Travel Warning U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Mexico - February 08, 2012
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_5665.html
We have all heard the horror stories of travelling to Mexico. Carjackings, drugs, kidnappings, etc, etc...These warnings are greatly exaggerated and put in place by government officials that are discouraging travel outside of the United States.
Mexico is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It depends on American and Canadian tourists to help sustain it's economy.
I have lived and worked in Mexico for over 6 years. I have a beautiful Mexican wife who has been here her whole life and we have never experienced any problems out of the ordinary. Of course you'll run into problems if you put yourself in a bad situation. The key is to be smart. Just remember all the things you were taught as a kid. The Mexican Government is doing their best to combat criminal activity. That said, there are places here in Mexico that I won't even visit. But rest assured that areas like Baja California Sur (Los Cabos, Cabo Pulmo, La Paz, Loreto, Mulege, etc...) are very safe and secure. The Army, Marines and local law enforcement, along with US law enforcement have really kept Baja Sur clean from drug traffickers.
The below statement comes directly from the US Dept of State:
Baja California (South): Cabo San Lucas is a major city/travel destination in the Southern portion of Baja California - No advisory is in effect.
So what are you waiting for - Give us a call and get ready to dive cabo, surf cabo, snorkel cabo, mountain bike cabo, relax in cabo, hike cabo, bird watch cabo.
Check out our website www.cabopulmo.com and check our SPECIALS !!!
US: 562-366-0722 (the call is free) MX: 624-141-0726
Tell 'em Rick sent you. See you soon!
The managers at Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort finally get married. After living and working together as managers of dive resorts, managing boutique hotels and travelling around Mexico Rick and Getse tie the Knot on the 4th of May, 2012. They have been working together at Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort running Cabo Dive Center & Coral Reef Restaurant for nearly three years. Let's wish these two newlyweds a long and prosperous life and lifelong marraige. having said all of that. if you'd like to dive cabo, snorkel cabo or inquire about bungalow rentals, these are the 2 to talk to. Feel free to give them a buzz at US: 562-366-0722 or MX: 624-141-0726 Ask for Rick or Getse and tell them you saw this post for 50% discount on your stay.
Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort is offering their annual Stay & Play Vacation Special. During the months of May & June you will recieve 50% off of all of your stay & play activities. Whether you enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, mountain biking or hiking, surfing or just reading a book and lounging the discount applies to all activities. You will receive 50% off all of the following activities:
Bungalow Rentals / Diving & Snorkeling tours / PADI Scuba Diving Courses / Meals / Mountain Bike Rentals / Surf Board Rentals & Snorkel Equipment Rentals.
We do not inflate our prices and then offer a discount - The 50% discount is off of our regular advertised prices see www.cabopulmo.com
Give us a call or email us and mention this blog to receive your 50% off special.
Travel must be between the dates of May 1, 2012 and June 30th, 2012. (Reservations made before May 1, 2012 do not apply.)
Keep in mind that this yearly special has become quite popular by those "in the know" so we tend to sell out quickly. Availability is based on first come first serve - Payment must be made at time of booking to confirm the discounted rate. CALL NOW TO RESERVE
See you soon!
Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort Team
US: 562-366-0722 MX: 624-141-0726
info@cabopulmo.com www.cabopulmo.com
Cabo Pulmo Mexico is one of the best kept secrets in Baja Sur California lying along side the breath taking Sea Of Cortez. Marine life in the Sea Of Cortez has increased by 463% since 1999. Jaques Cousteau called The Sea Of Cortez "The Worlds Aquarium" a statement that is true to this day. The Sea Of Cortez is an absolute wonder teaming with marine life that is seldom seen in the worlds ever increasing damaged waters. We want to keep The Sea Of Cortez alive and well, we want to keep The Sea Of Cortez lush with marine life. Read the attached article to see how you can help.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/03/28/mexico_mix_cabo_pulmo.DTL
Congratulations to our newest PADI Open Water Divers in the world. These young students just received their dive certifications while diving in Cabo Pulmo. What a fun group of youngsters! They come to us from Aspen, Colorado travelling with their parents. While their parents enjoyed hiking & biking in cabo, this group of high school kids & myself hung out for 2 days while completing their PADI open water training. It ended up being just as fun for me as it was for them. For me it was like being in high school again, doing back flips off the boat, taking our fins off underwater and having a running race all while introducing them to the underwater world. Being that these guys have been coming back to Cabo Pulmo for more than 10 years, I'm sure I'll be seeing them again. From left to right we have: Willy, Colin, Jack, Arthur
Families learn to Dive Cabo
Congratulations to the newest PADI Open Water Divers in the World. These folks were a real pleasure to have here while diving Cabo Pulmo. They really brightened up the week here. We are getting a tremendous amount of families learning to dive Cabo Pulmo. Fathers and daughters. Brothers and sisters. Sometimes the whole family is here to dive cabo. Did you know that you only have to be 10 years old to learn to dive? The summer is coming and it's a great opportunity to get the family together for a new adventure. Be sure to check out Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort's website www.cabopulmo.com and book your family vacation here in Cabo. Now is the time to dive Cabo or snorkel Cabo, it's your choice. We also offer Cabo rental bungalows that are fully self contained with refrigerators, stocked kitchens and can sleep 2 to 9 per bungalow. Give us a call at MX: 624-141-0726 or from the USA: 562-366-0722 what are you waiting for? The call is free!
Today I taught a "Resort Course" to a new friend Remi. Remi had never scuba dived before. He and his gal Veronique came to dive Cabo Pulmo on their way from Los Cabos to La Paz. Veronique was a certified PADI open water diver so she elected to embark on a certified divers boat (good choice). After a thorough briefing, Remi & I jumped on a snorkel tour boat to head out and dive Cabo Pulmo's famous Sea Lion Colony. As we motored out to sea our captain (Gato) spotted a school of Skipjacks (more or less an amber jack fish). Not only a school but a bait ball of at least 3000 fish. We donned snorkel gear and jumped in. So many fish that you could almost swear you can smell them through the water. It was incredible, to say the least. Next, off to dive cabo pulmo's sea lion colony. This time we were detoured by 4 different sightings of humpback whales, - mama's and calves. Watching them dive when their tails come completey out of the ocean as a waterfall cascades of it can only
be described as majestic. Finally we made it to the sea lion colony. We geared up, back rolled in and after a few surface skills we made our descent to approximately 15'...We found a platform to kneel, completed a few more skills and off we were descending to 40' for Remi's first time scuba diving. The guy was having so much fun. Even through the mask and regulator I could see that he was smiling and in awe. We spotted 2 turtles, 7 sea lions and 2 mantas...This was impressive even for me. Now Remi & Veronique are on their way to La Paz where I'm sure they'll keep diving.
My husband and I did the Cabo Snorkeling Tour with Cabo Pulmo Dive Center at the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park.They picked us up at Mykonos in San Jose Del Cabo, it was a little under 1 1/2 hours drive from there to the park. We were suited up with wet suits and inflatable life vests, and headed out in a panga with our guide and the driver. We say manta rays, two grey whales and a calf that was frolicking in the waves - an inbelievable sight! The sea lion colony was awesome!! They were so playful, and loved to swim circles around you and blow bubbles, they were hilarious. The coral was beautiful and plenty of tropical fish. At the end of cabo snorkeling tour, we had a delcious lunch (included in the tour fee) and then the drive back to our resort.
If I ever return to Cabo or San Jose del Cabo I would definitley take this tour again! The staff were very friendly and very knowledgable, not one bad thing about it!
Above is a lovely blog from one of our recent customers who took our cabo snorkel tour. We here at Cabo Pulmo Dive Center not only arrange snorkel and dive tours for scheduled/reserved customers, but we also take walk-ins and provide day trips for those staying in Los Cabos. Ask your hotel concierge or tour agent about snorkeling cabo pulmo, or call us MX:624-141-0726 USA: 562-366-0722. Guarenteed to be one of the best snorkel tours you will ever experience. Tell'em Rick sent ya!!!
“Cabo Pulmo Dive Center Was the Place For Us” Reviewed January 31, 2012 My husband and I were back in Cabo Pulmo, my favorite place in the world, for diving & snorkeling. We had received our advanced open water certificate with Rick in July, and wanted to come back to see the whales and sharks that migrate around the Baja during the winter. During our dive we saw schools of rays, white tipped shark, sea fans, and lots of parrot fish. Captain Memo knew exactly where to drop us, and pick us up. He is excellant at navigating around the reef. He also took us by to see where the tiger sharks are mating. It was thrilling to see the giant sharks cruise under our boat, but then we saw something even more spectacular! The tiger sharks had caught a pelican, and a feeding frenzy ensued.
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That was really cool! Since it was January, we had a couple of days that
we couldn't dive because of the wind. However, Rick gave us great tips on where to go to get out of the wind and hang out. The snorkeling is unbelievable! We rented most of our gear from the Dive Center. The equipment was in perfect shape. Since the water temperature was so cold, I got to try out a 7 mm hoodie. It kept me nice and warm. Cabo Pulmo Dive Center has everything you need to dive. They even have a pool next to the center where you can get your certification. They have a number of talented instructors who can get you educated and in the water. I feel extremely confident recommending the Dive Center to anyone. We had most of our meals at the
restaurantupstairs while we stayed in Cabo Pulmo. It is not the typical fair that one would expect to find in a small town. Along with tortilla soup (awesome!) and burritos, we had coconut shrimp, seafood pasta, pizza, and steak. They also had a nice wine selection in addition to beer and margaritas. And they are one of the few places in town who take credit cards! We had a great time in the evening hanging out in the restaurant/bar above the dive center, and getting to know the people who live and vacation in Cabo Pulmo. Visited January 2012
At Cabo Pulmo we not only provide
diving,
snorkeling,
mountain biking, hiking, great food and
spacious bungalows, but we also provide our employees with free accommodation. In our efforts to become a destination resort in Cabo Pulmo providing our customers with the best possible vacation experience, we've decided to improve our employee accommodations. Our hope is to attract a higher end types of employees with the experience to better serve our customers. We are adopting a "Our Customers, Our Service, Our Future" motto. The new house will have four bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, full kitchen and living room. It will house one of our chefs, and a waiter from the
Coral Reef Restaurant, our assistant manager from Cabo Pulmo Dive Center and and employee from our waterworks company. We are striving not only to please our customers, but our staff as well. Welcome to Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort. Come experience the difference.