 | | | | | One of the Grande Dames of Mexico, this magnificent resort was originally built in 1956 as a private hideaway for International sportfishermen, and was frequented by Bing Crosby, Dwight Eisenhower, John Wayne, and Desi Arnaz. The only way in and out was by yacht, or private plane. | | | | The Hotel Palmilla is surrounded by 900 acres of resort property on the eastern side of the Baja California peninsula on Palmilla Bay. | | | | All rooms are air-conditioned and include phone, TV, and mini bar. | | | | The cuisine is American, Continental, and Mexican (with live Mariachi music on the weekends). For shopping trips, San Jose del Cabo is 5 miles north, and Cabo san Lucas is 15 miles south. | | | | The Palmilla Golf Club, opened in December of 1992, is Latin America's first Jack Nicklaus signature course. Palmilla offers golfers spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez from nearly every hole as it winds through centuries old cardon cacti and rugged desert mountain terrain, making each hole a memorable experience for golfers of every skill level. The 27-hole course is divided into the Arroyo Nine, the Mountain Nine and the Ocean Nine. The five sets of staggered tee boxes ensure golfers, from beginners to professionals, an exciting game. The course has received accolades from around the world. | | | | Los Cabos is less than a two-hour flight from Los Angeles. The Los Cabos area is served by the San Jose del Cabo International Airport, a 20-minute drive from Palmilla. There are approximately 25 flights daily to Los Cabos. | | | | The Palmilla area, perched high atop a promontory overlooking the azure waters of the Sea of Cortez, was designed and built in 1956 by Abelardo Rodriguez, son of a former president of Mexico. Accessible then only by private plane or yacht, Palmilla became a retreat for dignitaries and celebrities. | | | | Los Cabos offers some great places to ride. Ride along the beach at sunset or go up into the hills and view Cabo from an angle most people never get to see. Recreation includes; an 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus Golf Course, fitness center, tennis, world class sportfishing, scuba/snorkeling excursions, and whale watching trips. | |
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