years & do so because we share the
sunlight for prolonged periods. same philosophy on service & attention
• Avoid to get suntanned in between 10:00 am – 17:00 to detail.
pm
Our guests & home owners can rest
assured that their health & well being
is our concern. We hope you don’t need
one, but if you do, Dr. Andrade & Dr.
Atilano are at your service.
Dr. Arturo A. Andrade A. & Dr. Alvaro Atilano

Integrated Medical Group
(624) 188-0239
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insurance the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
LEGAL AFFAIRS FOR

VEHICLE REGISTRATION
AND AUTO INSURANCE
>>Now that you have decided to reside in Mexico as your DISADVANTAGES
second home you might be considering getting your • Although there are insurance Carriers whom you can
own vehicle for your personal transportation, but where cancel the insurance if you return to your country or
to start? Let us help you to make the wisest decision to if you sell your vehicle and get a refund for the
avoid frustrations regarding where to buy it, register it, nonused
and insure it, among many other considerations! premium; most of the Mexican Auto insurance
are not refundable.
TO BRING YOUR VEHICLE FROM NORTH • As already mentioned, you may not let your
Bringing your actual vehicle from United States or housekeeper, property manager, Gardner or even
Canada is definitely a good option, although you your driver drive your US or Canadian plated vehicle, if
must know that you will not be allowed to loan it to they don’t have a North American driver license.
anybody who does not hold a non-Mexican driver • Some States, require you to take your car back to
license. The reason is: taxes. No Mexican is allowed the US or Canada, to renew the registration and may
to bring a car from US or Canada without paying represent an inconvenience. This might not be an
the proper importation taxes. Only Americans and issue for you if you don’t mind to drive the car back to
Canadians can drive their own foreign car in Mexico update your registration or if your registration is from
because it is understood that they will be keeping a State where is not necessary to take the car and you
current their registration in their country. can renew the registration by mail.
ADVANTAGES TO BUY A VEHICLE IN MEXICO

• For Insurance Companies, “the more people insured, You can choose to buy a Mexican registered car. First
the lower is the insurance premium”. This is the reason you need to know that there are two kinds of Mexican
why insurance rates for North American and Canadian plates:
vehicles are much lower than insurance rates for 1) “Placas Nacionales” (Mexican plates) mean the car
Mexican cars, where the Insurance Culture is still an was made or assembled in Mexico or at least brought
issue. it to Mexico by the Brand Dealership, without ever
• Mexican Auto insurance for North American and being sold in the United States or Canada. These
Canadian vehicles is suited as the American way. You vehicles are guaranteed, with low mileage, usually in
can get (by paying the additional premium) a fixed good shape.
deductible, uninsured motorist coverage, vandalism 2) “Placas Fronterizas” or “Importado” (Imported car)
and partial theft insurance. means the car was built out of Mexico, and then it
• You may get a special rate if you specify that you are crossed the border to a Customs Broker to pay the
going to keep your vehicle in the Baja limits and will proper importation taxes to be considered Mexican
not take it to mainland. now. Usually they can only circulate in The Baja
• There are insurance carriers that provide a discount Peninsula
for having your Home and your car insured with them. and in the Border cities. These cars are commonly
cheaper, because there is no way to know their real
mechanical conditions.
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DISADVANTAGES
• Insurance premium is higher that insurance for US or
Canadian plated vehicles.
• Not all the coverages available for the US or
Canadian plated vehicles are available for Mexican
plated ones
• It is highly recommended to get your Mexican driver
license so you don’t go through a bad time with the
police officers that are looking for a “reason” to “give
you a ticket”.
REQUIREMENTS TO TURN A UNITED STATES OR

CANADIAN PLATED CAR IN TO AN IMPORTED
MEXICAN PLATED CAR
To make your foreign car an imported vehicle, you

may need to have it taken to a Customs Broker in the
Border, Tijuana, Mexicali, etc. They will take the car
back to the States to check with the US authorities,
that your car has no criminal records, and for them
(The American officers) to physically check the vehicle.
Then the car is returned to Mexico and by paying
Insurance for vehicles made in Mexico are more the Broker fee and the importation taxes, which may
affordable than insurance for imported vehicles vary depending on the year, capacity, fuel, etc., the
because of the difficulty to get spare parts of the Customs Broker gives you back your documents
imported ones and if they are totaled, they are more along with a Mexican invoice and the Importation
difficult to get salvaged, since they are only allowed Certificate.
on roads in the Border cities and the Baja Peninsula.
ADVANTAGES
• Vehicles with Mexican Plates are easier to sell when
you want to get a new car.
• Insurance policies are easy cancellable and you’ll get
back your unearned premium.
• The renewal of the registration is easier, just need to
go the Mexican DMV.
• For recent models, you also can get (by a small
additional premium) reduced deductible, rental car
up to 15 days, liability extended to your driver license
so you will be covered for liability when driving any
other Mexican (not rental) car.
• Claims are solved faster since the spare parts are
easier to bring to the body shop or workshop.
• There are insurance carriers that provide a discount
for having your Home and your car insured with them.
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IMPORTANT! NEW LIMIT TO PAY IN CASE OF A THIRD

PARTY’S ACCIDENTAL DEATH ON AN CAR ACCIDENT
By the end of 2012 the Mexican
Federal Labor Law was modified This compensation is not only for
to establish the new amount death, it is also for disability, total or
for compensation in the event partial.
of decease by an accident. You
will hear all kind of rumors going Many insurance carriers are aligning
Personal and Professional
around but the official version their Third Party Liability insured
resume Arandi Torres Álvarez
is: To compensate the family amount to around 3,000,000 pesos
of a deceased person in an or more, so your Auto insurance
She represents all insurance
accident, it used to be 730 times backs you up in the sadly event
carriers in Mexico and some
the minimum salary per day in of the loss of a life or a disability.
services like Emergency Air
Mexico, now it is 5,000 times, but You either can approach to your
Evacuation to the United States
taking as a reference the highest insurance Agent to ask your Liability
and Canada.
minimum salary, which goes limit to be raised now, or at your
around 176 pesos (the lowest renewal time. The law is already
The products she provides
minimum is not even 65 pesos) effective, so the recommendation
arrange from: Major Medical
per day. But it is not the Federal is to increase ASAP. The difference
Insurance, Life, Business,
Labor Law who establishes in premium should not be as
Homeowners, Condominium
the punishment for those who significant.
Development, Auto with
accidentally kill somebody with
Mexican plates (even imported
their vehicles since the Labor Law Remember drive safe, follow the
vehicles) and US or Canada
relates only for those accidents at laws, use the safe belt, don’t drive
plates, even with Guatemala,
work. The Mexican Federal Civil when you are drinking or when you
Germany, England, etc., to
Law establishes that, whatever are tired and keep your insurance
Guaranty Bonds, Quality Bonds,
the Labor Law stipulates, the current.
etc.
compensation would be 4 times
that amount. 4 times 176 pesos Live Healthy, Safe and Happy
She has worked on building
is 704 pesos, and 5,000 times 704
a team with well trained and
pesos is over 3.5 million pesos.
professional executives that
can serve in English or Spanish,
according to the Customers’
needs.
Arandi Torres Alvarez
Tel en Mex: 143-1212 ext 1002

From US or Can:
804-433-3579 ext 1002
arandi@caboinsurance.com
www.caboinsurance.com
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LEGAL the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
STEPS TO ACQUIRE
PROPERTY IN MEXICO,
SPECIFICALLY IN THE
RESTRICTED AREA
To acquire a property in Mexico may be considered a
complicated process for someone that does not have Any real estate broker or specialized attorney may assist
the experience in such process, nevertheless if the you in developing a cost, right and fees exercise that
individual pretends to acquire the property educated will be generated for the acquisition of the property
him self in this acquisition process and also seek that you wish to acquire, these all together are known
professional counsel in that matter, it is very possible as “closing costs estimated”.
that the process can become simpler than it looks.
Another very important recommendation is that,
The first thing that a possible buyer should take into before to do any purchase, to proceed trough a
consideration, is that to acquire a property all over the specialized attorney a preliminary title sear; this
world, implicates additional cost to be considered; search has an objective to deeply analyze the property
in our case and specifically en Mexico, the additional antecedents since the begging, since its “birth” until
costs are normally the following: a preliminary tile sear, the purchase date, this search will give us an historical
acquisition tax, real estate agent commission, permit, x-ray of the property as well as any possible line or
registration rights, trust fees, legal and notary fees; the encumbrance or in general any legal matter that may
amount of all these expenses is calculated based in the affect the property.
amount of the operation, meaning the purchase price
of the property. It is also important to verify that the property is current
in the payment of all services such as water, electricity,
telephone, internet, television, cable television and
most important that there are not outstanding.
Once done all these recommendations and prior to the
acquisition process of the property, I will mention in a
general manner the steps to follow in the acquisition
process of a property in Mexican territory trough the
Trust “Fideicomiso” figure or in its case the cession of
rights over an existing one.
Step One.
- Appointments with buyer, with seller, their respective
agents, or vía fax.
-Receive documents
-Receive all the information necessary for the
preparation of contracts and the trustee bank
instruction letter.
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-Receive deposit for closing costs. Step Seven

-Register signatures and consent -Bank trustee sings the deed and
for fax transmission (If necessary) acknowledges the Mortgage
Step two. document, if any.
-Appointments with buyer, with -Send Mortgage documents to
seller and their respective agents. U.S. for borrower signatures before
-Preparation and signature of Notary Public and ratification by the
Promise contract, Buyer/Seller Secretary of State (The apostille).
instructions, Bank information, Step Eight
Closing cost estimate, Promissory -Make tax payments, obtain stamp
note and draft of mortgage from the property tax department.
document if any. -Pick up the original deed from the Max Guerrero García is the
Step three. Notary Public. Record, together founding partner of the firm
Guerrero & Guerrero abogados,
-Obtain the property tax and No- with the mortgage document, if
specialized attorneys in various
lien certificates. any. fields as general litigation, real
-Order the title search, if requested. -Send recording information to title estate and business advisors,
Step Four.- insurer for issuance of policy. having over 17 years experience
-Seller signs the Notarized letter Step nine in various branches of the legal
of instructions to the trustee bank. -Verify recording stamps and dates. area.
Deliver to the trustee bank. -Send original documents to
-Obtain permit from the Secretary the parties, together with an Max has worked for major firms
of Foreign Relations, if required. accounting of all funds. in City of Mexico in several areas.
-Request confirmation of trustee In 1999 he arrives to Los Cabos in
acceptance and copy of their The above is a general outline of order to attend the legal needs
instructions to the notary public. procedures. Actual procedures and of various emerging touristic
Step Five.- the time required to accomplish developments.
-Order official appraisal, order title same will vary depending upon the
Later in 2004, he decided to
insurance, if buyer request. property being transferred. become independent and
Step Six create his own firm, Guerrero &
-Confirm amount of transfer taxes I hope the above information will be GuerreroAbogados, providing
and capital gains taxes with the useful and also I want to remind you legal services for LIFESTYLE,
Notary. to always seek the advice of local since 2005
-Deliver a statement of account to professionals before purchasing a
principals for balance of founds property anywhere in the world. Mr. Guerrero studied at the Law
required for the closing. Faculty, UNAM, graduating with
honors in 1998. He has also
taken several training in Oral
Trials, New accusatory system,
Graduate Diploma in real estate
and foreign investment, among
others.
The Guerrero & Guerrero

Abogados S.C. offices are
located in Paseo Los Cabos #150,
suite 111 at the Plaza Las Velas
Building in San Jose del Cabo.
Phone: (624) 173 9734

max@ggabogados.com.mx
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SOCIAL MEDIA the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
BEST TRAVEL APPS

IN GUIDES AND
PHOTOGRAPHY by Romana Lilic
In the previous issue of Lifestyle Magazine I wrote about travel apps, which can make our personal and business
travels easier; finding the best airline itinerary, flight status, hassle free communication apps, translators,
on location apps and my favorite apps for business needs. In this issue I’d like to talk about planning your
activities at the final destination, and the apps which help us memorize our travels forever.
TRAVEL GUIDES
Lonely Planet
Start planning your journey with the world’s favorite
travel guides and phrasebooks designed specifically
for your iPhone, all available in one free app. Individual
travel guides are available as In-App Purchase for $3.99
USD each.
Condé Nast Traveller iPhone City Guides

A new series of guides to some of the world’s most
fascinating cities, highlighting everything from the
latest restaurants and bars to classic hotels and places
to visit. Updated quarterly by their trusted editors,
the guide features a fully searchable, GPS-trackable
database with Augmented Reality functionality, to
ensure you are only a touch away from the best of
everything. ($0.99 USD)
Time Out
Get the most out of your city break with Time Out
travel apps for iPhone. The apps will help you discover
the best bits of your destination on the go, with the
lowdown on great museums, attractions, restaurants,
bars, arts, entertainment and nightlife. Free.
Wallpaper City guides

Trendy, fashion or the stylish and trendy oriented
tourist, curated by renowned Wallpaper magazine
editors. ($2.99 USD)
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Goop city guides

Built off the success of Gwyneth Paltrow’s weekly
lifestyle journal goop.com, the goop City Guides
App brings you in-depth and authentic travel
recommendations. Goop City Guides app is filled with
all of the much-loved and under-the-radar places,
along with classic favorites, Goop has discovered over
the years. Included in the price ($3.99), this app comes
pre-loaded with guides to New York, London and Los
Angeles. More cities will be added soon.
Unlike City Guides

Unlike City Guides are the travel guides as you know
them, combined with a social aspect of sharing your
favorite places with friends and through other social
channels. We will be hearing more about this app in
the future. Free.
29GPS Apps
29GPS iPhone applications are a series of individual
visually stunning GPS enabled broadband guides
providing a daily discovery of the most compelling
places to visit.
Each feature story includes a GPS embedded map
function to provide location and directions and a
29GPS_Radar function that provides a color coded
(red, yellow, or green) visual indicator of your proximity
to the featured story. Editorial features include, photos,
text, audio and/or video segments. Free.
Lifestyle Villas, Los Cabos Travel Guide app

LIFESTYLE VILLAS mobile application has all the
information you need for your stay in Los Cabos.
The app offers information about Lifestyle vacation
properties and local area information. When planning
your trip to Los Cabos, check the LIFESTYLE Villas app
for current specials, local events, useful information,
find and reserve local restaurants and activities, book
your transportation, organize your special in-Villa
event, spa services, private chef and more. You can
book your vacations within the app, and your Lifestyle
Concierge will get in touch with you to help you plan

your ultimate Los Cabos getaway. (Free)
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Instagram
Instagram is a popular photo sharing app, with fast,
beautiful and fun way to share your photos with friends
and family on iPhone and Android. Free.
Hipstamatic
Hipstamatic uses the iPhone’s camera to allow the user
to shoot square photographs, to which it applies a
number of software filters to make the images look as
though they were taken with an antique film camera.
You can choose among a number of effects which are
presented in the application as simulated lenses, films
and flashes. Several of these are included with the
application, while others may be acquired through an
in-app purchase.
Tiny Planet
Tiny Planet Photos turns your photo into a sphere so
that it looks like a tiny planet! A great one to add to
your collection of photo apps. $0.99 USD.
Frametastic
Frametastic enables you to create unique collages
with your photos. Choose from several different
composition patterns, backgrounds, and photo effects.
Share with your social networks or send as a postcard
to a friend or family member. (Free)
Pop Booth
- you can mail a real pop booth postcard for just $1.99
usd!
PopBooth takes the classic photo booths of our
generation and delivers a product perfect for this one.
With the app you can create, print, and ship photobooth
strips anywhere in the world. Use the forward-facing
camera to take four timed images, use filters to play
with color and style, and share. This app really is all
about sharing, which you can do via Facebook, email,
or even snail-mailing a photostrip to someone. The
photostrips are printed at 300-dpi resolution on thick
card stock. Every PopBooth includes two strips and is
delivered anywhere in the world for only $2.99! The
App is Free.
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Postagram
Send postcards from your iPhone or Android using
photos from Instagram, Facebook or your phone. It
is a great way to send personalized postcards to your
family and loved ones. If your country iTunes doesn’t
feature Postagram App, you can still send Postagrams
through their web interface at HYPERLINK “http://
postagramapp.com/” http://postagramapp.com/. The
App is Free, Postagrams delivered to US cost $0.99
USD, international delivery costs $1.99 USD. About the Author
Romana Lilic, LA76 Strategic Design.

Romana Lilic is a Senior Consultant
for Public Relations, Social Media,
Marketing Communications and
Management with 13 years of
experience in the field. Romana
is a co-founder and managing
partner of LA76 Strategic Design,
a full service, integrated marketing
communicationsagency,wherethey
use their knowledge and experience
in the field of public relations,
marketing communications,
copywriting, SEO, graphic and
web design, social media, email
marketing and photography - and
optimally integrate it in their client’s
campaigns and activities, in order to
achieve desired results.
LA76 Strategic Design today

works with prestigious and
award winning clients.
More information:
www.LA76.com
info@LA76.com
@LA76guys
FB: LA76 Strategic Design &

Photography
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LOCAL HISTORY the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
CARNIVALS IN
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR (February 14th –February 17th, 2013)
>>Enjoy the Carnival Street Party in the middle of beautiful and contrasting desert & ocean views that you can only
find in Baja California Sur
>>> Mexico, as a Catholic Nation is preparing for one of the most important times of the Catholic calendar: The Easter´s
Lent. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Catholics begin to prepare for the Easter celebration with prayers, small sacrifices
of their favorite things for personal reflection. This is also the time of year when Catholics refrain from eating meat on
Fridays, which is why many people organize a symbolic goodbye party for the meat…”Carne Vai”, hence the carnival.
(colocar esto en un recuadro como definición de carnaval)
During the dates prior to Easter, usually in countries of Christian tradition is celebrated the festival of Carnival, a
tradition with more than 5000 years old. Once arrived into the New World, the tradition was established as one of
the most important holidays in the Catholic Calendar. La Paz, Baja California Sur, was one of the sites that adopted
the carnival to be held at large since 1888, being perhaps one of the oldest carnivals in Mexico.
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LOS CABOSWILL RECOVER

THE CARNIVALTRADITION
IN 2013!
This Carnival edition, with the slogan “Revive The Joy”,
in order to make everything fun, which combines
culture with artistic festivals in a family atmosphere
where attendees can participate in the traditional town
games as the greasy pole, eat traditional food, witness
In the early XIX century, the Carnival of La Paz was

held in farms of wealthy families, whose daughters,
dressed in lavish and elegant dresses, were designated
as queens. It was not until the 50s and 60s of the last
century when the last was enjoyed, full of joyfulness,
enthusiasm and scandalous excitement, but slowly,
over time, the carnival holiday tradition was abandoned
completely.
In 1988 the Carnival recovered its strength and

enthusiasm in the city of La Paz and has been
celebrated since. The queen and her carriage are
the burning of “bad humor” and the crowning of the
beautifully arranged with details of the natural beauty
queen and king of joy.
of the dessert and the sea along with street dancing The parade route will be from the Cultural Hall,
and music. following around the marina boulevard up to the
boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas and culminating in the
This year, The Carnival of La Paz inspired in The mysteries of park Yenekamú. Meanwhile, the venue will continue in
the Sea and promises to be an spectacular boost of colors and the Plaza San Lucas area where the circus is commonly
music. placed.
The city of Cabo San Lucas once again after 15 years Do not miss this Catholic Tradition!
would feature the traditional carnival is traditionally
as is held in several parts of Mexico such as La Paz,
Mazatlan, Veracruz, among others, and internationally
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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INFORMATION the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
los Cabos
Beaches Tourist Corridor Beaches
Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo
1 2
Solmar Beach Medano Beach

(Playa Solmar, TerraSol & Finisterra Beach) (Playa El Médano)
This wide stretch of THE DUNE BEACH MEDANO

white sand beach faces IS CABO’S SAFEST SWIMMING
the Pacific Ocean and BEACH. IT STARTS AT THE
runs from the rocks at MOUTH OF THE MARINA
Land’s End to the base of AND EXTENDS ALL THE WAY
Pedregal to the West. PAST VILLA DEL PALMAR,
RIU HOTEL & JUST WEST OF
MISIONES DEL CABO OR
MONUMENTS BEACH
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3 4
Lover’s Beach Divorce Beach

(Playa del Amor) - Playa del Amor (Love (Playa del divorcio)
Beach) or Playa del Amante (Lover’s Beach)
also known as Playa This stretch of clean

Doña Chepa in earlier white sand is located on
years is located on the the Pacific side a short
Sea of Cortez side of walk from Playa del AMor.
Land’s End at Cabo San Divorce Beach is great for
Lucas. sunbathing and relaxing,
but It is very dangerous to
swim on this beach.
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5 6
Las Viudas Beach Santa MariA’s Beach

(PLAYA Las Viudas) (Playa SANTA MARÍA)
PLAYA LAS VIUDAS (WIDOWS BEACH) Santa Maria´s Beac h is one

IS A SECLUDED SPOT WITH A DIRT of the best Cabo beaches
ACCESS FROM THE HIGHWAY, BETWEEN to just relax and enjoy the
SANTA MARIA & CABO DEL SOL. THE calmness and serenity of
SHORE LINE FEATURES INTERSTING this secluded bay . It is the
ROCK OUTCROPPINGS & TIDAL POOLS perfect spot to snorkel
THAT CREATE PRIVATE AREAS TO SPEND and have a perfect family
A LAZY AFTERNOON. SWIM WITH
day . The sand on this
CAUTION, THIS BEACH IS KNOWN FOR
RIPTIDES MOSTLY DURING THE SURF beach is unique & can be
SEASON (SPRING/SUMMER/FALL) described as
THIS BEACH IS NOT RECOMMENDED pellets of granite.
FOR CHILDREN
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7 8
Chileno Beach El Tule Beach

(Playa EL CHILENO) (Playa EL TULE)
This is a very popular If you are a surfer by

beach for its clear and heart do not miss this
calm waters ideal for spot! The waves in this
swimming and snorkeling. beach will give you the
It has an easy-access adrenaline to make your
parking lot, beautiful trip to Cabo worth your
palm trees and showers while! Here when there
for your comfort. is no surf & the tide goes
out, you’ll enjoy tide
pools that are prefect for
smaller children to play
in.
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CORRIDOR
CABO SAN LUCAS -
SAN JOSE DEL
CABO
1
3
4
2
9 10
Palmilla Beach Acapulquito Beach

(Playa PALMILLA) (playa ACAPULQUITO / OLD MANS)
This beach is accessed through Acapulquito is a verY popular
the river bed next to the well surfing beach in San Jose del
known One & Only Palmilla Cabo, in front of the Cabo
Resort. You can swim, snorkel, Surf Hotel. Here all levels of
SUP and fish in this beautiful surfers are welcomed, freshen
white-sandy beach with the up on your Surfer rules before
entire your family ! There are jumping in. The Rock is best for
many palapas that provide the intermediate to advance
shade, but bring an umbrella surfers. This beach is also
incase they are all taken. suitable for the family as kids
can boogey board.
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11
8
7
10
9
6
5
11
Costa Azul beach

(PLAYA COSTA AZUL)
This beach is also popular for for

surfers. It has different areas
to practice the sport. Infront of
Zippers Restaurant is Pescadito
another fun wave for beginners
& for intermidiate & advanced
surfers try out Zippers. This is
the main beach in San Jose & you
can literally walk all the way
towards the Puerto Los Cabos
Marina from here.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
Flying Private to Cabo

Did you know that Baja
California Sur is the have been improved & the SJD FBO has
been moved to another terminal that is
only state in Mexico also a step up from the last one.
that has 4 international
airports? This summer we aligned ourselves with
ATI Jet Charter for our upcoming fall/
SJD SAN JOSE DEL CABO winter season. This will give our clients
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT & FBO access to the best priced private jet travel
MMLS CABO SAN LUCAS & also to their Medical air ambulance
INTERNATIONAL FBO division. You never know when you’ll
LAP LA PAZ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT need this service, but now you can deal
LTO LORETO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT directly with the service provider and
avoid from being overcharged in the
event of an unforeseen incident. So
the next time you feel like flying private
I think this re affirms the long term or if you or anyone you know requires
growth potential for development that medical evacuation out of Mexico, give
this incredible state has. If you haven’t us a call as we are certain we can get
been to our local FBO’s lately, take a you the most competitive prices in the
peek. The Cabo FBO road & facilities market.
The following is a note from our Private Air partners

Welcome to the world of private failure even under the worst weather experienced on the aircraft they’re flying.
flying, where you will leave behind the conditions. All their training is done at Flight Safety
indignities associated with airline travel... Learjet training center in Tucson, AZ,
We are ATI Jet Charter, a company with Some high profile professionals and and reinforced with recurrent, periodical
more than 20 years experience flying corporations in our Eagle and West Texas training at our home base in El Paso, TX.
high profile business people, celebrities, regions have second homes in Cabo, and We have operated accident free since
top government officials and some routinely fly here; we serve both San Jose company inception, and that’s the result
European Royals. We have our main and Cabo San Lucas airports, depending of our safety policies and crew training.
base and corporate offices in El Paso, on what the customer requests. You
Texas, and operational bases in Eagle/ will enjoy the consistency of stepping We invite you to check with us when
Vail Valley, Colorado, Teterboro, NJ, Van on an airplane that looks just like the planning your next Cabo trip (www.
Nuys, CA, and Saint Croix, US Virgin one you just flew with us last month: atijet.com), and our partners on the
Islands. We also operate ATI Airmed, all our fleet has the same corporate ground LIFESTYLE can put together for
an air ambulance service with intensive paint scheme and the same interior you the ultimate Cabo experience.
care unit capabilities for those who configuration and appointments, so
have been struck by disaster away from customers have an exacting standard
home. and know what to expect from us, flight
after flight regardless of which aircraft
Our fleet consists of 4 comfortable and was assigned to them for the trip, unlike
luxuriously appointed Learjet 55’s, one those big name fractional operators
luxurious Learjet 35 which is convertible where there’s a myriad of aircraft types
to ambulance, and one dedicated and configurations.
ambulance Lear 25. We exclusively
operate Lear jets, the most trusted and All our captains must meet the
reliable, best built light and mid size requirement of having a minimum of 3000
jets that have millions of flight hours of hours in Lear jets before we allow them in
proven track record without structural the left seat, so rest assured your crew is
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www.atijet.com
Van Nuys, California

Vail/Eagle, Colorado
El Paso, Texas
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
ATI Jet Executive Charter

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7007 Boeing Drive, El Paso, TX 79925
800-527-2767
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OUTDOORS ADVENTURES the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
As of October 8th, Wide Open Cabo offers tours originating

from our Race Shop in Cabo San Lucas. No more van
transportation , just arrive & drive!!! Your clients start the
exciting adrenaline filled adventure and have the time of
their lives on parts of the Cabo 250 race course, concluding
their adventure telling stories at our Hacienda Off-Road Bar
with a cold beer or drink.
Here are our NEW offerings:
Taste of Baja (1/3 Day):

Distance: 25 Miles – 40 Km
Approximate Driving Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Total Approximate Tour Time: 3 to 4 hours
Pricing: Driver $435 - Driver & Co-Driver $530
Get your client’s head and hands around being in a real Baja Off
Road Race car, while still sampling a taste of the Baja Culture.
The tour leaves from the Wide Open Cabo Race shop located a
short walk from the hotel area of Pueblo Bonito, Club Cascadas
and Villas de Palmar. They will head towards the arroyo of Salto
Seco and on towards the small local village of Los Pozos where
they will drive a short technical section of a local race course,
to give them a first hand glimpse of a genuine nail biting race
trail.
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From here they will head back towards los Pozos stopping at a
local ranch and have a classic “Rancho” snack with soft drinks
before taking the wide road back to the “Salto Seco” arroyo,
where they will pass “Los Paredones” where the movie “TROY”
was filmed and a last blast through the arroyo before getting
back to the Wide Open Race Shop.
At the end of their experience they will be rewarded with an

ice-cold beer waiting for them at the “Hacienda Off Road” bar
and patio. For this tour they need to arrive at the Wide Open
Cabo office at 9:00am MST.
Baja Desert Challenge (1/2 Day):

Approximate Driving Time: 2 to 3 hours
Pricing: Driver $695 - Driver & Co-Driver $830
Our half day experience combines the beauty of driving along

some of the municipal Baja roads of the Taste of Baja, with lots
of added drive time and array of experiences!
The tour leaves from the Wide Open Cabo Race shop located a
short walk from the hotel area of Pueblo Bonito, Club Cascadas
and Villas de Palmar. Here they will be introduced to our
experienced Baja Racing guide who will give them a briefing
and show them an instructional video, before fitting them
for their helmet and an introduction to their Baja 1000 Race
car. Time to get their head and hands around being in a real
Baja Off Road Race car, while still sampling a taste of the Baja
Culture!
Leaving the Wide Open Cabo race shop they will head towards
the arroyo of Salto Seco and the small local village of Los Pozos
and the classic village of Candelaria. Candelaria is known for
its witchcraft, or spiritual healing as some like to call it… Here,
if interested, their guide will take them to a local home where
they can see and purchase locally made clay pottery. After
slowly dropping down the steep switchbacks from the village,
they will get their blood pumping even more going Wide
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Open along the Candelaria Arroyo, a big & wide sand wash.
At the bottom of the sand wash they will reach Highway
19, where they will run a few miles along the highway
before getting back on the dirt, first through a wider access
road, before quickly getting back on another tight trail with
plenty of switchbacks, back towards Los Pozos and taking
the wide road back to the “Salto Seco” arroyo, where they will
pass “Los Paredones” where the movie “TROY” was filmed,
before a last blast through the arroyo getting back to the
Wide Open Race Shop.
Along the tour we will stop at a local ranch and have a classic
“Burrito” lunch with soft drinks, and an ice-cold beer will be
waiting for them at the “Hacienda Off Road” bar and patio.
For this tour arrive at the Wide Open Cabo office at 9:00am
MST.
Todos Santos Lunch Run:

Approximate Driving Time: 6 to 8 hours
Pricing: Driver $1,395 - Driver & Co-Driver $1,790
Want to visit Todos Santos and enjoy the legendary Hotel

California, but traveling in a bus just doesn’t seem to correlate
with “how we roll”? Make the journey as much fun as the
destination, traveling past an array of Baja scenery in a Baja
Race Car, guided by an experienced Baja racer, discovering the
hidden beauty of Baja.
Start at our local Cabo office and race shop, located a short
walk from the hotel area of Pueblo Bonito, Club Cascadas
and Villas de Palmar, where they will be briefed and watch
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an instructional video, before hitting the dirt of the

legendary arroyo of “Salto Seco” and making our way
to La Candelaria. From here clients will discover one of
the true challenges for Baja racers, as we tackle a tight
mountain trail with huge drop offs. They will have to
make an effort to not get too enthralled in the driving
so that they can still enjoy the incredible views, as
well as seeing some of the local ranches and their
habitants.
The variety of scenery and trails continue and will lead

to Todos Santos, where we will stop for a wonderful
lunch in Hotel California. Please let us know before
if clients have any special dietary requirements. After lunch
we will head back to Cabo San Lucas, covering some of the
same trails but with many variations, before arriving back at
the Wide Open Race Shop. After this unforgettable experience
they will receive a well deserved ice cold beer and are more
than welcome to relax with us at our “Hacienda Off Road Bar”,
to tell stories and download their pictures or video.
This is a full day tour, and starting time is 8:00am MST.
C ontact your account manager to receive pricing

and commission details.
cabosales@wideopenbaja.com. Office. 624.105.0500 . Cell.

624.188.8095. Radio. 92*14*66135
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WILD CANYON IS A WORLD-CLASS ADVENTURE

PARK LOCATED IN THE THIRD FORK OF EL TULE
CANYON.
El Tule Canyon is an amazing place. The

moment you get there, you’ll immediately BUNGEE your activity. Then, you’ll take a cable car
to the center of the canyon, where you’ll
feel captured by its magic. Situated in the
middle of the Baja desert, the canyon
features an oasis on its bottom, keeping
BOMBERS transfer to the gondola.
Once inside the gondola, the feeling
changes—with its tempered glass
the vegetation lush and green. And, of DESCRIPTION bottom, you’ll feel like you’re suspended
course, from here you’ll never lose sight There’s nothing more exciting than just in the air 300 feet above the canyon.
of the breathtaking sparkling Sea of letting go and jumping into the void We’ll connect you to the bungee cord
Cortez. from a glass-bottom gondola. Inside a and invite you to step on the edge of the
stunning canyon with a lush oasis on gondola. We’ll start counting: 5, 4, 3, 2,
In the heart of the park, you’ll find a its very bottom and surrounded by the 1 and then it’ll be your turn. You’ll jump
tempered glass gondola hanging 300 Cabo Outback. It sounds like a dream, with your arms outstretched, feeling the
feet above the canyon floor. It’s reached doesn’t it? But at Wild Canyon it becomes wind on your face. You’ll know right then
via a cable car in order to perform a reality every single day. that it’s the ultimate feeling of freedom.
different activities that send you flying
through the air. Other adventures Bungee Bombers is an extreme Having completed your jump, you’ll be
include off-road tours with visits to the adventure that you’ll never forget and connected to the recovery system, which
beach, zip lines of up to 2,500 feet long, Wild Canyon in Cabo is just the place to will pull you up back to the gondola.
Camel tours and a restaurant serving up make it happen. From there, you’ll take the cable car back
great food in the heart of this amazing to the welcome area of the park.
natural biosphere. What to expect from your tour?
With more than 15 years of experience At all times you’ll be accompanied
Without a doubt, Wild Canyon is a one- operating Bungee Jumps all over the by a Jump Master, who will assist you
of-its-kind place that you will not want to country, we decided that El Tule Canyon exclusively.
miss while in Los Cabos. was the perfect location to build our
masterpiece. The impressive views of the
Sea of Cortez offer great inspiration to
the most discerning jumper.
Upon your arrival at the park, we’ll
provide you with the appropriate
equipment and detailed instructions to
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CAMEL QUEST MR
DESCRIPTION and learn tons of fascinating facts about

the camels. After this, you will go to
Camels are one of the friendliest and the loading zone where we are going
most loving animals you will ever meet. to partner you with one of our camels.
When you are with them, you lose track You will then start the journey through
of time and get entranced by their the oasis, where you will collect all the
gentle, peaceful and fun personalities. stamps needed to win the prize!!
Camel Quest takes you on a journey

through the El Tule oasis located in the
bottom of our canyon. The tour is packed
full of fun and includes a challenge field
where you will participate in many games
and activities that will teach you about
this wonderful species while you are
having fun petting and interacting with What to expect from your tour?
them. You will also get an opportunity
to ride the camels for approximately 40 Camel Quest is an activity within Wild
minutes. Canyon, an adventure park located in the
4 of our 8 camels are youth and are third fork of El Tule Canyon.
specially trained to be ridden by kids,
making this experience the best choice El Tule Canyon is an amazing place. The
for families vacationing in Cabo looking moment you arrive, you’ll immediately
for kid friendly activities to enjoy with the feel captured by its magic. Situated in the
entire family. middle of the desert, the canyon features
an oasis on the bottom which keeps the
vegetation lush and green. And of course
from here, you’ll never lose sight of the
breathtaking sparkling Sea of Cortez.
Upon your arrival to the park, we will

introduce you to the camels and you
will get to help us feed them. Then you
will partake in some introduction games
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MOON ZIPPING
What to expect from your tour? passing close to rock formations
and watching the oasis below from
Moon Zipping is an activity within bird’s eye view. And since we know
Wild Canyon, an adventure park everything is more fun when done
located in the third fork of El Tule with friends, some of our zip lines are
Canyon. especially designed to be performed
in tandem. On those lines, if you’d like,
El Tule Canyon is an amazing place. we can connect you with one, two or
The moment you get there, you’ll even three of your friends so that you
immediately feel captured by its can fly together!
magic. Situated in the middle of the
desert, the canyon features an oasis During the entire tour you’ll be
on its bottom, keeping the vegetation accompanied by two guides—one
lush and green. And, of course, from on the take off platform, who will
here you’ll never lose sight of the connect you to the line, and one
breathtaking sparkling Sea of Cortez. on the landing platform, who will
Upon your arrival at the park, we’ll disconnect you.
provide you with the appropriate
equipment and detailed instructions
to your activity. Then, you’ll move on
to the School Line—a zip line which
is shorter and lower than our other
zip lines (32 ft high, 164 ft long)and
serves as a test drive. Here, you’ll have
the opportunity to become familiar
with the gear you’ll be wearing and
practice the basic techniques to make
sure you fully enjoy the rest of your
tour.
Once you’ve finished the School Line,

you’ll continue your tour through the
remaining 4 lines reaching up to 2,673
ft. You’ll be flying across canyons,
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OFF ROAD RUNNERS

DESCRIPTION Once your practice ride is
concluded, and all your doubts
Baja is known for its stunning paths addressed, you’ll start your
snaking through the desert and tour comprised of 5 different
challenging pilots as they explore the areas: Ocean view, Arroyo,
beauty of this rugged environment. Beach, Canyon and Mountain.
By experiencing these 5 different
Our Off-Road Runners tour is ATVs types of terrain, you’ll get a good
deluxe. To get you started, we’ll equip idea of what Baja off-road is all
you with top brand protection gear about.
such as chest protector, elbow guards, One of the elements our visitors
goggles, and full-face helmet. Then enjoy most is getting the dirt off
we’ll give you the keys so that you with an air compressor. This allows
can get a feeling for your 2011 two- you to leave the park comfortably as
passenger BRP CAN-AM Outlander What to expect from your tour? opposed to being covered by a thick
400. Our professional guide will make layer of dust
sure you have an unforgettable tour Upon your arrival at the park, you’ll
by taking you on routes that are be introduced to your guide who will
appropriate for your driving skills and take you to the Off-Road Runners
preferences, always including desert station and provide you with the
and beach. appropriate equipment and detailed
instructions to your activity including
tips on ATV performance and specific
driving tips for our tracks.
To ensure you have a great tour
and to address any possible doubts
you may have, we’ll take you on a
test ride within our practice circuit,
which includes all the challenges and
obstacles you’ll find during your tour.
This will help you become familiar
with the vehicle and the terrain.
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DESCRIPTION What to expect from your tour?
The Sling Swinger is a must-do while at The Sling Swinger is one of the activities
Wild Canyon. This ride, even though it we offer at Wild Canyon that involves
involves a great amount of adrenaline, our famous glass Gondola. It’s there,
is very smooth, exhilarating and can be where most of the action takes place
done solo or with a companion. and where adrenaline peaks.
It’s a perfect ride to do with your
significant other or best friend, where Upon your arrival at the park, we’ll
taking the plunge is just half the fun! provide you with the appropriate
equipment and detailed instructions
to your activity. Then, you’ll take a cable
car to the center of the canyon, where
vtransfer to the gondola. Once inside
the gondola, the feeling changes—
with its tempered glass bottom, you’ll
feel like you’re suspended in the air 300
feet above the canyon.
And then comes the moment when

we connect you to the bar of the swing
and release you. You’ll free fall and
then start swinging in a pendulum of
a 240-foot radius—the wind on your
face, the intense feeling of falling and
it’s all just half the fun. Just wait until
you start swinging back and you get to
live the experience all over again…but
backwards!
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DESCRIPTION El Tule Canyon is an amazing place. the basic techniques to make sure you
The moment you get there, you’ll fully enjoy the rest of your tour.
If your preferred way to enjoy the Baja immediately feel captured by its magic.
desert is by getting close to it and flying Situated in the middle of the desert, the Once you’ve finished the School Line,
through its vast canyons, Tortuga Zip canyon features an oasis on its bottom, you’ll continue your tour through the
Lines is the perfect activity for you. keeping the vegetation lush and green. remaining 7 lines reaching up to 2,673 ft.
Our 8-line tour has been thoroughly And, of course, from here you’ll never You’ll be flying across canyons, passing
recommended by local visitors, who, lose sight of the breathtaking sparkling close to rock formations and watching
after comparing it with other zip line Sea of Cortez. the oasis below from bird’s eye view.
providers in the area, agree that ours is And since we know everything is more
the one where they had the most fun. Upon your arrival at the park, we’ll fun when done with friends, some of
Why? Because it gives you the most provide you with the appropriate our zip lines are especially designed
flying time! Our zip lines, in addition equipment and detailed instructions to be performed in tandem. On those
to hanging at 300 feet above ground, to your activity. Then, you’ll move on lines, if you’d like, we can connect you
reach 2,673 feet in length. to the School Line—a zip line which with one, two or even three of your
is shorter and lower than our other zip friends so that you can fly together!
What to expect from your tour? lines (32 ft high, 164 ft long)and serves
as a test drive. Here, you’ll have the During the entire tour you’ll be
Tortuga Zip Lines is an activity within opportunity to become familiar with accompanied by two guides—one on
Wild Canyon, an adventure park located the gear you’ll be wearing and practice the take off platform, who will connect
in the third fork of El Tule Canyon. you to the line, and one on the landing
platform, who will disconnect you.
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Whale Watching in
Cabo San Lucas
One of the most spectacular sights in From coming up for a breath and
Cabo San Lucas is the enormous grey spouting to signify their presence to a full
whales frolicking around with their body breach where the whale rockets
calves. Every winter, the grey, blue, and out of the water, a close encounter with
humpback whales migrate 6000 miles these animals is something everyone
from Alaska to the warm and shallow needs to experience. Baja California is
waters of Baja California in order to their vacation destination even more
mate and birth their young. Spotting than it is yours but you both can enjoy
the magnificent creatures, that can the ocean together. Baja is home to
grow up to 100 feet in length and reach two world heritage sites that protect
120 tons in weight, is an awe-inspiring the whales and the surrounding
gift from Mother Nature. If you visit environment. This makes it a perfect
Los Cabos between December and breeding ground for the beautiful
March, you are likely to have numerous mammals and an even better whale
encounters with 50 foot grey and blue watching destination for vacationers.
whales that will get up close to the
boats and show off their tricks.
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What to expect
There are numerous tour companies
who offer whale watching tours and
they are not all the same. You can opt
for a basic tour on a panga out in the
Cabo San Lucas bay or experience the
ultimate whale watching by taking
a short flight up to Magdelena Bay
where the mating happens. There
is something for everyone when it
comes to whale watching in Cabo
San Lucas and it all depends on your
available time and budget. You can
get a glimpse into the life of the giant
sea creatures for as little as $45 or as
much as a few hundred bucks. As
long as you head out on a tour from When to go
late December through March, you Whales watching can be great for up
are almost guaranteed to see some to five months a year, from December
amazing whales enjoying the Sea of through April. Every year can be
Cortez and Pacific Ocean. slightly different, and whales can show
up as early as late November or as late
Although grey whales are often the as early January. To guarantee you
main attraction because of their 6,000 witness the magnificent creatures, plan
miles migration to birth their calves, your vacation somewhere between
you might spot several other amazing January-March. These months see the
species during a whale watching most whale activity, especially in the
tour. Humpback whales, blue whales, Sea of Cortez and Cabo San Lucas Bay.
sperm whales, finback whales, orcas, December is almost always a good
and bottlenose dolphins also love to month for whale watching, but many
swim in these waters. When the water of the grey whales are still birthing
is clear, you can also spot giant manta their calves farther up the coast and
rays and sting rays below the surface. haven’t made it to Los Cabos yet.
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Where to go
There are several top destinations for whale watching in Baja
California Sur. Some are nearby Cabo San Lucas and others
far enough away that you would need to take a short plane
ride or a long all day excursion. Here are several locations
where you can have a great whale watching experience:
• Magdalena Whale Sanctuary

• Cabo San Lucas Bay
• Santa Maria Bay
• La Unica near Bahia de Los Angeles
• Bay of Banderas
• Sea of Cortez
What do I need to bring?

Although you don’t need any special equipment to watch
grey whales frolicking around in the warm waters of Baja
California, there are a few suggested items to make your
trip enjoyable. If you plan on getting up close and personal
with whales, a waterproof camera is a good idea just to play
it safe. You don’t want to lose all your Cabo pictures just
because a whale nudged your boat or breached nearby. You
also want to bring plenty of sunscreen and sunglasses. Cabo
San Lucas almost always sunny and the light reflecting off
the water will burn your skin quickly and be hard to stare at
without glasses. If your trip is leaving early in the morning,
the temperatures will be a bit cool so you should bring
shoes (that you don’t mind getting wet), pants, and a jacket.
Last but not least, do not forget to take sea sickness pills 30
minutes to one hour prior to your trip so you don’t ruin it for
everyone.
Source: Destination Cabo
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OUTDOOR ZIP
LINE ADVENTURE
Swing, climb the Crazy Ladder and zip
Experience Cabo’s premier extreme eco- line on 10 lines, including side-by-side
adventure with zip lines, rappelling, rock lines for racing your friends and the
Monster line of over 1,700 feet (550
climbing and more meters) long.
Exhilarating and exciting, our Outdoor This thrilling adventure brings out the
Safety is our primary focus. We are
Adventure combines amazing child in all of us. Upon arrival at the Base
the only zip line operator in Cabo to
activitieswith the impressive scenery of Camp, you’ll be met by our friendly and
offer doublesecurity zip lines, and our
Boca de la Sierra, a UNESCO protected bilingual guides who will give you allOutdoor Adventure has been designed
biosphere reserve. Zip line across necessary instructions. to meet all standards set by the ACCT,
canyons above a beautiful desert the world’s leading challenge course
stream, rappel down a rock wall, Then you are off for an adventure of trade organization.
traverse various suspended bridges, a lifetime! Rappel down and climb
climb the famous Crazy Ladder and up rock walls, cross commando and
more. hanging bridges, hang from the Tarzan
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OUTBACK & CAMEL SAFARI

Enjoy a unique desert experience with a nature
walk, camel ride, visit to a virgin beach and
delicious regional cuisine.
This adventure takes you on a voyage Spend time with your new friends on For this season, we would like to offer
of discovery as you journey away from your journey back to Cabos, sharing the following promotion:
the tourist areas and delve deeper into stories along the way.
the stunning outback and secluded Whale Photo Safari
wonders of the Baja peninsula. Enjoy · Public price $ 85USD per person
spectacular views, a gentle nature Promotional rate · $ 55usd per person
walk, camel ride and delicious cuisine · Reservations special rates only
as you explore Rancho San Cristobal respected in buying before reaching
on this exclusive adventure. the destination
· In this case, 10% commission
Explore a seaside ranch, which · Commission normal price at the 35%
includes a working sea turtle sanctuary target rate of $ 85USD
in our unique and fun Mercedes Benz® · Valid from 15 December 2012 until
Unimog 4x4 truck. Along the way our April 15, 2013
expert guide will introduce you to Baja
and the surrounding area. The tour includes:
· Transportation (round trip)
Experience a guided nature walk and · Tour of 2.5 hours
learn about the area’s spectacular flora · Bottled water
and fauna. Head to a beautiful and · Light snack
peaceful beach for a once-in-lifetime · Hydrophone board
camel ride overlooking the sea. Enjoy a · Insurance of $ 2,000,000 USD per
tequila tasting and tortilla making lesson person
before a delicious lunch. Enjoy stunning · Expert guide, captain and
views of the Pacific as you savor an photographer
authentic Mexican lunch prepared with
regional spices and flavors and sip cool Hours: Daily 9am, 12pm and 3pm
refreshing beverages. Max output capacity by 82 spaces
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DOLPHIN SWIM EXPERIENCE

A fun dolphin adventure with an exciting ride
Everyone dreams of swimming with dolphins, and our Dolphin Swim
Experience is your chance to chat, cuddle, play and swim with these
charming and affable creatures.
DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER
Designed for those who want the
comfort of a shallow platform An unforgettable introduction to
(through most of the program) as dolphins Our Dolphin Encounter
well as an exciting swim encounter. is designed for non-swimmers and
From the platform, you will get to families; it is an ideal introduction
know your dolphin up close and to dolphins. This encounter takes
personal – learning all about these place in the shallow water of our
gentle and amazing animals. You seawater pool - where you’ll get
also enjoy a thrilling ride with your acquainted with these friendly and
dolphin. This is truly a unique and curious characters and learn about
magical experience full of unique their anatomy, physiology and the
interaction and fun water activities. history of the ocean’s most inspiring
and intelligent mammals. Feel their
smooth skin, feed them their favorite
treat, kiss and play with them and
communicate one-on-one using
your newly learned hand signals –
just like a trainer.
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DOLPHIN
KIDS
An unforgettable experience especially the chance to interact and get closer
designed for kids At Cabo Dolphins we to dolphins than they ever dreamed
believe people of all ages should have possible. Set in shallow water for
the chance to experience our friendly safety and comfort, you are sure to
family of dolphins. So we designed this see ear-toear smiles and hear giggles
program specifically for young children, of delight, as the kids experience their
age four to nine, to provide them with encounter.
TRAINER FOR A DAY

An educational and unique dolphin program gives you the chance to
adventure If you love dolphins, or spend an educational day working
have ever thought about being a beside our dolphin trainers at our
dolphin trainer, the adventure of a dolphin center in Cabo. You’ll learn
lifetime awaits you at Cabo Dolphins. animal care, training methods and
Developed for people who want to experience fun in-water activities.
learn more about training marine A career as a dolphin trainer may be
mammals, our Trainer for a Day yours!
DOLPHIN SWIM
Our most exciting and interactive swimming adventure
Our Dolphin Swim is the ultimate intimate swim, you’ll discover all there
dolphin swim, providing the smallest is to know about dolphins, from the
group size and most interaction best possible teachers - the dolphins
available anywhere. Interacting 40 themselves - as they communicate
minutes in the water with a dolphin, and flirt with you in the comfort and
you’re ensured the best possible safety of our specially designed pool.
opportunity to develop a close,
personal bond with your new dolphin
friend. During this deep-water,
TOP TIPS FOR OUR ADVENTURES

Sea Tours: Land Tours:
Bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, hat,
light sweater in the winter and for Bring closed-toe shoes, change of clothes, light
evening tours, money for souvenirs sweater and money for souvenirs, snacks and
and photos. For divers, we recommend photos. For safety reasons, persons with a history FOR ACTIVITY
that you avoid diving within 24 hours RESERVATIONS &
of convulsions, vertigo and cardiac problems INQUIRIES PLEASE
of a flight. Certified divers must bring and expecting mothers may not participate.
their diving ID. CONTACT
Expecting mothers: Susana Martin
Dolphin Programs: Director of Hospitality
For the dolphins safety cameras Restricted from the Dolphin Programs, Outback
are not permitted in the pool or & Camel Safari, Outdoor Zip Line Adventure, Local Line: 624-144-4954
observation area. Please check tour- America’s Cup, Sunset Sailing, Scuba Diving and Toll Free: 888-655-9589
specific limitations. Snorkel & Sea Adventure.
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Dive the “the world’s aquarium” for

an unmatched Mexico dive experience
SCUBA DIVING
Whether you are a beginner or experienced diver, Cabo
San Lucas and Cabo Adventures provide everything you
need to experience and explore some of the best diving
in the world.
Our highly qualified, PADI-certified dive team is there LAND’S END (The Point)
to make sure you have an outstanding and safe dive Depths start out around 25 ft. with the opportunity to dive
experience. You will travel to the dive sites aboard our the canyon. Calm conditions allow you to get up close
47-foot Scuba adventure, the most comfortable and well- and personal with the resident sea lions that call this spot
designed dive boat in Cabo–approved by the US Coast home. Loads of structure and life-covered rock walls are
Guard, with full bathroom and fresh water showers aboard. home to tropical fish, lobsters, hawkfish and even schools
Our highly experienced dive masters will accompany you of tuna. Eels are another common sighting. Currents can
for your safety and comfort. Rest assured knowing that get a little strong and unpredictable so dives here are best
we have been in the scuba diving business for more than suited for the intermediate to advanced diver.
15 y ears and will take care of everything.
DIVE LOCATIONS NEPTUNE’S FINGER

Also located in Cabo
PELICAN ROCK Bay, this dive brings
SAND FALLS you to rock piles and
Located in Cabo Bay alongside the boulders covered in
rocky cliffs that lead the way to Land’s sea sponges, gorgo-
End, this area offers dives starting nias and sea fans. The
at 20 feet. Drop down the walls with usual colorful display
sea fans and schools of goat fish, of tropical fish com-
puffers, eels, parrotfish and angels. plete the picture with
Other common sightings are lobsters, a good chance of a
jacks,rays and the occasional white tip visit from a sea turtle.
reef shark. With the help of lo-
cal protection agen-
Most famous for Jacques Cousteau’s NORTH WALL cies and volunteers,
discovery of the “Sand Falls”, this is a sea turtles are making
great choice for a quick trip that’s only This is one of the best locations for beginning divers a comeback here in
a 5 minute boat ride from the Cabo and those taking “resort” courses but it still holds Cabo.
marina. wonders that even very experienced divers will enjoy
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Christmas & New Years. * Reservations 3-6 nights receive 10% off. * Expires March 15TH
You might notice that we don’t We want you to have an experience of a life time each and every time. When
have hundreds of villas listed on staying with LIFESTYLE Villas 4 or more nights you will enjoy the following
our magazine & site, that’s because services (worth over $450 USD) at no cost to you.
we only rent villas that have been
carefully handpicked, due to their
location, amenities, architecture and
layout. The villas that you see on our
site are managed and fully operated
by LIFESTYLE , Cabo’s premiere
Concierge & LIFESTYLE Management
Company.
Voted Cabo’s best Property

Management & Customer Service
in 2010 & nominated for best
Property Management, Customer
Service, Villa Rental & Luxury Ground
On top of the great offering above we include
Transportation Service in 2011 (We
the following services at no cost to you or your
were told that the winners would be clients!
announced in the summer of 2012). • Pre-arrival destination planning Available at extra cost)
• 1 arrival airport to villa private • L’Occitane toiletries
You have the peace of mind knowing transportation in luxury late model • Hand daily delivery of NY Times
that you have a support team of over Suburban (6 pax maximum) fax
40 staff assuring that your vacation is • Arrival welcome cocktails & light • Rental car preferred rates &
flawless. snack (Margaritas or lemonade, complimentary delivery
salsa, chips & guacamole.) • Discounted green fees @ Questro &
• Meet & greet by your Lifestyle Palmilla Golf courses
High thread count linens, fully
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stocked kitchens & added value • Daily housekeeping available at $35 USD per trip (does
services makes LIFESTYLE Villas the (Except Sundays & Holidays- not include grocery items)
best value in rentals.
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consider
• CASA STAMM • Casa CORONA
Cabo del Sol Cabo del Sol, Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas Ocean & Golf View Villas
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5 Bathrooms: 5.5
Sleeps: 8 Sleeps: 12
FT2: 3,900 FT2: 6,000
• VILLA SERENA • VILLA AMANDA

Los Cabos Corridor Los Cabos Corridor
Beachfront Villas Beachfront Villas
Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5 Bathrooms: 5.5
Sleeps: 11 Sleeps: 11
FT2: 6,103 FT2: 5,808
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YOUR CABO EVENT

MADE FABULOUS
Few places compare with Cabo as a magical wedding
...With countless advantages
The advantages of renting a private villa for your event
are many. In addition to privacy, you´ll have the flexibility
or party destination. Whether it is a honeymoon, special to customize your menus and décor. You’ll also be able to
birthday, family reunion, corporate retreat or wedding stretch your budget without compromising the quality.
that brings you to Cabo, one thing is for certain — you
will remember it forever. Timing
Although most rental companies recommend that you
Out of the ordinary location... book five to eight months ahead of time, highly popular
Undoubtedly one of the most important decisions properties can fill up a year in advance. If you’re considering
you’ll have to make when organizing your Cabo event peak seasons such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year
is location. Several obvious options come to mind — or Spring Break for your event in Los Cabos, book 9-12
resorts, beach clubs, or restaurants. months in advance.
But if what you’re looking for is intimacy and exclusivity, For other periods, you should be safe making your
you may want to consider a private luxury villa. reservation 3-4 months in advance.
Your Guest List

If you’re planning a huge fête for 150 or 200 people, a
private villa may not be the right option for you. However,
if your idea is an intimate celebration for 2-50 people,
you’ve found what you were looking for.
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Suzanne Morel, a French

Italian native of Montre-
al, Canada, was born to
achieve greatness in the
world of beauty care. She
is a visionary behind the
luxury mobile spa service
industry. A third-gener-
ation salon professional,
Suzanne comes from a
lineage of twelve fam-
ily operated businesses.
She knew what she was
destined to become at an
early age.
Her and her husband

Pierre packed up and
headed south to Ft. Laud-
erdale, Florida where she
gained 30 years of valu-
able industry and busi-
ness experience. Here the
two of them successfully
operated a fully licensed
beauty school, training
their own therapists and
cosmetologists, while run-
ning one of the most pres-
tigious spas in the city.
Details What further sets us apart They also launched and
When organizing your special event in a private villa, is the possibility for all manufactured their own
you or your event coordinator will work with a team of guest accomàmodations cosmetic and skin care
reputable service providers such as catering companies, to be arranged for you line; opening eleven retail
musical groups, florists, etc. As opposed to resorts and in our exclusive private stores in the US.
restaurants, where you’d be offered set menus and décor, villas located in the same
in a villa you’ll have all the flexibility to suit your needs and community or area. All our Ten years ago, Suzanne
budget. villas offer the same quality brought her passion and
standards to ensure that expertise of beauty care
The small print you and your guests to Los Cabos, where she
Make sure you read the small print before choosing a villa are equally pampered continues her tradition of
rental for your special event. Even if you’ve stayed in a throughout your stay. excellence with Suzanne
villa before, do not assume that the contract is the same – Morel Face & Body Care,
chances are it is not. At Lifestyle, we’ll also a luxury mobile spa and
arrange your activities, much more. Here she
Since luxury villas are usually located in exclusive gated restaurant outings and trains the best therapists
communities, there are certain rules regarding amplified provide chauffeured and cosmetologists in ser-
music, fireworks, and parking. Every villa has its own vehicles for luxury private vicing an upscale celeb-
regulations such as minimum stay required (usually 2 transportation Organizing rity clientele with all spa
nights) and event capacity. your Cabo event just got amenities.
easier…
Why Book with us? Contact your personal
With Lifestyle Villas, you get access not only to a collection LIFESTYLE Specialist to
of luxury properties, but also to destination management, start planning your next
concierge services and our list of select local service event.
providers.
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A matter of taste provides full event coordination designed exclusively for each client.
No guest list is too large or small. Whether your event is a casual get together with close friends
& family, an important business luncheon or a black tie gala, we will take care of all your party
planning needs. Each and every occasion orchestrated by a matter of taste is tailor made to
reflect your own personal style and budget.
Our chefs take great pleasure in creating unique and imaginative cuisine. Their passion
for artful presentation will dazzle and delight you. Whether your tastes run to big & bold or light
& delicate, they will find plenty of ways to tease and tantalize your taste buds.
SCALLOP CEVICHE
WITH MINT AND MANGO
Ingredients Preparation
• 1 pound small bay scallops 1. In a small non-reactive bowl, combine the scallops and
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for approximately 30
• 1 mango, peeled and cut into ¼ inch dice minutes or to your liking and doneness.
• ½ medium sized red onion, peeled and finely diced
• 1 hot red chili pepper, or less to your taste, seeded and 2. Drain the scallops, discarding the lime juice. Transfer
minced (Mirasol, Fresno or Cayenne) scallops to a medium bowl, add the mango, onion,
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced pepper, garlic and oil and toss. Add the mint, toss and
• 2 tablespoons olive oil serve in martini glass or similar & garnish with a fresh
• 1/3 cup chopped mint leaves lemon wedge and baked or fried tortilla strips
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MIXOLOGY the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
MEZCAL
MARGARITA 2.0
Ingredients
- 2 oz your prefered Mezcal

- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 1 barspoon of agave nectar
- 3 cucumber slices
DirectionS
1) Add the cucumber slices, citrus and agave nectar to a

mixing glass and muddle.
2) Add spirits then ice.
3) Shake and strain into a chilled coupe.
4) Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Difference between Tequila and Mezcal
It is often said that “All Tequilas are Mezcals, but not

all Mezcals are Tequilas” because they both share the
heritage of the Agave.
Tequila must be made from at least 51% Blue Agave and

must be made in the tequila region of Mexico. Anything
outside of the Tequila region is known as a Mezcal. Mezcal
is allowed to be made from any species of agave including
wild ones with really local and artisanal fermentation
procedures.
The famous gusano worm is only found in some Mezcals

- never tequila. The gusano worm does not eat the blue
agave. They only eat green agaves.
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yatching the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
DAWN PATROL LOS CABOS 63’ SEA RAY SUN

PATROL YAcht
Charter Service (4 Hours) Sunset (4 Hours) famous spots of the area. Enjoy the
A perfect start! You will have the Enjoy a magnificent sunset between amazing views of Los Cabos.
opportunity to do what you like to do. the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific
If you like to explore, do some fishing, Ocean. Tour includes:
snorkel all the time you need, see • Charter Service for 4 hours • Charter Service for 4 hours
land’s end and sea lions colony, have a • Open Bar (National and International • Open Bar (National and International
private lunch or dinner or just relax. drinks. drinks)
• Snorkeling gear • Bottled water and Beer • Bottled water and Beer
• Fishing equipment • Check out the menu • Snorkeling gear
• Open Bar (National and International • Fishing equipment
drinks) Snorkeling (4 Hours) • Check out the menu
• Bottled water and Beer The tour will depart from the CSL
• Check out the menu Marina to Santa Maria Bay or Chileno
Bay. The captain will take you close
to The Arch, sea lions colony, and all
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ANGELINA 57-FEET JENANNEAU

AN EXCLUSIVE AND LUXURIOUS WORLD AWAITS YOU
Welcome onboard the new Jeanneau 57. This elegant offshore cruiser offers an exceptional interior and deck plan
designed by Vittorio Garroni with ease of handling in mind. Every detail has been conceived to offer the highest
quality cruising experience. Welcome to a new style of contemporary interior that reflects a long nautical heritage.
Rich materials are found throughout including leather, blond teak flooring and stainless steel. Sleek windows and
skylights bathe the interior in light.
Welcome to sailing performance worthy of a Jeanneau Yacht. From the drawing boards of Philippe Briand comes
the long waterline and careful weight distribution that ensures speed and seaworthiness unmatched in her class.
Welcome to the level of comfort that you have been seeking. Finely appointed cabins, spacious galley and luxurious
lounging and dining areas make every moment onboard enjoyable and memorable.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ANGELINA

Our experienced and kind crew onboard, will provide you an extraordinary service, their mission? To offer you a
successful yacht charter experience. Explore the Sea of Cortez and stunning coast of Baja. Enjoy half or full-day
sightseeing tours of the coast, an unforgettable Baja experience.
SPECIFICATIONS: • Electric Stove, microwave & DECK.
CAPACITY. coffee maker • Swim Platform w/ Stainless Steel
• Holds up to 30 persons • Dinette Table Convertible to Berth Telescoping Ladder
Interior. Entertainment. • Dinette table for up to 6 persons
• 3 Cabins. • Stereo System - cockpit (incl POD • Benches for up to 15 persons
• 3 Bathroom. w/ speakers) • 2 lines for fishing
• Leather Interior Cushions • Flat Screen TV 38” w/ Stereo & • Lounging area protected by
• Ice Maker DVD (fwd or port aft coachroof
• Wine Cooler • BOSE System Lifestyle 18 (main • VAft sundeck)
• Fridge & Freezer cabin only)
• SIRIUS Receiver & Antenna / per unit.
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NAUTIBOYUS 50-FEET HUNTER

A luxurious and a versatile floor plan for total extended SPECIFICATIONS:
offshore cruising, the Hunter 50 offers a complete CAPACITY: Holds up to 20 persons
range of live aboard accommodations and outstanding
INTERIOR.
entertainment features.
• 3 Cabins.
Driving the Hunter 50AC’s new hull is a specially engineered • 2 Bathrooms.
sail plan that achieves maximum efficiency while maintaining • Leather Interior Cushions
the Hunter trademark of single-handed sail-ability, which is • Ice Maker
a great feature for a boat of this size. Components aboard • Wine Cooler
the Hunter 50AC include Hunter’s famous mainsheet • Fridge & Freezer
traveler arch, backstay less B & R rig, a battened full roach • Electric Stove, microwave & coffee maker
main sail, and two headsail options: single self-tacking jib • Dinette Table Convertible to Berth
or self-tacking staysail with overlapping jib. A dual-ended ENTERTAINMENT.
mainsheet allows adjustments from both the cockpit and • Stereo System - cockpit (incl POD w/ speakers)
companionway, and all sheets and halyards end at the • Flat Screen TV 15” w/ Stereo & DVD (fwd or port aft)
cockpit. • BOSE System Lifestyle 18 (main cabin only)
Are you ready to sail? • SIRIUS Receiver & Antenna / per unit
Our experienced and kind crew onboard, will provide you an DECK.
extraordinary service, their mission? To offer you a successful • Swim Platform w/ Stainless Steel Telescoping Ladder
yacht charter experience • Dinnette table for up to 6 persons
Explore the Sea of Cortez and stunning coast of Baja. • Benches for up to 15 persons
Enjoy half or full-day sightseeing tours of the coast, an • 2 lines for fishing
unforgettable Baja experience. • Suncover
• At front space for sunbathing
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LUXURY SAILING ADVENTURE

Luxury Sailing This exclusive adventure includes:
• 2.5 hours of relaxing sailing, professional and friendly
Relaxation, top class service and Ocean exploration on our crew and an unlimited national premium bar including:
“All-inclusive” Luxurious sailing adventure • White rum, Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey, red and white
This exclusive adventure includes: wine, beer, water, and sodas
• 4 hours of relaxing sailing • Professional and friendly crew • Speciality cocktails and sparkling wine
• Snorkel equipment • Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP) • • A fresh and delicious menu including the following:
Towels • Unlimited national premium bar including: • Succulent melon and cured prosciutto
• White rum, Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey, red and white wine, • Dutch Edam cheese and italian smoked salami
beer, water, and soft drinks • Traditional mexican seafood burritos
• Speciality cocktails and sparkling wine • Local sourced ocean crab pate rolls
• A fresh and delicious menu including the following : • Crusty baguettes with creamy goats cheese
• “Catch of the day” fresh shrimp with our secret recipe
marie rose sauce Our Sunset Sailing departs daily from Cabo Dolphins at
• Hand rolled seafood sushi “California” 4:30 pm. Free one way transportation (hotel to dolphin
• Local picked fresh green salad center) in available from most hotels (please enquire
• “Slow cooked” roast beef pate rolls when reserving).
• Dutch Edam cheese and sweet cherry tomatoes
• Seasonal fruit variety To ensure that everybody enjoy’s this adventure, please
note the following information:
Our Luxury Sailing departs daily from Cabo Dolphins at • Minimumafe: 12 years (discounted rates apply 12 to 17
10:00 am. Free transportation is available from most hotels years)
(please enquire when reserving). • For your comfort, we recomend that your bring swimwear.
• Guests are requested to remove footwear when boarding
Sunset Sailing the sail boat.
• Don’t forget to bring your camera
Sail into a stunning sunset and enjoy five stasr service on • Bathrooms and shower on board
this romantic experience
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TIPS the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
DRIVING IN MEXICO:
A SHORT PRACTICAL GUIDE
1. Buy Mexican Auto Insurance. Mexican auto insurance is a must if you

plan to do anything more than a quick hop across the border since, in
the case of an accident Mexican authorities will not accept foreign auto
insurance policies. Any Mexican auto insurance coverage you purchase
should include claims adjusters that will come to the scene of an accident
and an attorney. This becomes very important since, in the event of an
accident, you are not allowed to move your vehicle and you may be
detained by the police in the event that anyone is hurt until fault can be
established.
2. Be aware that not all roads are in the best of conditions. Although over
the last 6 to 8 years there has been an increase in the number of four-lane
toll roads throughout the country, some of the minor roads, for instance
those between small towns, are more likely to be paved with cobblestone
instead of asphalt and, either way, they all have their share of pot holes
and ruts to be careful about.
3. Although there are reports of people being stopped and their property
being stolen while on an isolated road, there are few reports of people
actually being injured. The best way to avoid this is to drive during the day
and not to stop for hitchhikers. Also beware of any foreign objects in the
road; these are normally placed there so that an unsuspecting driver will
be forced to stop.
4. Try to restrict driving to daylight hours. This is common sense wherever

you drive since road signs are easier to read, road hazards are easier to see
and avoid and there are normally more cars traveling the same road you
are so there is less chance of anything bad happening. Always be aware
of livestock. On most U.S. roads, livestock is unheard of except in rural
areas. In Mexico, however, livestock creates a large problem because of a
lack of fencing around the highways. Livestock are normally left to roam
wherever they can find food and this is sometimes near a well traveled
road. Each year there are less and less sightings of livestock along the
corridor highway. The new highway to La Paz also is wonderful as they
have the entire highway fenced off so we won’t be seeing as many as
before, but its always good to be aware.
5. Remember that most people do not use their turn signals and not all
cars you see on the road have functioning brake lights. Avoid accidents by
keeping your distance, using your turn signals and being aware of those
who don’t.
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6. Always know who has the right of way. This is sometimes difficult because,
even though you may be in the right, if the “the other guy” is bigger, he
won’t care. This means you will want to slow down at all intersections and
look both ways whether you are required to or not; it also means you will
want to yield to larger vehicles that want to occupy your same lane space.
7. Always plan your trip ahead of time. Take a good road map along with
you and know where your stops are going to be. In the old days, there
were sections where you HAD to have an extra tank of gasoline as you
wouldn’t make it, now a days, there are PEMEX stations everywhere, but a
good rule of thumb is to not let your tank go below 1/4.
8. Remember that here, just as anywhere else; all those things you learned
in driving school apply. Keep free space in front, behind and beside you
when driving; obey the speed limits; use your turn signals; and always
make sure your vehicle is in good condition and that you have plenty
of spare parts (i.e. tire, water for the radiator, transmission fluid and oil)
before beginning your journey.
9. Buy a basic Spanish phrase book before your trip. Learning how to tell
someone you need a mechanic (necesito un mecánico), help changing
a tire (necesito ayuda para cambiar la llanta) or directions (dónde está
or cómo llego a) can be very useful. Even if you can’t pronounce it quite
right, people will usually get the message and be able to effectively
communicate to you what you need to know.
10. Mexico’s Driving Signs: you might want to print them out as a reference
when driving down. Please keep in mind that measurements are specified
in metric so make sure not to get cm and meters confused with feet and
inches
AUTHOR’S NOTE:
Just in case you’re considering risking the trip without Mexican auto
insurance, consider the following:
• Mexican law is Napoleonic (soon to change) — this means that you are
guilty until proven innocent. The person deciding this will most likely be
the policeman who arrives at the scene of the accident, especially if you
cannot provide proof of Mexican auto insurance and/or failure to have an
adjuster appear.
• When a traffic accident does occur, the police may impound your vehicle,
especially if there is no one there to help you defend your rights such as
an insurance adjuster and/or an attorney. Also know that in the event that
someone is injured and you are found responsible, you might not only
be held liable for those person medical expenses but also for financially
supporting them and their dependents until they recover. If you have an
attorney he will probably be able to help you negotiate a more reasonable
settlement than that which you could negotiate on your own.
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TRANSPORTATION the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
What better
way to
enjoy your
vacation
than having
your own
personal
driver...
TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORT
TRANSPORTATION
Lifestyle private airport transportation
allows you to begin your vacation as
soon as you clear customs.
Using our service there are no airport

rental car hassles, no chances of
getting lost and no international
driving rules to remember.
Our bilingual driver will meet you

and assist you with your luggage to
one of our luxury Suburban SUV’s
where you will be treated to a cool,
clean facial towel and ice cold
bottled water.
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TRANSPORTATION the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
TRANSPORTATION RATES 2012
AIRPORT RATES SUB (6pax) VAN (10pax)
o/w r/t o/w r/t
• Puerto Los Cabos $75 $145 $85 $165

• San Jose - Cabo Colorado $70 $135 $80 $155
• Westin - CSL Country Club $80 $155 $95 $185
•Medano beach hotels - downtown $85 $165 $100 $195
• Pedregal - Sunset Beach $95 $185 $110 $215
• East Cape $150 $295 $190 $375
• Todos Santos $170 $335 $210 $415
• La Paz $220 $435 $295 $585
Prices are based on round-trip from/to SJD airport.

Maximum capacity of passengers per vehicle: Suburban (6), Van (10).
ACTIVITY ACTIVITIES RACK RATES

TRANSPORTATION
SUB VAN
What better way to enjoy your
vacation than having your own Dinner service (max 4hrs) $150 $170
personal driver? $75 $85
For just a few dollars more than the One way activity (Cabo / San Jose daytime)
cost of a rental car you can relax, enjoy Activity roundtrip $145 $165
your dinner or scheduled activity
without the stress of driving or parking Half day rental (max 12 hrs) $400 $450
in unfamiliar surroundings. $550 $600
Full day rental (on call 24 hrs)
Extra hours (p/hr) $55 $65
Due to government regulations, all private transportation arrivals & departures must be made at least 48 hrs before arrival and departure must
be confirmed before arrival. Private transportation for any activity during your stay must be requested at least 72 hrs before arrival to Cabo.
If you are already in Los Cabos and require additional transportation services for activities or tours, we will be more than happy to arrange a
reputable taxi service. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Specialized tours and group rates available.
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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS BY PRUDENTIAL CABO
LISTINGS BY GOLD
PRUDENTIAL CABO GOLD the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

from PRUDENTIAL
CABO GOLD
CARDENAL 101 villa Esperanza 1601

Las Gardenias, Cabo Real Esperanza Resort, Punta Bella
Casa nirvana, 2nd row, Las Residencias

Punta Ballena. $ 2,650,000 USD Why we like this property?
Casa Nirvana is a classic example
of a well built, well designed and
carefully thought out property from
top to bottom. Indoor/outdoor
living at it’s finest with real thought
given to the creation of a peaceful,
luxurious atmosphere. 5BR/5.5BA,
water feature and Oklahoma
stone used generously. Come and
experience Nirvana at Nirvana!
Ownership brings privileges as you
would expect.
Listing Agent: Marshall Hugo
011 52 624 104 3225 (Office)

or 011 521 624 141 6835 (Cell)
or at marshall@prucabogold.com
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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS BY PRUDENTIAL CABO GOLD the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
VILLA CIELOS,
Villas del Mar - Palmilla. $ 1,700,000 USD Why we like this property?

Welcome to Palmilla – You’ve arrived!
Villa Cielos ia a wonderfully designed,
constructed and furnished home
in the exclusive gated community
of Villas del Mar within the Palmilla
master community. This turnkey 4BR
home exudes a luxurious yet relaxed
atmosphere and its location will be
much appreciated by golf lovers. Live
the dream with the best of indoor and
outdoor living.
Listing Agent Debra Dodson

Tel 011 52 624 104 3225 (Office) or
011 521 624 141 6894 (Cell)
E-Mail debra@prucabogold.com
CASA COLINA DEL MAR, Cabo del Sol. $ 1,400,000 USD

Why we like this property?

This is the quintessential Cabo del
Sol home! A gorgeous 4BR home
offering elevated location; golf
and ocean views from all sides;
High end construction and design
and a simply wonderfully relaxed
ambience from the moment you
enter the home; Built on a grand
scale yet intimate, warm and
welcoming; This is a fantastic deal
that must not be missed – Come
tour today.
Listing Agent: Marshall Hugo

Tel 011 52 624 104 3225 (Office)
or 011 521 624 141 6835
E-Mail marshall@prucabogold.com
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PUERTA DEL SOL A-304, Cabo del Sol. $ 655,000 USD


3BR/3BA fully furnished condo offering stunning ocean views. This home
is located in the upscale gated community of Puerta del Sol which is part
of the world famous Cabo del Sol master planned community. Wonderful
facilities on site plus gorgeous views make this home offered at an
extremely low price by a motivated seller, a fantastic deal, come fall in
love with Puerta del Sol.
Listing Agent. Debra Dodson

Tel 011 52 624 104 3225 (Office)
or 011 521 624 141 6894 (Cell)
E-Mail debra@prucabogold.com
LOT 20 -
Playa del Rey.
$ 549,000 USD

Easy build 2nd row lot in a uniquely
peaceful oceanfront community.
Playa del Rey is an exclusive, gated
community offering direct beach
access to owners. It is only 10
minutes’ drive from downtown CSL
yet a lifetime away from the frenetic
activity. If you have always wanted
to be in an oceanfront location
but could not afford millions, we
have the answer! Wonderful views,
fantastic price!
Listing Agent: Gary Rainbow : Tel

(office) 011 52 624 105 2666 or
(Cell) 011 521 624 358 9648 E-Mail
gary@prucabogold.com
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CASA ROSEMARIE, La Jolla Hills. $ 499,000 USD


Casa Rosemarie is a great family home in a wonderfully maintained gated
community close to the beautiful town of San Jose del Cabo. This is the
perfect home for those who like a little space or for those with children
and or/pets. A large walled garden with inviting pool and hot tub sets
the scene perfectly. This is a very well designed and constructed home
with 4BR (inc maids quarters) Situated in a quiet location and attractively
priced, it shows beautifully. You’ll be very pleased by this property.
Listing Agent: Barb McKinnon:
Tel 011 52 624 105 2666 (Office)
or 011 521 624 122 1076
E-mail barb@prucabogold.com
VILLA WILSON, Villas de Oro Palmilla. $ 299,000 USD


An affordable, fully furnished 2BR/2BA condo with the bonus of a garage
and located on a golf course – All for under $300,000 USD??!! Located in
Phase 1 of the gated and beautiful Villas de Oro, Villa Wilson offers both
ocean and golf views. It’s located in a quiet cul de sac yet only a few short
steps to a lovely pool and pergola. Great value.
Listing Agent: Lilia Nava.

Tel (Office) 011 52 624 104 3325
or (Cell) 011 521 624 154 5424
E-mail lilia@prucabogold.com
Coral 302, Casa del Mar , Cabo Real. $299,000 USD

1BR/1BA fully and nicely furnished oceanfront condo in the upscale community
of Casa del Mar. Great facilities on site. Flex 12-329
Listing Agent: Lilia Nava.

Tel 011 52 624 104 3225 (Office)
or 011 521 624 151 5424 (Cell)
or at lilia@prucabogold.com
Why we like this home

Located midway between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, Casa del Mar
is a wonderfully maintained gated and oceanfront community. Coral 302 is
nicely furnished and has just had a $50,000 USD price reduction. Great value
for an upscale oceanfront community.
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VILLAS the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
Turn Key
Villa Rentals
Our turn key villa rental program consists of a carefully handpicked selection of
stunning beachfront, ocean & golf view villas and condominiums in Los Cabos’ most
prestigious developments. On the contrary to most villa rental companies, we manage
every home we rent, and therefore we are able to maintain superb quality standards
in every property.
On top of the high standards that we have in place for the assets, we
have established standard operating procedures in place that allow
us to provide our guests with a seamless vacation or ownership
experience. Our villa rental program is unique as we include many
added value services for our guests at no charge, simply because we
want you to have an experience of a lifetime, each and every time.
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Long Term
Rentals
More and more people are
relocating to Los Cabos for its
great weather, natural beauty and
Lifestyle. LIFESTYLE can assist
Villa AMANDA, STARTING AT $2,250 USD/NIGHT- you to find that perfect long term
Blue Sea Compound, Beachfront Villa rental. Some of our LIFESTYLE
Villas are available on a long term
Bedrooms: 5 rental basis.
Bathrooms: 5.5
Sleeps: 11 All LIFESTYLE clients have
FT2: 5,808 access to the Sheraton Hacienda
del Mar resort amenities. This
includes discounts at the different
restaurants, access to gym, pools,
spa and the Kids’ Club.
The Kids Club is a safe place for

school-aged children to spend
time outside the home with other
kids. It provides play and childcare
in a stimulating environment,
offering new opportunities for
children to develop and learn and
bringing peace of mind to parents
Villa SERENA,STARTING AT $2,250 USD/NIGHT who want to spend some time
Blue Sea Compound, Beachfront Villa shopping, having spa treatments,
etc.
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5 Since the schedule of events
Sleeps: 11 changes seasonally, please contact
FT2: 6,103 us for the current list and more
detailed information.
VILLA GRACIA,STARTING AT $1,100 USD/NIGHT

Residencias Punta Bella
Toll Free: 1-888-655-9589
US Tel.: 619-564-4399
Bedrooms: 4 US Fax: 619-955-6624
Bathrooms: 4.5 Mexico: 011-52-624-144-4954
Sleeps: 8 Email: info@lifestylevillas.net
FT2: 4,500
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CASA BELLA, STARTING AT $1,250 USD/NIGHT

Cabo Colorado, Los Cabos Corridor
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5
Sleeps: 10
FT2: 6500
CASA NIRVANA, STARTING AT $1,450 USD/NIGHT

Las Residencias, Punta Bella
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5
Sleeps: 11
FT2: 5,808
CASA ALEGRÍA, STARTING AT $1,400 USD/NIGHT

Cabo del Sol, Cabo San Lucas
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6.5
Sleeps: 12
FT2: 6,000
VILLA COLibrÍ, STARTING AT $750 USD/NIGHT

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 8
FT2: 3,850
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Casa juan miguel, STARTING AT $815 USD/NIGHT

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 8
FT2: 4,100
Agave azul, STARTING AT $885 USD/NIGHT

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sleeps: 10
FT2: 4,400
CASA CORONA, STARTING AT $1,250 USD/NIGHT

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5
Sleeps: 12
FT2: 5,000
CASA STAMM, STARTING AT $7250 USD/NIGHT

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sleeps: 8
FT2: 3,900
ONE MEDANO BEACH, STARTING AT $150 USD/NIGHT

Cabo San Lucas
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms:1 & 2
Sleeps: 2
FT2: 2,250
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VILLA GUAYCURA
STARTING AT $1,500 USD/NIGHT
ENCHANTING 2 STORIES
Ocean view villa, Punta Ballena
Villa Guaycura is an enchanting two star resort but in the comfort of a
stories villa in Las Residencias, inside beautiful private villa. Our Destina-
the luxurious gated community of tion Specialists will work with you in
Punta Ballena, overlooking the sea the pre-planning stages, while your
of Cortes. The exquisite southern Personal Lifestyle Concierge will co-
California architecture merges ordinate everything you need once
perfectly with a hint of Mexican you are in residence. Staying in a
touch in all interiors, highlighting villa has never been so easy.
the marble floors, thick walls and
high ceilings of its design. Villa Guaycura and your Lifestyle
Team await you…
This villa features a gourmet kitchen
fully equipped with high-end appli- Villa Details
ances, a dining room seating 8, a • Master Bedroom- King sized bed,
spacious terrace with outdoor din- en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi and
ing area. The heated infinity edge private terrace.
pool and Jacuzzi with an adjacent • Jr. Master Bedroom- King sized bed,
BBQ area surrounded with a beauti- en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi and
ful wooden pergola. private terrace.
• Guest suite 1- King sized bed, en-
With 5 bdrms, 5 bathrooms and a suite bathroom.
large game and cinema room, this • Guest suite 2- King sized beds, en-
villa is perfect for families to rejoice suite bathroom.
together in a perfect vacation you •Guest casita – Two Twin sized beds,
would never forget and look for- en-suite bathroom.
ward to return. With the assistance
of our Lifestyle team, we can plan an BEDROOMS 5
unforgettable vacation with all the BATHROOMS 5.5
services you would expect in a five- SLEEPS 10
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VILLA PERICU
A STUNNING 5 DBRMS SOUTHERN-CALIFORNIA
Style Villa Punta Ballena
Villa Pericu is a stunning Southern Villa Details
California style villa in exclusive • Master Bedroom- King sized bed,
Punta Ballena gated community. en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi
With 5 bdrms, 5 bathrooms and access to pool area.
and open space grand room • Jr. Master Bedroom- King sized
overlooking the sea of Cortes, this bed, en-suite bathroom with
villa has everything you need for a Jacuzzi and access to pool area.
worry-free getaway in Los Cabos, • Guest suite 1- King sized bed, en-
Mexico. suite bathroom, garden view.
The state of the art fully equipped • Guest suite 2- Two Twin sized beds,
kitchen with granite countertops en-suite bathroom, and garden
and marble floors, interior dining view.
area for 8 with living room crowned • Guest casita – King sized bed, en-
with a beautiful fireplace is what suite bathroom with kitchenette
makes Villa Pericu your favorite and dining room.
place in Cabo. The fun continues in
the heated infinity edge pool with 5 Bedrooms
Jacuzzi with its adjacent palapa 5 Bathrooms
where you can see the breaking Sleeps 10
waves upon the bay.
Guests have full access to the Punta
Ballena Beach Club, where you’ll be
able to enjoy the ocean front pool
& Jacuzzi, restaurant & work out
facilities.
Villa Pericu & your Lifestyle Team

awaits you…..
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Villa
pacifica
Los Cabos Corridor, Blue Sea Compound, Ocean View
LIFESTYLE Villas proudly presents Villa Ventanas a Rosewood Resort. This beach
Pacifica, a contemporary two story, 4 is swimmable most of the year & perfect
bedroom, 4.5 bath, ocean view villa for watching whales, playing dolphins,
rental located in the exclusive gated jumping manta rays, schooling Spanish
community of Blue Sea. This custom mackerel, even rooster fish & Dorado are
ocean view luxury rental has 6,580 sq. seen on this stretch of beach.
ft of air-conditioned living space with
a spacious back yard that has breath Villa Pacifica and its neighboring 4 villas
taking views of the Sea of Cortes and that are in the Blue Sea Compound
Chileno point. The architecture and are the perfect location for a corporate
design features large open living retreat, wedding, milestone celebration
spaces, granite and marble finishing’s or simply for a large family reunion. We
throughout, custom cabinetry and are certain you will fall in love with Villa
furniture, high end appliances, beautiful Pacifica & the Blue Sea Compound.
and inspiring art, pocket sliding glass
doors so you can enjoy the beautifully VILLA DETAILS
landscaped patio areas & views of the
ocean. • Lower Master Suite 1: King sized bed,
en-suite bathroom, wall safe, ocean view
The patio is fully equipped for • Lower Master Suite 2: King sized bed,
entertaining with an infinity edge pool en-suite bathroom, ocean view
that has a deeper section for swimming • Upper Guest Suite 3: Two Full sized
and a large shallow area that is perfect beds, en-suite bathroom, ocean view
for kids. There is a sunken Jacuzzi that • Upper Master Suite 4: King sized bed,
seats six and various umbrellas around en-suite bathroom, ocean view
the pool for those seeking shade.
BEDROOMS: 4
The private access to the beach is a BATHROOMS: 5
short walk away. You’ll love this beach SLEEPS: 10
as you will feel like you have it all to FT2: 6580
yourself. It’s a white sandy beach that
runs from Marbella Suites on the west
all the way towards the Hilton & Las
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VILLA
BUENAVENTURA
Los Cabos Corridor, Blue Sea Compound, Ocean View
Villa Buenaventura is a Zen full two story beach runs from Marbella Suites on the
5 bedroom, 5.5 bath contemporary west all the way passed Las Ventanas.
ocean view villa, located in the This stretch of water is perfect to watch
exclusive gated community of Blue the life of the Sea of Cortes come alive;
Sea. This elegant ocean view luxury breaching whales, jumping manta rays
rental has 7,650 sq. ft of air-conditioned and playful dolphins provide us with
living space and boasts breath taking stunning views from your own home.
views of the Sea of Cortes and Chileno Villa Buenaventura has 4 sister villas in
point from all the living areas and the same compound, which can be a
bedrooms in the home including great location for your next milestone
the master & master bath which are or wedding celebration, corporate
positioned at highest point in the retreat or that large family reunion you
home. Everything you see has been have been thinking of planning.
custom made, detailed cabinetry &
rock work throughout the residence VILLA DETAILS
complimented with beautiful elegant
& joyful art work & decor. • Lower Master Suite 1:King bed, full
bathroom, wall safe, ocean view
The patio and pool area was designed • Lower Guest Suite 2: Two Full beds, en-
for your comfort, a pool meant for suite bathroom, ocean view
dipping, you’ll enjoy the shallow canal • Upper Master Suite 3: King bed, en-
for the babies and sunken Jacuzzi for suite bathroom, ocean view
the big kids; here you’ll enjoy the pool • Upper Guest Suite 4: Three Full beds,
side palapa with outdoor TV, built in en-suite bathroom, ocean view
bbq with framed views of Chileno Point • Upper Master Suite 5: King bed, en-
and lots of shaded and sunny places for suite bathroom, ocean view
everyone to relax.
BEDROOMS: 5
If you would like to take a stroll on the BATHROOMS: 5.5
beach or go for a dip in the ocean, SLEEPS: 11
it’s only a couple of minutes walking FT2: 7650
distance away through a private gated
access. This stretch of white sandy
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CASA PABLITO
DOWNTOWN, CABO SAN LUCAS
Casa Pablito, one of Cabo’s original plants & designed to remind you
boutique hotels is now a private of the old Haciendas found on the
residence, perfect for larger groups mainland Mexico. You have an open
who want to be centrally located in air kitchen & bar area; where you or
Cabo San Lucas. Casa Pablito was built your cook can prepare your favorite
by Mr. Ed Giddings, the developer/ Mexican meal & of course your freshly
architect of Club Cascadas. This home squeezed Margaritas while you watch
was originally built to house his crew your favorite sporting event on a large
that built the main hotel as most of screen television.
the artisans had to be brought from
the mainland Mexico. With style and Though the home is located down
charm, Mr. Giddings and his son Mark town, you are truly in your own little
created “Casa Pablito” named after paradise, with well, everything you
Mark, whose middle name is Paul, need to have a great vacation, family
hence “Pablito”. reunion or private event. Casa Pablito
is ideally located in the original
This home no longer belongs to the section of Cabo San Lucas, a short
family, but the current owners wanted distance from the beach and near the
to keep the original Mexican Hacienda main road to San Jose del Cabo, Todos
look & feel, something’s are best Santos and La Paz. If you want to have
kept as they are. The 14 bedroom/14 a great experience with your friends
bathroom home is located on a corner & family in an affordable villa rental,
lot, completely walled in so you have Casa Pablito & your LIFESTYLE team
total privacy. The guest suites, kitchen await you.
and dining area all face the sparkling
large blue pool and swim up Palapa VILLA DETAILS
bar, that has a large shaded Jacuzzi • 14 bedrooms with 9 Queen Size beds
entertaining area. and 13 Twin Size beds.
• 14 bathrooms
All bedrooms have en suite • Max Guests: 31
bathrooms, most have sitting areas
& either have queen or twin beds.
Breakfast is served in the outdoor
dining area surrounded with tropical
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golf the lifestyle magazine ·FEBRUARY 2013
The secret
to paying lower
green fees
in Cabo
Los Cabos is Mexico's number one golf destination for world class Championship golf courses.
Eleven courses in total. Three Private Country Clubs, El Dorado Country Club, Querencia Country
Club & the newest addition Diamante. One nine hole course by the Mayan golf group. 6 resort
courses including.
Though considered by some as So how do you get

Cabo san Lucas intimidating, avid golfers will find
Country Club Roy Dye them challenging and will appreciate discounts on green
Cabo del Sol Ocean Course the genius and skill that went into fees?
by Jack Nicklaus their designs, while less experienced
Cabo del Sol Desert Course players will be rewarded with a good Since we strongly belive in providing
day’s combat & magnificent views outstanding service & offerings, we
by Tom Weiskopf
(including whale watching in the are passing on discounts to all of our
Cabo Real winter months!).
by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. guests who stay in a LIFESTYLE Villa.
Club Campestre San Jose del The magnificent terrain is comparable In some cases you'll get to enjoy upto
Cabo to that found in Arizona and $35 USD off per green fee. See the
by Jack Nicklaus California desert golf courses. What table with pricing.
Puerto Los Cabos:9 holes sets Los Cabos apart is the presence
by Greg Norman and the other 9 of the Sea of Cortez, a sparkling So for your next trip, consider
holes by Jack Nicklaus water-wonderland of incredible hues staying with LIFESTYLE & enjoy these
reaching as far south as the eye can discounts plus our additional added
see & teaming with wildlife. Golfers value services.
here have an added bonus eleven
months of rain-free vacation play.
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LOS CABOS GOLF 2012

LIFESTYLE PREFERRED RATES
PALMILLA DEC 16 ,2012- APR 30,2013 MAY 1-30,2013
Round of Golf Public Rate Lifestyle Public Rate Lifestyle
$233.00 $200.00 $211.00 $189.00
Morning Time 7:00-
$161.00 $144.00 $150.00 $133.00
11:50 AM
Twilight 12:00 PM-Close
CABO REAL DEC 26 2012-MAY 31, 2013 JUN 1 - OCT 31, 2013
$225.00 $190.00 $180.00 $155.00
Morning Time $150.00 $130.00 $140.00 $120.00
CLUB CAMPESTRE DEC 26 2012-MAY 31, 2013 JUN 1 - OCT 31, 2013
Morning Time $170.00 $145.00 $135.00 $99.00
Twilight 1:30 PM-Close $ 130.00 $ 110.00 $115.00 $ 85.00
PUERTO LOS CABOS DEC 26 2012-MAY 31, 2013 JUN 1 - OCT 31, 2013
Morning Time $205.00 $175.00 $160.00 $135.00
Twilight 1:30 PM-Close $150.00 $130.00 $120.00 $10 0.00
CABO DEL SOL OCEAN

Round of Golf NOV 1 - MAY 31, 2013
Morning Time 7:00- Public Rate
$355.00
10:50 AM $280.00
Twilight-Day 11:00 AM - $215.00
12:50 PM
CABO DEL SOL DESERT

NOV 1 - MAY 31, 2013
Round of Golf
Public Rate
Morning Time 7:00- $355.00
10:50 AM $280.00
Twilight-Day 11:00 AM - $215.00
12:50 PM
ALL RATES INCLUDE 11% TAX
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL RATES ARE SUBJETCT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PREVOIUS NOTICE.
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COSTA BELLA
(BEAUTIFUL COAST)
Sloping hills, white sandy beach and private cove make
this parcel a developers dream.
Colinas inclinadas, playa de arena blanca y ensenada
privada hacen de este lote un sueño para todo
desarrolladores.
CONTRAPORTADA,
SE SEGUIRA UTILIZANDO LA
ANTERIOR DEL TERRENO EN LA
COSTA!?!?
BEACHFRONT PARCEL OVERVIEW
Linear Beachfront
Frente de la playa 986.66 meters
Linear beachfront in feet

Frente de playa ft lineares 3,237.07 ft
M2 511,973.75
Hectares
Hectareas 51.20
Acres 126.51
Price pm/2 $ 7.50 USD

Precio
FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Total Asking $ MAX GUERRERO
$ 3,839,797.00 USD
max@ggabogados.com.mx

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