A tour through Baja California Sur could mean a venture into unknown lands, where the desert lies dormant and the sun can burn right through your clothes. It means close contact with nature and the need to trust your instincts. A tour through Baja California Sur opens your mind to explore farther than the eye
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There is a charming, attractive place with fascinating landscapes and a welcoming community that receives travelers as if it were their own home. Within this paradise, we find a little getaway with big natural allure. It is an amazing treasure that only a few know about. That treasure is the oasis town of Santiago, located
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The central region of Baja California Sur was the location of the first missions in the Californias. It is where the Jesuits settled and established the foundation for the colonization of Antigua California, the mother of the three current Californias. When the missions started to close down at the beginning of the 19th century, the
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The Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, is home to Loreto Bay National Park. Due to its exceptional and universal value, it was named a World Heritage Site and is currently on the list of UNESCO natural heritage sites. This honorable mention is because of the many islands that provide shelter
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Do not be surprised if for her I cheer, this is my hometown, the land where I was born, and where I met the sunlight! Salvador Novo Urban tourism in Latin America today is essentially manifested in specific geographical areas such as historic centers, and old buildings and living quarters that have become spaces visited
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Baja California Sur has been an inspiration for artists and producers who have dedicated books, paintings, songs and films to the contrasting scenarios found in this state, as well as its cultural affluence and marine life. La Paz is a perfect example of the great beauty the Peninsula has to offer. The capital city is
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A true story that couldn’t be surpassed even by the fiction of Daniel Defoe. About the author Laura Bueno was born in Mexico City. Having grown up in a family of attorneys, she studied and obtained her law degree from Anahuac University. Laura worked for seven years in the law firm Goodrich, Riquelme and Associates
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The Pericu, who once inhabited the Baja Peninsula from Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos, had a unique explanation for the existence of whales in the world. It was a legend handed down through the generations by word-of-mouth. It was finally documented by missionaries and authors. The Pericu told of a battle held in heaven,
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Cinema moves us to the point we share emotions with the characters in the films. Many of us can imagine a scene with friends who, after a long time, find themselves in a rustic cafe, or maybe a romantic dinner for a couple where the lady makes her presence known with a low-cut dress and
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As an international tourist destination, Los Cabos not only offers natural beauty, exceptional weather and first-class tourist accommodations, it is also a world-class venue in different segments, including business meetings, romance, outdoor activities, religion, gastronomy and film making. In the best of times, each of these segments faces many challenges regarding planning and execution, as
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Baja California Sur has opened its doors to the creators of the film industry. The ocean waves and beaches are just one of the many attractions that make this location the ideal setting these extraordinary times require. In recent years, the prestigious Film Festival has shown the rest of the of the world the creativity
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2020 has been a year of real change and Nicksan is no exception. After 25 years in Los Cabos, Nicksan decided to reinvent itself by adapting and presenting an attractive new identity that inspires Nicksan’s culinary style. Raul Petraglia, Chief Brands Curator of Petraglia & Partners and a Nicksan consultant and part of strategic planning
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With a big grin on his face, washed out jeans, tennis shoes and a navy-blue shirt, we met the young singer, Allen Mar. At the age of 20, he has just released his first single “Cup of Coffee.” The first thing we noticed about this young musician was his charisma. He immediately made us feel
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Located on the outer rim of Baja California Sur, San Jose del Cabo’s allure is boundless and is felt everywhere from the majestic coral reefs to the historic colonial streets. In the middle of it all emerges the stunning Viceroy Los Cabos. More than a beachfront resort, it’s an emblem of architectural achievement. Viceroy is
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Baja California Sur is mainly known for its beaches and the growing tourist industry along the peninsula’s 1385 miles of coastline. In addition to San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, coastal destinations include Loreto, Mulege, Sebastian Vizcaino, Tortuga Bay, Magdalena Bay, Asuncion, Ballenas, Concepcion, San Carlos and La Paz, the capital of the
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Getting to know beautiful, desolate and even paradise locations through movies is part of the experience that is meant to be conveyed. Even though most movie locations are not real, there are others that seem unreal but truly exist. That is precisely the case of Los Cabos. If you want to look at the history
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The Los Cabos Hotel Association supports the 9th edition of the Los Cabos International Film Festival. The Los Cabos International Film Festival has made the international news. That makes us proud. We can easily remember back to November of 2012 when this dream came true. The event successfully linked Mexican filmmakers with members of the
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Mexican Film Producer “I would like to leave a legacy of films that promote social change and lead to improvements in the film industry.” Nico followed his dreams and, in a self-taught way, became part of the film industry. Twelve years ago, he founded Pimienta Films. The production house has been named one of the
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“We work hard to make the best technology available so quality films can be made in our country. We also provide the best tools possible so that filmmakers can keep their projects moving forward.” With a degree in Marketing and a master’s degree in Customer Centric Marketing from ESIC Business & Marketing School (Madrid), Jacqueline
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Mexican Film Director and Producer “I try to make sure my films have an artistic point of view, but at the same time, make concessions so the public wants to see them. I have been lucky to have my films entered in festivals and also to have them widely distributed.” Since childhood, Beto Hinojosa has
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Mexican Film Producer “I would like to be remembered for the stories I make. Cinema is memory, it is identity and, in cinema, it is where we see ourselves reflected. What endures through time are the stories.” The need to tell stories led him to establish Machete Producciones. Edher practices his artistic and social convictions
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Mexican director, editor and screenwriter “It is a very fun festival that has gained a lot of status in recent years; it shows in the quality of attendees and films. The festival has positioned itself as one of the most important in Mexico and I would even dare say in Latin America.” David ventured into
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Next year will mark seven decades since the production of the first feature film Santa, and boy, has Mexican cinema evolved since then. Not only do we have Mexican directors in international film festivals, such as Alfonso Cuaron, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu, Guillermo del Toro, Echevarria y Maria Novaro, they take over with their Mexican charisma
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“The elegance of honesty needs no adornment” Originally from Livorno, Italy, Dennis arrived in Los Cabos at the end of 2010 after working in tourist destinations surrounded by the sea, such as Cozumel, Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The need to save his memories convinced him to buy his first camera at 18 years old.
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LOS CABOS 9: REIMAGINING (OURSELVES) Since the first edition, the Los Cabos International Film Festival has brought a cinematic environment to this peninsula with all its economic and technological implications. The 9th edition will be in a digital format for the first time. It is truly an  honor to join the festival as the official
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