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Cabo San Lucas

What To Do In Cabo (2022)

Are you a resident or dream of owning a home in Cabo San Lucas in 2022? With endless amounts of adventurous and relaxing activities for everyone to enjoy, Cabo San Lucas is a top expat destination for expats who want to live in paradise. Want to know what is the best real estate investment in the area? Look no further than Villa La Estancia which is perfectly situated and solidly constructed. Villa La Estancia full or fractional owners love the incredible onsite amenities and great value for their money. Cabo San Lucas homeowners – read below to learn about five great tours you should try in the area. If you are lucky enough to live in the prestigious Villa La Estancia, we realize it may be hard to leave home. However, when you do get out and about, here are 5 Cabo activities we suggest you experience for yourself in 2022.

Medano Bay Evening Cruise

Is romance in the air? A wonderful evening activity that couples will enjoy is a romantic sunset cruise through Medano Bay. The majority of sunset cruises also include a delicious gourmet dinner and open bar as well. Who wouldn’t enjoy kicking back with a refreshing cocktail and delicious meal as they take in the amazing Medano Bay views. Make sure to take a picture of the Land’s End rock formations including the famous El Arco which makes for a great photo opportunity. There will also be live music on board so get up and dance if you feel inspired! A sunset cruise in Medano Bay is a popular and consistently enjoyable Cabo activity where you can create lasting memories each and every time.

Take A Cabo San Lucas City Tour

While Cabo San Lucas is best known for beautiful beaches, skip a day at the beach and head inland for some Mexican culture and history in the city. Guided city tours take you to meet local artisans such as glassblowers and weavers. Watch them create art and handicrafts right in front of you using the same techniques and methods that have been practiced for hundreds of years. Cabo also has great architecture in its beautiful churches and buildings that will impress architecture buffs. When your city tour is complete, you can take a relaxing boat ride around Medano bay. City tours conclude with a delicious and authentic Mexican meal in the city’s historic center. A city tour in Cabo San Lucas is a fun way to enjoy the traditions, history and culture of Mexico away from the hustle and bustle on the coast.

Fox Canyon Hike

For nature lovers, there is no better way to get to see Cabo’s incredible desert landscapes than by doing the Fox Canyon Hike. The Fox Canyon Hike is perfect for active people who want to escape city life for the day and reconnect with nature. Located about an hour away from Cabo San Lucas, fitness buffs will enjoy being active getting up close and personal with the natural beauty of Cabo. Make sure to plan ahead and wear comfortable walking shoes so you can safely explore the dense vegetation and native plants found in Cabo’s desert. Despite the desert terrain, if there has been significant rainfall lately you may possibly even see lush mountain views and seasonal waterfalls.

Camel Ride In The Desert

A camel safari tour isn’t probably the most common activity in Cabo, but it is a great way to tour the desert and connect with native flora and fauna. Camel safari ride tours begin at Rancho San Cristobal and local guides will assist you by guiding your camel up and over the multiple sand dunes in the region. Riders are instructed to wear a hat and a light jacket to stay safe from the sun’s rays and potential sand storms. In addition to the unique and resilient native cactus plants, local animals such as foxes and deer inhabitant the desert terrain as well. Stay alert during your camel ride and you may witness some of the local wildlife for yourself.

ATV Adventure Ride

Adrenaline junkies who loves adventure will not be disappointed b an exciting ATV excursion. Tours pass through the scenic Baja desert sand dunes, and you can feed your need for speed up and over the majestic sand dunes. Let loose, but also make sure to adhere to safety precautions and instructions given by your guide. Your wild ATV adventure will deliver on amazing views of the spectacular Margaritas Beach where humpback whales pass through the area to breed and birth their young each winter. Have you ever ridden a horse on the beach? Horse lovers can also add a horseback riding tour right on the beach at the conclusion of their ATV tour.

Are you a Cabo San Lucas local or want to be? Try something different and do as many of these 5 fun tours as you can. Hoping to make Cabo your second home or planning for retirement in paradise in 2022? If so, visit Villa La Estancia’s website today to see what incredible luxurious beachfront residences are currently for sale right now. Villa la Estancia private beachfront residences offer prestigious homeowners the quality construction and elegant design they are seeking. Amazing on site amenities and restaurants make Villa La Estancia a homeowner’s dream. For Cabo residents, Villa La Estancia is the place to live. Ready to invest in your own little piece of heaven in Cabo? Look no further than Villa La Estancia!

 

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by VLEAdminRE,
Riviera Nayarit

Evening Stroll Through Bucerias Art Walk

Evening Stroll Through Bucerias Art Walk

The quaint beachside town of Bucerias just north of Villa La Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta is home to a fabulous art walk every Thursday evening during high season between the hours of 7pm to 9pm. The Bucerias Art Walk is a wonderful way to spend an evening strolling the quaint streets of Bucerias while enjoying incredible art, delightful sea breezes, and much more. Continue reading below to see why Villa La Estancia homeowners should spend their next Thursday strolling the streets during Bucerias Art Walk.

Art, Crafts, Jewellery and More

Bucerias is a wonderful small town that is especially popular with expats who have decided to make their home in the area. For Villa La Estancia homeowners, Bucerias is just a short 10 minute drive away from home. The Bucerias Art walk will include plenty of quality art, crafts, jewellery and handcrafted furniture. There are 14 art galleries that are in close proximity to one another which makes it ideal for an evening stroll with family or friends. Be ready to enjoy a wide array of Mexican arts and crafts including textiles, paintings, glassware, furniture, jewellery, portrait, mosaics and so much more. Curious which galleries you shouldn’t miss? Top art galleries to visit include Milagros, Splash of Glass, Casabor – Galeria Mexicana, Jan Marie Boutique, Sandrina’s and the Casa del Artesano. A bit off the beaten path, make sure to head south to explore the recently opened Hacienda de Arte. A beautiful open air hacienda with contemporary and abstract pieces from local artists, Hacienda de Arte also regularly hosts interesting workshops, yoga classes, kids kung fu classes, painting classes and so much more. Top tip: A local astrology expert at Hacienda del Arte that has earned rave reviews will offer personalized tarot card readings for just 180 pesos. Do you dare to see what’s in the cards for you?

Lively Ambiance and Street Music

In addition to the incredible art galleries, the evening ambiance at Bucerias Art Walk is vibrant and lively with a great mix of locals and visitors. Want to enjoy dinner as well? There are a ton of great dining options in the area if you would like to enjoy dinner or drinks as well. La Postal, Mark’s, La Negra and Sandrina’s are a few good spots to try. Or skip dinner and take more time to enjoy the beautiful art as many art galleries offer complimentary wine and appetizers. Sip a glass of wine and nibble away as you peruse the latest and greatest art for sale. Live music in the street will delight you as local musicians will be in attendance throughout the evening. Have a special request? They will perform on the spot for you for a small fee. Bucerias Art walk is the place to be on Thursday evenings in Bucerias. Tourists, locals and artists all come together to enjoy the exciting ambiance and the pleasant ocean breezes.

Do you live in Villa La Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta? You are in luck! Make sure to visit Bucerias Art Walk on Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm. Stroll the charming streets of this quaint beachside town as you enjoy a fun filled evening of art, culture and music.

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by VLEAdminRE,
Riviera Nayarit

1st Raicilla, Mezcal and Artisanal Beer Festival in Nuevo Vallarta

Take note Riviera Nayarit residents! The 1st Raicilla, Mezcal and Artisanal Beer Festival will be held soon on the weekend of Feb. 15th, 16th & 17th in the marina in Nuevo Vallarta. Events begin at 3pm and last through 10pm each day. Bring your family along and come enjoy a weekend full of flavors, traditional drinks, great music and activities. With more than 40 well known drinks, attendees will love sampling some of the best drinks and food from the region. Read below to learn more about the Raicilla, Mezcal and Artisanal Beer Festival in Nuevo Vallarta conveniently located just minutes from the Villa La Estancia.

What Is Mezcal?

Have you heard about mezcal, but not sure how to tell the difference between tequila and mezcal? Many people associate tequila with mezcal, but there are three key reasons how mezcal is different from tequila. To start with, tequila and mezcal are produced in different states in Mexico although there are a few states that produce both spirits. Mexican law dictates that tequila can only be produced using the blue agave plant. The state of Jalisco is the center of the tequila universe and the quaint town of Tequila is recognized as the birthplace of tequila. Mezcal can be made with up to 30 different varieties of agave and has a different production process that creates a distinctly different flavor. Right now, mezcal is produced in 8 specific regions of Mexico including the states of Oaxaca, Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, and Michoacan. The center of the mezcal world is in the state of Oaxaca where up to 80-90% of all mezcal production is found.

Raicilla

Raicilla is similar to tequila and mezcal and is produced in 16 regions throughout the Mexican states of Jalisco and Michoacan. The origins of raicilla come from the maguey lechuguilla plant which is a variety of agave. In 2014, annual raicilla production estimates indicated that 50 thousand liters were distributed among 70 traditional producers. Right now, the areas of Mascota and Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco are the top producers of raicilla. At the Raicilla, Mezcal and Cerveza Artesanal Festival in Nuevo Vallarta, attendees will be able to sample a variety of spirits and learn more about the distinguishing factors between these three enticing elixirs.

Artisanal Beer

Beer lovers will also be pleased to find that craft beers will be showcased at the festival as well. Artisanal or craft beers are beers made without additives, preservatives or pasteurizers. Artisanal beers are essentially alive and an interesting product in that the taste changes every day due to the presence of live yeast. Mexico’s craft beer industry has experienced a boom over the last few years with many new breweries popping up just south of Nuevo Vallarta in the Puerto Vallarta area. Los Muertos Brewing and Monzon Brewery are two choices that locals can visit. At the Raicilla, Mezcal and Cerveza Artesanal Festival in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexican craft beer brewers will be sharing their top beers that are sure to delight.

Come experience a variety of Mexico’s best spirits and beers at the Raicilla, Mezcal and Cerveza Artesanal Festival in the Nuevo Vallarta marina just a stone’s throw away from Villa La Estancia. The weekend of February 16th and 17th from 3pm through 10pm, attendees will get to sample Mexico’s top spirits and enjoy great food as well. Hope to see you there!

See more eventis in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit here.

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Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Jazz Festival – February 2019

The new year is bringing tons of exciting and interesting activities to the area for visitors and residents to enjoy. In addition to the great weather and gorgeous beaches, Cabo San Lucas has a full calendar of events for everyone to enjoy. Are you a proud Villa la Estancia homeowner and want to make plans to partake in a fun-filled cultural event? Continue reading below to learn about the Cabo Jazz Festival set to take place in mid-February in San Jose del Cabo just a short drive from tourist hot spot Cabo San Lucas.

Culture, Art and Music

Culture and music lovers will be thrilled to attend the 5th annual San Jose Jazz Festival that will take place on February 15th and February 16th in the Plaza del Pescador in San José del Cabo. Each day from 5:00pm to 11:00pm, attendees will be pleased to experience the fun and excitement that the annual Cabo Jazz Festival brings to the area. In addition to local talent, this popular festival also will highlight national and international artists as well. Each year the Cabo Jazz Festival has increased in popularity, and in the last few years, more than 5,000 people have enjoyed the culture, art, and music.

Great Atmosphere

With a great family-friendly atmosphere, residents and vacationers alike have flocked to enjoy the sounds of jazz as they enjoy Cabo’s excellent winter weather which remains warm and sunny all year long. In addition to enjoying the sounds of jazz, attendees are thrilled by the excellent food and drink offerings from local restaurants, bars and shops that line the square. Take some time to stroll through the plaza and do a little shopping, then pop into a restaurant for a bite to enjoy or a refreshing cocktail. Let the romantic and soothing jazz music speak to your soul as you enjoy these small moments that make life that much better.

The Cabo Jazz Festival has continued to grow each year thanks to support from the local community as well as tourists that are visiting the area for vacation. Are you blessed enough to you live in Cabo San Lucas at the exclusive Villa La Estancia private residences? Want to attend an interesting event that the whole family will enjoy? Make sure to mark your calendars for February 15th and February 16th, 2019 so you can experience the Cabo Jazz Festival for yourself. With a bevy of talented musicians and artists, you are sure to have the time of your life! Sounds like music to my ears.

san jose del cabo jazz festival

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