Cabo San Lucastag:www.prettypatrol.com,2008:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//22008-07-28T03:20:45ZTo help you sift through the overwhelming choices for Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo) and misguided suggestions from promotional travel sites, we've gathered some of our best tips for a prettier and more pleasant "Cabo" experience:Movable Type Open Source 4.12Shopping for Pretty Things in Cabotag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.762007-11-08T05:24:00Z2008-07-28T03:20:45Z Shopping for Pretty Things in Cabo From pottery to adorable wooden boxes (like the tostonera chest pictured above), you'll find many unique pieces at 100% Mexico Hecho a Mano, a non-profit store in Plaza Puerto Paraiso Mall supporting regional...http://prettypatrol.com
Shopping for Pretty Things in Cabo
From pottery to adorable wooden boxes (like the tostonera chest pictured above), you'll find many unique pieces at 100% Mexico Hecho a Mano, a non-profit store in Plaza Puerto Paraiso Mall supporting regional Mexican artisans. Your purchase will help keep the spirit of traditional arts alive.
Talavera Pottery If you want the real handmade Talavera, you should make the trip to Necri Boutique in San Jose del Cabo. Otherwise, you might have to settle for the ceramic imitations (although still pretty) sold by Mexican Pottery on Madero (near Cabo Wabo Cantina).
Hand-Blown Glass All the cute margarita glasses you'll see throughout Cabo most likely were made at The Glass Factory, just up the road. It's best to go in the morning to the get best selection, or to stop by on a City and Shopping Tour.
Tin-Talavera Mirrors In Casa Maria, a little shop on Lázaro Cárdenas in the marina, we found the most lovely selection of tin mirrors made by Guanajuato craftsmen. Those incorporating Talavera tiles are simply gorgeous.
Textiles and Treasure Hunts For serious treasure hunting, we suggest trying Marina Mercado and the neighboring Arts & Crafts Market. You'll easily find nice blankets and textiles, but should expect to wade through a lot of dross to find genuine, unique arts and crafts. Buyer beware.
Tequilas Some specialty tequilas have the prettiest liquor bottles you'll find behind any bar, and the selection in Cabo is phenom. The Tequila House allegedly has the largest variety, though the store is rather fugly itself. Here's a good list of Cabo's tequila stores.
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Most Charming Restaurantstag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.222007-09-21T07:30:27Z2008-07-28T03:12:24Z Most Charming Restaurants While the hotels have their manufactured-chic eateries, downtown Cabo San Lucas has a few veritable gems. Of course, the landmark Mi Casa Restaurant (pictured), with murals and colorful details sprawling throughout its historic adobe shell, is...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Charming Restaurants
While the hotels have their manufactured-chic eateries, downtown Cabo San Lucas has a few veritable gems. Of course, the landmark Mi Casa Restaurant (pictured), with murals and colorful details sprawling throughout its historic adobe shell, is utterly cinematic. Even its gift shop is a festive delight for children and adults alike. If Mi Casa's crowds are too much, you can try the smaller, more romantic Peacocks, which has a cozy patio lit by tree lanterns.
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Most Heavenly Viewtag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.212007-09-21T04:36:49Z2008-07-28T03:10:46ZMost Heavenly View If you're going to be a goddess, you need to attain the aerial command of one! So go parasailing. Oh, yes, you will have to endure sea-blasted hair and makeup, but the view from 600ft up is...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Heavenly View
If you're going to be a goddess, you need to attain the aerial command of one! So go parasailing. Oh, yes, you will have to endure sea-blasted hair and makeup, but the view from 600ft up is worth it.
There are several parasailing outfits in Cabo, but found we Caborey Parasailing (aka Sky King) to have the largest boat and the smoothest ride. If you want photos of your heavenly view, take a disposable camera. Don't risk the digital.
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Most Fanciful Excursiontag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.192007-09-17T06:54:02Z2008-07-28T03:10:14ZMost Fanciful Excursion Of all the boat tours in Cabo, the Buccaneer Queen is our fave. Skirting around the rocks of Land's End on a Spanish galleon at sunset is by far the most fanciful way to see Los Arcos,...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Fanciful Excursion
Of all the boat tours in Cabo, the Buccaneer Queen is our fave. Skirting around the rocks of Land's End on a Spanish galleon at sunset is by far the most fanciful way to see Los Arcos, Lovers Beach and the sea lions colony. Sounds touristy? So what! There's an open bar, too.
Adventurers also can take its Treasure Hunt Snorkeling Tour to Chileno Bay, a protected marine sanctuary, or enjoy its wintertime whale-watching cruise (aka Kraken Chase).
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Most Other-Worldly Resorttag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.162007-09-11T07:29:35Z2008-07-28T03:06:27Z Most Other-Worldly Resort If you want more romantic seclusion, stay on the opposite side of the bay, on the doorstep of Los Arcos' jagged home. Solmar's snug location on the Pacific base of Land's End envelops you in a...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Other-Worldly Resort
If you want more romantic seclusion, stay on the opposite side of the bay, on the doorstep of Los Arcos' jagged home. Solmar's snug location on the Pacific base of Land's End envelops you in a cinematic aura. With white, adobe-influenced design starkly contrasting the towering rocky backdrop, there's a sense of other-worldliness found nowhere else in Cabo.
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Most Modern-Chic Party Spottag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.142007-09-11T06:19:10Z2008-07-28T03:04:46Z Most Modern-Chic Party Spot Not to be confused with Melia's other property near San Jose del Cabo, Me is our choice for Cabo's most modern-chic resort. It's location by El Medano Beach and proximity to Cabo's bars make it...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Modern-Chic Party Spot
Not to be confused with Melia's other property near San Jose del Cabo, Me is our choice for Cabo's most modern-chic resort. It's location by El Medano Beach and proximity to Cabo's bars make it very popular with younger jet-setters, especially those who may recognize Me and its popular club, Nikki Beach, from MTV's 'Laguna Beach.'
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Most Rooms With Good Viewstag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.132007-09-11T06:18:26Z2008-07-28T02:56:20Z Most Rooms With Good Views Very similar in style to its sister hotel and neighbor, Pueblo Bonito Rose, the Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos (also called Pueblo Bonito Blanco) has a wider layout that's more open to the shore, which...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Rooms With Good Views
Very similar in style to its sister hotel and neighbor, Pueblo Bonito Rose, the Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos (also called Pueblo Bonito Blanco) has a wider layout that's more open to the shore, which means most of the rooms have prettier, unobstructed vistas of the bay. We also like the more private, covered balconies.
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Most Charming Pooltag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.122007-09-11T06:16:38Z2008-07-28T02:53:56Z Most Charming Pool: For its size Pueblo Bonito Rose somehow still manages to remain charming with simple yet stately architecture and an affinity for crisp, clean design. We also love the extra artistic details put into the pool, which...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Charming Pool:
For its size Pueblo Bonito Rose somehow still manages to remain charming with simple yet stately architecture and an affinity for crisp, clean design. We also love the extra artistic details put into the pool, which is our choice for the most charming pool in Cabo.
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Most Sparkling New Resorttag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.102007-09-11T06:14:00Z2008-07-28T02:39:16Z Most Sparkling New Resort Since the completed Villa del Arco is barely a year old, it still has a very pleasing clean, fresh feel. Cleanliness is next to prettiness! The finer details are still being added, and the landscaping...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Sparkling New Resort
Since the completed Villa del Arco is barely a year old, it still has a very pleasing clean, fresh feel. Cleanliness is next to prettiness! The finer details are still being added, and the landscaping has some growing in to do. But where else in Baja will you find a replica of a Spanish galleon in the pool? Kids are awed by it, and we love the added spark of imagination.
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Most Popular Villastag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.92007-09-11T06:13:40Z2008-07-28T01:31:41Z Most Popular Villas Boasting the largest pool and swim-up bar in Cabo San Lucas, Villa La Estancia should pack 'em in during spring break. Even when you're downing tequila in the pool, the backdrop of palm trees with Land's...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Popular Villas
Boasting the largest pool and swim-up bar in Cabo San Lucas, Villa La Estancia should pack 'em in during spring break. Even when you're downing tequila in the pool, the backdrop of palm trees with Land's End rising in the distance is, yes, postcard perfect. The real draws, however, are its surprisingly nice multi-bedroom villas, which are ideal for larger groups.
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Most Grand and Prettiesttag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.72007-09-11T06:04:03Z2008-07-28T01:27:50Z Most Grand and Prettiest If you love a little classically influenced elegance in a resort, Riu Palace Los Cabos should delight you. With beautiful pools that make you feel like you're visiting a billionaire's estate, it's our choice for...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Grand and Prettiest
If you love a little classically influenced elegance in a resort, Riu Palace Los Cabos should delight you. With beautiful pools that make you feel like you're visiting a billionaire's estate, it's our choice for the most grand and all-around pretty resort within the pretty zone of Cabo San Lucas.
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Most Dramatic Resort Shoretag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.202007-09-10T22:45:03Z2008-07-28T01:27:18Z Most Dramatic Resort Shore From atop the bluffs of Punta Cabeza de Ballena on the pretty zone's eastern edge, Misiones del Cabo offers spectacular views of Land's End in the distance. Just below the eastern side of the bluffs,...http://prettypatrol.com
Most Dramatic Resort Shore
From atop the bluffs of Punta Cabeza de Ballena on the pretty zone's eastern edge, Misiones del Cabo offers spectacular views of Land's End in the distance. Just below the eastern side of the bluffs, a protected beach often attracts snorkelers. On the western, more rocky side, waves crash more intensely and allow for more photogenic shots of the bay.
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The Pretty Zonetag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.182007-09-10T22:40:03Z2008-07-28T01:15:35Z The Pretty Zone So the stark, majestic beauty of Land's End framing the intense blue waters of Bahia Cabo San Lucas wonderfully reminds how far from home you've escaped, we recommend you only stay in the "pretty zone," the...http://prettypatrol.com
The Pretty Zone
So the stark, majestic beauty of Land's End framing the intense blue waters of Bahia Cabo San Lucas wonderfully reminds how far from home you've escaped, we recommend you only stay in the "pretty zone," the three-mile stretch from downtown Cabo San Lucas east toward Punta Cabeza de Ballena (map).
It's only in this zone that we can assure you of the prettiest and most memorable natural sights. Just east of Punta Cabeza de Ballena the coasts turns and El Arco slips out of view. Following are our faves within the pretty zone...
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The Prettier Cabotag:www.prettypatrol.com,2007:/pretty-places/cabo-san-lucas//2.172007-09-09T21:34:29Z2008-07-28T01:09:46Z The Prettier Cabo: Cabo San Lucas Although "Cabo" refers to Baja's 18-mile coastal corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo (map), your "Cabo" experience can be either pretty fab or pretty drab depending on which Cabo...http://prettypatrol.com
The Prettier Cabo: Cabo San Lucas
Although "Cabo" refers to Baja's 18-mile coastal corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo (map), your "Cabo" experience can be either pretty fab or pretty drab depending on which Cabo you choose.
While Cabo San Lucas wraps around the majestic beauty of El Arco (pictured), San Jose del Cabo faces a blah shoreline with far too many noisy construction sites. Until all the dust settles, it's best to leave San Jose del Cabo for a low-key daytrip. For pretty's sake, stay in Cabo San Lucas.
Talavera Pottery
Hand-Blown Glass
Tin-Talavera Mirrors
Textiles and Treasure Hunts
Tequilas
