"A Disappointment" Top 5 Page for this destination San José del Cabo by zrim
San José del Cabo Travel Guide: 65 reviews and 117 photos
Sure there was plenty of sun, sand, aqua blue water and tropical breezes. But the place is generic. Resorts piled up on top of each other. Any time I left the compound, I got hassled by people peddling cheap jewelry, trinkets and blankets. How many times can you say, nope, sorry, not interested, leave me alone, before the whole exercise gets pretty monotonous.
Having said that, there were two memorable experiences: 1. being trailed by a squadron of pelicans returning from the deep sea fishing trip and 2. watching the hatchings of a hundred sea turtles and following their struggles to make it back to the sea before being gobbled up by larger creatures. See the tips section for more info.
- Pros:perfect climate
- Cons:lots of hassling by the locals
- In a nutshell:too touristy
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If you go on a fishing trip you might...
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If you have followed my pages, you know I love animals. Nonetheless, when faced with endless days of tedium in Cabo, we... more travel advice
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The sea stacks rasing out of the sea past Cabo's harbor are a nice touch, but not so spectacular that anyone would come... more travel advice
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Got up at dawn the last day and took a walk along the beach. I suddenly realized that the beach in front of me was... more travel advice
The Pelican Patrol
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Went deep sea fishing for the first time in my life. Trying for that elusive blue marlin. The middle-aged man and the... more travel advice
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could you suggest me a nice but not too much touristic village in Baja California, where to spend some relaxing days under the sun?
I agree with you about fishing... I love seafood but yanking a hook into the mouth of little guy swimming along minding his own business is not for me..... I fished as a kid, but no more......
Wow big Fish action! That's one of the next places I'd liked to dive! Nice page!
Love the pelican and turtle tales
"The old man and the sea"... Oops! I mean: "Phil and the sea" ;-) Despite you felt disappointed, your page is really nice... Your tips about the beautiful nature are great.
Well, you did have some interesting moments even if you were not too happy there.
Great nature there! Where are that hordes of tourists? I love The Pelican Patrol :-))) And did you finally ate the fish you caught?
Great page on a place that disappointed you so! I wish I was there to see the turtles hatch, how cool! Thanks!! :-)
Nice job! I hope you ate that fish.
Yes, glad to see you made the most of a Gringo-fied Mexicano town. Crank Los Lobos or Los Tigres del Norte, think of the struggle in Chiapas and indulge the real Mexico.
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