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FROM THE PUBLISHER KEEPING QUIET Help Japanese Victims CHANGE...seems to be all BBVA Bancomer set up a bank account for by Pablo Neruda In this the rage this year around the plan- Cruz Roja/Japan Peso # 0404040406 et...rage having two meanings. The same is true all over Baja Sur. Our Now we will count to twelve government leaders are all chang- and we will all keep still Issue Features ing, after a lively political season, in for once on the face of the an orderly democratic way; much Earth, Diego Luna p.6 different than we see in other parts let’s not speak in any language of the world. 9000 people gathered let’s stop for a second, PIONEER WOMEN FROM THE NORTH recently on the beach - the largest and not move our arms so much. ever for community activism - soli- PAULA p.9 SUSAN p.25 Launching Café Santa Fé A lack of practical informa- darity against mining production in It would be an exotic moment set a high bar for food in tion presented professional- the mountains north by La Paz. Baja Sur and became a ly sparked the start of her without rush, without engines; Todos Santos destination Destino Los Cabos lifestyle There is also change at Destino We would all be together 21 years ago. magazines 13 years ago. magazines, and we will now create in a sudden strangeness. special products more than produce NANETTE p.7 PEPITA p.21 a regular free English magazine. The ‘elder’ artist of Todos Love and a new adventure Fishermen in the cold sea Santos helped spark this inspired a fashion spark Our distribution is expanding out- vibrant art community 20 that 20 years later is a would not harm whales state, and across the country and years ago. mainstay of local fashion. and the man gathering salt further, and our business plan is Explore Los Barriles 12 Marina Sol saves Water 23 adding some new dimensions. Ev- would not look at his hurt hands. ery business I’ve spoken with this Changing East Cape 13 Espiritu Santo Island 27 year is changing, and all, like me, Those who prepare green wars, Fashion in Cobo 20 Real Estate News 30 are optimistic about the health and wars with gas, wars with fire, future of Baja Sur. victories with no survivors, This issue marks the 13th year would put on clean clothes message consisting of a set of ten guidelines or princi- since Destino Los Cabos magazine and walk about with their brothers ples is engraved on the Georgia Guidestones in eight entered the market. It’s been fast in the shade, doing nothing. Adifferent languages, English, Spanish, Swahili, Hindi, and full! To mark this issue I finally Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian. There is no author, and allowed a friend to write a little sto- What I want should not be confused the site is maintained. Google it! ry about me. Destino’s personality with total inactivity. represents my interest and view of Life is what it is about. • Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with things, so you and learn a bit about nature. • Guide reproduction wisely - improving fitness and diversity. how that devloped in my life. Des- If we were not so single-minded • Unite humanity with a living new language. tino was my vision, and I’ve appre- about keeping our lives moving, • Rule passion - faith - tradition - and all things with tempered reason. ciated the voice it has projected and for once could do nothing, • Protect people and nations with fair laws and just courts. to the millions of readers over the perhaps a huge silence • Let all nations rule internally resolving external disputes in a world court. years. I’m still very interested in • Avoid petty laws and useless officials. might interrupt this sadness • Balance personal rights with social duties. Baja Sur and look forward to un- of never understanding ourselves covering more stories to share! This • Prize truth - beauty - love - seeking harmony with the infinite. and of threatening ourselves with • Be not a cancer on the earth - Leave room for nature - Leave room for nature huge, wild, lovely, spiritually stimu- death. lating State is such an inviting place to live, and I feel lucky daily to wake Perhaps the earth can teach us up here. If today you seek as when everything seems to be Our cover actor/director Di- to increase your net financial worth, ego Luna launched the Latin Film dead in winter and later proves to be alive. you may or may not succeed. DESTINO LOS CABOS Festival, now an annual event in To- If today you seek s a de c v dos Santos the first week of March. San José Del Cabo, BCS Now I’ll count up to twelve to increase your serenity and wisdom, Well worth marking your calendar I guarantee you will succeed. Ph (011 52) (624) 142-4949 for next year. We enjoyed the time and you keep quiet and I will go. email: [email protected] Tao Te Ching Lao Tzu 500 BC with him, appreciating his sincere ISSUE 47 Spring 2011 Printed in USA. All rights reserved. energy. No part of this publication may be The lucky number 13...a “4’’ reproduced in any form without the EMERGENCY NUMBERS written consent of the publisher. numerology year...the Chinese year © 2011 Destino Inc. of the rabbit...change, movement. Numero 47 Primavera 2011 Police 066 Todos los derechos reservados por Destino Can the Buddhist goal of quiet Red Cross 065 Los Cabos prohibida la reprodución total o parcial del contenido sin previa autorización mind be achieved over the noise of CONSULATE GENERAL CONSULATE of CANADA por escrito de los editores. the earth. This Pabla Naruda poem UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIRE DEPARTMENT © 2011 Destino Los Cabos SA de CV Marie-Evee Pomerieau Trina Brown DESTINO: LOS CABOS welcomes all written and Keeping Quiet really says it all.... 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4 DESTINO LOS CABOS www.destinoloscabos.com BEACH MAP Save Swim DIVING Isla Espiritu Santo BAJA SUR Gas Station DESTINATIONS LAND’S END Intermediate-Advanced El Coyote Isla del Carmen Airport 50’-60’ and just 5 minutes by boat you’re swimming El Tecolote with sea lions and moray eels. Also a sunken boat Balandra Surf can be seen in the Falls. Pichilingue El Tesoro Windsurf SAND FALLS Beginners - Advanced Marina Costa Baja 30’-100’ Steep sand banks go down sharply into a Coromuel canyon filled wit tropical fish. A short boat ride from La Paz Fishing shore, the canyon runs from the depths of Cabo San Bahia de La Ventana Lucas bay to within 30 feet of shore, making the Bay El Sargento Whale Watching one of the deepest in the world. AIRPORT La Ventana Ensenada PELICAN ROCK Beginners de los Muertos 25’-80’ Just 5 minute boat trip to this large rock that HWY Los Planes attracts many tropical fish. 1 Bahia de Los Sueños NEPTUNE’S FINGER Advanced Boca del Alamo 80’-100’ Spectacular canyon wall dive. San Antonio

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Migriño Km100 LAS SALINAS Beginners La La Fortuna Playa 30’-45’ 1.4 hours by boat from San Lucas, or 1 hour San José Santa Cruz by boat from La Playita. A sunken Japanese fishing Punta Gorda del Cabo Puerto La Laguna boat attracts a large assortment of fish. Los Cabos Costa Azul Km 28 GORDO BANKS Advanced Palmilla Km 27 110’-120’ 1 hour boat from La Playita, there COSTCO Pacific Ocean El Tule Km 15.5 is a seamount where you can see Marlin, ChilenoKm 14.5 Cabo Santa Maria Km 13 Hammerheads, Skip Jacks and at times San Lucas Monuments Km 5 huge Manta. El Medano Lover’s Beach CABO PULMO Beginner-Advanced 30’-100’ 2 hour drive East of San José then 5 minutes by boat you’ll find the only living Sea of Cortez coral reef in the Sea of Cortez. Destino Los Cabos S. A. de C.V. © 2010 Note: travel time is from Cabo San Lucas marina

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todos santos Susan Carol Photo: DIEGO LUNA OPENS TODOS SANTOS LATIN FILM FESTIVAL Cross Culture Actor directed the award winning film ABEL By Nanette Hayles Sodi and has two young children. best friend, Gael Garcia. By the way boxer Julio Cesar Chavez. The main Photos: Cathy Buchanan As a child Diego was exposed to this is Diego’s favorite film where characters played themselves: Julio arts and entertainment, this would he got to work in the U.S and in Chavez, Oscar de la Hoya, Don iego Luna, actor, writer, direc- become the life he would know. Spain. It was a role that he put his King, Mike Tyson and Ana Guevara. tor; a talented young man Diego’s first role was in a Mexican “whole heart into ” and it was also In 2010 Diego directed his second crossing many borders, was telenovela (soap opera) El abuelo y the film that officially launched his D film, Abel. Diego Luna presented born in Mexico City December 29, yo in 1992 he performed along side career internationally. this film at the Todos Santos film 1979. His mother was English, Fiona his life long best friend Gael Gar- In 2002 he played opposite festival. Alexander a costume designer and cia Bernal. For the next decade or Bon Jovi in Vampires: Los Muertos It is a “somewhat autobiographi- his father Mexican, one of Mexico’s so, Diego’s career would evolve and and in Frida with Selma Hayek, Al- cal” tale of a young boy Abel, whose most acclaimed living theater, cinema flourish; he had roles in TV, theater fred Molina, Edward Norton and family is abandoned by the father. and opera set designers. Unfortunately and cinema. In 2001 he was cast in Antonio Banderas. Also in 2002 he The young Abel decides to fill that Diego’s mother died when he was only the award winning film Y tu Mama was cast in the film Havana Nights two. He is now married to Camila abandoned role and takes on the Tambien, again playing opposite his (Dirty Dancing 2). Some of the role of the father. The story deals scenes from this movie can be seen with a dilemma that can be seen on YOU TUBE, with excerpts ex- from the various perspectives of ceeding 3,000,000 views. I watched each family member. Every family a couple and I have to say that Di- has its own respective dramas and ego had some soulful sexy moves. challenges, but usually the basic les- Other films include Milk with Sean son is the same: when one is placed Penn, Rudo y Cursi (again with Gael in a position of responsibility what Garcia) and Before Night Falls. Di- choices are made? What ripple af- ego has also narrated National Geo- fects happens that may cause oth- graphic Channel’s Great Migrations, ers, including the decision maker in Spanish. (s), suffering? And more impor- Diego has been nominated and tantly what are the consequences won awards for his acting abilities. of that or those decisions? This is a In 2009 he received the silver Ariel story about Abel and his family and award (Mexico) for best actor in the choices they made. Rudo y Cursi. In 2009 he won Crit- Luna, himself worked directly ics Choice for “best acting ensemble” with a group of children before for Milk, starring Sean Penn. Others making his final decision of who awards include MTV awards, Goya, plays the main character, Abel. CEC (Spain) and Marcello Mastroi- Christopher Ruiz Esparza was his anni Award (Venice Film Festival.) choice and it is his first film; Chris- In addition to Luna’s acting topher’s younger brother also stars abilities, Luna and Gael Garcia in the film as Abel’s brother. Luna launched their own production worked for over five months with company “Canana”. They joined the children to help build the char- with Golden Phoenix Productions acters. The film was produced by to produce a number of TV docu- John Malkovich and Luna’s long mentaries about the unsolved mur- time friend actor Gael Garcia. ders of more than 300 women in While visiting Todos Santos Di- the border town of Cuidad Juarez. ego held a press conference in the The company focuses on social jus- legendary Hotel California. Some tice issues that are Mexican-Latin of the questions asked were: Why American. In 2007 Diego directed Todos Santos? Diego replied that his first film J.C. Chavez, a story he knew Sylvia Perel, founder and about the life and career of Mexican continued on page 8 www.destinoloscabos.com Paper Tile Mosaic Artist Nanette Hayles Early Todos Santos Pioneer, Gifted Artist, Dedicated mother, Community Activist, Regular contributor to Destino magazine and Loving Friend. by Susan Carol tivals, fire department fund raisers, rtist N.E. Hayles has resided Flying Doctors, Pueblo Magico, Ro- in Todos Santos for over tary Club and works that include Atwenty years, making her providing for the needy. Nanette has now the longest resident artist also been one of the principle writers in Todos Santos after famed art- for Destino Los Cabos magazine over ist Charles Stewart retired in the ten years, contributing many articles USA. She is mostly known for her about the environment, community projects, culture and sciences. Photo: Judy West Photography West Judy Photo:

Baja Artists (from left to right) Ezra Katz, Nanette E. Hayles, John Comer and Derek Buckner, February 2011 paper tile mosaic portraits made Nanette is currently writing and from high-end magazines such as illustrating a children’s book. She Architectural Digest, Vogue and Van- is known for her Icon banner and ity Fair. N.E. Hayles was also one of 1000 Hearts series. If you visit To- the principle artists at the Galeria dos Santos, her gallery and grounds Todos Santos and she is currently are a must see. exhibiting at Pez Gordo Gallery in Proust questions: BEST BOOK; the “Tiendas de Palmilla” in San Jose Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, and I Heard God Laughing del Cabo. Her own gallery located (Hafiz poems) in the oasis town of Todos Santos. is HARDEST THING TO DO; Always a hunt that is well worth the effort tell the truth to understand what inspires the art- GREATEST JOY; Every time I see ist. Her gallery, studios and garden anyone BEING happy, especially doing homes provide a lush and tranquil something very simple. space to create and produce her Regrets: When my monk friend told me various styles, including collage, oils that he was going to “leave soon” and I on wood and paper, steel laminate, wouldn’t let myself “hear” him. I wanted ink washes, mixed media and more. to hug and hold him right then, but I didn’t. He died four days later. Her works can be found in private HARDEST LESSON; Learning to love collections at the Hotel California, myself. Café Santa Fe, Café El Triunfo, Café BIGGEST ENEMY; EGO Todos Santos, Caprichos and Cora- THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING zon Café in La Paz. EVER SEEN; My children years ago one Nanette is also known for her late summer day were laughing and run- dedication to community service. ning naked through the huerta amongst She worked for the first five years the trees. They played and teased each with Sylvia Perel and Linda Stobbe other as they painted each other with organizing and securing the Todos mud and decorated themselves with Santos Film Festival. leaves and flowers. I felt this is how all children should be. What freedom, what She has been active in many innocence! other community projects over the HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO DIE? years including Red Cross, art fes- With love in my heart, all in me and all around me, everywhere. DIEGO LUNA Continued from page 6

organizer of the Latino Film Festival in San Francisco. Sylvia is also the founder/ organizer of Todos Santos Film Festival. He stated that this connection is why he chose to come to Sylvia’s festival in Todos Santos. He added that he was also honored that he would be the first to introduce his new film in the newly restored town’s theater, Marquez de Leon. Other questions asked at the lively press conference centered around his career as actor and director. He said he plans on directing more films. In fact he is planning on co-writing a screenplay with the same writer as Abel. In addi- tion, he shared his interest in the many documentaries made in Mexico and praised such dedication and determina- tion to express the truth. He did express concern over the lack of exposure and availability of these films to the Mexi- can public in general and stated how wonderful Todos Santos is to have a fes- tival where these documentaries could be viewed. He also felt impressed by the pro- gram “Youth in Video “directed by Leon- ardo Perel and feels its important for the communities everywhere to provide such creative outlets for their youth. He feels it is vital that we all share in the responsibility in caring for children and their future in all ways possible. Di- ego also shared his continuing concern over topics that range from taking care of the planet, to views on energy and violence. Diego’s confident and candid de- meanor is one of his many strengths. His ability to look you in the eye and answer a question with intelligence, clarity, vi- sion and insight is a welcome sight from a young actor exposed to Hollywood and its ways. The Todos Santos Latin film festival consistently attracts talents like Diego. Diego’s Luna’s thoughts on Mexico and the world in general are; “in my generation we are people who are more awake….our generation watched an as- Mexico is going to be an important sassination and watched our parents part of it and we will do something vote and watched that the candidate ……film can some how be a part of that they didn’t choose become Presi- it, it is a necessity and a way to speak dent…with our generation we are not and get information out to the pub- going to say oh its OK. We are waking lic. I am an optimistic man”. up! Its an exciting time to be alive…we all know that there is something that is Trivia: YOU TUBE Statistics going to happen! We don’t know what Havana Nights, Dirty Dancing 2 it is, but we know it and we feel it. Our various segments as of 25/2/2011 generation talks about it…we know that 3,042,344 views! You go Diego!

8 DESTINO LOS CABOS www.destinoloscabos.com PAULA By Nanette Hayles Photos: Cathy Buchanan

aula: mother, model, furni- ture/interior designer and C a f é PTodos Santos restaurateur! Paula grew up in Harlem, a suburb of New York City during an excit- ing, hopeful but trying time. She is the contemporary of Sidney Portier, Santa-Fé Harry Belafonte, Malcolm X, Cas- sius Clay (Mohammed Ali), The Apollo Theater, Nina Simon, Sugar Ray Robinson and many many more. Paula comes from a proud people, a people that have come from their own country, Jamaica. During her upbringing she was taught that she Paula on the cover of trendy was a part of everyone and every- Essence magazine thing. She was also taught that there mixed with emotions of sorrow and are no limits to anyone defining and compassion and maybe even a little reaching their own dreams. bitterness that left her wondering Her efforts and those of her about the world she was living in. strong proud family, proved so. As All the hopes of those young men, a very young woman Paula’s beau- all that potential ruined and gone tiful face would appear on the “in” forever. magazines of the times; McCall’s, While whites and others flood- Mademoiselle, Seventeen Magazine ed to Harlem to hear or see the lat- and others including the new black est in entertainment, the Black Mus- magazine, Essence. Paula would be lims, Malcolm X and Martin Luther one of the first to grace its cover. King Jr. who were offering another While Afro Americans were mak- perspective of self defined pride and ing progress in some respects, she dignity. It was also the emerging witnessed the deterioration of her times of Black power. The country people on the other. With the Viet was “on fire,” when there were five Nam war in full swing, she watched Proprietors assassinations in five short years: as her community witnessed, some Medgar Evers 1963, President John Ezio and Paula Colombo of the young men in ROTC in re- Kennedy 1963, Malcolm X 1965, spective colleges get recruited into Bobby Kennedy 1968 and Martin the war. These young men, to their Luther King 1968. This was a time surprise, would be fighting the “en- emy” on the front lines. Her neigh- Continued on page 10 borhood mourned as the coffins re- turned home. Paula wept along with years her community for those promising 21 souls that left way too soon. Serving wonderful food Her own success was always and memories. Join us!

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Santa Fe is featured in 2007 La Cuchara de Plata, the “bible” of Italian cooking www.destinoloscabos.com DESTINO LOS CABOS 9 Paula with her milk chocolate skin knows how to cook period! (this is 8th Annual Todos PAULA and soft springy curls. Often pan- an understatement). Café Santa Fe continued from page 9 els of Caucasians ironically deter- has been the main destination by Santos Film Festival mined what was black enough for first time and repeated visitors over Inaugurated the newly of growing unrest. At this same time, the fashion scene. Paula graciously its long 21-year history. Paula pur- renovated historic theatre the whole nation seemed to be in- accepted the changing times and re- chased the building and with their volved in peace marches against the invented herself. She soon became combined artists sensibilities and By, Nanette Hayles Vietnam war. Riots also occurred in the fun loving “hippie” mom, living style, they restored the family home Photos Cathy Buchanan major U.S. cities and the last but not in California, eating all the granola creating a simple elegance that re- least, deadly blow… the purposeful and organic foods she could, sup- flects its delicious menu. rgentinean born Sylvia Perel Paula and Ezio are well traveled is the founder/organizer of and their European and Mexican Athe San Francisco Latino Film cultural touches add to the ambi- Festival and the Todos Santos Film ance where a meal can go on for wonderful hours. Everything, every ingredient is “the best, it’s the best you can get” Ezio says in his heavy Italian accent. The hard work and high integrity of their project has be- come its own legend in lower Baja. Many famous and not so famous come from all over world to enjoy for themselves. Besides the inner sense of success of a job WELL DONE with the Café Santa Fe, the Paula Colombo, today, left, with her long term Cafe Santa Fé staff other light of Paula’s eye has always been her beautiful green/blue eyed flooding of lower income neighbor- plying her child with great mothers’ daughter Chia. Paula, being a single Diego Luna & Sylvia Perel enjoy a suc- hoods with crack cocaine. The hor- milk…a “trend” that the 60’s moms mom, raised Chia giving her the best cessful Todos Santos Latin Film Festival ror of that time left an imprint on brought back “in style”. of the best, inspiring her along the every Black American, including It was during her years as a way as a conscious mother would. Festival. Her efforts and dedication Paula, struggling with the continu- mom that she launched her second Today it gives Paula much joy and bringing film to the public in general ing dilemma of gain and regression. career. All the friends and contacts pride to see her daughter’s own is not her only goal. She also works at But the 1960’s of love and she met in her modeling career and success. Chia is an inspirational and finding professional venues for ama- peace would also leave it’s imprint. those ”making it” on their own in healing yoga teacher. Her classes are teur as well as established film artists. It would be this never-ending faith their respective careers would visit always full and motivating. Paula The Todos Santos Film Festival is and belief of the “hippies 60’s”, Paula and loved her style. It wasn’t not only enjoys her classes with the held annually for four days, usually along with her families stubborn long before Paula found herself re- love and the pride of a mother, but the first week of March. Go to: determination, that Paula would designing her friends and friend’s of also enjoys the exceptional personal wwwtodossantoscinefest.com for choose to live her life her way. friends homes, including Brian Gra- satisfaction that one experiences af- more information about the next In addition to her magazine zier (who did the movie Mermaid) ter taking a great class. What more film festival, Youth in Video and modeling, Paula also modeled for and Hal Ashby (who did the mov- could a mom ask for? other activities. trendy Macys Department Store in ies Harold and Maude and Coming Paula’s closing two thoughts: New York. She took her newly found Home). This dream would then 1. When I speak. I’d like the words expertise back to her community lead to the next, her Ezio and Café be from the heart to the mouth and volunteered in it’s centers. She Santa Fe and Todos Santos. as opposed from the mind to the encouraged others by helping with On a decorating trip to San José mouth. 2. Todos Santos reminds me resumes, personal presentations and for a client, Paula and Ezio met at a of the children’s book “The Little inspirational talks. Her modeling ca- party. Artist and chef in the mak- Engine”… that could. Yes you can, reer also extended to the west coast ing Ezio had already migrated to the yes you can the little engine would where she met many influential and area from Milan, Italy. Relatively say to itself as it tried and tried to exciting people, who would later quickly Paula sold her home in LA pull the load up the hill. help her with her second career in and moved to her next incarnation furniture and interior design. with Ezio. Quick Proust questions: Times were changing and the Paula Rafelson Colombo and If you could change one thing in the black power movement not only Ezio Colombo’s dream project and world? “Corruption” extended throughout the Black “child” was and is restaurant Café The thing you like least about your- Ivan Trujillo long time director of the population, but also among the gen- Santa Fe. The lush sub-tropical oa- self. “I’m too emotional at times” School of Cinematography in Mexico eral population. This phenomenon sis town of beautiful Todos Santos Favorite time in history…”well it cer- City’s principle university (UNAM). divided many with a new view and was chosen as the home for this tainly wasn’t way back when” All of his films are internationally ac- definition: “are you black enough?”, energetic and magical project. The Favorite moments “doing yoga with claimed and have won many awards, and what that meant. The darker five star restaurant would become my daughter” including 12 Academy Awards beautiful women with the latest one of the most important high- Two under rated virtues “forgiveness nominations. Director/producer “afro” styles would soon replace lights of Paula and Ezio’s life. Ezio and loyalty” Guillermo del Toro, Pan’s Labyrinth and Hellboy 10 DESTINO LOS CABOS www.destinoloscabos.com day full of cyanide cross- ing on the transportador Mining threatens Peninsula and passing through La Paz. Pretty heavy. The explosives AVATAR are the equivalent of daily Be an 4.1 earthquakes at the site. sions and misplaced values. Does By Nanette Hayles 24/7 for 10 years. Water will capital and money and the value be contaminated, animals given to money matter more than TTENTION Hotels, restau- will die, and cancer victims human life? Matter more than the rants, real estate offices, golf will have increased medical quality of health? Matter more than Acourse owners, property own- costs. The oceans and ma- the consideration for future gen- ers, commercial business owners, fish- rine life will die. Hurricanes erations? Matter more than one’s ermen, water sports lovers, every man, and seasonal rains will send woman and child who lives or visits environment? These are questions their “right” to the gold REGARD- the arsenic and other contaminates the Baja Sur peninsula, your life is in that each person and each business LESS of others and at the expense deeper into our water sources which danger!!!! needs to address NOW before any of LIFE, our work and way of living. will destroy us. The destruction of Your life is in danger in every damage is done to one of the most So let us claim OUR right to our fu- fishing, agriculture, cattle, property aspect, from the value of your prop- pristine areas on the planet. NO one ture and the future of our children investment and tourist industries erty to the quality of air, water and can afford to sit and watch a foreign and this precious part of the planet. will all be affected. life you have NOW. The health of WE must defend ourselves by de- you, your family, employees and fu- SUPPORT THE EFFORTS TO FIGHT THE MINES with your fending the Sierra Laguna. Baja ture generations are in danger. OUR donation to continue the legal path to save the California Sur and the mountains of entire life will change if new mines Baja Sur environment. Deposit directly to: Sierra Laguna have given us a gift of come to our state. Do not be fooled Banco Santander For: Sociedad Organizada por Sudcalifornia pristine life and now they need us by the distance of a mine from your Peso account AC65-50292442-4 • Dollars 82-50053307-6 to protect this land by making our vicinity whether its 15km, 35 km or voices for life heard. 75 km, this peninsula is too small Its time! Be an AVATAR and stand The gathering by 9000 residents for FIVE mines. What happens in company TAKE our quality of life up for yourself and our planet! on the beach in January to protest one area will affect another. away from us! www.soscabo.org, the mines was just a start. Claim Winds, hurricanes, earthquakes The mining interests are still www.vistagoldno.com, what is yours! They are claiming and water sources are common to pursuing their plan. This is THE www.aquavalemasqueoro.com all in this zone. “Proximity” has new point and it is harsh, but if we do meaning as is evident in world news nothing then it is OUR fault! THEY (nuclear threat in Japan, war and came and TOOK what we didn’t unrest in Africa, earthquakes: Chile, defend. WE must claim life for our Japan, Haiti, Iceland) Daily we en- own families and ourselves. Words counter information that testifies to like, forethought, acting on your be- how much smaller and inter -con- liefs, protecting your children and nected our planet IS. Be smart; don’t the environment, matter at this make the following mistakes: moment, more than ever. We can’t 1. Leave the responsibility up to others,. let the teetering domino affects and Instead be creative, each of us can do some- consequences of irresponsibility and thing. incoherence of every aspect of life, 2. Be naïve and think you can escape the health and environment go unheed- toxic affects of mines. Instead, research, ed, unprotected or ignorantly left to study other areas that have mines and the those of greed of “un-obtainium”. affects If we do not act, then the affects 3. Stay in ignorance to the facts and impli- of none-action will preside: our cations of what a mine is and what it entails. businesses will fail, we will suffer Instead, talk to others, attend meetings, go from vomiting, diarrhea and cancer, to web sites. all caused by arsenic open pit mines. We see examples everywhere The cyanide use is 35 to 80 tons a of irresponsible short termed deci- week with minimum of 4 trucks a Downtown Todos Santos Upscale Guyacura Hotel Opens It looks historic on the outside but behind the walls it gets more modern the higher you go. The building restoration includes 14 luxury suites, an inviting Spa, a courtyard restaurant, the Don Guillermo Bar with hand painted Moorish ceiling and the rooftop bar, pool and restaurant making it hard to leave the hotel to visit the interesting art galleries, and fiestas in the surrounding town,. www.destinoloscabos.com DESTINO LOS CABOS 11 east cape Buena Vista and La Ribera are lo- Kickin’ Around the East Cape With Walter... cated within the East Cape, on the shores of Bahia de Palmas. Visit- bera was located on a flat shelf of By Walter S. Zapotoczny Jr. where known to have duplicated ing East Cape beaches is a seasonal land touching the beach. Over the the same image hundreds, if not experience. North winds between years, hurricanes and monsoonal thousands of times in a career. November and March make the Mexican Retablos: 19 rains flooded the area, devastating beaches a perfect launching pad for Century Devotional Art the town. As a result, residents were wind surfers. The rest of the year, As you travel around the East Cape Black Pearls forced to abandon the site and re- When Herman Cortez visited Ba- those who prefer less strenuous ac- visiting its many quaint shops, you build their homes and businesses on hia de La Paz at the beginning of tivities populate the beaches. Day are bound to come across Retablos, higher ground. The skeletons of two the 16th century, he and his soldiers access to most of the beaches in the which means “Altarpieces” in Span- or three crumbling concrete and brick encountered several hundred naked East Cape is not restricted. A visit ish. They are small oil paintings on structures remain to mark the site. tin, zinc, wood or copper. Used in Indians fishing in the clear aqua- to East Cape beaches would not be complete without a trip to the home altars to venerate Catholic marine water of the bay. Cortez Crossing the Sierras saints, Retablos are a type of folk was not looking for fish though. He Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park. Hiking the Sierra de la Laguna art, which is deeply rooted in Span- had heard about the beautiful black One of the largest coral reefs in the mountain range is a perfect way to ish history. They represented the pearls of La Paz from other Spanish world is located off the beach at enjoy the East Cape and Southern very foundations of religious beliefs adventurers. He was after the riches Pulmo, within an underwater eco- Baja. The mountains are southern in the 17th, 18th and 19th-century they would bring. He and his men logical reserve. Fishing, spear fishing Baja’s only granitic range. The high- Mexican culture. These colorful rounded the tip of a large island on and shell collecting are not permit- est point is about 7,000 feet. The and charming unique art forms are their way to the pearling grounds. ted here. It is also one of the most Sierra de la Lagunas receive more a mixture of century’s-old Catholic He then gave Isla Espiritu Santo its famous diving locations in the Sea rainfall than any other place in Baja iconography and indigenous art. The first name - Isla de Perlas. To this of Cortez. and once hosted a series of lakes. historical and cultural links between day, some still call La Paz by its nick- The largest drained around 1870 the “old” and the “new” worlds are name - La Perla. From the time of Baja California Sur: Land when a rockslide opened a path on reflected in this art. With the intro- their discovery, to the last half of the the east side for the water to pour of Big Horn Sheep duction of inexpensive mediums 19th century, black pearl beds were down Cañon San Dionisio. This Big Horn Sheep have been part of such as tin, Retablo as an art form wide spread along the gulf shores event left a flat, grassy depression Baja California Sur’s landscape for flourished, reaching its pinnacle of of the Baja peninsula. From present near the top of the peak. Two small many years. They arrived here af- popularity in the last quarter of the day Los Barriles on the Bahia de Pal- streams flow through the meadow, ter the ice age. They settled in the 19th century. With some exceptions, mas a few miles north of the Tropic one toward the Sea of Cortez and northern Mexican State of Sonora mostly untrained artists worked to of Cancer, to beyond La Paz, pearl the other toward the Pacific. The and the costal fringe of the peninsu- produce and reproduce these sacred oysters were located at depths up Sierra de La Laguna range is a pro- lar mountain ranges of Baja Califor- images. Some artists painted more to a hundred feet on rocky bottoms tected biosphere reserve. Several nia Sur. Big Horn Sheep are found prolifically than others painted, and in almost any place protected from rangers watch for fires and tend as far north as the San Francisco the violent actions of waves and cur- mountain range between Guer- rents. a weather station in the meadow. During your hike, you will enjoy rerro Negro and San Ignacio and as far south to an area at the northern La Ribera “Three Rivers” the diversity of flora. At the begin- ning of the ascent, you will find fringe of the East Cape near the Bay La Ribera is Spanish for “the shore.” of La Paz. The sound of their large Originally, this little East Cape fish- barrel cactus, thorn shrub and palo verde. As you climb higher, you will horns clashing during mating sea- ing village was known as Tres Rios son echoes throughout the canyons (Three Rivers). Although there are encounter new and different species of shrub, trees and wildflowers. At and ravines of the rugged mountain no rivers near the town today, it is ranges. Thanks to the structure of easy to imagine how the town got the top, you are surrounded by ma- drone, oak and piñon. their hooves, Big Horn Sheep have its name. Three broad arroyos fan a remarkable capacity for climbing out from the slopes of the nearby East Cape Beaches and jumping. The halves of each La Laguna mountain range and run hoof separate, so the feet can cling to the Sea of Cortez on either side Generations of local residents have identified the East Cape beaches as firmly to the rocky terrain. The soles of the town. When the canyons are soft and like a cushion, allowing high up in the Lagunas absorb more the area along the western edge of the Sea of Cortez between Punta the Big Horn to keep its balance as rainfall than they can hold, these ar- it moves across uneven or slippery royos run like shallow rivers. Many Pescadero on the north and Cabo Pulmo on the south. Los Barriles, ground. Males have thick spiral years ago, the main village of La Ri- horns, measuring up to four feet.

12 DESTINO LOS CABOS www.destinoloscabos.com The East Cape Road Linking the inevitable vision By Jim Hart the future development of several 5 star+ destination resorts which will he word’s out! Just about rest on large chunks of ocean-front everyone is talking about the property located north-east of San Tnew South- East Cape high- Jose. The Mayan Palace property for way, in regards to the road construc- example, is nestled a stone’s throw tion soon to commence. The subject away from the sleepy communities is big news for those who live out of Santa Cruz, Altos, Los Zacatitos, there, and drive the bumpy dirt road and Lomas del Mar, a new, soon-to- every day. Contractors, for example, be -gated, 45 lot ocean view sub- building homes out on the coast face division. Locally, the new highway challenges and complicated logistics, will foment new movement in the Santa Cruz de los Zacatitos in the forground, with Altos behind it. The red line indicates the moving men and materials into the way of commercial development new East Cape Highway, heading east from San Jose, 6 miles to the west ( to the right )..... South East Cape’s remote areas. and residential communities be- The yellow line is the principle tributary from the East Cape Highway to Zacatitos, and its Specifically, we are referring to tween the La Laguna traffic circle connection to the coast road, which is also in yellow. The blue line is the Mayan Palace prop- the partially paved, 15 mile stretch and the Los Zacatitos traffic circle. erty line and indicates its location to the north of Santa Cruz, and Monte Mar. The blue line of road between the beach com- The new East Cape highway also shows how the East Cape coast road will be blocked, right where the blue line crosses it munities of La Playita, La Laguna, will skirt the backside of Monte Mar, Los Zacatitos and Bahia Terranova, a larger partial of undeveloped land The traffic circle located about to the left, and passing through because this is the zone for the first which is located within the bound- 6.5 miles east of San Jose, is where the west side of the Mayan Palace phase of the new East Cape high- aries of Los Zacatitos, and will some- the tributary road turns right, down property located a half a mile to the way system. day be developed into an up-scale the hill, into the Rancho de los Za- east. The main purpose for build- residential community, overlooking catitos communities. The formal The inevitable vision; ing this new highway is to create a the Mayan Palace resort, and the plan is to build an additional road Just a mile up the road from the smooth and clean paved access for Los Zacatitos coastline. from the traffic circle, veering off Los Zacatitos traffic circle, will be continued on page 14

www.destinoloscabos.com DESTINO LOS CABOS 13 different location. 24 years ago, one Linking the East Cape continued from page 13 man’s dream was to build a grand East Cape scale marina 6.5 miles east of San Jose, in the La Laguna estuary. This On the Move! When the first phase of the new the extravagant main gates of a new area is a delicate zone; a natural East Cape highway is completed, Mayan Palace destination resort on aquifer, and sanctuary for sea life, ow is the best time we will the Mayan’s will take control of the the right, and to the left, a commer- and birds. Mr. Curt Lorenz, an ex- probably ever see in our coast road located to the north of cial plaza with movie theatres and US Air Force pilot and developer Nlifetime to buy a home on or Santa Cruz by the beach, and fence shopping center. The master plan is of the Marina Sol condominiums by the beach! Pam pipes up. Carlene it, closing off road access from Santa to have this road, the new South - in Cabo San Lucas had a deposit quickly tells you the reasons why: “we Cruz’s north property line. For ex- East Cape highway, follow an inland in escrow to purchase the estu- have an incredible beach-front home ample, Santa Cruz residents surfing for $850,000 that would have sold path, passing along the backside ary property. Curt was establishing the north coast will no longer drive for $1.4 million two years ago”. These of other residential communities, partnerships to fund and build the the old coast road. They must drive two are the energetic sales force that including Playa Tortuga, Rancho project and created an exciting con- back up the tributary road to the drives the business of Homes and Tortuga, Alacran, the Terranova II cept, that was ahead of its time. An traffic circle, about 1.5 miles, turn Land of Baja in Los Barriles on the development, Santa Elena, Rancho unfortunate turn of events stopped right, go north about 3 miles, and East Cape. los Amigos, Vinorama, Costa de this plan abruptly. While flying intersect with the coast road about Oro, Boca del Salado, La Linia, Los through the mountains near Bishop 1 mile south of Shipwrecks beach. Frieles, Cabo Pulmo, Punta Colo- California, he crashed his Cessna 3.3 km. of coastal property will be rado and re-connecting to the paved Turbo-prop and did not survive. in the landowners control and for highway located 6 miles south of With him, in his brief case, were all this reason and camping will most La Ribera. La Ribera is where you the documents, plans and details. If likely be prohibited within this will find the new, grand-scale, ma- Curt was still with us, the marina area, including the annual Pig Roast rina development, Cabo Riviera. would have been built in the La La- / Horseshoe Tournament, held at The new highway is funded guna estuary. by the landowners who plan on Km. 85 each February. This event building the 5 star resorts. Access is prepared each year by Jeff and Pam & Charlene Mankind does not stand is everything, and they are creating Diane, and Pier Azcona, developer still. of Playa Tortuga, and supported by it. Tributary roads will connect the The list of today’s big players is a new highway with the coast road local residents. Carlene Lokey is a member of Rota- heavy one. In their hands lay the ry, plus kite boards in her spare time in strategic locations. From south- Permits; East Capes’ master plan; Paved The easement rights through the and Pam Gray hikes the Sierra de west to the north east; La Laguna, highways and tributary roads will long stretch of desert between La Laguna mountains as well as works Los Zacatitos, Playa Tortuga, Bahia connect us to the destination re- Laguna turn off and Los Zacatitos with an animal rescue group. “Lately Terranova, Vinorama, Los Frieles sorts…a golden chain. The Inter- turn off was granted, and paid for. we have been getting more people and Cabo Pulmo. national airport is theoretically, the The construction company is gear- from Cabo and San Jose looking at The loop; hub of a wheel. Driving further on, it will be your ing up and preparing the equipment property here. People who have de- cided to live in a smaller town with choice to turn right at the La Cue- and supplies to get started. The al- Coming soon located funds wait patiently in the a more tranquil lifestyle” says Car- vas intersection where you can re- TODAY, experience the East Cape bank, ready for disbursement. The lene. Pam adds “ People who want turn to the International airport and in its natural state. Hopefully, the Governor and Municipal President, to be in a town with world class fish- San Jose, a 45 minute drive south. essence of the natural beauty will we believe, have given the approval ing, kiteboarding, mountain biking To the right, head north to Buena not be taken away. Coming soon, to proceed. as well as a great place to just mel- Vista, Los Barrilles, San Bartolo, San the inevitable vision will be reality. The changes are radical, and low out and walk on the white sand Antonio, El Triumpho or La Paz, Questions: contact Jim at about 2 hours north of this intersec- will become a reality very soon. beaches. “We are also the “official” ICS Vantage Realty Information Center in Los Barriles. tion. New Corridor; cel 044 624 147-0352 The Vision begins in San Jose by Come on in, we’ll share more” she [email protected] crossing the newly constructed says. “It’s free!” bridge to Puerto Los Cabos is 1.2 km. in length. Traversing the San Jose arroyo, passenger and driver CABOSAT are greeted by the 50 ft. high- bronze figure symbolizing the East Cape’s fishing prosperity, with a SATELLITE TV posture promising a positive fu- United States and Canadian programming ture through planned develop- ment and controlled growth. From All the Networks this point you know you are en- tering the gateway to Tomorrow- SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION land, the new domain of mega yachts, luxury homes and 36 holes CONTACT of world-class golf. MARK BINKLEY History; Cellular: 624 355-3782 email: Originally, a formal plan to build the marina was in an altogether [email protected]

14 DESTINO LOS CABOS www.destinoloscabos.com New Rehabilitation Center in La Paz lately clean and filled with friendly Marketing Questro Foundation children’s project and loving staff and volunteers, the by Cathy Buchanan state in Mexico, is well under way facility, equipped to provide outpa- That Produces thanks in part to the generous spir- tient care for 600 children annu- ince the very early days, Mexi- it of The Questro Foundation and ally, is already buzzing with grateful Results! can Developer Grupo Questro’s the people of Baja California Sur. families, who now have the means Scommitment to giving back to This year, our State received its to see their children fulfill their po- the Los Cabos community has been very own CRIT, the 17th built in tential by receiving the therapies unwavering. Toward this end, the Mexico. they require. established developer launched The Inaugurated last month, Baja “The Questro Foundation re- Questro Foundation, as it’s charitable California Sur’s CRIT in La Paz is ally took the initiative to raise a colorful, funds to build this facility and it state of the is largely through their efforts that art facility it has been built so quickly,” said designed by Mercedes de Teresa, VIP Director Promote Your Business & acclaimed for TELETON who recently toured Events to 18,000+ Cabo members of the Questro Founda- Mexican ar- Local Professionals chitect Ja- tion through the Baja California Sur vier Sordo facility. “This facility is very impor- Madaleno. tant for the people of the Baja Pen- Cabo Society emails S y m b o l i c insula,” she continued, “because be- and Facebook Marketing of a state fore it existed families had to travel to the mainland to receive therapy. Campaigns The staff and supporters of the new Children’s Rehabilitation Center almost en- tirely sur- The journeys were time consuming and often prohibitively expensive branch and forged a strong alliance rounded by the sea, the BCS CRIT MarketingCabo with TELETON, one of Mexico’s most is built in the shape of a starfish. for families with limited resources. respected non-profit organizations. The reception desk is designed Now, though there is still only one .com One of TELETON’s goals, to to look like a boat and it is here, facility on the Baja Peninsula, these build a rehabilitation center for that children are launched on their much needed therapies are more children with disabilities, in every journey of rehabilitation. Immacu- accessible to everyone.”

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Try that with any other or- Where’s your brain the morning after Cancer where the sun shines and die young,” or embrace the salute B gan in your body. When your liver is the cigars, tequila and poker ‘til 3am? 350 days a year, I have developed an of Mr. Spock and, “Live long and pros- compromised by stress (anger, worry, Is it really saying that washing down a interest in Solar Power. Every book I per.” poor food and lifestyle choices), every handful of antioxidants with a can of have read says the same thing: Before Beam me up Scotty, cell, nerve, tissue, organ and system Red Bull and a B12 shot will take care you spend one penny on solar equip- Dr. Bill in your body is adversely affected. of business? A Sufi master once told ment, make your house energy effi- P.S. As the risk of global radioactive Hippocrates said, “Diseases don’t me that if you take one step toward cient – upgrade appliances to energy contamination increases with the de- suddenly fall from the sky. They are God, God will come running toward efficient models, change the light teriorating disaster in Japan, iodine caused by daily sins against Nature.” you. Take the step toward energy effi- bulbs, install double pane windows, supplementation becomes a factor Chronic, degenerative diseases (High ciency and you’ll keep running a long, unplug the computer, TV, microwave with thyroid cancer the issue. Your blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart long time. when not in use, etc. I have done so and thyroid needs iodine and gets it from disease, diabetes, obesity) are slow I could give you an extensive list reduced my electric bill by 300%. whatever source it can. Saturating and relentless and not only cut your of grizzly diseases with even grizzlier The first step in living a long and your thyroid with iodine supplements life short but also make the life you’re outcomes to scare you into action but, productive life -Longevity Power - is prevents radioactive iodine from be- living miserable. to me, that’s unethical. Anyway, the making your house – YOU – energy ing absorbed and it gets flushed out medical and pharmaceutical indus- efficient. Two phrases I use often in the urine via the liver and kidneys. The best way to live long is to tries make up a lot of those names just when consulting with patients are: The optimal iodine supplement con- to sell you another drug. Use common “It all starts with digestion,” and “All not kill yourself early. tains a 50/50 ratio of iodine/iodide. sense. Your body is the best pharmacy paths lead to the liver.” Call me at 624-118-1603 or email: A group of Italian researchers re- on Earth. Treat it well and let it do its Efficient digestion means- ab [email protected] if you have cently coined the term, “Inflam-aging.” job. sorbing and utilizing every bit of the questions. They determined that the inflamma- I could write pages on diets, sup- energy available in your food. Stress tory process causes premature aging. plements, exercise, lifestyle and tell impairs digestion. Emotional stress. Right on. Unfortunately, the general you that’s the answer but, because ev- Mental stress. Mechanical stress. public has been led to believe that in- ery one of you is as unique and com- DONATE ONLINE Physical stress. Environmental stress. flammation is a disease condition unto plex and beautiful as a snowflake, that, When you are inundated with stress- HumaneSocietyCabo.com itself. The inflammatory process is the too, would be unethical. What’s good ors, you are unable to derive adequate natural repair and regenerate mecha- for the goose may not necessarily be energy from your food and you use nism of normal physiology. It is only good for the gander. And, indeed, may what meager energy stores you have when this normal regulatory system even be harmful. When you want to left inefficiently to power an already is knocked out of balance (too many take the step, I can help you decide ailing physiology. It’s a vicious down- omega 6’s and not enough omega 3’s, the proper action for your specific ward spiral. not enough rest, inadequate exercise, needs and goals. If you want to be a long liver of dehydration, excess refined and -pro Speaking of wanting to take the life, you need a healthy liver. Your cessed sugars and oils) that your body step, my wife says that change occurs liver performs over 500 functions responds with compensatory physiol- when you know what you want so and filters one liter of blood per hour. ogy and unchecked, rampant inflam- deeply you begin to act in your own How important is your liver? Well, mation destroys your arteries, colon, best self-interest. That can be a mine U.S. checks payable to: Humane Society de Cabo San Lucas, Inc. and mail U.S. check to: DR. BILL SNIECHOWSKI, D.C. JUDITH UBALDI Humane Society de CHIROPRACTOR Cabo San Lucas, Inc 1776 Rolling Hills Drive •• Total body pain relief Prescott, AZ USA Mexican check (dollars or pesos): •• Injury rehabilitation Los Cabos H.S. 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Favorite Mexican “Diner” IPS (rhymes with whips) follow. With over 200 VIPS around Restaurants are famous Mexico, upward mobility means just Vthroughout Mexico. Open- that, being mobile to move around ing in the Wal Mart Plaza in Cabo a the country. couple of years ago, the familiar logo The basic mission of VIPS is to pro- offers comfort and convenience to vide quality food at a good price. They diners, morning, noon and night. The are always running specials and cur- menu is standard “diner” fare, which rently offer a frequency card where means big breakfasts with pancakes, you receive increasing discounts dur- waffles, omelettes, tortillas. Choose ing one month up to 50%. This brings from a variety of Mexican standbys, customers back to the easy-to-park like molletes, enchiladas and carne restaurant with a big view over Cabo asadas; plus offerings like burgers, Bay. Serving thousands of meals per club sandwiches and an uncommon week there is a tight system everyone selection of pies and soda fountain follows, developed over decades of practice. This projects reliability and treats. This is the only place I order confidence that the weary traveler a milk shake in Mexico, and their finds comfortable. fresh baked donuts are addictive. English menus are provided for Feeling familiar, like a North Ameri- the Cabo visitors discovering VIPS. can chain, the bright, cheery interior is They pride themselves in the variety staffed by people eager to please, and of foods offered, including low calorie managed by young executives, trained and vegetarian dishes., so the northern with parent company Wal Mart stan- palette can always be satisfied. dards with a rapid career path to Spa Cielo Mobile Physicians Team up with Costco, local Schools and Businesses to Offer Free Health Screenings he new Mobile Physicians Government. Many gringos are fa- Division of Spa Cielo is offer- miliar with Dr. Odette from Médica Ting two greatly needed services, Los Cabos or North American Hos- mobile physicians to homes or hotels pitals and Clinics located in San José and preventive health screenings at del Cabo where she has served the reasonable prices. The average cost of community with primary, urgent a mobile house call is less than $100 and emergency care for the past USD. Moreover, the new Laboratory three years. Division is offering a complete, fast, Luis Escobar is another familiar affordable, quality blood and bacterial face from the Los Cabos area. Serv- analysis. ing the community as a chemist for Dr. Odette Avalos Zúñiga has the past 24 years, Luis has degrees been serving the local Los Cabos in Hematology and Bacteriology, communities for the past 10 years. as well as a post graduate degree in She has degrees and certifications in Leukemia. General, Naturopathic and Emer- “We are so fortunate to have gency medicine. She has worked Laboratorio Cielo providing fast, extensively providing emergency quality, affordable services within and urgent care medical services to Spa Cielo”, states Dr. Odette. “This the local community in the General allows me to get my patient’s test Hospital provided by the Mexican results back quickly”.

Dr. Odette Avalos Zúñiga Luis Escobar www.destinoloscabos.com DESTINO LOS CABOS 19 Making Beautiful Dresses By The Beach are never static. “I notice and pursue Haute couture resort wear by Staci Snider repeated symbolism, especially at the Story & Photos by Cathy Buchanan for the In- beginning of the design process,” Snid- ternation- er says. “When I begin to see patterns, t the brand new Staci Snider al Herald I research the origins of the symbols. atelier Fashion Boutique at the Tr i b u n e I find that I end up studying histori- Acorner of Emiliano Zapata and compared cal periods from the beginning of time Hidalgo Streets in Cabo San Lucas, Snider to to the 21st centuries, and you will buyers can shop and witness the pro- John Gal- see references to many different peri- cess of clothing creation at the same liano, for ods in my designs. time. In the boutique, where small runs her abil- ”When looking at the design boards in of Snider’s custom tailored clothing ity to con- her studio, the depth and breadth of are available for sale, designs are chic, ceptualize both inspiration and creativity are ap- eclectic and there are garments suitable from the parent and the boards provide an im- for women of all ages. Custom orders source of portant window to understanding her are available, and the proprietress takes i n s p i r a - design process. Photographs of shells special pride in designing and hand tion, to and rocks and ocean spray transform crafting bridal and special occasion gar- Staci the run- into drawings of blouses, skirts and ments tailored to the client’s body type way. evening gowns before your eyes. Her and personality. Armed with a Master’s Degree in designs have an organic nature and her Snider is engaging and earnest Fine Art/Fashion Design, Snider moved garments, in many cases, are an exten- when she speaks. Jet-black hair, vi- to Europe where she lived and worked sion of the natural beauty we see all brant blue eyes, a healthy curiosity and in Paris, Majorca and Milan and in- around us in Los Cabos. Leather and an easy open honesty are apparent in terned with some of the finest design silk are recurrent themes. “I love them her conversation. “The most rewarding houses in Europe including Prada. The even though they are difficult to work thing about being a fashion designer,” work experience in Europe added con- with,” Snider says. she says, “is seeing a woman feel really ceptual depth, tailoring and finishing A meticulous perfectionist, Snider good and special because she is wear- technique to her work making it even is involved personally in every step of ing one of my garments.” more European in style. “I credit my the process. I draw the designs, create Snider knew from a young age that success in Europe to my willingness the patterns and sew the garments,” she she wanted to design clothing but she to take risks; to open doors and walk says. “When I am in production, an 18 took a circuitous route to arrive at her through them,” Snider says. “I pull hour work day is not uncommon. Ev- destiny. After completing an undergrad- things out of the depths and push my ery piece tells a story, and there is a rea- uate program earning degrees in both limits to maximize creativity through- son for every design detail. I love every journalism and political science, Snider out the design process.” After leaving step of the clothing design process, but ran track professionally before entering Europe, Snider returned to New York conceptualizing and drawing are what I the Master’s fashion design program at where she started her own label and enjoy the most,” she says. Traditionally, the University of San Francisco. In a su- held her debut solo runway show at Snider has designed two collections per per competitive high fashion environ- Fashion week. year, one for the Spring/summer and ment European teachers strongly in- Snider left New York and moved to one for the Fall/Winter. In Cabo how- fluenced her design motif, and Snider’s Cabo in 2008. “There were too many ever, where we enjoy endless summer, Senior collection, inspired by Ernest rules in New York,” she says. “The in- she plans to continue pushing herself Hemingway’s final novel, ‘Garden of dustry there is too regimented and for- to produce two collections per year, Eden’ was voted top collection of the mulaic for me. In Cabo, there are no but sees them shifting to one Resort graduating class, earning her a coveted external limitations. I can design and collection, and one Special Occasion spot on the runway at Bryant Park dur- do whatever I want. Also, I need to be Collection. Collections are introduced ing New York City’s internationally ac- near water, so Cabo is perfect for me.” in fashion shows, and Snider says she claimed fashion week. After viewing In order to remain on the cutting has been very fortunate in receiving the show, Suzy Menkes, fashion writer edge of fashion, she says she pays close sponsorships in Los Cabos, and over- attention to whelmingly generous support from the what is go- community. ing on in the Snider’s collections will be shown world around in Cabo, Mexico City and Europe, but her, politically she wants her work to be associated and socially, with Cabo and plans to preview every and to what collection in her adopted hometown is influencing of Cabo San Lucas. “I love this town, people’s deci- and I want this town to be proud of sions. Snider me,” Snider says. “Eventually, I would says that her love to have the Staci Snider Boutique sources of in- draw positive international attention to spiration de- Los Cabos and be able to give back to pend on where the people who have helped me along she is mentally the way. In the meantime, until that and that they happens, I just want to make beautiful 20 DESTINO LOS CABOS www.destinoloscabos.com Evolve Or Vanish Exploring Fashion in Los Cabos with Pepita Nelson Story & photos by Cathy Buchanan your clothing is a true extension of burgeoned to a line of hand made who you are as a woman and that beaded bustiers that moved out the t happens to all of us. The special you feel completely comfortable in doors of her small boutique as fast as event you’ve been looking for- whatever you have selected. she could get them made. The bust- ward to is coming up. You go to While it may look like a one- I iers couldn’t be worn alone however; your closet, overflowing with cloth- woman show, the unseen backbone they required, skirts, pants, leggings ing and low and behold, and unsung hero behind the red and jackets to you find nothing to wear. headed dynamo is Ron, her husband wear over them When that happens, local of 20 years. Ron handles administra- on balmy Los fashion designer Pepita tive, technical, marketing and home Cabos evenings. Nelson is Cabo’s “go to” maintenance details leaving Pepita It wasn’t long person, and has been free to focus on creativity and im- for 20 years. At Pepita’s before Pepita proving the Los Cabos aesthetic by “Magic of the Moon” began to design, dressing the population in clothes boutique in Cabo, or m a n u f a c t u r e they look good in. Pepita claims “Pepita’s” at The Shoppes and sell a com- that one of the secrets of her suc- at Palmilla in San Jose del plete line of cess is that she can dress any body Cabo, Pepita will size up women’s wear. and make it look good. She designs your body with a glance. T o d a y , and manufactures sizes extra small She will have you dressed twenty years to 4 XL. If you find a dress you like and accessorized to the later, Pepita but are not 100% satisfied with the nines before you know it. will proudly fit, or if Pepita isn’t, it will go to her Your body will look ten tell you that shop for alteration. Pepita’s designs pounds thinner, and you “We still make will attend your event are lush, feminine and romantic clothes the old with all the confidence of and she says that because she is liv- fashioned way, a red carpet celebrity. ing her passion, she finds sources of one garment at “I love playing dress inspiration everywhere every day. “I a time.” Though up when women come Pepita am inspired by dreams, butterflies, Pepita has made into the store,” Pepita fairies, my granddaughters, Cabo a conscious decision to avoid mass says. “I love to make women look San Lucas, driving the Baja penin- production, over the years, her busi- thinner, which is all about balancing sula, pieces of fabric and anything ness has expanded into children’s, the shoulders and hips. I love see- Bohemian or hippie chic,” Pepita bridal and special occasion lines and ing a woman’s face light up when I says, never once stopping to sit still a second store in San Jose del Cabo. help her find the best color for her as she talks. My fall of 2010 collec- With a thick mop of red curls skin and hair, and I love it when a tion is called ‘Evolve or Vanish’. and boundless energy, when you walk woman walks out of my store say- This collection is about into one of her Boutiques, Pepita ing she had a great time and that she personal reinvention which is fun makes you feel more than welcome; will be back to play dress up again.” to do and helps us grow.” Pepita ac- she makes you feel like a friend. As Pepita opened the doors of tually pauses,a dozen hangers and she hustles about the store, she sizes ‘Magic of the Moon’ Boutique in garments balance in one hand. She up your body and selects garments Cabo San Lucas in 1991 with the pushes her glasses to the top of her off racks. She asks question after intent of manufacturing and selling head with the other as she stares into question, which you feel perfectly lingerie. A line of panties and bras space looking for words to define her comfortable answering. She whisks collection. “To evolve is to come out you into of your cocoon and become a beau- a dressing tiful butterfly. If we don’t take time room with a to make these changes, to do some- first batch of thing different then we vanish into garments to blahsville and wear the same thing try on. Your and remain the same person for- answers to ever.” Pepita flashes a fun-loving her questions smile, places the hangers on the rack will help her and slides her glasses down off her select the head. “That would be no fun at all,” second lot she says with a laugh before moving of clothing. to the door to attend the next cus- Pepita will tomer and find out if she is ready to not be satis- evolve. fied until she is sure that www.destinoloscabos.com DESTINO LOS CABOS 21 New Shippers for Baja Peninsula ristian Deniz Ceja and Jose Luis Rivas, started their small truck- Cing company only a few years ago as a way to earn some part-time money. With turnover, and changes that have happened over the past few difficult economic years, the truck traf- fic from the USA to Cabo slowed sig- nificantly. Due to fallout, they found a niche and launched regular service from Tijuana to Baja California called Servicios Aduanales y Logisticos Rivas y Asociados. They do admit, that not once did they think that it was going to be the biggest hassle as well as expensive to start a company. Jose Luis having an educational background in Aduanas (import du- ties) started to do research on how to obtain every permission required in order to import and export all types of merchandise from and into Mexi- co. With money and struggle he was able to obtain close to everything and is still looking for ways to make their crossings as smooth as possible. In 2010 they expanded the US side of the business and registered their company in the USA called, International Trade and Custom Ser- vices. Jose Luis with his Masters in Business Administration and License in International Business and his part- ner Cristian Aguilar and her Bachelor degree in International Logistics, they finally made it to where they have a office and warehouse space in Tijuana Baja California, San Diego California and a small warehouse space in both La Paz and Los Cabos. Cristian shares “Our Mission to- day is to offer the best service of lo- gistics, with the most accessible price in the market. We wish to grow our client ac- counts and be recog- nized in both Cali- ational Geographic Magazine released a video fornias as clip, showing the most “typical” human face on a business The most that offers Nthe planet as part of its series on the human race called “Population 7 billion.” The researchers conclude profession- typical that a male, 28-year-old Han Chinese man is the most al service typical person on the planet. There are 9 million of them with the face on in China and across the planet. The image is a computer best qual- composite of nearly 200,000 photos of men who fit ity. the planet that description. Don’t get used to the results, however. -Cristian Deniz Ceja Aguilar Within 20 years, the most typical person will reside in -Jose Luis Rivas Castro India. 22 DESTINO LOS CABOS www.destinoloscabos.com Marina Sol Condos Save Big! by Susan Carol dos. This was an easy program to implement and regular attention is ater is the most precious now always given to internal leaks. resource in Baja Sur, It was assumed there were leaks in Wbecause it is relatively the pool, but when do you drain scarce. There are some major aqui- the pool and fix it? The downturn Beautiful Show Girls fers in the southern part of the State, in the economy presented this op- and a desalination plant in Cabo was portunity for Marina Sol as fewer built a few years ago to handle the owners and guests were visiting, 8 Full High definition TVs needs of the growing population. especially in the summer of 2009, The price of water has gone up and the water costs were ridicu- steadily over the years to fund the lously high, affecting HOA dues. No Cover Charge needs for new infrastructure. It also became apparent with cur- Great Food Free Pick up Cabo Hotels VIP Rooms: Birthdays & Bachelor Parties Valet Parking available www.cabaretloscabos.com

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Clint Suveges on site Realtor at Marina Sol since 1997 Selling Cabo Real Estate since 1997 Marina Sol Condominium in rent waste water cleaning technol- Cabo San Lucas, built over 20 years ogy, that a simple waste filtering ago, was the first full ownership con- plant to capture the water from do development in Cabo. The early one building, and treat it to use Full Ownership owners from Canada and USA were for the landscaping would pay for 2 bedroom 2 bath condo at the pioneer travelers to this tiny itself in just two years. Marina Sol Resort. Listed town, with the fabulous sport fish- The grounds were torn up, for $210,000.00 U.S ing being the draw for many. Boast- tanks and pipes placed below. 1,400 square feet and just steps to ing the first elevator in Cabo and They also found that all the pila Medano beach. This updated condo a huge pool and lush surrounding water tanks had leaks, so they features a stunning view of the Marina grounds, the owners enjoyed their were all drained and fixed as well. Sol Pool and courtyard area Priced at lifestyle for many years with little The pool had leaks so they were $150 per square foot this is the best care about where the water came all repaired. With nutrient rich buy in all of Cabo for Resort living. from and how much it cost. Start- grey water, the grass grew back Located steps from famous Medano Medano Beach ing in mid- 2000 it became clear the quickly and Marina Sol today Beach, the condo also has a rental water bill was going up and up for has monthly water bills of about history and produces income. Luxurious Vacation the development. The water pilas 17,000 pesos today or a 63% wa- had never been checked for leaking, ter cost decrease! Rentals in Cabo and water leaks in the condos were The water department praised Corridor Home 4 and 5 bedroom Penthouses not addressed on a regular basis. Marina Sol for this action, saying www.caboluxurypenthouses.com 1 Block from popular Medano Beach The water used for the acre of grass that most condo developments 4 bedroom 3.5 bath house and hundreds of plants had never need water awareness like this, with a great view ! been measured so the owners who and hope this clear cost in savings Listed at $299,000.00 US like their lawns did not know what will motivate other HOA groups This 2,400 sq ft , 3 year old home has an unobstructed Ocean View and was built it cost for this landscaping choice. to treat water as precious as gold, as an executive home with many extra features. Located on the Corridor and a 5 The monthly water bills kept and fix leaks, pools, tanks, and in- minute drive to downtown Cabo. Great house for a family and the seller will help rising…..80,000 pesos a month av- stall a simple waste water plant. with some financing. Development also has a pool and palapa area. erage for a 126 unit development. This preserves the value of the The first thing the homeowners complex, allows for lush gardens www.realtyworldbaja.com started was leak repair in the con- and helps the town of Cabo. Mexico (624 ) 143-5435 • US & Canada (619) 819-5081 www.destinoloscabos.com DESTINO LOS CABOS 23 Amigos de los Niños knew just the deposit directly into our Santander HELPING Doctor who could help Irlanda. Dr. Bank Account - Amigos de los Ni- Escamilla has already preformed the ños de Cabo San Lucas, A.C. Ac- ONE AT A TIME needed surgery and placed an exter- count Number 65502669135. If nal extending device to her leg so it you would like a Tax Deductable by Gay Thatcher will heal and not be shorter that her Receipt please contact the office.  good leg. We were so happy to be Thank you for helping to save and migos de los Niños (ADLN) able to help this family who have change children’s lives! has been hard at work in 2011 suffered so much. for the children in need of A In May will be a Free Pediatric Ray Thomas Foundation GART Program medical attention in our community Dental Clinic and Bi-Annual ENT and state. and Audiology Clinic, where hear- Help raise healthy Two weeks ago we ing aids are given to children. If you found a seven year old children in our know of any sources where ADLN girl who had been in might be able to obtain more hear- community. a tragic car accident ing aids please notify ADLN. There Your donation will where she had lost are more children with hearing her Mother and Aunt. bring results! problems every day! Irlanda’s leg was bro- Visit Facebook page Amigos de BREAKFAST PROGRAM ken and unfortunately los Niños de Cabo San Lucas, A.C. healed badly in the lo- Thanks to generous food donations for all the latest news from the chil- Irlanda cal General Hospital from local businesses and dren or www.adlncabo.com. email: where she was taken for corporations, you can help feed a [email protected], medical care. Irlanda’s Grandparents student for only $200 USD. This Ph (624) 144-3195 brought her to the ADLN office to guarantees your child breakfast or Please donate to the great work see if we could help. They too were lunch for an entire school year. for the children that Amigos de los at wits end after losing their Daugh- Niños has been doing for the last ter and Daughter-in-Law in the ac- Contact Steve Mills: twenty years, we need your help cident, and now worrying with their [email protected] no matter the amount! You may Granddaughters medical needs.

24 DESTINO LOS CABOS www.destinoloscabos.com Estuary of San José San Jose del cabo Plaza Paulina Destino Publisher “For her Love of the Area” - Meet Susan Celebrates 5 Years! by Pamela Konyar the first one, which was his past March 16th, Plaza met Susan in college. We pledged a traditional Paulina, located in the historic the same sorority at Drake Uni- church wed- district of San José, celebrated T versity in Des Moines, Iowa. I ding and its 5th anniversary, with a fabulous I remember, Susan had an interest in pretty big party that most of Los Cabos VIPs Journalism…something about being party after. joined. The founder Paulina Gutier- the sports editor of Minnetonka High She always rez attracted many friends and clients, school outside of Minneapolis, Min- said, “it was making the atmosphere eclectic and nesota. Drake had a strong J school, her moth- inspiring; this is one of those places which is why she chose it. I grew up er’s wedding where creativity flows. Plaza Paulina outside of Chicago, and I wanted to and she was Is the home of Casa Paulina interior be a school teacher. Way over half of just the one Susan in Los Cabos design and store, ARTE gallery show- our sorority were on a teaching career in white”. 1998, The first year she ing the works of artist Julian Garcia path, but not Susan. She always The 2nd launches Destino. and Voila restaurant serving tasteful wanted to travel and work in some w e d d i n g works of art with music Friday nights. form of journalism or advertising. was more In Plaza Paulina you can indulge all of Back then Smitty as we called intimate, with just their close friends your senses. her, as there were so many Susans and family. Amazingly she grew up in our sorority we called everyone with four brothers and her cutie sis- “Feast your eyes and tickle your by their last names, and hers was ter was only two at her first wedding taste buds where art, Schmitt, was pretty shy. She would and about 16 at the second. Her high-end interior design, say she is still shy, and enjoys one-on- first husband was a nice man, from shopping and fine dining meet”. one conversations versus big parties. a good suburban Minnesota family. Though she certainly rises to any He had a good job at Cargill grain The Plaza is an inviting place to occasion and has a perspective and company and she had just gradu- relax and get immersed in Garcia’s joy of living that gets her through ated college and had a starter job in sculpture along with a stimulat- challenging times, she is generally marketing. The perfect 70’s yuppie ing and original selection found in pretty private. The boys loved her. couple. They lived in Minnesota for about seven years and were ski Paulina’s design store. The variety We were only pledge sisters for one month when she was lavaliered (go- instructors in the winter and did of accessories and furniture from ing steady in greek world), then boating and tennis in the summers. all over Mexico are eye candy that by the next year another fraternity Susan always wanted to leave Min- stimulates ideas and concepts for chose her as a “little sister”. Then nesota, so after a successful sales ca- your home. It’s like going through a by the next year another fraternity reer, where she even won some big treasure chest to find jewels of arts chose her for their calendar…Miss awards she convinced her husband and craft, not only from México but November…stylishly dressed. Curi- to move to San Francisco. from all around the world that Pau- ously she didn’t date anybody from I visited her a few times in San lina finds in her travels. She has gath- those fraternities, they just liked her, Francisco. She loved it there, and ered an amazing selection of rare and she is a beauty of course. She was quickly embraced a fast rising sales and unique antique doors, which always surprised by these things. career with large corporations in the are an example of the unique style I met her Dad once at father’s scientific and manufacturing arenas. and impeccable design sensibilities weekend, but only met the rest of She liked the dymanics and educa- found throughout Plaza Paulina. her family at her two weddings. I tion she received in a big company. The interior design firm has a was a bridesmaid at Always the first woman to reach selection of over 10,000 designer her heights, she was pretty humble Susan won a fabrics and an incredible team of about her achievements and carved contest and experts to comply with the most investment $ her own path. It was overall quite demanding needs. The 5 year Plaza for the best impressive and she kept her per- celebration was a success, but the business plan spective of corporate life by search- big celebration will be 2010, when for her Planna ing out spiritual teachers and read- the 20th Anniversary of Casa Pauli- Technology ing psychology books. na design and furnishings will loudly business and After awhile, as she often said, celebrate “the art of living”. this cover “her head got sore banging on the Paulina, Julian and their daughters story! glass ceiling”, so started her own Continued on page 28 DESTINO LOS CABOS 25 SERVICES AS SEEN ON Non Surgical Face Lifts RF Lipolysis

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Apparently, it is also explain the gamut of emotions we a protected World Heritage site by were experiencing. What’s more, UNESCO. We found all of this to we saw dozens upon dozens of trop- be fascinating. ical schools of fish; some of which Caverns peeked out and inwards were massive, others as colorful as a but it was as if they were watching kaleidoscope. us, ever so carefully. Nooks of rocky Maybe we were overcome with inlets glittered against the aqua- emotion at the time but to this day, blue, shallow sea reflecting our boat the experience was one of which we against the water’s surface. Even will never forget. 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Susan, Destino Publisher continued from page 25 “felt right” and jumped into the de- cally who express how much they even some covers, and cision to create a real business and enjoy the magazine and the inter- TV shows. She worked tell the stories of Baja Sur, and move esting stories. She is pretty moved with this Company over there. by those comments and appreciates 20 years until one day Its been amazing watching her the impact Destino makes. I know she went to Cabo on vaca- over the years, dealing with language she really feels blessed to know the tion. barriers, maintaining her enthusi- joy of the fantastic land in Baja Sur Baja Sur became asm issue after issue, now starting and would not move away. She’s of- Susan’s love. She called it’s 13th year! She laughs with tears ten talked about various nature and Susan Carol me the day she returned in her eyes about the escapades of event encounters there that have Top Left from her first trip and daily life living and doing business moved her soul to experience great ‘03 Sammy Hagar in Mexico. She seems to have en- ‘11 Todos Santos said she has found the joy. She has land in Todos Santos ‘10 Whale Petting best place on earth! This joyed the experience and always that she’s always dreamed of build- ‘00 MN Governor Jesse Ventura was 1990. She traveled says she is glad to have developed ing on, so expect her to spend time ‘08 Marcel there for vacation every patience…something not exactly on that project soon. year after with husband revered in the US culture. Her spirit It seems that China has caught #2 who introduced her is so young, and her favorite New Susan’s attention the past couple to the area, and loved it Years party is Cabo Wabo! Rock ‘n of years. Finding a master that in- equally. By 1998, when Roll has always been her music of spires you is good luck, and she traveling there with choice, and what gets her up on the has found one is Master Al Huang. business. She did this in New York her post-divorce romantic interest, dance floor. She taken two trips to China with calling it Planna Technology. You’ll the idea for the magazine Destino I’ve read Destino magazine, and him to study the ancient Chinese have to ask her about the story of Los Cabos was born. Okay, we others that she has created over the way of living, learning poetry and that name. She actually invented her friends, thought she was offi- years, and am impressed at the sto- calligraphy, studying Lao Tsu and products of cleaning computers and cially crazy to start up a company ries and experience she shares. Plus practicing Taiji daily. I know she’s other office equipment, and fig- in Mexico, not speaking Spanish the magazine always looks so color- committed to this study, and hopes ured out how to make them, even and never working in Publishing be- ful! She feels good helping busi- to spend more time in China in the building automated equipment. It fore! She just shrugged us off and nesses and charities with publicity. future. She even spoke of creating was all way beyond me, but she was said she wanted the challenge, plus She meets such interesting people a University class on Publishing to enthused, and traveled all over the Mexico is fun! By the time issue and loves the Baja adventures and share with the Chinese. She’s al- world. It was also her public phase one reached distribution, Susan was sharing them with her readers. She ways been a pretty big thinker who as she appeared in many magazines, solo, but received enough positive calls herself a reporter not a writer. is so curious! Sell and Buy Your Products and Services Online 24/7

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Alberto Trevino Angulo, newly elected State Representative for most of the Los Cabos area, is excited about the prospect of the mixture of parties in the new congress. Trevino comes from the hotel industry, and 2005 - 2010 was Tour- ism Secretary of State, and is clear that tourism drives the State’s economy. out, succeeded with over 61% of eligible voters turning out, versus just 50% the last election. The winners were split across the three major parties, the PRD-PT coalition of workers, the PAN-PRS leaning toward the right and the PRI-VEM centrist group. The previous six years the State was PRD, so the change reflects the new young busi- ness people who have migrated for the opportunities in Baja Sur as well as the lowest crime in all of Mexico. The average age of the people of Baja Sur is 26, and the new generation of leaders are educated, more worldly and passionate about their new home in this State, and spoke with their votes. www.destinoloscabos.com DESTINO LOS CABOS 29 Bay. Finish- es are the RE News same and Market Conditions the com- munity has by Terry Curtis, Century 21 2 incred- ible parks o far this year, 2011 has with pools for these 1050 square proven a true rebounding of feet, 2 bedroom condos. Prices for Sthe real estate market. It is these two communities range from still a buyer’s market and the prices $120,000-$200,000. are still attractive. We are all finding Next on our Development list more and more Canadians enter- is: Residences at Ventanas. This ing into the property ownership developer has a formula for qual- club for two primary reasons. First, ity construction, design, and a very the Canadian dollar has a higher well planned community that can- value than seen in a long time and not be beat in it’s price point. The second, as you may remember from homes are on wide clean streets the last issue, I mentioned the baby with sidewalks very similar to what boomers are a coming from North is available in the USA or Canada. America desiring our fantastic The community park/pool are ab- weather. Oddly we have also seen solutely fantastic and meticulously more properties purchased through maintained. It seems that someone loans this year. These loans are for is almost always having some type both American and Canadian buy- of pool party or kid’s birthday party ers which are based on their respec- most weekends. This is a family ori- tive credit histories in their home ented gated community with beau- country. Most of these buyers are tiful 3 bedroom homes up to 3600 buying income producing proper- square feet and 2 bedroom 1100 ties with intentions to retire after square feet condominiums. This using it periodically over their last development is by far one of our few years working. There has to be best buys and most popular among a down payment, usually 25%-30% full and part time owner occupants. to generate this loan. Prices for these properties range There is another key factor prov- from $150,000-$450,000. ing we are in a recovering market here On the drawing board, soon in the Los Cabos area. The average to be released is an all new type of price of sale, is rising! With the addi- development just 10 minutes north tion of the higher than normal cruise of Cabo San Lucas. It is referred to ship traffic we have also seen an as Club Polo. This high end com- increase in tours as cruise passengers munity is scheduled to have 3 grass seem to be willing to take the time to look at property on their normally polo fields available for daily use short land visit. So if you have any and lessons with invite only Interna- interest or consideration of buying in tional Polo Tournaments. The facil- the Los Cabos area, right now is an ity will have personnel and boarding excellent time. Prices are stabilizing for your animals available. , with more action than we have seen The fabulous Palmilla Com- in years. munity has to be one of the most Here in Los Cabos we have an luxurious Golf Course Ocean Front unlimited amount of various de- Developments built in Baja. There velopments available to invest in. are Single Family Homes from 3-7 Cumbres De Tezal is where we will bedrooms, Condominiums from 2- begin. This gated community offers 3 bedrooms as well as Ocean View unattached 2 story, 2 and 3 bed- and Fairway View Home Sites avail- room homes around 2000 square able. Prices for these properties feet, some with views of the bay. range from $625,000-$9,000,000 + This community and HOA includes The developments mentioned a gym, 2 gorgeous parks with pools, are but just a few of what is avail- kid´s playgrounds, 24hr security. able. Obviously there are properties The developer also has a con- well below and well above the prices dominium project next door called mentioned above however this is an Luna Del Tezal. This community example of the spectrum. You can is also gated and the primary dif- be sure there is a whole lot, in be- ference is a series of 3 story condo tween. Los Cabos has strong growth Pam & Charlene of Homes and Land towers with a beautiful view of the plans, and a good investment mar- of Baja in Los Barriles ket for the future. 30 DESTINO LOS CABOS www.destinoloscabos.com Hacienda Campestre A Creative Response to Today’s Real Estate Market by Cathy Buchanan sop. “Hacienda Campestre represents the first developer built product in this lub Campestre San Jose, community and we are proud that our renowned locally for its model home includes all the quality in Csuperlative amenities construction and finish detailing that including an 18-hole Nicklaus you see in gated developments with Design championship Golf Course, much larger homes. Size and price tag full service clubhouse with tennis are the only differences.” courts and expansive private beach Among the first purchasers, Heath- club, recently announced the release er and Gord Lange of Edmonton, Can- of a new product within the gated, ada broke ground on their Hacienda master planned resort community. Campestre home in January and plan In a sluggish real estate market, the 23 ocean view Hacienda Campestre to move in this fall. “When we found homes, nestled in a fairway front Hacienda Campestre, it didn’t take long enclave with all the bells and whistles to know that this was where we wanted of spacious luxury homes and pric- to be,” say the Langes. “We are builders

ing from the mid $300s, have been back home, and we are very aware of selling briskly. Full family Nicklaus quality and high end specifications. This Design golf club memberships and product offers great value at an excel- private Beach Club memberships lent price.” The ability to add their own are included in this introductory touches to the home played an impor- pricing for select homes only. tant role in their decision to purchase “While Club Campestre San at Hacienda Campestre as well. “We Jose is a gated, master planned chose the lot and floor plan we wanted, community with an 18-hole Nick- then added optional upgrades. The sales laus Design championship golf team’s openness and ability to listen to course and a private 32,000 sq. ft. our needs made all the difference. They Beach Club, we felt strongly that took a keen interest in making us happy today’s market demands a down- and were very fair in pricing for options sizing of both size and price tag for and upgrades.” new product,” says Club Camp- www.clubcampestresanjose.com. estre Director of Sales Shayne Jes-

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