San
Jose del Cabo is reminiscent of an older time, where the
days are longer and the mood softer. However, its
attractions are just as desirable as the more upbeat
Cabo San Lucas.
The Old Jesuit Mission, known as Parroquia San José, has a
history dating back to the 1730's, The Estero, an estuary
with an endless variety of colorful birds and wildlife
offers a serene and tranquil escape, and the many quaint
shops and boutiques and fine restaurants beckon you to
discover a treasure or two, then relax over local cuisine
and a cool drink.
San José del Cabo has recognized what a quieter atmosphere
with a historic downtown appeal offers, and the town is
doing something about it. It’s protecting its charm by
investing in the redevelopment of the downtown area,
creating a pedestrian village. With the opening of the
all-inclusive community at Club Campestre, world-class golf
is no longer exclusive to The Corridor.
Golfers
can now play on the newest 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course
in San José. The golf courses at Puerto Los Cabos, designed
by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman, will be playable in 2008.
Buyers now have more choices
than ever to own individual building sites as well as
luxurious new homes, condominiums and fractional ownership
along these magnificent new courses.
The condominium market is exciting in and around San José,
with many new developments offering spectacular views from
the hills of the Mayan Golf Course. The expansive beaches of
San José have been going through a renovation process as
well, and the area is now complete with the opening of the
upscale privately owned condominiums and villas at Tortuga
Bay. The elegant property’s first phase was 95% sold out
within the first few months of pre-sales, giving testimony
to the demands of luxury real estate buyers in Los Cabos.
The expansive, 1,900-acre master-planned resort Puerto Los
Cabos, just east of San José del Cabo, was developed along
three miles of pristine white-sand beach along the Sea of
Cortés. More than luxurious residences, five-star hotels and
unmatched amenities, what sets Puerto Los Cabos apart from
other seaside enclaves is the magnificent new marina — a
world-class port-of-call that is only the second in Los
Cabos. After years of design and construction, the 535-slip
marina opened last summer. In 2008, its full operation
unfolds as more boats utilize the facility for activities
like sportfishing, whale watching or simply cruising the
sparkling sea. In addition, the resort’s two golf courses
feature signature designs by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman.
The initial Nicklaus nine holes opened in fall 2007, with
the first Norman nine to debut in spring 2008.
The dozens of individual homes
now occupied or being built in Puerto Los Cabos reflect the
community’s distinctive cultural identity as well as its
luxurious ambience. Hacienda-style architecture updated with
contemporary flair and modern comforts display the
traditional Mexican blend of gracious formalities and
warmhearted welcome.
Finally, the San José del Cabo Airport expansion project is
currently under way. In a move aimed at accommodating the
region’s tourist explosion, airport and tourism officials
announced the airport would receive a number of upgrades in
the next three years. Enhancements will include additional
parallel landing strips to accommodate more flights,
reconfigured highway access, a fourth terminal building that
will adjoin a remodeled Terminal 3, and a new structure
offering expanded car rental facilities, shops and business
services. The expansion began in late summer 2007 and is
slated for completion by early 2010.
San
Jose del Cabo is reminiscent of an older time, where the
days are longer and the mood softer. However, its
attractions are just as desirable as the more upbeat
Golfers
can now play on the newest 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course
in San José. The golf courses at Puerto Los Cabos, designed
by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman, will be playable in 2008.
