Cabo San Lucas Real Estate

ISOLATED INCIDENT IN CABO SAN LUCAS MAKES WORLDWIDE NEWS

Nick Fong — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:49:00 GMT

ISOLATED INCIDENT IN CABO SAN LUCAS MAKES WORLDWIDE NEWS

The internet can be a wonderful tool which enables us to find out what is going on in the world at a moment’s notice. However, it can also create a bad situation when news is reported with no factual base or exaggerated in order to create more interest.

On October 28^th an isolated incident resulting in an exchange of gunfire erupted in Cabo San Lucas. Much has been reported regarding this incident but I feel that it is important to set the record straight and tell the world what really happened in this sleepy tranquil place that many foreigners as well as Mexicans call home.

The shootout was in retaliation for the excellent work the military and police have done in Cabo San Lucas. Recent events have caused the authorities to arrest approximately a dozen people who were in Cabo to try to advance the work of the drug cartels of Mexico. The cartels did not like the fact that the military and police are doing their job and tried to retaliate the night of October 28^th and with a brief skirmish on the 29^th when they were running from the authorities and tried to take refuge in Plaza Sendero, a popular shopping mall.

Some reports that have circulated the internet report that some 200 people were held hostage by the narcs at Plaza Sendero. The truth is that shooting erupted inside of Soriana, the anchor store of Plaza Sendero. Customers inside of the store were hastily ushered into the warehouse to safety by store personal as well as the authorities. There were no injuries.

All of the above took place in a period of a little over 12 hours. Everything is back to normal in Cabo. The shopping mall is operating at 100%; the authorities have determined that no drug operations will be allowed to stand in Los Cabos. This is not a good place geographically for bad guys to try to operate. There are only two roads out of Cabo both joining before they reach La Paz. One phone call will shut down both airports and the bus stations. So unless the bad guy is a good swimmer, chances are he will be caught rapidly. As an example, the recent arrests mentioned above were made within10 or 12 hours after the event. Excellent work by the authorities here.

We are not concerned that the recent isolated incident will have any bearing on the safety of ourselves and our families. I, myself, have two children (2 years and 3 months old). So before you panic and think you will not come to Cabo because of the “crime”, check out this site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_the_United_States and compare the statistics for your hometown with one incident in Cabo San Lucas.

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Price Reduced on Tamar - Brisas #301 in Tamar

Nick Fong — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Tamar, Cabo Bello - Announcing a price reduction on Tamar - Brisas #301, a 1,800 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $374,000 USD - Penthouse Condo.

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Price Reduced on Ventanas #46 in Ventanas Residencias

Nick Fong — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:57:00 GMT

Ventanas Residencias, El Tezal - Announcing a price reduction on Ventanas #46, a 1,500 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $209,000 USD - Seller Financing Avail.

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Prices Falling in Cabo Real Estate Market

Nick Fong — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:45:00 GMT

A few years ago, when most people decided to sell or buy a home, very few stopped to take the temperature of the marketplace or wonder if the market was conducive to the goals at hand. That was because most people tended to think of their home as a place to live and not as an investment. All that has changed due to the problems in the global economy. In a cold real estate market, serious sellers are often willing to negotiate, thus creating a Buyer’s Market. This means you can probably buy a home for less than list price. If you are a buyer looking to purchase a home in a buyer’s market, this is the very best financial market in which to buy. Why? Because in addition to being able to negotiate a good price, there are more homes available for sale than buyers to purchase them. Buyers have more homes to choose from, which increases the odds the buyer will find that “perfect” home. The Los Cabos Real Estate market has become a buyer’s market. The economic situation in the United States, (for that matter, globally) is helping second home and vacation home buyer’s negotiate better deals than ever. Most sellers will be happy to consider lower offers since the economic downturn and credit crunch. Buyers of Los Cabos real estate have been known to negotiate great deals while many multi-property sellers have found that prospects in the market want to invest less and expect more than before. The economic downturn in the United States has motivated sellers to reduce considerably the prices on all types of real estate: Residential, Commercial and Investment land. A popular saying in Mexico is that “when the U.S. catches a cold, Mexico catches Pneumonia”. When the economy North of the border hit the iceberg, reality started to sink in South of the border. This means that the real estate investment opportunities in Los Cabos, the most sought after Mexican destination, are more attractive now than they have ever been before. .

Is the Weather in Los Cabos perfect?

Nick Fong — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:01:00 GMT

Weather in Los Cabos is what most would consider perfect. Some people feel the summer is a bit too warm. People who live in the desert US southwest consider the weather a bit cool. Those from the US northwest or mountain states will consider it hot. If you're from the US east or south you'll welcome the dry heat. When does it rain in Los Cabos? The answer to that is that the rainy season occurs during the summer months, generally July through October when the tropical fronts are sliding by following the warm water. So far this summer, we have seen very little rain. Normally, there are a few storms during this so called rainy season. However, tropical storms and hurricanes hardly ever hit Cabo directly since they do follow the warm water surrounding the tip of the Baja. There can be rain when a storm passes by, but it never lasts for very long. The climate is arid with over 300 days of sunshine (some weather reports say it is over 350 days). Average annual rainfall is 10 inches (25.4 cm.) most of which occurs during the months of September and October. The average high temperatures range from the mid-70s in winter months to mid-90s in summer months. Spring and Fall high temperatures are in the mid-80s The Pacific Ocean side of Los Cabos is generally 10 degrees cooler than the Sea of Cortez side. San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, though only 26 miles apart, are in two separate climate zones divided by the ridge of mountains which runs parallel to the two coasts. Weather Data that May Interest You: • Average annual rainfall: 10 inches (25.4 cm.) • Coldest weather December and January • Storm season July to October • Average year-round temperature 78 degrees F. (25.5 degrees C.) • Average water temperature (Sea of Cortez) 72 degrees F (22 degrees C.) During the summer months the water temperature can reach the mid80s (28 to 29 degrees C.) Where else in the world will you find a climate that certainly qualifies for perfect? Put that together with no pollution and stunning natural beauty and you will know why we call Los Cabos Paradise.

Price Reduced on 3-Casa Mexicana - Las Palmas in Cabo San Lucas Corridor

Nick Fong — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:36:00 GMT

Cabo San Lucas Corridor, Los Cabos - Announcing a price reduction on 3-Casa Mexicana - Las Palmas, a 2,000 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $199,000 USD - Reduced (4 Bedrooms)!.

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HOT NEW CONCEPT HITS CABO!!!!

Nick Fong — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:02:00 GMT

HOT NEW CONCEPT HITS CABO!!!!

Introducing Pedregal's First Condo Hotel

If you have been looking for, or even thinking about, a vacation home, retirement home or corporate retreat; you know there are many options to choose from. But what if we told you that besides having a lovely property in one of the prime vacation and retirement destinations in the world……you could earn a return on your investment while you are not using it, pay no Homeowners Maintenance Fees, Real Estate Taxes, Insurance or Utilities ever again? And even make money on your investment? Sounds too good to be true, you say. And, yes, it does sound too good to be true but in this case of Cabo Viejo, it is very true

Villas are turnkey. Everything to make your home elegant and comfortable is at your fingertips. Furnishings and appliances (including energy saving washer dryer twins) are all top of the line. Villa is professionally managed by a U.S. Hotel Management Company.

Villas range in size from 2100sqft to 3100sqft. Choose a 2 or 3 bedroom villa in this exclusive, gated Boutique Condo Hotel. Enjoy Marina and Cabo San Lucas city light views while luxuriating in your private Jacuzzi/dipping pool. Large open floor plans with fantastic terraces allow you to enjoy the wonderful Cabo weather all year round.

Cabo Viejo is conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Cabo; yet private and secluded inside its gated entrance. Cabo Viejo has only 17 villas, thus assuring your privacy.

Now is the time to take advantage of this ground breaking new concept to hit Cabo. Villa 41 has recently sold leaving only 12 villas to choose from. Do not miss this opportunity!!!

Do not hesitate! Choose your villa from the remaining 12 and be in on the ground floor of this incredible opportunity!

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Pirates in Cabo?

Nick Fong — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:58:00 GMT

Pirate stories abound in Baja. Some true, others... not exactly true. Truth is that Thomas Cavendish sacked the "invincible" galleon Santa Ana off Cape San Lucas in 1587.

Twenty miles northeast of the rocky headland at Cabo San Lucas, sheltered from the northwest wind at Aguada Segura, two British ships lay in wait. Their prey: Manila galleons returning from the Philippines bloated to the gunwales with gold, Persian rugs, silks, jewelry, barrels of wine. Bales and bundles of cargo left no room for artillery on the ships’ double decks. Plus, by the time they reached the eastern Pacific Coast — often six months after leaving Manila — most of the half-starved passengers had scurvy. Many died. In effect, a Manila galleon was a 700-plus-ton sitting duck.

Thomas Cavendish, general of the British ships at Aguada Segura (today’s San José del Cabo) liked his odds. The notorious privateer, in fact, never attacked opponents of equal strength.

Also, true it is that a number of "Dutch Hens" entered the pirate trade against the Spanish. Joris van Spilbergen was the most famous of the group. Although he was originally thought just to be an explorer for the Dutch, he would sail up and down the coast line raiding every ship that went by. So when these pirates were not plying their trade they moored in Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and La Paz. . The Spanish were obviously not very happy about what was going on with their ships, so they had Jesuit group head to what they called California, and asked them to try and convert these people to Christians. They figured that if the Jesuits could convert everyone this would calm down all the pirates. The Spanish thought for sure this would work. Unfortunately it didn't, the Indians were not happy, the pirates were still doing their thing and nothing had changed. Eventually in 1734 people got annoyed and they chased the Jesuits from the Cabo San Lucas area.

Cabo's Famous Arch

Nick Fong — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:19:00 GMT

As you approach Cabo San Lucas, one of the first breathtaking scenes is the famous Arch which denotes Land’s End. Although the west end of Cabo San Lucas Bay abounds with rock formations, none can match the grandeur of El Arco. Known in English as The Arch, El Arco is located at Land's End in Cabo, and this spectacular landmark is one of the symbols of the area. It is often pictured on postcards and souvenirs that depict the awe-inspiring natural aspects of the Baja Peninsula. El Arco Cabo San Lucas is a 200-foot granite rock situated at the tip of the Land's End peninsula. A geographical landmark, El Arco attracts hundreds of tourists who come and marvel at its spectacular natural shape, which was carved by the strong ocean currents. centuries ago, The Arch was used as a hiding place by pirates (more about the pirates in a future post), who would ambush and plunder merchant ships heading toward the west coast. Today, this unique landmark attracts numerous cruises and mini boats filled with tourists looking for photo opportunities. If you take a water taxi from the Cabo San Lucas harbor and reach Land's End in Cabo, you will see an array towering rock formations, including the arch. The series, which reaches Alaska's Aleutian Islands, is known by the locals as the Finisterra. El Arco Cabo San Lucas is distinct from other rock formations, however, because of its unique arch shape. There are several formations worth seeing between The Arch and Playa del Amor, a popular honeymoon destination, including two huge rock islets. Known popularly as Los Frailes (The Friars), these rock islets look like hooded monks and are known to be a favorite hub of sea lions. Other rock formations near Land's End in Cabo include Roca Pelicanos (Pelican Rock), a smaller rocky outcrop located off the northeast side of the cape. The base of this rocky outcrop is home to a rich array of marine life, including gorgonians (sea fans), sea urchins, beautiful coral formations, and colorful tropical fish. The fact that El Arco is easily accessible makes it a perfect spot for adventurers and backpackers. You can take a water taxi from the city’s harbor or hire small Mexican boats called pangas to reach El Arco Cabo San Lucas. These mini boats can be rented at Playa el Medano, the main beach of Cabo, or from the Cabo San Lucas Marina. You may also access El Arco via the Playa del Amor (Lovers Beach). During low tide, an additional part of Lovers Beach becomes visible, allowing travelers to reach the arch by foot. According to the locals at Lovers Beach, the ocean waters reach their lowest point once every four years, providing extra-close access to El Arco. The Pacific side of Lovers Beach is not a safe destination for snorkeling or diving, so tourists cannot access the arch via the water from this area. No matter how experienced a climber you might be, do not climb the Arch, as it is both illegal and very dangerous to attempt to do so. However, you can still make your El Arco excursion a memorable experience by bringing in your camera and a picnic lunch if you plan to spend some time on the beach or a boat gazing at this natural landmark. From a distance El Arco might not look massive, but as you get closer, the truly impressive stature of this granite formation becomes clear. You can make the view of El Arco a daily occurrence when you select a Home In Cabo.

Cabo Lots For Sale - Starting at $36,000

Nick Fong — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:20:00 GMT

20 Residential Lots

• 2,400 sq. ft. lot / land - $36,000 USD - All Lots Under $60k

El Tezal, Cabo San Lucas Corridor - Great Opportunity to Buy your Own Cabo Lot for a VERY LOW PRICE!!

These 20 Cabo Corridor lots are located just 5 minutes from the Downtown Cabo San Lucas and 15 minutes to Dowtown San Jose del Cabo. Only minutes to the beach and shopping, restaurant, and nightlife. These lots are a great start for those looking to build their own home.

Electricity, Water and all services are to the lots and located right next to Rancho Paraiso and Ventanas.

LOTS FEATURE FANTASTIC ARCH, OCEAN AND CITY VIEWS!!!!!

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Cabo Condo For Sale - Penthouse

Nick Fong — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:40:00 GMT

3 bed/ 3bathrooms Furnished

• 1,800 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story - $399,500 USD - Penthouse Condo

Tamar, Cabo Bello - Come and take advantage of this RARE 3 bedroom/3bathroom Penthouse condo. Located in the Cabo Corridor, this Penthouse condo is fully furnished and equipped for the most discerning buyer. Split on 2 levels with the Master Suite occupying the whole 2nd floor including its own private terrace. There are the BEST VIEWS of Cabo from this unit with views right through the Famous Cabo Arch.

Located just 6 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas, 15 minutes from San Jose del Cabo, and 2 minutes to the nearest beach. The location is PERFECT. Also, included in the sale is a private 1 car garage big enough for an SUV and additional storage space.

Act now and start experiencing what Cabo is all about in this small and intimate gated community!

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Mexican Independence Day

Nick Fong — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:56:00 GMT

Mexican Independence Day celebrates the events and people that eventually resulted in independence from Spain, the country that had control over the territory of New Spain, as it was also known then. Fueled by three centuries of oppression and sparked by a call to revolt by the respected Catholic priest Hidalgo, the first call to arms was made in the village of Dolores, in the state of Guanajuato. The uprising pitted the poor indigenous Indians and mixed mestizo groups against the privileged classes of Spanish descent, and pushed them into a violent and bloody battle for freedom from Spain.

Shortly before dawn on September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla made a momentous decision that revolutionized the course of Mexican history. Within hours, Hidalgo, a Catholic priest in the village of Dolores, ordered the arrest of Dolores' native Spaniards. Then Hidalgo rang the church bell as he customarily did to call the Indians to mass. The message that Hidalgo gave to the Indians and mestizos called them to retaliate against the hated Gachupines, or native Spaniards, who had exploited and oppressed Mexicans for ten generations.

Although a movement toward Mexican independence had already been in progress since Napoleon's conquest of Spain, Hidalgo's passionate declaration was a swift, unpremeditated decision on his part. "Mexicanos, Viva Mexico!” (Mexicans, long live Mexico!) Hidalgo told the Mexicans who were the members of New Spain's lowest caste. He urged the exploited and embittered Mexicans to recover the lands that were stolen from their forefathers. That he was calling these people to revolution was a radical change from the original revolution plot devised by the Criollos, or Mexican-born Spaniards.

The largest Independence Day celebration takes place in Mexico City's Zocalo, which is decorated from the beginning of September with red, white and green lights and Mexican flags. On the 15th, at 11 pm the President of the Republic goes out onto the central balcony of the National Palace (Palacio Nacional), rings the bell (the same bell Hidalgo rang in 1810, brought to Mexico City in 1886) and cries to the people gathered in the square below, who enthusiastically respond

(The words of the Grito may vary, but they go something like this)

"¡Viva!"

¡Vivan los heroes que nos dieron patria! ¡Viva!
¡Viva Hidalgo! ¡Viva!
¡Viva Morelos! ¡Viva!
¡Viva Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez! ¡Viva!
¡Viva Allende! ¡Viva!
¡Vivan Aldama y Matamoros! ¡Viva!
¡Viva nuestra independencia! ¡Viva!
¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva!
¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva!
¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva!

At the end of the third ¡Viva Mexico! The crowd goes wild waving flags, ringing noisemakers and spraying foam. Then fireworks light up the sky as the crowd cheers. Later the Mexican national anthem is sung. .

The celebrations continue on the 16th with civic ceremonies and parades - the largest taking place in Mexico City, but perhaps the most touching festivities are those in small communities in which school children of all ages participate. In Los Cabos, for weeks before September 16, you will see vendors on every corner selling Mexican flags and other decorations in the countries colors of red, green and white. Incredible, world class displays of fireworks follow the Grito. The Grito is celebrated in Mexico City so due to the difference in time zones, watch for the fireworks at 10 p.m. in Los Cabos.

Like most festivities, certain foods are considered representative of Independence Day. A favorite is pozole, a soup made of hominy and pork. Other foods have the colors of the Mexican flag - red white and green, like chiles en nogada. And of course, it just wouldn't be a party without plenty of mezcal and tequila

The Cabo Cannery

Nick Fong — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:52:00 GMT

As you return from a day of fishing in Cabo, tired and sunburned, you may not recall the boat passing by a very small wooden dock near the harbor entrance. A dock so old and rickety that it threatens to collapse under the weights of the half-dozen or more small boys (and at times, even adults) that are always seen to be fishing there.

The dock projects out over the water from the faded remains of an old concrete building and on its side one can barely read the inscription: “Cia. de Productos Marinos, S. de R.L., Planta Empacadora, Cabo San Lucas, B. Calif.

It seems, to the casual observer, to be just an anonymous old, abandoned building, lost amid the glitter and ongoing drama of the thriving and popular tourist destination of Cabo San Lucas. But what very few visitors today realize is that as recently as 1962 this building and a few shacks scattered around it constituted the entire settlement of Cabo San Lucas, which at that time had a total population of only 300 cannery workers and their families.

The abundance of tuna in Cabo was discovered in the early 20th Century, and in 1917 (research differs on the year, some say 1917 and others 1927) an American tuna cannery was moved from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas to take advantage of this new resource. At its peak was the largest in Latin America, producing about 75% of Mexico’s output of canned seafood products. It was preceded in Cabo San Lucas by a tall, four-masted sailing cannery ship anchored near the arches—where the cruise ships anchor today. That ship was kept supplied with tuna by a fleet of rowed skiffs and small jig boats.

This brought a new population that continued to grow even as the native population dwindled. By the 1930s, a small fishing village had developed to supply the cannery. The harbor was then occupied by about 400 people, all of whom were involved in the canning industry. This remained the driving force of the local economy until 1941, when a hurricane destroyed a large part of the factory. The damage was devastating and Cabo San Lucas was all but abandoned during World War II, when Japanese submarines patrolled the coast.

In the late 1950s, a decision critical to the future of Baja California was made by the federal government in Mexico City: Cabo San Lucas would cease to be a cannery town, and would be developed instead as a major tourist destination based on sport fishing. There were protests and complaints from the local population, but nevertheless a new cannery was built at San Carlos at Bahia Magdalena, and the very first of Cabo's great resorts opened its doors in 1963: the original Hotel Hacienda built by Rod Rodriguez, son of former Mexican president Abelardo Rodriguez.

The cannery in Cabo San Lucas continued to operate into the 1970s even as hotels such as Palmilla, Cabo San Lucas and Hacienda Cabo San Lucas began operating. In the early 1970s citizens of Cabo San Lucas set their clocks and went about their daily activities according to the whistle at the cannery. What is of interest is that the whistle was 5 minutes slower than the rest of the world.

Cabo San Lucas Bar For Sale - $59k

Nick Fong — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:54:00 GMT

Motivated Seller

• 300 sq. ft., 1 bdrm 2 story - $59,000 USD - Cheap Turnkey Cabo Biz

CSL Central, Cabo San Lucas - This four year old bar is Centrally Located in Cabo San Lucas. Sold Turnkey and Owner is willing to help train any new owner.

Liquor License Included and the rent is only $470/month!!! HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG!!!!

Start to realize your Cabo Dream and Own your Own Bar Today!

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Cabo Condos - Pedregal's First Condo Hotel Project

Nick Fong — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:36:00 GMT

Pedregal's First Condo Hotel!!!!!

• 2,100 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $450,000 USD - and Up to $1M

Cabo Viejo Condominiums, Pedregal - Introducing Pedregal's First Condo Hotel Concept

Be able to earn a return on your investment while you aren't using it! Pay no Homeowner's Maintenance Fees, Real Estate Taxes, Insurance, Utilities every again!!! ...And make money too!

Units come fully furnished and are professionally managed by a US Hotel Mgmt Company. Get in on this Ground Breaking New Concept to Hit Cabo. Units Start at 2100sqft and Go up to 3100sqft. 2 and 3 Bedroom models and only 17 units in this Boutique Condo Hotel. Each Unit Boasts Marina and Cabo San Lucas City Light Views along with its own private Jacuzzi/plunge pool.

Large open floor plans with fantastic terraces to enjoy the Wonderful Cabo Weather all Year Round. Ideally Located and Walkable to Everything in Town yet Private and Secluded in its very own gated entrance.

Pick your Unit now from only 13 remaining.

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Cabo San Lucas Condo For Sale - $84k

Nick Fong — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:22:00 GMT

Walkable to Beach

• 1,000 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story "First Floor Unit" - $84,000 USD - Lowest Priced Cabo Condo

Las Islas, Cabo San Lucas - Own this Downtown Cabo San Lucas Condo and Walk to Everything. This 2 bedroom condo is located just a short 10 minute walk to the beach, 2 minutes to the bank and nearest coffee shop, and 5 minutes to restaurants and bars.

Sold Fully Furnished this 1st Floor Condo requires no stairs and is perfect for a private retreat or retirement condo. Real Estate Taxes are extremely low at $72/year and Homeowner's Fees of only $67/month. This condo truly is a lost cost property to not only purchase but to maintain.

***Take advantage now as this Condo will not last long***

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Another perspective on Violence in Mexico

Nick Fong — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:52:00 GMT

By Linda Ellerbee

Sometimes I’ve been called a maverick because I don’t always agree with my colleagues, but then, only dead fish swim with the stream all the time. The stream here is Mexico .
You would have to be living on another planet to avoid hearing how dangerous Mexico has become, and, yes, it’s true drug wars have escalated violence in Mexico , causing collateral damage, a phrase I hate. Collateral damage is a cheap way of saying that innocent people, have been robbed, hurt or killed.
But that’s not the whole story. Neither is this. This is my story...
I’m a journalist who lives in New York City , but has spent considerable time in Mexico , specifically Puerto Vallarta , for the last four years. I’m in Vallarta now. And despite what I’m getting from the U.S. media, the 24-hour news networks in particular, I feel as safe here as I do at home in New York , possibly safer. I walk the streets of my Vallarta neighborhood alone day or night. And I don’t live in a gated community, or any other All-Gringo neighborhood. I live in Mexico . Among Mexicans. I go where I want (which does not happen to include bars where prostitution and drugs are the basic products), and take no more precautions than I would at home in New York; which is to say I don’t wave money around, I don’t act the Ugly American, I do keep my eyes open, I’m aware of my surroundings, and I try not to behave like a fool.
I’ve not always been successful at that last one. One evening a friend left the house I was renting in Vallarta at that time, and, unbeknownst to me, did not slam the automatically-locking door on her way out. Sure enough, less than an hour later a stranger did come into my house. A burglar? Robber? Kidnapper? Killer? Drug lord?
No, it was a local police officer, the “beat cop” for our neighborhood, who, on seeing my unlatched door, entered to make sure everything (including me) was okay. He insisted on walking with me around the house, opening closets, looking behind doors and, yes, even under beds, to be certain no one else had wandered in, and that nothing was missing. He was polite, smart and kind, but before he left, he lectured me on having not checked to see that my friend had locked the door behind her. In other words, he told me to use my common sense.
Do bad things happen here? Of course they do. Bad things happen everywhere, but the murder rate here is much lower than, say, New Orleans, and if there are bars on many of the ground floor windows of houses here, well, the same is true where I live, in Greenwich Village, which is considered a swell neighborhood — house prices start at about $4 million (including the bars on the ground floor windows).
There are good reasons thousands of people from the United States are moving to Mexico every month, and it’s not just the lower cost of living, a hefty tax break and less snow to shovel. Mexico is a beautiful country, a special place. The climate varies, but is plentifully mild, the culture is ancient and revered, the young are loved unconditionally, the old are respected.
And then there are the people. Generalization is risky, but— in general — Mexicans are warm, friendly, generous and welcoming. If you smile at them, they smile back. If you greet a passing stranger on the street, they greet you back. If you try to speak even a little Spanish, they tend to treat you as though you were fluent. Or at least not an idiot. I have had taxi drivers track me down after leaving my wallet or cell phone in their cab. I have had someone run out of a store to catch me because I have overpaid by twenty cents. I have been introduced to and come to love a people who celebrate a day dedicated to the dead as a recognition of the cycles of birth and death and birth — and the 15th birthday of a girl, an important rite in becoming a woman — with the same joy.
Too much of the noise you’re hearing about how dangerous it is to come to Mexico is just that — noise. But the media love noise, and too many journalists currently making it don’t live here. Some have never even been here. They just like to be photographed at night, standing near a spotlighted border crossing, pointing across the line to some imaginary country from hell. It looks good on TV.
Another thing. The U.S. media tend to lump all of Mexico into one big bad bowl. The recent rise in violence in Mexico has mostly occurred in a few states, and especially along the border. It is real, but it does not describe an entire country.
It would be nice if we could put what’s going on in Mexico in perspective, geographically and emotionally. It would be nice if we could remember that, as has been noted more than once, these drug wars wouldn’t be going on if people in the United States didn’t want the drugs, or if other people in the United States weren’t selling Mexican drug lords the guns. Most of all, it would be nice if more people in the United States actually came to this part of America ( Mexico is also America , you will recall) to see for themselves what a fine place Mexico really is, and how good a vacation (or a life) here can be.
So come on down and get to know your southern neighbors. I think you’ll like it here. Especially the people.

Cabo House - Ventanas Price Reduced $50,000 (4 bedroom House)!!!

Nick Fong — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:45:00 GMT

RARE 4 Bedroom House

• 3,000 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "with Rooftop Terrace" - MLS® $399,000 USD - Potential Short Sale!!

Ventanas Residences, Cabo San Lucas Corridor - Cabo's Best Selling Gated Housing Community, Ventanas, has put to the Market the Largest Resale Unit.

Featuring 4 bedrooms/4.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, yard for in ground pool, Large Outdoor terraces including a rooftop terrace and upgraded air conditioning system throughout the house. The whole house features a fan and coil a/c system that is setup on a zoned system to maximize its efficiency.

Open Floor plan featuring the split floor plan with living area and Kitchen on second floor. Kitchen is upgraded to include breakfast bar/island and Wall to Wall Cabinets.

Living Area, Master Bedroom, Second level Terrace, and Rooftop Terrace all have been prepped for Speakers.

At 3,000 sqft of interior space this is a lot of house for the money with FOREVER VIEWS of Land's End from the Rooftop Terrace.

Motivated Owner will Consider all Offers!

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Price Reduced on Punta Arena G6 in Punta Arena

Nick Fong — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:33:00 GMT

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MEXICO IN CABO

Nick Fong — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:10:00 GMT

Breakfast and Marketing Tour

It’s only very recently that we are able to find Mexico right here in Cabo! The incredibly hardworking men who came to build our beautiful five-star resort, mostly from southern Mexico, pioneered Cabo behind the scenes while living in very rough conditions for years. Then, within the last five years or so, we finally reached a state of civilization that allowed the women and children to join them… naturally bringing along treasured comfort foods and cooking traditions!

This is why only recently the demand for Mexican foods and products has been great enough for major Mexican supermarket chains like Soriana and Chedraui to stake a claim in Cabo, competing fiercely for the recently arrived hordes of Mexican shoppers! As a result, we now have access to an incredible array of traditional ingredients that ten years ago were a dream come true only on trips to mainland Mexico – until recently it would have been impossible to establish the Casa de Colores for lack of basic ingredients!

The Breakfast and Marketing tour takes in the rapidly evolving traditional Mexican food scene in Cabo, including the typical Mexican supermarkets that serve the role played by traditional markets on the mainland.

The tour begins with a traditional ranch breakfast at Casa de Abuela. Casa de Abuela is a family run enterprise using recipes handed down by Abuela (Grandmother) who still resides on the family ranch in Pescadero. We then continue to explore the markets and food sources in Cabo San Lucas.

SORIANA AND SENDERO PLAZA

Soriana is a major grocery and department chain, Mexico's second largest retailer headquartered in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The year 2003 changed the face of Cabo forever with the grand openings of Soriana, Costco and the CCC supermarket, which had long served Cabo with an excellent selection of American products only a two hour drive away in La Paz...

In December 2009 Cabo changed yet again with the even grander opening of Plaza Sendero, of the popular chain of shopping malls located in virtually every major Mexican city, generally featuring full service restaurants, banks and retail outlets. Soriana is the southern anchor, and the state-of-the-art Cinepolis theaters hold down the north end.

Soriana caters to Mexican shoppers with a comfortable, traditional feel to its departments. A prime example is the panaderia, perhaps Cabo’s most impressive array of pan dulce, bolillos, teleras, pan de pulque, cookies, cakes… and of course its beautiful display of Mexican chocolate to wash it all down.

Just before we reach the bakery are the traditional cheeses and sausages featuring loops of beautiful chorizo and longaniza hung out to dry behind gleaming counters. This is where we find mole pastes, condiments and jams, as well as a good selection of dried fruits, seeds and traditional candies, all offered in bulk.

Bodegas de Oaxaca produces quality pottery dishes and cookware at excellent prices, and Soriana keeps a good stock year round along with tortilla presses, comales, tamale steamers and lime squeezers… a great place to stock a traditional Mexican kitchen!

CHEDRAUI

Chedraui was founded in 1927 by a Xalapa, Veracruz couple, opening their first supermarket in Xalapa in 1971. It is now Mexico's fourth-largest retailer with about 90 self-service Chedraui stores operating in competition with major grocers and hypermarkets like Soriana and Walmart.

In 2010, when they bought out the time-honored Centro Comercial Californiana (CCC) which had performed so long and so faithfully, we were all skeptical that Chedraui could ever take its place in our hearts and shopping carts. However, after a major overhaul which included super-cool basement parking with electric ramps which magically grab your cart.

Chedraui is very traditional, but continues to stock many of the American products which are still in great demand. The impressive cheese department, continually stocks all the essentials plus special items like artesanal cheeses from Chiapas. Like Soriana, they keep a nice bulk department with seeds, nuts and dried fruits as well as marmalades and mole pastes.

Fruits and vegetables run to the traditional Mexican, including popular items like jicama, chayote, platano macho (plantain)… and of course a full-time nopalero, the man who does nothing but stand and clean perfect, fresh cactus paddles for consumption in soups, salads and salsas! Very recently, all the big stores have begun to stock traditional herbs like epazote, an essential for southern Mexicans cooking far from home.

Chedraui has the best selection of dried chiles, several of which can be found in bulk, along with jamaica and Mexico’s fabled cone-shaped brown sugar, piloncillo, among other wonders.

EL MEXICANO

Artesanal Tortilleria

It became apparent that we had truly joined the Mexican Republic the first time we set foot in El Mexicano, a true artesanal tortillera producing fresh nixtamal masa daily.

There’s even a verb for it. Nixtamalization refers to the process of soaking and cooking hard starchy field corn in a solution of alkaline lime, after which it can be hulled. Corn which has been nixtamalized has several benefits over unprocessed grain. Its nutritional value is significantly increased, as is its flavor and fresh corn aroma, and it is much easier to grind.

The four women who work seven days a week at El Mexicano, grinding fresh hot nixtamal into the finest corn masa for making tortillas, antojitos de masa and tamales, are my true heroes. It’s the difference between Wonder bread and homemade whole grain bread.

Throughout Mexico women like these work tirelessly on the streets and in small hole-in-the-wall eateries, feeding a nation for almost no money – and what food! Eat even a simple tortilla sprinkled with salt from El Mexicano, and you feel satisfied, well fed, as if you had gone home to eat mom’s cooking for lunch!

It is a privilege to have a quality traditional tortilleria like this in our community. They are increasingly hard to find even on the mainland of Mexico….

LOS

MICHOACANOS

Carnitas “Los Michoacanos” was founded in 1899 in San Bartola, near the capital city of Morelia in Michoacán, arguably Mexico’s most beautiful state which produces excellent pork.

Today Los Michoacanos creates a traditional Mexican family ambience with great service for all of their many visitors. You will always find the freshest quality pork cooked to perfection in the old way, every piece tender and juicy, chopped by dedicated professionals and served with fresh hand made tortillas and homemade salsas and condiments. And don’t forget the beans! Can you beat a big pot of tender beans cooked with pork?

There are now five locations in Los Cabos, most of which have special areas for kids to play while the grownups enjoy their meal. There is live music every Sunday at the San Lucas location in front of the Sendero Plaza mall.

PAN DE NATA DE TLAXCALA

Tlaxcala’s rich and famous pan de nata is made from clotted cream similar to Devonshire cream. It is traditionally served at fiestas like Texcoco’s Horse Fair during the first days of March, and the Cotton Fair of San Luis Potosi. It is artisanal bread from the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico’s tiniest state that nestles into a comfortable border with Puebla, also renowned for its gastronomy. It is a tradition that is passed on within families, and we are blessed with an authentic Tlaxcala bakery right here in Cabo

To learn more about how to do this tour in Cabo Check out Casa de Colores School of Traditional Mexican Cooking at http://casadecolores.wordpress.com/

Cabo Real Estate: Price Reduced on 4 Bedroom House - Now Offered at $229k - Assumable Mortgage of $130k

Nick Fong — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:51:00 GMT

Cabo San Lucas Corridor, Los Cabos - Announcing a price reduction on 3-Casa Mexicana - Las Palmas, a 2,000 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $229,000 USD - Reduced (4 Bedrooms)!.

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Motivated Seller REDUCED AGAIN $10,000 MORE MUST SELL

Nick Fong — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:03:00 GMT

Cabo San Lucas Corridor, Los Cabos - Announcing a price reduction on Casa Mexicana - Las Palmas, a 2,000 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $239,000 USD - Reduced (4 Bedrooms)!.

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Cabo San Lucas House: Largest 4 Bedroom Resale Home in Ventanas Residences

Nick Fong — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:09:00 GMT

RARE 4 Bedroom House

• 3,000 sq. ft., 4.5 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - $449,000 USD - 3,000 sqft Under $450k

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Gated Community Lots Reduced $55,000 USD

Nick Fong — Sun, 29 May 2011 17:44:00 GMT

Cresta del Mar, - Announcing a price reduction on Cresta del Mar Lots #64 and 65,1/5 acre for 75,000 and 1/4 acre for 95,000 Adjacent Lots

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