Cabo San lucas, a sun-drenched destination at the tip of the Baja Peninsula in los Cabos is the number one celebrity hotspot in Mexico, attracting a-listers such as Jennifer aniston and George Clooney, among others. People come to enjoy the lively nightlife, the glamorous resorts, beach parties and amazing views of the Sea of Cortez – as well as, of course, the thrill of celebrity sightings. With all that Cabo offers, it’s easy to understand why the city has garnered a reputation as a favorite spring break destination.
less than a 30-minute drive from Cabo San lucas, however, is a magnificent resort in a quaint, tranquil Mexican town, Todos Santos – better suited to those who still want their dose of sun, sand and sea but would rather sit out the frenetic parties of los Cabos. Rancho Pescadero is the name: a top-rated hotel that has attracted steady praise from guests and international media, including The New York Times and Condé Nast Traveler. Rancho Pescadero occupies 15 acres of land, boasting painstakingly maintained buildings and grounds, with gorgeous, comfortable and inviting rooms. There are plenty of things to do during your stay there, with an expansive yet secluded beach just a few steps away.
The hotel offers free daily yoga classes and free use of its surfboards. There are plenty of dirt roads for bicycling and the expanses of beautiful beach are ideal for those who want to cycle, walk or jog. If you hike in the nearby mountains you will discover a hidden waterfall. Guests love to wander through the preserved dunes to reach the two-mile stretch of pristine Mexico beach. Some of the guests love to spend the day with a local fisherman casting for a Dorado fish and bring their catch back to the hotel to have it cooked by the hotel staff.
In terms of on-site activities, there are swimming pools and Jacuzzis where guests like to enjoy the sun, snooze and read while wiling away the afternoon. The restaurant serves freshly caught fish as well as herbs and vegetables grown in the hotel’s own garden. The super-handy binoculars provided in-room allows you to view the beautiful spectacle of the migrating whales. at Rancho Pescadero, it’s “Wow!” on every level.
