Buena Vista and Los Barriles - Los Cabos

We found this place in a magazine and decided we had to check it out. If you can imagine a laid-back Mexican town where not much happens, and a beautiful beach to boot, you are probably close to Buena Vista or Los Barriles in the Los Cabos area. These are slow tiny towns along the east coast. And it doesn't pay to hurry up. You'll end up missing something super important. Especially Los Barriles, we found eateries that reminded us of the Caribbean or South America. So wonderful that the food and hospitality were from a era we thought was long gone.

Just a quick note on possibly a nice stop if you're doing Highway 1 up from Los Cabos... a mere ten minutes up the coast from Las Cuevas, we found Buena Vista and Los Barriles. These two are stuck along Bahia de Las Palmas, a large bay with shallows on one side. However...

Locals tell us this is a prime spot for diving. A glance around the twin towns and we thought we were stuck in the early 1900's. We don't believe much as changed to these fishing villages. Tourism has brought in some much needed funding to get these tiny villages thriving. It is part of the culture here that we'd hate to see disappear.

Many people who call Los Cabos their home have actually moved northward into this area because the ocean here is just breathtaking.

So, you'll find a few small resorts, and RV parks for those adventuresome, the Buena Vista Beach Resort, a few luxury homes, and a complete village of expatriates.

The word got out about 8 years ago the Buena Vista and Los Barriles was perfect for windsurfing in the North American winter months. And now, many come here to kiteboard as well. Get out the video camera; the action's hot!

The rest of the year is choice for sport fishing - you can charter right here. And as we said, the diving is great. You can also find nice snorkeling along the rocky shoreline and you'll probably see more than one kayaker on the waters of Buena Vista and Los Barriles.

Buena Vista and Los Barriles - BEACH INDEX:

• Sand - fine to medium powder, some debris.
• Facilities - around the towns, not at beach.
• Shade - none.
• Sports - nice diving, snorkeling, wind and kite surfing.
• Notes - great RV beach! People drive here to setup right on the beach.

Okay, we've almost made it. But one of the last spots call's itself the BEST FISHING TOWN on EARTH. And we have it... Next! >>