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Panga fishing for Dorado in Loreto

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On a recent trip down the Baja peninsula to Loreto , my friends and I had the opportunity to head out on a panga to fish for the famous dorado of the Sea of Cortez. Lodging was secured at the oceanfront Hotel Oasis near downtown Loreto.  Sunrise over the Sea of Cortez We chartered Arturo's Sport Fishing for an early morning (6am) fishing adventure the next day. The owner, Arturo Susarrey, and family have been providing fishing trips since 1983 and came recommended. After getting our fishing license, paying our fees and picking up bait fish we were off. Within an hour or so we were on a dorado. Our captain positioned us nicely and after 45 minutes of sore-armed fighting we had our first catch. Within 15 minutes or so, we had the next hit for another of our group. An hour-long battle, led to our second, and last, dorado of the day. We had landed a 42 and 44 lb. dorado. Fish on! When we booked we had asked for a trip to Isla Coronado after catching our do

Tropical Storm Lidia batters the Baja Peninsula

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Tropical storm Lidia struck Los Cabos and now as advanced up the Baja California peninsula. Reports of full dry river beds washing our roads and bridges including Hwy 1, flooding in southern Baja Sur soon to be followed north to Mulege and Santa Rosalia most likely. Here's some photos and videos from around the internet. We'll try to keep updating this page. Updated: 9/8 8:30am ###### https://www.instagram.com/p/BYrgdYYhR6Y/ " style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Hurricane Lidia really messin up my chill zone. Alpha Team Gringo Loco on location ready for support, over. A post shared by Casey Haley (@spacedcase) on Sep 5, 2017 at 5:40pm PDT ######   One of four images from  Consejo de Protección Civil Mulegé at https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=126500518360924

15 ft. Great White filmed near Puertecitos in the Sea of Cortez

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Take a look at this video (beware of adult-language) shot over Memorial Day weekend 2017 in the Sea of Cortez, near Puertecitos. The shark is trapped in the shallows as the tidal range is extreme here. The person who shot the video stated he thought the shark was eating sting rays and was seen two days later so it lived. By the way, Puertecitos is about an hour south of San Felipe . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-79oB38Jhjk&feature=youtu.be "Pearson Brothers Winery films 15 ft white shark in 3 ft of water"  

Baseball & Cleanups in La Bocana

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News from Baja Blanca in La Bocana Last Sunday was an important day in La Bocana. Our local baseball team (MARINEROS) celebrated 40 years of existence at the season inaugural game against Bahia Asuncion's team.   The stadium was packed, almost all of us local gringos were there and the original players were honored with commemorative t-shirts. Those that have passed had t-shirts given to the family - see the light blue shirts. At half time - sexy team princesses revealed the plaque with the names of the original players. Might I just mention that they will be scholarship recipients for 2018 should anyone be interested in being a sponsor (I am speaking seriously LOL). Between the two games, one gentleman proposed to his fiancée and got yes as an answer. In the ceremony, 25 little kids held flags representing the 25 years that the team has won the championship! They have won the last 8 in a row....this town takes baseball verrrrrrrrrrrr

Le Blanc Spa Resort Debuts Los Cabos Property

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Palace Resorts announced the debut of Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos, set to open in fall 2017. The second property comes after the success of Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun, the brand's flagship property. Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos is the second property to open under the umbrella of Palace Resorts. The beachfront property will offer 373 expansive suites with private terraces; a 29,000-square-foot full-service spa with 25 treatment rooms; a 3,961-square-foot fitness and wellness center with personal trainers, TRX training, Aqua Spinning and Pilates; juice bars; four plunge pools; specialty cuisine; butler service; 14,000-square-feet of meeting space; four breakout rooms and more. For dining, guests can enjoy seven gourmet restaurants and six bars with an extensive wine and beverage program. Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos is located 35 minutes from the Los Cabos International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas. Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos will be composed