New Year

La Esquina Noche de Moda fashion show poster, Todos Santos, Baja, MexicoThe Noche de Moda presented by Joella Corado, Linda Hamilton and La Esquina was a grand success. It featured: Belazul Swimwear, Nomad Chic, Mixtica/Noda Concept & More. Congratulations!

New Year’s Eve offers a variety of choices in Todos Santos…

Start your New Year’s Eve at 10:30 am with a free yoga class and music in the street in front of Hotel Casa Tota and La Santeña with yoga teacher Clara Roberts-Oss and DJ AuGustus. All levels welcome – bring your mat.

Hotel California New Year's Bash poster, Todos Santos, Baja, MexicoCelebrate the 10th Annual New Year’s Bash at the Hotel California with: All you can eat buffet, Live by Ben and The Men, Flashback, City Fritter. Pink champagne at midnight and surprises throughout the night. Limited tickets available.

La Esquina New Year's poster, Todos Santos, Baja, MexicoDance in the New Year at La Esquina with live music by E. Tibbals and the Get up, Stand up Band and later, with DJ Loki, after midnight. Cocktails, Cerveza de Barril (Beer on Tap), Champagne and appetizer plates with olives, cheese, fruit, salami and foccaccia bread available for purchase. Limited number of tickets at La Esquina.

The Hotel Guaycura is offering a special New Year’s Eve dinner with catch of the day ceviche, mussel soup, roasted rack of lamb with garlic polenta, “a la tumbada” style rice, roasted vegetables and mint sauce. Artesanal cheese and fresh fruit dessert and traditional “ponche” and live music. Start 2012 with special prix fixe breakfast (9 am – 12 pm) or lunch (12 pm – 3 pm). Call for reservations.

Hotel Casa Tota in conjunction with Baja Beans and Wind and C at Suki’s is offering a  Late night dessert buffet with bubbly and coffee drinks No cover. 10 PM -2 AM.

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¡Prospero Año Nuevo!

 

Navidad

Pink and white split color poinsettiaFeliz Navidad! Christmas brings you many choices… in Todos Santos and Pescadero look for:

Wind and C at Suki’s is serving a Tradional Mexican Christmas Eve dinner. Chiles en Nogada stuffed with your choice of corn and cheese, shrimp, or lamb, and lots of sides. 200 pesos per plate. Two seatings, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Reservations appreciated.

Hotel California will be serving their popular Christmas Dinnerat 4 p.m. “All You Can Eat” traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Choice of homemade pumpkin pie, chocolate pecan pie and apple pie included. Reservations strongly recommended. Santo Vino Santo will present a gourmet twist on Christmas dinner with delicious starters, organic salad, Roasted Organic Turkey Stuffed With Grains, Pecans and Raisins and more.

Hotel Casa Tota Christmas Day Dinner at 4 p.m. In addition to the regular menu, they will offer a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and a community table option at  7 p.m. Reservations appreciated.

Hotel Guaycura Navidad menu, Todos Santos, Baja, MexicoCelebrate a Guaycuran Chistmas at Hotel Guaycura, starting at 7 pm with squash blossom stuffed with seafood appetizer, mushroom and corn soup, fresh catch of the day filet and Black Angus filet, vegetables, dessert and “ponche.”

The Sandbar will serve up Christmas Supper and Sports with Prime Rib, NY Steak and Roasted Chicken dinners.

A Very Merry Christmas to all from “Journal del Pacifico.”

 

Holiday 2011 / 2012 Issue

Holiday 2011 / 2012 cover of the Journal del PacificoThanks to all for the compliments and comments we received on our first issue of “Journal del Pacifico—La Revista de Baja California Sur” and helping to make us the favorite magazine in Baja. Look for our new issue, Holiday 2011 / 2012 on the streets now!

Thomas A. Ireton provided our beautiful cover photo. You can still catch his exhibit with Gary Batha, “The Image Makers” through January 3, 2012 at the Bagel Shop y galería on calle Belasario Dominguez between 5 de Mayo and Constitución, in La Paz. In February 2012, Tom will be participating in a photography exhibition at the Central de Artes on 5 de Mayo and Madero in La Paz.

Congratulations to the Hotel California. December 20th is their 9 year anniversary! The Hotel California Tequila was also named one of the top 10 tequilas of the year! The Tequila Spectator (www.tequilaspectator.com) awarded 90 Points to the Blanco and 93 Points to the Reposado.

Todos Santos Music Festival with Peter Buck of REM logoThe Todos Santos Music Festival with Peter Buck of REM starts January 5 at the Hotel California and will end with a free concert in the plaza in Todos Santos. Check out our feature story on how this event came to be. Click on “Music Festival” on the menu for all the latest information about this event including band bios. Look for the posters around town. ¡Bienvendidos to all our visitors who will come to listen to some great music!

Looking for a boutique hotel or bed and breakfast in the Todos Santos/Pescadero area? The Hotelito on La Cachora Road is close to the beach and town. Surfers and beach lovers enjoy staying at the San Pedrito Surf Hotel near the San Pedrito surf break and Villas de Cerritos Beach at Los Cerritos beach in Pescadero. On the “otro lado” of Todos Santos, you can lounge by the pool or take a short walk to the beach at Serendipity or Flora del Mar. Casa Rancho offers economical rooms and a sparkling pool and Villa Santa Cruz is a boutique hotel near the La Pastora surf break. Closer to town, Casablanca B&B and Los Colibris on the La Poza hill have stunning ocean views.

Looking for a gift for that special woman in your life? Nomad Chic will be at Casa Dracula through Christmas Eve. Along with Joella Corado, they will be presenting a fashion show at Casa Dracula. The after party will be across the street at La Esquina. Contact Linda Hamilton for more information.

Zatar Gallery has opened in two locations in Todos Santos—on calle Centenario next to Caffé Todos Santos and on Calle Obregón next to Hotel Casa Tota.

You may have noticed a new Ricardo Amigo sign on the Milagro Real Real Estate building at Juarez & Topete in downtown Todos Santos. Dale Townsend and Milagro (and all listings) have joined Ricardo Amigo. Drop in and say Hello!

Fonda “El Zaguan” is now open for breakfast Monday through Saturday until noon. They also accept all major credit cards.

Need new facturas, business cards, banners, or magnetic signs to advertise your business? Expresión Gráficas in La Paz, provides high quality design and printing services with fast turnaround time.

Petros on calle Obregón between Rangel and Cuauhtemoc has crystals, a large selection of stones like amethysts and quartz and everything that you need to make jewelry.

Due to popular demand, dentist Dr. Ángel Hernández has increased his office hours in Todos Santos. He is now open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Plaza Antigua.

We are sorry to report that The Gemini Deli in downtown Todos Santos has closed. We always enjoyed Vicky’s great food.

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Art, Fashion and Home Tour

The first weekend in December features art openings, fashion shows and a home tour.

Cabo Columns Opening Night invitation. Pez Gordo, The Shoppes at Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo, Baja, MexicoDecember 2nd is  the Cabo Columns Opening Night at The Shoppes at Palmilla in San Jose del Cabo. See all twenty-two Cabo Columns and meet the artists including: Lila Magallon, Gloria Ruenitz Santoyo, Nanette Hayles, Derrick Robert Grahn, Hugo Ortega, Pedro Gutierrez and Eddie Miranda. Cocktails, appetizers and live music by La Flaka. The Columns will be for sale with a percentage of proceeds benefiting Liga MAC and The Los Cabos Humane Society.

Pedro Gutierrez working on his column -- Mar de Cortes. Cabo, Baja, Mexico

Pedro Gutierrez working on his column -- Mar de Cortes.

In Todos Santos, Manos Magicos invites you to their “Noche de Moda” presentation of dresses for the quinceaneras, their madrinas and attendants. The ladies’ latest work, perfect for Christmas gifts, as well as the popular and delicious Mango Chutney will be available. The show is free of charge as are the Botanas. Please come and bring your friends. at the Centro Cultural “Profe. Nestor Agundez.”

 

Todos Santos Home and Garden Tour 2011 poster. Todos Santos, Baja, MexicoSaturday is the Todos Santos Home and Garden Tour. Featuring 9 beautiful locations in Las Tunas on the “otro lado.” This is a walk/drive tour since there is some distance involved. Local restaurant discounts will be offered with your tour wristband. Proceeds benefit Escuela Pacifica, a non-profit, bi- lingual elementary school program.

That evening, stop into the Grand Opening of Zatar Gallery in Plaza Alcatraz #4 (beside Hotel Casa Tota) with music, street performance, snacks and beverages. Featuring paintings and sculptures by Jaznum; Fashion by Dailir; Jewelry by Yves and performance by Azli & Mac.

The Image Makers Grand Opening Invitation. La Paz, Baja. MexicoIf you’re in La Paz Saturday night, you won’t want to miss the Grand Opening of “The Image Makers” a photography exhibit featuring the works of Thomas A. Ireton and Gary Batha. The Bagel Shop y Galeria is located on Calle Belsario Dominguez between 5 de Mayo and Constitucion.

Photography by Thomas Ireton. Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico

Photography by Thomas Ireton

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