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Cabo San Lucas

Cabo ~ Liked the resort, but not the town

by chels_hoff

A September 2001 travel journal

Last Updated: July 16, 2003

Journal Usefulness Rating 3 out of 5
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Resort was first class, but the town was far from it.

Maybe I am just spoiled, but the town seemed very dirty and the vendors were ruthless. It was very depressing with all the children running around -- I must have bought 50 packs of chicklets gum. The cost to get from the resort to town was not cheap.

Now, on the upside, we stayed at an amazing resort and ventured into town just to go back to the taco shack. This is the tiny hole in the wall located in the entrance to the plaza/shopping area going to Cabo Wabo. I wish I could remember who told us about this so I could thank them.

Quick Tips:

If you want to go to town often, stay at a closer resort. Make sure to go on a party cruise -- it was fun and well worth the money.

Best Way To Get Around:

Taxis were the only choice for us and they cost us a pretty penny.

Best Things Nearby:
Beach.

Best Things About the Resort:
This is a wonderful resort -- the pools are amazing and the food is very good.

Resort Experience:
When you arrive, the first thing that they push on you is the timeshare sales lecture.

The resort itself is very nice with a guarded entry. The room was wonderful -- two huge bedrooms, each with a full bath, and very private because they are separated by the full kitchen, dining room, and living room. Each bedroom had its own sliding glass door with a patio area. This was a nice set up for us since we took my younger sister and her 3.5-year-old son.

There is a small store on site, but it didn't have much. I came prepared, bringing enough Easy Mac for Jerran to last him the trip. The resort food was good -- we went to the buffet one night and the Beach Party . . . this is a must, although I must say I had way too many Long Island Iced Teas from the open bar!!

One big downfall was that the vendors bugged you any time you went to the beach -- you almost had to run away from them. I think if they hired security they could stop the pestering while still allowing them to sell there wares.

  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Activities: Good
  • Amenities: Very Good
  • Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
  • Family Friendliness: Very Good
  • Service: Very Good
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by chels_hoff on July 16, 2003

Hacienda del Mar Vacation Club
CORREDOR TURISTICO KM 11 5 CAB Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 23410
52-624-145-6122

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chels_hoff
chels_hoff
Martinez, California

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