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Where is Villa Los Frailes?
Villa Los Frailes
is located in Los Frailes, on the East Cape of Baja Mexico. It
is a 1.5 hour drive from the San Jose Del Cabo International
Airport, and is located 10 minutes south of Cabo Pulmo.
No crowds, no neighbors
Villa Los Frailes is very
secluded. You may see 8 people walk the beach in front of the
house the entire day. When you turn out the lights, it is
pitch dark and completely quiet except for the light of the moon and
stars, and the sound of waves from the Sea of Cortez.
This
satellite image will give you a good idea just how private the
villa is.
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Nothing like Cabo San Lucas
If you've never been to Baja
Mexico's East Cape region you are in for a special treat, but you
must keep in mind that is nothing like the popular vacation
destination of Cabo San Lucas.
Electricity is provided only by
solar and generator power sources. Guests are asked to please
take reasonable steps to conserve energy by turning off lights when
they are not necessary.
The nearest gas
station is located in La Ribera. It is advisable to fill up
your tank before heading out to Los Frailes.
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From San Jose Del Cabo
International Airport, the most reliable route to Villa Los Frailes
is travelling the north route on highway 1.
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Head north on Hwy 1 from the
airport
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Turn right at
the Los Cuevas/La Ribera intersection where you see the
sign for Cabo Pulmo
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Follow the road to La Ribera
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Just before the main part of
town you will turn right at another sign for Cabo Pulmo
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The road will change to a
dirt road about 20 minutes after turning
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Follow the dirt road through
Cabo Pulmo. You will see Pepe's on your right.
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Villa Los Frailes is about
4.8 milespast Pepe's
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You will see the sign for
Villa Los Frailes on your left
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Enter the
driveway through the gate
It's very hard to
get lost. There just aren't that many options for making a
wrong turn.
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Scenes from
East Cape Roads
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San Jose del Cabo |
Cabo San Lucas |
Todos Santos |
La Paz |
Los Frailes |
San Jose del Cabo |
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1.5 |
2.5 |
1.5 |
Cabo San Lucas |
.5 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Todos Santos |
1.5 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2.5 |
La Paz |
2.5 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2.5 |
Los Frailes |
1.5 |
2 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
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Pigs on the East Cape Roads
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Road Conditions on the East Cape
Throughout Baja, you will
encounter free roaming cattle and livestock on the roads.
There are no road lights and few signs. Because of this, we
highly recommend first-timers do not drive after dark. You
will find yourself driving 15 or more miles on a dirt road.
Depending on the season and when last graded, the road conditions
vary. You can expect some ruts and bumps along the way.
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Shopping for food and beverages prior to your arrival is recommended.
The villa has basic spices, flour, sugar, some condiments, basic toiletries
and cleaning supplies. During hot weather it is advisable to bring a
cooler, buy ice and pack your perishables for the drive to Los Frailes
Costco
in between San Jose Del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas which is just like the
Costco in the US.
Animburo Super Plaza
Just North of San Jose Del Cabo that has a bakery, fresh meat and almost
anything that a United States store would have. If you have arrived at
San Jose Del Cabo International Airport, proceed south toward San Jose Del
Cabo. Before entering town, there is a Pemex gasoline station on the
left and the supermarket is located in the Plaza, just north and adjacent to
the gas station.
CCC
If you have landed in La Paz, the best supermarket in all of Baja is "CCC".
It is located on the main road from the airport to La Paz.
La Ribera Groceries
There are a couple stores in La Ribera, about 25 miles north. They
have more than Cabo Pulmo, but still carry only the basics.
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Cabo Pulmo
Grocery Store
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In Cabo Pulmo there is a tiny
grocery store offering the most basic non-perishables, vegetables,
fruits, and occasionally fresh dairy products and meats. There
are also a couple of stores in La Ribera, about 25 miles north.
They have more than Cabo Pulmo, but still carry only the basics.
Your main grocery shopping should be done in San Jose Del Cabo
before heading out to Los Frailes.
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There are restaurants
relatively close by. Here are a few, with the closest listed
first.
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Nancy's, Cabo Pulmo
Nancy's is run by an American
woman and offers delicious meals and full bar service in a casually
elegant atmosphere. Enjoy a romantic dinner in her open-air palapa
restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and moderately expensive full course
dinners served. Nancy’s food is average, service good, and is
moderately priced.
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Tito's, Cabo Pulmo
THE place for a beer in the
village. Surprisingly good food is available also. You have to
ask as they have no menus. Fish and shrimp tacos and chili
rellenos to die for. Other daily specials have all been
excellent, too. Very good food. Service is laid back,
excellent prices.
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Tito's
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El Caballero, Cabo Pulmo
Run by local Mexican family
serving three meals a day specializing in traditional Mexican food.
It has a lovely comfortable atmosphere with large outdoor patio.
Good breakfast spot for huevos rancheros.
Castro's Dive Stand, Cabo Pulmo
A very good taco stand on the
beach in Cabo Pulmo.
La Brigedine, La Ribera
French Chef said to be excellent,
ask for directions
El Rey II, La Ribera
A mini market at Las Cuevas
intersection. They have great tamales to go next to cash register.
We stop every time we pass. Incredible bargain.
Vianey's, La Ribera
Very good food, good service,
reasonably priced
Otra Vez, Los Barriles
Turn right into town, past mini
mall and grocery. Then turn left at the "T", go about .5 miles
across from Baja Cellular on left. Pat and wife Linda, have built a
great reputation for good food and service. Enjoy!
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