“The strength of a society is determined by how it cares for the most vulnerable members.” Baja California Sur Community Alliance (BCSCA) is a state-wide network of civil participants who respond to catastrophic emergencies. Created in 2020 in response to the potential food crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the alliance is an organized private
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Cristina Ortiz Manzo
The native cactus of Baja California Sur are peculiar plants. They develop a symbiotic relationship with their environment, existing in wild landscapes with scarce rain. They are even capable of growing on rocks. After many years, they majestically spread their “arms” and appear as warning sentinels on the horizon. The last part of the description
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The Origin
El Triunfo had no indigenous name. The village was established long after any of the native settlements. El Triunfo is located between Marino (Santa Ana) and Airapí (La Paz), a few leagues from Aiñini (Santiago). The spot used to be a small ranchería called Las Casitas. The current name comes from a mine. Jorge Amao
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Californian Literature
Portrait of the Author Jose Manuel Villalpando was born on October 4, 1957 in Mexico City. He studied law at the Escuela Libre de Derecho and has served as the coordinator of Historical Research at the Clio publishing house (1988–1998); a consultant and the person in charge of the historical research for the award-winning TV
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The Legend - Eligio Moisés Coronado
In the late 1970s, Dr. Miguel Leon-Portilla decided to go to Baja California Sur. While in La Paz, he gave two lectures on Californian history. It was then that, as director of the Institute of Historical Research of UNAM, he questioned the whereabouts of the institute’s historical files. After a moment of confusion, when others
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Gabriel Fonseca Verdugo
If I told you that during the twenties of the last century in San Jose del Cabo, it was perfectly normal to go for a walk on the beach or the Estero wearing glamorous clothes and arriving in the latest model car bought from the second Ford dealership in Mexico that was located on the
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Beyond sushi and the usual flavors that are part of Japanese cuisine, globalization has made dishes available that we didn’t even know existed. As a result, cultural alliances have been forged that have exposed us to new tastes such as umami, a true surprise for the senses. Experts and amateur foodies alike appreciate the fearless
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Scented Soil - Dr. OImos Ceseña
Nothing has done more than travel to remove the veil of ignorance, illuminate the human mind, expand the field of vision, stimulate new desires, remove international obstacles such as hatred and prejudice, achieve more intense relationships between the different races of the world and a better understanding between them, while at the same time laying
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Culinary Awards
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Renato grew up in the Copacabana tourist area, surrounded by the many languages that make up the world of hospitality. By beginning his career with the Sheraton chain, he had the opportunity to travel and visit different places around the world. Renato has lived in Los Cabos for 12
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Petraglia & Partners
Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, he proudly considers himself a repeat guest and host of our Town. On three occasions he has been attracted to Los Cabos to develop projects that have been important milestones in his career. “My first professional achievement in Los Cabos was the development of the concept of the ME brand, becoming the VP Area for the
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“Although it is cloudy, the sun always shines behind.” León Tolsói Originally from Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Julio arrived in Los Cabos 12 years ago, attracted by security for his family and job prosperity. His creative mind and spirit lead him to suspend his timeshare career after eight years to venture into a project called Cabo Inclusive,
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Brian McAllen
Los Cabos continues to be a thriving, prosperous golf destination! In February, Australian superstar Greg Norman and Solmar Group founder Francisco Bulnes cut the ribbon at Rancho San Lucas, the 18th course to open in Los Cabos. This vibrant golf getaway has grown by leaps and bounds since the Palmilla course debuted in 1992. The
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Del Cabo Event Design joins the entire hospitality industry participating in these precautionary steps and are also enacting in-house safety initiatives such as employing stringent cleaning using products certified by Ecolab, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) Del Cabo Design and sister company Del Cabo Weddings are proud to support the global travel
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The magic of meeting talented people is incredible, but who also know how to encourage a whole team of partners and collaborators. In Edward J. Hooton we perceived gratitude for the path he has traveled and he always keeps in mind the people who have been influences in his life. Where are you from? Originally
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La Paz as seen through legends and traditions part III
Also called “The Country of Pearls,” La Paz still has rich treasures of mother-of-pearl in its bosom. It holds a special fascination with visitors, as well as with the pen of great writers through the times. Inspired by the unique geography, the diversity of life in its seas, and the wealth of the daily life
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La Paz as seen through legends and traditions part II
Driven by those gentle waves, the sloop “The Triumph of the Santa Cruz” arrived on November 4, 1720. This landing was totally different from the others. It was not a galleon manned by armed soldiers. It was just a sloop. Yes, a sloop bringing soldiers but only those necessary to support the Jesuits who, dressed
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La Paz as seen through legends and traditions
Called Airapi, the most beautiful pearl of the southern seas, by those brown skin people who owned you, who belonged to you in each stone, in each palm, on each smooth hill, in each shell, in each sunset and in each pearl. The Gulf of California has a rightful place in our history. It surrounds
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If anything has been particularly noticeable about Los Cabos in recent years, it is the focus and specialization within a tertiary sector of the economy. We have gradually become stronger in the service segment, especially in any area that begins and ends with tourism. The primary and secondary sectors of the economy excel in aspects
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