Luxury Villa Collections
Luxury Villa Collections is a new property management company that represents homeowners who are not full-time residents of Los Cabos. The company handles long-term or short-term rentals, as well as overnight accommodations to meet the needs of business travelers, for example. Luxury Villa planners will see to every pre-arrival need, such as transportation and grocery shopping. While a guest here, our 24-hour concierge service will be available to assist with whatever needs you may have. Spacious homes and villas have views of the sea, the golf course or the tranquil infinity pools. This boutique escape is perfect for visitors to Cabo who are looking for something extraordinary.
KOM HOME Furniture & Accessories
A wonderful addition to the exceptional furniture and accessories available in Los Cabos, Kom Home offers a beautiful line of Mexican styles to enhance your home. With many years of experience in design and architecture, Kom Home provides elegant and modern ideas that will reflect your personality and individual taste in interior design. After many years in Miami and la Cuidad de México, Kom Home now brings its selections of furniture and decor, as well as advice and expertise, here.
Spas & Bath of Baja
With over thirty years of experience in the industry, Spa and Bath of Cabo has arrived, bringing with it high quality personal design services. They offer competitive prices, guarantee timely delivery, and provide factory-train local authorized service. With care and consideration of buyers’ needs, Spa and Bath of Cabo carries premium product lines, such as the Jauzzi brand that boast the most powerful patented hydrotherapeutic products on the market. The Cabo representatives are able to help individual homeowners, as well as builders, design the perfect relaxation zone.
Desertica Multi-Adventure Park
Cabo’s newest attraction is, believe it or not, an old Western town that serves as a setting for this extraordinary place. The town’s main square is complete with shops, a bank, and a cantina called “Corona Bar.” Some of the park’s activities include buggy rides, off road 4x4, ATVs, desert safari, and horseback riding. There’s also a welcome swimming pool. Perhaps the most exciting attraction is the canopy canyon tour, with sixteen ultra-fast cables suspended at over 400 feet. And not to be topped, the Tarzan swing is a combination of free-fall and pendulum. Whoa.
Casa Quiote Tequila Comes to Los Cabos
Casa Quiote tequila is now available in Los Cabos. The distillery, located in the Jalisco highlands, produces 100% agave tequila under several labels including Cava Don Anastacio, Caballito Cerrero, Quiote, and tequila under the El Toril label. The award-winning Cava Don Anastacio is offered in blanco, reposado and añejo varieties. Each of the other labels, Caballito Cerrero, Quiote and El Toril, is produced in a variety of types as well. Casa Quiote tequilas are perfect for smooth sipping or for blending into your favorite cocktails. Its agave plants are grown with particular care in Atotonilco El Alto, strategically located in the renowned tequila-producing region of Jalisco, Mexico. The Casa Quiote distillery has a production capacity of 250,000 liters a month and an aging capacity of 230,000 liters, making it a trusted label in the spirits market. Be sure to look for Casa Quiote tequilas in stores and bodegas, or ask for it by name when you are ordering tequila at your favorite Los Cabos restaurant. Visit www.tequilaquiote.com for more information.
Brown’s Adds Private Transportation Services
Brown’s Private Services include personal butler and chef service to prepare any or all your meals at your villa, with full personal attention to your particular needs; wedding services that offer planning, private chefs, transportation, and more; and now adds to its menu of services Private Transportation Services. This service includes transportation for shopping outings, private airport transportation, nightlife tours that make sound sense for a safe and care-free vacation with your private driver at your disposal, and transfers to activities. You’ll ride in spacious, comfortable and exclusive Suburbans, vans or limousines. For larger groups or special transportation support, Brown’s recommends a bus, with bilingual drivers and guides.
Sky Events
Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice, marking the official beginning of summer, takes place every year between June 20th and June 22nd. It is the moment when the sun is shining directly overhead the Tropic of Cancer, the imaginary line around the Earth, located at latitude 23.5 degrees North. Los Cabos’ latitude is approximately 22 degrees North, about 90 miles (167 kilometers) south of the Tropic of Cancer. The Summer Solstice is the day with the greatest number of daylight hours, as opposed to the Equinox when there is an equal amount of daylight and darkness. The Ancients marked Solstice with a variety of observations and ceremonies, rites and rituals. All over the globe, there are astounding places and landmarks that have been identified as locations of solar examination using a variety of methods to measure the movement of objects in the sky and exact the time when a solstice would occur. Perhaps the most celebrated sites are Stonehenge in England and Machu Picchu in Peru. Mexico has several similar sites credited to the Mayan civilization’s solar observation and records. Mexican sites have been identified by temples, pyramids, rock formations and geographic circles, located in the ancient cities of Mayapan; Dzibilchaltun; Uxmal; Teotihuacan; and Chichen Itza. Scientists have determined that the 2008 Summer Solstice will occur at precisely 11:59pm (23:59 Universal Time in Greenwich, England) on June 20th. The moment of the Summer Solstice in Cabo San Lucas will be at 6:59pm.
Moon Phases
New Moon:
• On April 4, 2008
• On May 5 2008
• On June 3, 2008
Full Moon:
• On April 20, 2008
• On May 20, 2008
• On June 18, 2008
Meteor Showers:
• April 21st and 22nd •
Visibility negligent to poor due to full moon.
• May 5th •
Early morning and late evening. Visibility: fair.
Mexican Celebrations
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a day more celebrated in the United States than in Mexico. The day’s significance lies in its tribute to patriotism and pride, similar to the Fourth of July in the United States.
In 1862, Mexico faced economic crises, which suspended its debt payments to the French, British and Spanish. America was in the midst of a civil war, and France’s Napoleon III, bent on worldwide conquest, invaded Mexico with his sights on joining forces with the U.S. Confederacy and dividing up the U.S.A.
Napoleon sent a 6,000-man army equipped with the latest military weaponry to Puebla, 100 miles north of Mexico City. The French, though having not lost a battle in 50 years, were overcome by the local militia of 4,000 Mestizos and Zapotec Indians, armed with antiquated muskets and machetes, and commanded by a young inexperienced Mexican general, Ignacio Zaragoza.
The French returned a year later and seized Mexico City, installing Austria’s Maximilian as Emperor. Mexican President Benito Juarez fled to Washington D.C. to run his government in exile. Lincoln was unable to provide overt aid to Mexico for political reasons. However, U.S. Army General Sherman later reported he “misplaced 30,000 rifles near the Mexican border” that mysteriously ended up in the hands of the beleaguered Mexican army. Emperor Maximilian and his wife Carlotta met their fate being captured and executed by firing squad.
The Battle of Puebla on May 5th 1862 proved that the young Mexico could resist invading foreign armies. Mexico’s defiance provided inspiration to people throughout Latin America as they struggled for their freedom from colonial rule. Cinco de Mayo was a rather minor battle, but its significance is celebrated with fervent patriotic significance.
Many Americans often confuse Cinco de Mayo with Mexican Independence Day (from Spain), which is September 16th. That is the day in 1810 when Hidalgo rang the church bells in Dolores, Mexico and cried “Revolucion!” Every year on that date, Mexico celebrates with food, drink, colorful parades, and fireworks. Come in September and be a part of that celebration!
Happenings
ON THE COVER
The fabulous location on the cover of this issue of Los Cabos Magazine is Villa Serena, located in the Blue Sea Development situated along the Sea of Cortés. This magnificent home is one of the luxury properties managed by Lifestyle Villas Los Cabos. Villa Serena’s private white sandy beach and calm warm waters offer peace and seclusion. This splendid contemporary home is designed and appointed with marble and granite throughout, including several spacious patios of cantera stone tiling. The panoramic views from the living room, the dining room and the master bedroom make you feel as though you are in a self-contained paradise. Lifestyle Management Los Cabos can accommodate your every need, including butler and chef services, or can even arrange for a revitalizing poolside massage and other beauty treatments. We’d like to acknowledge Lifestyle Villas Los Cabos for their hospitality at this gorgeous seaside location during our photo shoot. All jewelry was graciously provided by Ultrajewels. The ladies’ ensemble of oval chain matte gold earrings, bracelet, and necklace are designed by R. Coin. The gentleman is wearing an 18 carat gold bracelet by David Yurman. Vicky González of Ultrajewels in Cabo San Lucas arranged the generous loan. The lovely floral dress is from The Cotton Club. Photography by Francisco Estrada; make-up artist and lighting assistant, Karen Rodríguez. Models: Lauren Glenn and Alex Thompson. Art Director; Mara Zapiain. Production Team: Lauren Glenn, Alex Thomson, Mara Zapiain, Karen Rodríguez, Francisco Estrada & Vicky González.
Major New Art Gallery in San Jose
Frank Arnold is considered “one of the big eight” abstract expressionists along the lines of Gorky, de Kooning, and Hans Hoffman. Arnold, a classic abstract expressionist, brings to Los Cabos an emotional and energetic style of painting originally conceived by New York artists in the 1940s and 1950s. This art style, along with subsequent art trends such as Pop Art and Minimalism, are major American contributions to world art history. Arnold has constructed a new 5,000 square foot studio, gallery and residence in San Jose’s Art District. This gallery adds to the emergent international art scene in San Jose. The new gallery is being built on the scale of a small museum and is located in the northern section of the San Jose Art District behind Plaza Paulina.
Los Cabos Charities & non-profit groups
Cabo San Lucas Optimist Club KIDSMART Program
Thanks to the generosity of Annie Murphy, owner of the Pez Gato boat cruises, the Optimist Club of Cabo San Lucas’ KIDSMART program was able to take 60 academically gifted children from low-income families on a day trip to see the whales up-close. KIDSMART’s goal is for children of impoverished families to stay in school instead of having to drop out and go to work to help their families maintain their households. The program provides school uniforms, proper shoes and a monthly “beca” of about $20 US to children who achieve a B+ average, thus offering a hand-up rather than a hand-out. KIDSMART is aimed at children ages eight to eighteen, and not only have many of these children graduated high school, but several of the young people sponsored by the Optimists Club have moved on to university or technical colleges. This was statistically unlikely without the support of this program. Also available through this program are classes in English and computer studies. Currently, there are 76 children in the Cabo San Lucas KIDSMART program, half boys and half girls. The Optimist Club of Cabo San Lucas is ready to expand the program to help more of the youth in this community flourish, but needs more sponsors to make it happen. KIDSMART is a proven success so when you’re ready to get involved in this good work, please contact Robyn Littlewood at 044 (624) 129-6135.
Los Cabos Charities & non-profit groups
Amigos de los Niños, A.C.
Providing Quality Medical Care to Children; Calle Arrecife Mza. 37 Lote 3, Fraccionamiento Aurora.
Ph. (624) 144-3195, 3495 Fax. (624) 105 00 05. amigospresident@yahoo.com
www.adlncabo.com
Liga M.A.C., A.C.
Assisting low-income families and the elderly in San José del Cabo. Centro de Apoyo Liga MAC; Ph. (624) 120-1060. Fax: (624) 120-1070.
www.ligamac.com; ligamac@prodigy.net.
Los Cabos Children's Foundation, A.C.
Providing assistance to children, families, and support organizations in Los Cabos;Mex. Ph. (624) 144-3195. U.S. Ph. (605) 275-6305. info@loscaboschildren.org
www.loscaboschildren.org
Los Niños Del Capitán, A.C.
Daycare, education, nutrition, and medical services for children of low-income parents.
Mza. 89, Lote 5, 2da etapa Meza Colorada.
Ph. (624) 173-3807 losninosdelcapitan@hotmail.com (Spanish) Kcanf@yahoo.com (English)
www.ninosdelcapitan.com
Project KidSmart
Los Cabos Optimist Clubs Give the gift of a better future to a child. We help bright kids from low-income families stay in school.
Cathie Smith: (624) 143-1212, 105-0300 cathie@kidsmartcabo.com
www.kidsmartcabo.com
Adopt a Baja Cutie
It’s easy to bring home a beautiful
baja dog or cat.
Ph.(624) 105-0064, (624) 143-3947
e-mail: humanesocietycabo@yahoo.com www. humanesocietycabo.com
Campamento Tortuguero
Don Manuel Orantes
San José del Cabo, B.C.S. Los Cabos municipal Sea Turtle Monitoring & Nursery. For information please contact your hotels Security Department.
Grupo Tortuguero de Las Californias
To learn more about our work and activities, or to make a donation please contact us
Ph. (612) 125-7824.
E-mail: chuy@grupotortuguero.org
www.grupotortuguero.com
Humane Society, A.C. C.A.R.E. The SJD
Km. 38 Transpeninsular Highway
San Jose Viejo.
Phone. (624) 130 3171
voluntarios@carecabo.org
www.carecabo.org
Humane Society of Cabo San Lucas, A.C.
Visitors & volunteers are welcome
Shelter: (624) 151-6046
English: (624) 143-3947
Cell Ph. (624) 151-4842
www.humanesocietycabo.com
ProPenínsula
Conserving Baja California. To learn more or to make a donation, please contact us
Ph. (619) 574-6643; Fax: (619) 374-7162.
www. propeninsula.org
Cruz Roja Mexicana • Mexican Red Cross
24-hour rescue and ambulance service funded by donations. CSL Hwy. Todos Santos, Km 121 Col. Ejidal Ph. (624) 143-3300, 7869.
SJD Blvd. Mijares between Valerio Gonzáles & Between Benito Juárez Col. Centro.
Ph. (624) 142-0316, 142-2188.
Volunteer Fire Department
Cuerpo de Bomberos
24-hour emergency calls.
Accepting donations and equipment.
CSL Ph. (624) 144-4884, 143-9000
SJD Ph. (624) 142-2466
www.cabofiremen.com
www.loscabosguide.com/bomberos
Tourist Police
Tourist International and National Police Tourist Assistance Daily. Camino Real Street & Lázaro Cárdenas, Col. Juárez.
8am-2am. CSL Ph. (624) 143-3977.
Alcoholics Anonymous (A. A.)
Meetings in Cabo Cabo San Lucas and the surrounding areas of Los Cabos. Hidalgo between Lázaro Cárdenas & 5 de Mayo Streets, Baja California Sur, México.
All are Topic Discussion meetings.
Phone. 044-624-147-5516 (Douglas) www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
Cabo San Lucas Rotary Club
Breakfast meetings are held each Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. at the Hotel Finisterra in Cabo San Lucas.
Ph. (624) 173 1188, clubrotario@cabo.com.mx
