Wine Tasting Comes to Los Barriles

Los Barriles is moving up in the social world. The Loft, the new wine and cigar bar at the Palmas de Cortez Hotel, was inaugurated on May 15. They will be hosting a wine tasting every Friday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Their first one was last Friday and it was a wonderful experience! Pepe greets you as you arrive, and both he and Francis, his French associate, serve you as they describe the wines, which they pair with just the right cheeses and olives. The background music adds to the ambience of this cozy upstairs locale. The Loft is open daily from 5:00pm to 9:00pm (closed Mondays), and allows for a relaxed social gathering, as well as a semi-private business setting. Their wine selection is varied, and includes Mexican wines; their cigar selection offers many from which to choose. It is truly a welcome venue in this secluded part of the East Cape.

Full Moon in Los Barriles

What a spectacular moon there was last night! As it came up from the east over the Sea of Cortez, it was a reddish orange blaze. As it rose into the starry sky, it changed into a yellow glow and as it rose even more it had a bright white shining aura. Sitting at the beach and seeing the reflection of the moon on the water just made me want to stay there all night; it was a feeling a being one with this celestial being. I've traveled the world and can truly say that I've never seen such breathtaking moons as in this East Cape town of Los Barriles. I've sometimes wondered what Galileo would have discovered if he had been able to look up to the heavens from this part of the world.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration Tonight in Los Barriles

Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated in a big way tonight at Tio Pablo's. Karaoke has been changed from the usual Tuesday night to tonight to be included in the festivities. There will be free shooters passed around so that everyone can get into the mood. It seems that everyone will be there, locals and tourists alike. Speaking of tourists, there was a lot of national tourism in Los Barriles this weekend (some have extended their stay until tomorrow and I'm sure will be at Tio Pablo's tonight). The reason for all the national tourism is that there were several holidays in a row, beginning with last Wednesday, Día del Niño, last Thursday, Día del Trabajo, and today, Cinco de Mayo. Then this coming Saturday, May 10th, we have Día de las Madres. Wow, lots of reasons to get into the spirit that this time of year offers. And what better place to spend this time of year than in Los Barriles, East Cape?!

Los Barriles - A Gem Worth Investing In

Baja is unique in the way the desert meets the sea, and what a sea it is, this Sea of Cortez that Jacques Cousteau called the "aquarium of the world". It not only offers an abundance of fishing but it's beauty is captivating. The view of the Sea of Cortez just as one is arriving in Los Barriles from Buena Vista is one of the most spectacular views in the East Cape region. No wonder people return to Los Barriles time and time again. Some visit for a few days, some spend many months and others simply just move here. It helps that real estate investment in this East Cape seaside town is still affordable, especially when compared to Cabo. Los Barriles is truly a gem worth visiting, but most of all, worth investing in.