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Holiday - New Year's Day
Mexico — January 1, 2012
Continuing celebrations from the previous evening last throughout the day. Festivities include parades and fireworks throughout Mexico, as well as agricultural fairs in rural areas.
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Tours - Whale Watching Season Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas — January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012
When: January through March each year.
Whale watching is a must in Los Cabos between the months of January and March with a rare opportunity to observe them migrating south to the waters off Los Cabos. The whales' breeding grounds are primarily on the Pacific side, but some whales travel around the cape to the Sea of Cortez. Of the eleven species of whales found worldwide, eight venture to the waters off Los Cabos. Ideal climate, shallowness, salinity and abundant marine life make the bays and lagoons north of Los Cabos the perfect place for whales to birth and rear their young.
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Art - San Jose del Cabo Art District Walking Tour
San José del Cabo — January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012
This popular weekly event takes place every Thursday evening between the months of November and June. The galleries welcome guests to enjoy an evening strolling the neighborhood, viewing art, sipping wine and dining at the fabulous neighborhood restaurants. All who participate are open from 5pm-9pm and often certain galleries will have special events such as "artist in attendance" or openings of new work. It is a great night to come downtown and enjoy what our district has to offer.
View Website: http://artcabo.com/
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Special - Cabo San Lucas Farmer’s Market
Cabo San Lucas — January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Days: Saturdays
Time: 8 am to Noon
Where: Located at Monica's spa across from the Colegio del Camino at the base of the rear entrance to Pedregal off the Sunset road. Check out the organic chicken, eggs, arugula, herbs, tomatoes, fruit, citrus and more at this local market.
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Art - Cabo San Lucas Arts and Crafts Market
Cabo San Lucas — January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Days: Daily
Time: 9 am to 8 pm
Where: Marina Boulevard
Look for many different types of arts and crafts all made by local artisans.
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Music - Live Music
Cabo San Lucas — January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Every Thursday
Time: 6pm - 8:30pm
Where: Plaza Amelia Wilkes
Locals and visitors alike gather to listen to live music in the town’s main square. Food vendors sell hot tamales and a popular local hot chocolate called champurrado.
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Music - Todos SantosMusic Festival
Todos Santos — January 5, 2012 to January 21, 2012
A fun filled music festival over the course of 3 weeks in January 2012, featuring live music 4 nights per week. Each week will feature a special guest artist and Peter Buck of REM will play in every band. Admission is free.
View Website: http://www.hotelcaliforniabaja.com/press/
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Holiday - Dia de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day )
Mexico — January 6, 2012
Holiday – Dia de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day )
Family celebrations and gift giving commemorate the gifts of the Magi. Rosca de los Reyes (King’s Loaf) pastries are baked with a little plastic doll hidden inside.
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Sports - Puerto Los Cabos World Pro-Am
San Jose del Cabo — January 8, 2012 to January 13, 2012
Open to all club professionals world wide, teams will consist of one golf pro and three amateurs. Play at Los Cabos' beautiful golf courses: Cabo Real Golf Course, Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club, and Palmilla Golf Club.
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Holiday - Feast Day of San Antonio de Abad
January 17, 2012
The Catholic Church allows animals to enter the church for blessing during this Mexican religious holiday.
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| February 2012 |
Holiday - Candelmas
Mexico — February 2, 2012
Candlelight processions, music, food and dance herald the arrival of spring for Dia de la Candelaria. The traditional blessing of seeds and candles co-mingles pre-Hispanic and European traditions.
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Art - Todos Santos Art Festival
Todos Santos — February 4, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Funded primarily by the government, the Art Festival brings folk dancing, music and theater performance to Todos Santos. There are workshops teaching Latin music and folk dancing and recitals featuring piano and poetry. It’s definitely not your average art festival.
View Website: http://www.todossantos-baja.com/todos-santos/art/art-festival.htm
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Art - 3rd Annual Todos Santos Artist’s Studio Tour
Todos Santos — February 12, 2012
When: 10am-5pm
Treat yourself to an inside glimpse into the personal studios of the Artists in Todos Santos sponsored by A.R.T.S. (Artists of Todos Santos).
An opportunity to meet local artists who open their studios to visitors. Proceeds from this event support Palapa’s children’s Art and Craft Programs. For more information and ticket reservations contact Gloria Ruenitz at gruenitz10@yahoo.com or Diane Knight at dianeknight@hotmail.com
View Website: http://www.artistsoftodossantos.com
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Special - Friendship Day (Día de Amistad and Día de los Enamorados)
Mexico — February 14, 2012
A celebration of love and friendship, this holiday is similar to Valentine’s day.
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Festival - Carnaval La Paz
La Paz — February 16, 2012 to February 21, 2012
Carnaval is known for the indulgent celebration of carnal pleasure before the sober fasting period of Catholic Lent. This week before Lent is filled with feasting, drinking, parades, and dancing in the streets.
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Holiday - Flag Day
Mexico — February 24, 2012
This Mexican national holiday honors the Mexican flag.
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Tours - 18th Annual Todos Santos Historic Homes Tour
Todos Santos — February 26, 2012
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Todos Santos Cultural Center
Ever wish you could step back in time and experience life during another century? Perhaps when there was no electricity? When an elaborate dinner was cooked over a wood stove and served leisurely on the patio of a hacienda in mid-afternoon? Guides will take you through the historic houses and sites, explaining Baja Life as it was lived here in the 1800s when these homes were built. For information, contact 612-145-0299 or palapasociety@yahoo.com
View Website: http://palapasociety.org/
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| March 2012 |
Festival - Todos Santos Film Festival
Todos Santos — March 1, 2012 to March 7, 2012
Check the website for the Film Festival’s schedule. All films have English sub-titles.
View Website: Treat yourself to an inside glimpse into the personal studios of the Artists in Todos Santos sponsored by A.R.T.S. (Artists of Todos Santos).
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Sports - Fred Duckett Challenge Golf Tournament
Querencia Golf Club — March 1, 2012 to March 4, 2012
This extravaganza of world class golf, entertainment and camaraderie benefits Querencia’s ‘official’ charity, the Los Cabos Children’s Foundation. Querencia owner, Charles Morgan and his team are donating green fees, food and beverage expenses to the Duckett Challenge. For information, contact Brenda Kuyper at 605-275-6305 or Email brendakuyper.lccf@gmail.com
View Website: http://www.loscaboschildren.org/
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Festival - Wixaritari Tateikie Huichol Festival.
Plaza Caracol, Puerto Vallarta — March 1, 2012 to March 15, 2012
A lively and interesting group of indigenous Huicholes from the remotest part of their territory visits Puerto Vallarta to present their rich and colorful culture. Bring the family to this event!
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Festival - Festival of San Jose
San Jose Del Cabo — March 8, 2012 to March 18, 2012
This festival honors the city’s patron saint San José (St. Joseph). This 11-day festival commences on March 8th every year. Food venues are sprinkled throughout the downtown, and booths carrying items like freshly made tamales and sugared pumpkin candies are available. On the weekends, there are carnivals and parades. Admission is free.
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Sports - Tecate Score San Felipe 250
San Felipe, Baja California — March 9, 2012 to March 11, 2012
Exciting off road desert races!
View Website: http://www.score-international.com/
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Holiday - Birthday of Benito Juarez
Mexico — March 21, 2012
This is the birthday of the country’s first President Benito Juarez. The holiday features dancing music and food in commemoration of one of Mexico’s most honored heroes.
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Festival - Baja Shakespeare Festival
Rancho Buena Vista, Los Barriles — March 22, 2012 to March 25, 2012
Our twelfth annual Baja Shakespeare performance is a British-style panto with a Baja twist. Enjoy our rollicking, music-filled, send up of Cinderella. For the young or young at heart, this is not just a kiddie show! There will be laughs aplenty in Fairyland (and at our outdoor stage at the historic Rancho Buena Vista Hotel). You won't want to miss the fun!!
View Website: http://www.marinshakespeare.org/pages/sp_baja.php
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Sports - 3rd Annual Todos Santos 5k Run/Walk
Todos Santos — March 24, 2012
When: 9:00am
Proceeds fund the “Chino” Children’s Medical Program.
View Website: http://palapasociety.org/events
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| April 2012 |
Holiday - Holy Week and Easter - 'Semana Santa'
Mexico — April 5, 2012 to April 8, 2012
Holy week is the end the 40-day Lent period. This includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Festivities include colorful parades downtown and flying eggs filled with confetti.
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Holiday - Dia de los Niños (Children's Day)
Mexico — April 30, 2012
Holiday celebrating the importance of children in society.
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| May 2012 |
Holiday - Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day)
Mexico — May 1, 2012
National holiday (equivalent to the U.S. Labor Day)
Also referred to as May Day.
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Festival - Loreto Fest
Puerto Escondido — May 4, 2012 to May 6, 2012
Enjoy three days of fun and games, and some of the best music in the sea. Monies raised benefit local school children. For more information, contact info@hiddenportyachtclub.com.
View Website: http://www.hiddenportyachtclub.com
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Holiday - Cinco de Mayo
Mexico — May 5, 2012
This National holiday commemorates the Mexican victory over the French army at Puebla de los Angeles in 1862.
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Sports - CABO 500 Race
Cabo San Lucas — May 6, 2012
Set your schedule for the 2012 CABO 500 for Sunday, May 6. The San Diego pre-race meeting will be Saturday, April 28. More details following...
View Website: http://www.cabo500.com
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Holiday - Mother's Day
Mexico — May 10, 2012
Due to the importance of the mother in Mexican culture Mother’s Day is an especially significant holiday.
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Fishing - IGFA Offshore World Championship
Los Cabos — May 13, 2012 to May 18, 2012
Known as the “Olympics of Sportfishing,” this is one of the most prestigious blue-water fishing tournaments in the world. It hosts 70 teams from 30 countries.
View Website: http://www.igfaoffshorechampionship.com
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| June 2012 |
Holiday - Navy Celebrations Day
Mexico — June 1, 2012
Navy Day is an official national holiday in Mexico.
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Sports - Tecate Score Baja 500
Los Cabos — June 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Exciting off road desert races!
View Website: http://www.score-international.com
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Festival - Dia de Corpus Christi
Mexico — June 7, 2012
Annual religious festival consisting of parades and church services.
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Festival - Fiesta of the Virgin of Carmen
Mexico — June 16, 2012
Carmen is believed to be a protector of the Mexican nation. There are festivals with craft vendors, parades, puppeteers, bullfights and a fishing tournament.
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Holiday - Father's Day
Mexico — June 17, 2012
Celebration of fathers.
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Fishing - Stars & Stripes Fishing and Golf Tournament
Cabo San Lucas — June 28, 2012 to July 1, 2012
This annual tournament features daily fishing and golf along with stellar cuisine and nightly entertainment. The purpose of the event, however, is to benefit children from the U.S and Mexico.
View Website: http://www.starsandstripestournament.com
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| July 2012 |
Fishing - Bisbee's East Cape Fishing Tournament
Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort, Los Cabos — July 24, 2012 to July 28, 2012
Anglers from all over the world come to the East Cape to compete for large cash prizes. In 2010, three tournament records were set and more than $300,000 was awarded. The Sea of Cortés is home to some of the biggest billfish in the world.
View Website: http://www.bisbees.com/
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Festival - Festival of St. James
Downtown Los Cabos — July 25, 2012
St. James the Apostle is credited with bringing Catholicism to Mexico and is described as a magical man who rides a white horse. He is the patron Saint of Spain. Look for riders mounted on white horses in the parades and re-enacted battlefield skirmishes staged at the town square around dusk. The parades begin at 2 pm followed by street parties swelling from the cantinas.
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| August 2012 |
Festival - Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary
Mexico — August 15, 2012
Processions including live bands and floats celebrate the Virgin Mary’s rise into heaven. Many restaurants offer buffet specials into late in the night.
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| September 2012 |
Holiday - Dia de Nuestra Señora
Los Cabos — September 8, 2012
This Baja holiday celebrates the founding of the first mission at Loreto.
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Holiday - Independence Day
Mexico — September 17, 2012
Mexican Independence is celebrated every year at 11 p.m. throughout Mexico. In Mexico City, the President rings the liberty bell as he waves the Mexican flag and shouts “Mexicanos, viva México.” The crowd responds by singing the National Anthem. This practice is mirrored by the governor of each state. A parade and civil ceremony is held on Sept. 16, often followed by rodeos, bullfights and festivities.
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Special - Mexico: International Tourism Fair of the Americas
Ciudad de Mexico — September 20, 2012 to September 23, 2012
Bienvenido a la Feria Internacional de Turismo de las Américas (FITA)
Thousands of world travel industry leaders are expected to participate in the International Tourism Fair of the Americas at the Bancomer Santa Fe Convention Center in Mexico City. Countries from around the globe will be represented at this international travel expo where buyers and sellers converge for serious business. Sponsored by Mexico City Ministry of Tourism, the event is the perfect showcase for new travel products to be exhibited and for destination management companies to attract new business.
The first two days of FITA are open to the travel industry; the last two days the general public is invited. For more, see www.fitamx.com.
View Website: http://www.fitamx.com
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| October 2012 |
Holiday - Dia de la Raza
Mexico — October 12, 2012
This day celebrates Columbus’ arrival to the Americas and the historical origins of the Mexican Mestizo race which is a blend of Spanish and indigenous peoples.
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Fishing - Los Cabos Billfish Tournament
Playa Grande Resort, Baja California Sur — October 16, 2012 to October 20, 2012
The skill and passion of competitors from as far as Finland, Papua New Guinea, Italy and Australia will be challenged. Big-game vessels from around the globe trek to Los Cabos annually for this renowned fishing tournament with a record purse of $850,000 in cash and prizes.
View Website: http://www.loscabosbillfishtournament.com
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Festival - Fiesta de Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas — October 18, 2012
This festival celebrates the patron saint of Cabo San Lucas. Streets close and a parade passes through the center of downtown. The celebration features dancing, music and feasting on all types of foods, including traditional local dishes and international delights, served up by street vendors along Marina Boulevard. Admission is free.
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Fishing - Bisbee's Los Cabos Offshore Tournament
Cabo Villas Beach Resort and The Baja Cantina, Los Cabos — October 19, 2012 to October 21, 2012
Eager anglers compete to top the previous year’s record in the 11th annual tournament as they fish for two days and compete for more than $400,000 in cash awards.
View Website: http://www.bisbees.com/
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Fishing - Bisbee's Black & Blue Marlin Tournament
Cabo Villas Beach Resort and The Baja Cantina, Los Cabos — October 23, 2012 to October 27, 2012
Deemed the “world’s richest billfish tournament” with over $4 million in prize money, the 30th Annual Bisbee’s International Black & Blue is open to both private and charter boats, and not limited as to the number or size of boats entered. Savvy anglers can sign up online.
View Website: http://www.bisbees.com/
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| November 2012 |
Festival - Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival)
Mexico — November 1, 2012
The Day of the Dead is an important Mexican holiday celebrated on Nov. 1, which merges pre-Columbian beliefs and modern Catholicism by honoring Mexico’s fallen ancestors. This is a key festival in Cabo San Lucas and throughout the nation. Families pay their respects with altars that are elaborately decorated with photos, candles and food offerings. These altars are displayed in the town’s main square, Plaza Amelia Wilkes, and the best altar is given a prize.
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Fishing - Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot
Hotel Tesoro, Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas — November 7, 2012 to November 10, 2012
Nearly 100 boats and 400-some anglers compete in this annual event that pits man against finned beast. Monster tuna, along with wahoo and dolphin (mahi-mahi) count for cash and prizes. For more information, contact tournament director, Pat McDonell at (949) 366-0030, ext 33 or pat@wonews.com.
View Website: http://www.loscabostunajackpot.com/
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Sports - Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
Ensenada, Baja — November 14, 2012 to November 17, 2012
Challenging off-road race through the desert of Baja California that goes from Ensenada to La Paz.
View Website: http://www.score-international.com
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Holiday - Dia de la Revolución (Mexican Revolution Day)
Mexico — November 20, 2012
Mexican National Holiday celebrating the Mexican Revolution of 1910.
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| December 2012 |
Holiday - Dia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Mexico — December 12, 2012
Parades, firework and a religious mass mark the celebrations honoring Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe.
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Holiday - Christmas / Día de Navidad
December 25, 2012
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