The weather in Dallas is perfect this weekend and I am finally experiencing a bit of downtime where I can sit down and finally take a moment to share all. I recently celebrated the big 3-0 and to mark my entrance into a new decade, we traveled down to Los Cabos, Mexico to do some R&R.
We heard from friends on the top spots to stay, eat and fully experience the Baja culture and I must say that most of the recommendations we’re spot on. I had not traveled to Mexico since I was super tiny so my knowledge of the country and how to get around wasn’t great. I’d known about the storied Tulum, Todo Santos and even San Miguel but something about Los Cabos beckoned me.
A short 2 hours and some change in the air from Dallas, we landed in a desert oasis off the Gulf of California where the air was dry and the sun beat down on us in all it’s warm glory as we met up with our driver from VIP Transportation Los Cabos and 30 minutes later we arrived at the luxe JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa. When I tell you it was one of the most beautiful and tranquil hotels I have ever stayed in, I’m not lying. At points, it was so serene that we felt like we were the only ones there. We were later told that the March and April months are ideal with the warm weather and lower population at the resort. Y’all it was heavenly.
During our stay in Los Cabos, we had the pleasure of dining of some of the areas top restaurants. On our first night we visited the ultra trendy Acre Baja, a lush sanctuary set on 25 acres of abundant greenery. Acre features elegant treehouses, organic farms, private event spaces, and an award-winning bar and restaurant. We dined on a delicious menu crafted with ingredients from farm and neighboring suppliers meaning the ingredients don’t travel very far to your plate or glass.
Another wonderful culinary experience came courtesy of Flora Farms, 25 acre organic working farm in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. We tried items like a crave worthy Margherita Pizza and Gemelli Pasta with Pork Cheek. Don’t miss the Hibiscus Margarita either!
Our favorite meal of the trip is quite off the beaten path, but well worth it. Los Tamarindos is an Organic Farm & Restaurant just one mile away from the Sea of Cortez and San Jose Del Cabo’s estuary. Located in a farm house dating back to the 19th Century, which used to grow sugar cane, one of the region’s major exports at the time, and due to its fertile soil quickly became one of the region’s most important farms. We ordered local beers and walked through the scenic gardens where mixology ingredients and organic produce flourish under the Baja sun. We were one of two tables dining on this particular day but near by we could here the giggles and bustle of the cooking class they have, you bet we will be doing that next time! Don’t miss Los Tamarindos.
The people are the friendliest, we felt completely comfortable and welcome amongst the locals and all around could not speak higher of our overall trip. Do yourself a favor and make your way down to Baja Del Sur where Los Cabos works it’s magic.
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