Suite WiFi:
1. Infinitum6435, key: 2984299460
2. LesTwarog, key: elzalate402wifi

Chiropractor 624-105-0746 (Makes Houses Calls)
Doctor Hugo Armanta 624-145-2929 (Makes House Calls)
Taxi Airport Pick-up (Dunes Tours & Travel) Aldo Perez 624-114-7102 (Cell) *** 624-146-0399 (Office)
Coral Baja Grocery Store 142-3939 (ext. 765)
Gail Christie Office 142-1195

Overview of Los Cabos from Destino Magazine

Los Cabos (the capes) is in the southern most tip of the State of Baja California Sur and consists of three main areas: Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo and the East Cape. In between, along the coast as well as inland, you will find smaller towns and points of interest such as Santiago and Miraflores.

THE BAJA SUR LOOP
If you look at the Baja Sur map you can see that the highways and towns form a loop. There are ongoing road improvements and new highway constructions, so getting from one place to another will only get easier. The new highway from Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos is impressively well done, making it only 45 minutes away.

Cabo San Lucas
Also just known as “Cabo”, is a tourist friendly town located on the tip of the Baja California peninsula that’s full of entertainment for every age and liking. You will find the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean meeting at land’s end and the beautiful rock formations that create the famous Cabo arch. Cabo San Lucas has the liveliest beach in the Los Cabos area, an impressive marina and countless restaurants and bars that keep the town alive day and night.

The Corridor
A 40 Km highway that connects Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo (about a 25 minute drive). Along this road you can find various hotels, luxury ocean front homes, championship golf courses and beautiful views. Have your camera ready to snap some photos of the beautiful beaches and make a roadside stop at the Cabo Real arroyo for a refreshing coco frío (cold coconut).

San José del Cabo
Walking around San José will be more of a traditional Mexican town experience than Cabo San Lucas. You will find yourself surrounded by colorful buildings and quaint cobblestone streets that lead to the town’s picturesque zócalo (main plaza). Over the years, San José has become an artistic and cultural centre with numerous fine art galleries in its downtown art district. From November through June the popular “Art Walk” takes place every Thursday evening where the galleries welcome guests to view their exhibits, sip wine and dine at one of the five star restaurants. San José has a beautiful beach where you can take a horseback ride and explore the estuary that is home to many different bird species.

Todos Santos
Located on the Pacific Ocean side, Todos Santos is an oasis where artists and surfers flock to enjoy the culture and excellent surf. Home to the famous Hotel California, this charming town offers great restaurants and a cooler climate than Cabo San Lucas and San José due to the Pacific’s breezes.

La Paz
La Paz is the capital of the state of Baja California Sur and is known for its warm people and beautiful beaches. This authentic Mexican city (as well as the general south Baja region) has been rated as one of the safest in Mexico and still maintains the small town feel that is very welcoming for tourists. La Paz is a departure point for tours and charters to the stunning Espiritu Santo Island as well as whale watching excursions. Stroll down the colorful malecón (boardwalk), walk hundreds of feet in waist high water at Balandra beach or have a fine dining experience; La Paz has a lot to offer.

East Cape
People often call it “the old Cabo” because of its pristine beaches and small fishing towns such as Buena Vista and Los Barriles. The East Cape begins just east of San José and extends about 100 miles up the Sea of Cortez coast. 60 miles outside of San José is the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, an eight fingered coral reef that offers outstanding snorkelling and scuba diving. Very popular for fishing and surfing, the East Cape also attracts kite surfers and folks who just want to get away from it all. *

Please go to important dialing instructions below. The cordless phone in the kitchen has both the Vonage line & the Local land line. This phone can reach to about the middle of the pool side.

Cancellations and Refunds:
When a booking is taken, full payment is required in U.S. funds. A refundable security deposit of $300 will be required on all properties. Reservations may be rescheduled anytime up to twelve weeks prior to arrival. Rescheduling is subject to a $100 fee. Cancellations are non-refundable.

CLEANING;
These premises were cleaned prior to your arrival and they will be thoroughly cleaned again on your departure. If you would like to have additional maid/cleaning service or laundry service during your stay, these can be provided by simply calling Nash Properties at 142-1195 (calling from local land line #2). Please do not hire the services of anyone that solicits you at the unit, as you do not know these individuals or their reputation. The typical extra charge for each clean is about $30. Please make direct arrangements with us at Nash Properties. If you were satisfied with the service the cleaners provided, tips would be appreciated upon your departure (we usually leave the cleaners $200 pesos – about $15 on the kitchen counter) The cleaners also appreciate any food that you did not use – you can leave it on the counter if you like instead of throwing it away. Any alcohol or wine that is in the fridge is also yours to use.

El Zalate has gone green in May 2012 - Our building has just implemented a re cycling program. We installed a dual garbage canister in the kitchen area – one is for regular garbage, the other is for plastic (garbage bags are in the pantry as well as two other bins – one for glass & one for cardboard. You can drop off your recyclables in an area behind the building next to the garage.

The suite gets dusty very quickly due to the proximity to the ocean. The owners have provided a host of cleaning products that are located in the entry closet. Please use wood wipes or pledge on all wood surfaces. Please use a wet cloth or Leather Wipes to wipe down leather on all couch surfaces, Stainless Steel Cleaner on all appliances, Granite Cleaner for all counters and Windex on outside patio table. Please do not use any cleaners on the TV monitors or computer monitor. The owners have supplied special Screen Cleaner that is located in the second drawer of the office desk. If you need to clean or wipe down the floors, there is also a bucket & a bunch of towel rags on the floor of the entry closet. The Swifter Duster works great on all surfaces & there are lots of refills. Please rinse all your dishes as the dishwasher does not have a garborator - you may need to clean out the filter area by doing a simply rinsing it out if the dishes are not getting thoroughly cleaned. The filter is located at the bottom of each drawer & slides out very easily.

Please dispose the garbage on a daily basis. The garbage bins are located behind Villa 4 to the right of the underground Parkade Entrance - please refer to area map. This is very important - otherwise you will get little ants appearing on the kitchen counters & sinks. They are attracted to food, so do not leave anything that is not sealed properly on the counters or in the kitchen area. There are a lot of Ziploc Bags in the 3rd drawer.

Extra towels are available under the beds in each bedroom. Beach towels are located in the top shelf of the entry closet. Please return all towels to the suite upon your departure. We will charge your account $50 for each towel that goes missing. (We lose 4-6 towels a year & it is a hassle to replace them). Please do not bring any glass bottles to the pool side - it is against the bylaws - security will confiscate them. We have provided plastic drinking & plastic wine glasses for your convenience.

Please note that if you found that the suite is clean and presentable, the cleaning staff appreciate tips (we suggest $200P). If you want daily cleaning service, sheet changed, floors mopped, dishes cleaned,, It is available at $25/day. If you would like a concierge to fill the fridge with groceries & alcohol - Nash properties can arrange that also.

If you were satisfied with the service the cleaners provided,
tips would be appreciated upon your departure.

CONCIERGE SERVICE;
Nash Properties also provides concierge service, weather you want to hire a chef, get your fridge supplied with food, give us a call 142-1195.

Our El Zalate Property Manager office is located in commercial section of the El Zalate Complex by the Highway at the back of the commercial building on the 2nd floor. The office is located at the end of the hallway next door to the Massage clinic and the gym. The key to the gym will be part of your keys that will be on the counter. The home owner's manual is located in the drawer next to the wine cooler.
Our Property Manager contact Info for our suite, please call them if you need any assistance. You can also call me directly in Vancouver at 604-671-7000 or text me at 604-561-7433

SATELLITE TV / DVD PLAYER;
The owners have subscribed to Star Choice Satellite TV Service.  You will have approximately 300 channels at your disposal. You will be able to view most channels in the 300-400 range (HD channels are below 300). The US Channels are from the Seattle area & are located between channels 381-390. Also the specialty news channels like CNN & Headline News are between 500-510 range. Please refer to the channel list directory in this manual or please locate an additional copy of the directory located in the living room stereo stand drawer. To turn on the TV please use the Star Choice remote by pressing TV, then Power button, then press Satellite button & then change the channels.  Make sure you are on Video 1 in bedrooms & Component 1 in living room Sony TV’s at all times, and the green light is "on" on the Star Choice receiver in bedrooms. If you press the TV button & try to change channels, you will click off Video 1 or Component 1 & will not be able to watch anything. You must go back to the “TV” mode, change your selection to “Video 1” or "Component 1", using the Sony Remote or use the Star Choice remote & click on the source button that is located under the #7 button to switch back to Video 1, then press the Satellite button on the star choice remote to change the channels. This remote is also used to adjust the volume. If there is no TV signal, most likely the Star Choice receiver is off.

The Master Bedroom 40 inch LCD TV is new (Nov. 2012) it is internet ready. It can access Netflix, Youtube videos, Skype, Internet Explorer and many other features. you can even hook up your Smartphone to it or you can also connect it to your laptop thru any of its 3 HDMI inputs - You must be connected to "HDMI-1" to watch Sat. TV. If you are connected to any other source, you will not get a TV signal. Use the TV remote to surf the internet.

For those people that want to be "connected" the homeowners have left a Telcell Mexican Cellular phone and charger for your use. The phone is located in the 1st drawer under the printer. All you have to do is go to the Mega Store 3 blocks away and buy a sim card and load it up with minutes. you can get 100, 200 & 500 peso cards ($10, $20 & $50). the cashier can load up extra minutes by simply providing a tel cell phone number if you want to add more minutes or you can go to any TelCell kiosk to pick up the pre paid cards. NOTE, to make local calls its about 25 cents a minute, to make calls to Canada, its about 75 cents. If somebody calls you locally or from Canada, they pay for the call & it does not cost you anything (the caller pays for the call - receiving a call is free).

Please Note: All receivers receive HD channels. HD Movie Channels are; #283, #296 & #297. We also have a DVR in the master bedroom – instructions are in the nite table. Make sure the TV is set on Channel #3. To play a DVD, you must change your selection to "Video 3".

For your convenience, we have included 10 - 15 movies that are located in the right hand drawer of the TV stand in the living room.

*** Shaw Direct Channels for suite 402 - PDF Form

Wireless Connectivity & Hard Wire Internet Access;
Your suite is hooked up with a TELMEX Broadband Wireless Router. (Infinitum Modem Model # - 227EB7 – WIFI Key # BF168F30** Call owner for last two letters )You can also get a HARD WIRE connection from 3 locations in the suite including 2nd bedroom under the Computer monitor, the living room – behind the flat screen TV & the master bedroom – behind the dresser. Long Cat 5 Network Cables (50' & 100') are located in the office desk and/or behind the living room TV.

Internet:
If you experience no internet connection (Another way to check is checking if line 1 works) then please reset the white Telmex Modem & the Vonage Modem which are located underneath the Master Bedroom Dresser. Slide out the right side of the dresser, pull out the power cord from the white Telmex Modem, wait 30 seconds and then hook the power back up. Wait 5 minutes and check if you have internet. If you have internet but not Vonage phone, then pull the power cord for the Vonage box, wait 30 seconds & hook it back up – check if you have a dial tone.

NOTE: In the past month, we have had numerous complaints that the internet was not working in a unit but the telephone was okay. All of these problems have been reported to Telmex. Recently, the number of complaints has escalated. Today we learned a new trick to help solve the problem. In the past, we have told people to unplug the electrical cord to the modem and then plug it back in. Recently, this has not done the job with the new type of modems. Today, Telmex told us if the unplug/plug in does not work, to press the reset button on the back of the modem and hold it in for 20 seconds. This has worked to get internet reception back, to redo the password for a modem and other things.

If not then call our property manager from line 2 142-1195 or call us from line 2 at 001-604-671-7000.

Telmex Modem to access internet and Vonage line one telephone modem;
Please note, from time to time, the internet connection goes down for either device, if that happens, please unplug the power cable for the device that is possibly causing the problem and plug it in 15 seconds later. If that does not resolve your problem please call Les Twarog at 604-671-7000. The TelMex modems and Vonage Modem are located in the master bedroom bottom right drawer.

For those people that want to be "Connected" the homeowners have left a Telcell Mexican Cellular phone and charger for your use (Guest Temporary Cell Number 011-521-624-117-8308). The phone is located in the 1st drawer under the printer. All you have to do is go to the Mega Store 3 blocks away and buy a sim card and load it up with minutes. You can get 100, 200 & 500 peso cards ($10,$20 & $50) The cashier can load up extra minutes by simply providing a tel cell phone number, if you want to add more minutes or you can go to any Tel Cell kiosk to pick up the pre paid cards. Note, to make local calls its about 25 cents a minute, to make calls to Canada, its about 75 cents. If somebody calls you locally or from Canada - they pay for the call & it does not cost you any thing (The caller pays for the call - receiving a call is free).

Computer in the Suite
The Owners have provided a computer for the Guest’s use that is located in the 2nd bedroom. (Windows XP Professional operating system). If you do not plan to bring your laptop with you, you are more than welcome to use it. It has the latest Norton Anti Virus subscription & updates & Adobe Acrobat 5 Reader/Writer program.. If you are sensitive to noise, we suggest you turn it off nightly (there is a slight hum). There is no password required, user name: "guest or visitor"; and press enter. To turn the computer off, please follow the shut down procedure to protect the hard drive. To shut down please click 'start' button in the bottom left corner and click shut down, in the pop up window, select shut down and press OK. If you want to use the 24” monitor with your laptop, simply un plug the monitor connector of the computer then use the monitor connector that is located in the 2nd drawer of the desk. Please note, when plugging the monitor cable back to the the computer, please use the lower Video Card of the computer. (This computer has 2 video cards)

2nd Bedroom electronics;
Please do not unplug any electronics under the computer desk. You may turn off the computer itself and turn off the speakers but do not unplug any other devices.
For the Computer that is in the 2nd Bedroom, the login Passwords are; User; guest / Password; leave blank (no password is required) We have the printer drivers to our "Brother MFC 7440N" Printer on a USB memory stick in the drawer underneath the printer & also on a CD Rom that is also underneath the printer in the 1st Drawer. You can print from your laptop wirelessly with no problem as long as you install the drivers before hand

Batteries:
Batteries for suite electronics are located in a plastic bag in the bottom kitchen drawer. If you need to use any of the batteries, please replace with new ones of the same type.

Bedrooms, Sleeping arrangements;
Master Bedroom has a King Size Bed. The 2nd Bedroom has a Queen Size Bed. All linens are 600 thread count & pillows are 100% down filled. There are also 2 non down pillows in the closet in master bedroom for those guests that have allergies to down. There are also 2 folding single beds (cots) in storage. Please click this link to view a sample bed. If you need both of these beds for your kids, please let us know ahead of time. Call us at 142-1195 locally or from U.S. or Canada 011-52-624-142-1195. www.lestwarog.com/cabo/ottamans.html

* Each room has it's own luggage racks, please refrain from putting your luggage on the clean white bed spreads, there have been instances where guests put their luggage on the bed that had grease on them. We had to replace the bed spreads and charged the replacement to the guest

The Master Bedroom 40 inch LCD TV is Brand New (Nov 2012) is internet ready. It can access Netflix, Youtube Videos, Skype, Internet Explorer and many other features. You can even hook up your Smartphone to it or you can also connect it to your laptop thru any of its 3 HDMI inputs â?" You must be connected to "HDMI-1" to watch Sat TV. If you are connected to any other source, you will not get a TV signal. Use the TV remote to surf the internet.

Safe
A safe that can accommodate up to a 15 inch laptop is located in the master bedroom closet of the suite. To program your own temporary code just open the safe door, on the inside of the door press the button inside the hole, then enter your own 4-10 digit personal code, then press the # button on the keypad and your code will be set and will over ride the previous guests code.
To open the safe, press * (star button), enter your new personal code that you just set up, then press the # (Pound Button) and twist the handle counter clockwise to close, clockwise to open.
Please leave the safe door open for the next guest.
There is a 2nd safe on the closet shelf of the 2nd bedroom. Instructions are on the safe door.

Games
There are an assortment of games available in the in the stereo cabinet including Scrabble, 2 Crib Boards, 3 sets of cards & a Dominos set.

DISHWASHER;
The state of the art Kitchen Aid dishwasher has 2 drawers that can be run independently. This dishwasher does mot have a garborator - Please rinse all dishes before loading them in the dishwasher. Use it like you would at home. The powdered "FINISH" detergent is located underneath the sink or in the entry closet.

Water Purification:
We Used to drink the city water for 3 years & all was good. But as a precaution, we installed a purifier to the water intake pipe going into our condo. So even the toilet water is purified. We also have a 2nd purifier under the sink for the sink water dispenser. There is a 3rd water purifier in the fridge for the water dispenser & ice cubes. So basically if you are really concerned – use the fridge water that is triple purified.

Hot Water Tank;
During stormy times and/or windy days the hot water tank pilot light sometimes goes out. The hot water tank is located at the left end of the hallway as you are walking out of the suite. If you notice that you do not have any hot water - this will be the reason. We have several barbeque lighters in the suite. Please re-light the pilot light or call management to do it for you. Do not turn the water temperature setting above 2/3 or the tank will blow.

Screen Doors;
Please close all patio doors after 5 PM & use the screen doors when using the patio. Sometimes - depending on temperature & humidity there may be a small mosquito problem. As long as you stay on top of these instructions you will be OK. There is a electronic Mosquito Zapper in the 2nd bedroom closet for your convenience. 
NOTE: If you like any of our screen door magnets, they are for sale - just give us a call.

AC in the suite;
Please note, electricity is very expensive in Mexico, please be cautious in turning off the AC when not needed. If left on all the time, it can cost $30-$40 per day. Also please note: The AC only works when all the patio doors are closed + there is a 5-10 minute delay once the instruction is sent to the AC unit from the thermostat

Instruction Manuals;
All Appliance instruction manuals for the appliances are above the micro wave oven & the Computer manuals & software driver disks are in the bottom drawer of the office desk. The suite manual is located in the kitchen drawer by the telephone. The coffee machine uses #4 Melita cone filters.

Keys to suite & Gym Location & key
You do not need a key to gain initial access to the suite. All you need is a suite code that will be given to you by us. Please contact us at 011-52-624-142-1195 by phone or email us at [email protected] before your arrival for this code. The code operates only the lower lock. There will also be 2 sets of keys sitting on the kitchen counter upon your arrival. The sets will contain the upper lock dead bolt key & a gym key. Please leave these keys on the counter when departing at the end of your stay. If you are planning to leave for an extended time it is suggested you lock the upper dead bolt The Gym is located two doors down form our Nash Group office on the 2nd floor of the commercial section of El Zalate. The 3rd floor level is where the Mi Ensalata restaurant is located (Highway level & entrance to El Zalate complex)

Tennis Court;
There is no tennis court at this location for now. The developer promised a tennis court in the future. If you need to play tennis, we have 2 tennis rackets & balls in the 2nd bedroom closet. The complex next door at Coral Baja has a tennis court. Most of the times it is not used. If you want to take a chance, sneak in & use it. You have nothing to lose. What happens in Mexico, stays in Mexico?

Parking;
This property has ample open parking at the back of the property (50 stalls) for those of you that will be renting a car.

Luggage Stands;
Each room has it's own luggage racks, please refrain from putting your luggage on the clean white bed spreads, there have been instances where guests put their luggage on the bed that had grease on them. We had to replace the bed spreads and charged the replacement to the guest

Chair Noise;
When moving the kitchen stools or the patio chairs outside on the deck, please be courteous and pick them up - sound travels, we have had many complaints from the neighbour below.

Kitchen Window - Security;
Please close the kitchen sliding window & put in the wooden dowel & close the blind when leaving the suite. This is the most un secure part of the suite. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

Any alcohol that is left in the cupboard to the right of the stove is for your use & also any wine in the wine fridge and any beer in the fridge is yours to use. All condiments in the fridge and spices, chips etc. are also for your use.

Check Out Time;
Check out time for this suite is 11:00 AM. If your flight is later in the day & there is no guest checking in after you, we will work with you to accommodate your request. Please check ahead of time if this request is needed. When checking out, please leave the same sets of keys on the counter and lock the door behind you. Make sure the kitchen blind is closed and the kitchen window dowel is inserted to prevent a break in.

RULES

Unfortunately, there have to be a few rules set to ensure that everyone has a safe and happy holiday. Please read and follow the following rules and hints:

• No glass objects near the swimming pool. Please use plastic glasses provided
• Do not dispose of foreign objects, including tampons, napkins and latex devices, in the toilet. The sewer systems are very sensitive. A waste can is provided.
• Please conserve electricity, it is expensive and precious. In the summer time the electricity bill could be as high as $500 (mostly because of AC use) Please turn off fans and lights when you are out. Please close all doors and windows when using air-conditioner. Please turn off A/C when you are out.
• Please conserve water, our most precious resource.
• Please only use American Dishwashing powders or liquids in dishwasher. Mexican detergents foam and cause flooding problems.
• The kitchen sink garbage disposal is sensitive. Please do not put large pieces of meat or any shells down the drain. Please run cold water when running the machine. When starting up the dishwasher, please run the garbage disposal and water for a couple of minutes.
• Please dispose of your garbage on a daily basis.
• Please do not hang towels or laundry on the balcony railings.
• Renters are not allowed pets in the unit.
• NO SMOKING IN THE UNIT.

WARNING - Bringing down more than one carton of cigarettes:
Mexico has really clamped down on people bringing more than one carton of cigarettes to Mexico. be aware that if you do, you will be charged up to 534% duty - there is no typo here - that is correct - 534% - so one carton that costs $100 will cost you $500 duty - a lot of times you can negotiate down to $200 - you will be hauled down to a special room and it will take one hour of your time. An option is give an extra carton to somebody sitting next to you to bring it in for you.

MONEY EXCHANGE;
Mexican pesos and U.S. dollars are both accepted currencies in the Los Cabos area. The Mexican peso has recently been devalued as compared to the U.S. dollar and the exchange rate is approximately 10.5 pesos to the dollar.

Other currencies and travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks that can be found throughout the Los Cabos area. You will get the best exchange rate at the banks, however there can be long line-ups and they sometimes only cash travellers cheques in the morning. The American Express office near the HSBC Bank in San Jose del Cabo also has good exchange rates. Please ask us for information on current exchange rates or a bank location near to your daily travels.

BANK MACHINES;
Most banks in San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas have Automated Teller Machines that can be used to access your own bank account. Money from these machines is obtained in Mexican Pesos at the daily exchange rates from the bank. Often the maximum that you can withdraw per transaction is 5000 pesos ($500) - there are 2 bank machines across the highway where applebees restaurant is located, however you may withdraw this amount several times up to your daily limit.

Please note: We have found the use of ATM's preferable to carrying large amounts of cash or travellers cheques. However, depending on the bank plan that you have with your individual bank, there may be a large service charge as this is considered an International Transaction. These fees usually run between $3 - $12 per transaction on a $500 withdrawal This is a general rule but is not always the case

CREDIT CARDS;
The acceptance of credit cards in the Los Cabos area is not as widespread as you may encounter at home. We have found that American Express is most widely accepted in San Jose del Cabo, whereas VISA and American Express seem to be more accepted in Cabo San Lucas. If you plan to use your credit card for your purchase, please check with the restaurant or store as to which cards they accept.

BE AWARE: THERE IS A 4% SERVICE CHARGE ON THE VISA by some merchants unless you pay cash

Directions to get to El Zalate & Car Rental & Transportation Info
Car rental agencies, including Dollar, Thrifty, National, Hertz, Avis, Budget and Advantage, are available at the San Jose del Cabo Airport. We recommend that you book the car from your home on the internet as the rates will normally be better. If you only want a car for part of your stay, there are offices for Dollar, Thrifty and National on the highway and Advantage and National downtown. We would be happy to arrange a car rental for you or your travel agent can also assist. There is a rental office at the Coral Baja office next door. Please note, if you pick up a car at the airport, you will be charged a 10% Airport pick up tax. If you pick up a car outside the airport, you will not be charged a 10% tax. It may be better taking a shuttle to the El Zalate complex (Approx $11/person/way) & renting a car in San Jose or at Coral Baja complex next door if you plan to rent a car for a long term. (Car Rental Info) The tickets to the Shuttle Busses can be picked up at a booth right behind the luggage Carousels. If you do rent a car, check with your gold card supplier. A lot of the companies will insure you for collision but not for liability. Full insurance costs approximately $26/day, while liability costs $9/day. If you use your gold card for collision, it is recommended that get the $9/day liability package. Please note: Discount car rentals are often offered by time share sellers as incentive to attend their presentations. These offers are legitimate, but you must be prepared to sit through a 2-3 hour high-pressured presentation. See below. If you do rent a car, it is suggested that you take the toll highway when you leave the airport. When coming out of the car rental location, turn left or follow the signs describing “Zona Hotelera” or ask for directions on how to get to the toll highway. The cost is approximately $2.50 US. Or 28 Pesos. The toll booths do not have change for over $20US so please have exact change. When you arrive at the end of the toll highway – about 15 minute drive – you will see the “Mega” grocery store in front of you, at that intersection, you could go straight, turn left or turn right, Please turn right & drive 1-2 miles. When you pass the "Dominos Pizza and Subway" sign on the left side of the highway, If you are arriving before 6 PM, go past the La Jolla Condominium Complex turn off (on right side), stay on the highway and take the next turn off (you will see a highway sign showing a turn around), go under the highway and turn back onto the highway in the opposite direction you were travelling. This will take you to the El Zalate Entrance, which is about 2 blocks away. See maps below. If you arrive after 6 PM, then use a short cut by turning into the La Jolla turn off to get back to the highway - but only after 6 PM (the La Jolla security guard books off at 6 PM).
 

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AirPort Time Share Sales - Beware!!
As soon as you arrive at the airport & pick up your luggage, you will get accosted with dozens of time share sales people. They will all try to help you if you look lost. If you are not interested just go past all these guys to the out side of the airport & get a shuttle to the car rental company. The shuttles come by every 10 minutes. They are all located within 2-3 blocks of the airport.

If you are interested to see a time share presentation, these sales people will offer you 3 days of car rental & cash & more. Its all negotiable. They get paid by the time share company to bring you there. We have gone to many of these presentations. These sales people are very pushy. If you want to waste 3-6 hours of your day, go for it. Personally I would not do it. If you really want to experience a time share, there are 2 that I want to recommend. Pueblo Bonito Sunset in Cabo San Lucas & Grand Mayan Resort in San Jose. Both are spectacular. After the 2-3 hour presentation the sales people will really try to close you for another 2 hours, just say no from the beginning & pick up your cash, gift & car rental voucher & leave.

Get familiar with the area with Gringo Gazette + USA TODAY store in San Jose;
If you need to know a little more of what is going on in the area, Go to Gringo Gazette on line version at http://www.gringogazette.com/ – user; lestwarog // password (call Les for a password) This newspaper is available all over Los Cabos & is a English Version Newspaper for this area. It is loaded with information & is a nice read before arriving to the area. Print out the latest version & take it with you on the plane. If you like, we have also compiled some articles that may be of interest & good reading , go to http://www.lestwarog.com/cabo/articles.html. If you need to know what is happening at home, USA TODAY is delivered at 5 PM daily to BOOKS BOOKS book store which is located across the street from Tropicana Restaurant in San Jose.

LANGUAGE;
It is beneficial to know a little Spanish for your visit, however you will find the Mexican people very helpful even if they only speak Spanish. A Spanish translation dictionary and a phrase book may be smart purchases

LOCAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION / TAXIS;
Transportation to and from the San Jose del Cabo airport is available by taxi and airport shuttle. The cost is approximately $50-$70 US for a taxi from the airport to your unit and approximately $11 US per person for the shuttle. It may be better taking a shuttle to the El Zalate complex (Approx $11/person/way) & renting a car in San Jose or at Coral Baja if you plan to rent a car for a long term. The tickets to the Shuttle Busses can be picked up at a booth right behind the luggage Carrousels.

Airport Pick-up And Taxis

• Taxi Company – Airport Pick Up - Shuttles
  For Private VIP SUV Airport Pickup ($60+tip) contact Aldo Perez ahead of time from Dunes Tours and Travel at 011-521-624-114-7102 © or [email protected] – www.dunestt.com Aldo is the owner/operator of the business and speaks English and can arrange your pick up and can provide you with any tourist travel needs. FYI a Taxi cab is $50, using Aldo is a much better option especially if you have a lot of luggage – we use him all the time.


• Taxi 1 - 624-121-8930 (Cell) 001-521-624-121-8930 (calling from US/Canadian Cell phone) - C/O Ricardo


• Taxi 2 - 142-0770 (Office)
  001-52-624-142-0770 (calling from US or Canadian cell phone)


• Taxi 3 - Taxi Los Cabos - 142-0580 - www.taxiloscabos.com


• Airport Shuttle Service to El Zalate – There are shuttle busses at the airport that can take you to El Zalate at $12-$15/person per way. You do not have to make any reservations. There are 3-4 companies doing this, just check and get the rate from the many drivers that are at curbside.

RESTAURANTS;
The selection of restaurants in the Los Cabos area is excellent. You have your choice of a romantic dinner for two at an elegant world class restaurant, a party atmosphere at a Mexican cantina, or pizza or hamburgers at an open-air restaurant. We have found the quality of the food and the cleanliness in food preparation to be very good. Please see the Restaurant Information for some ideas. There are also restaurant guides and newspapers to help you with your choice. We have rated a few of our favorites with one to 5 stars. See below.

SHOPPING;
The Los Cabos area has an abundance of shops that should provide all of the essentials for your stay, as well as souvenirs or goods for your trip home. You will only encounter bartering at some of the souvenir shops and with the vendors that you may encounter at the beach. Otherwise, most shops have set prices for their goods.

GROCERIES;
There are several supermarkets and minimarkets where you can purchase food and drinks for your stay. We will review the location of these with you during the orientation.

GROCERIES

SAN JOSE DEL CABO

1. TRADER DICK’S – On highway, in front of Coral Baja Resort
Small grocery store. Good sandwiches for fishing. Good selection of wines. Expensive.

2. MEGA (Commercial Mexicana) – At the blue Fonatur monument on the main highway. Mega is also at the entrance to the toll highway to & from the airport.

Large new grocery store with other items including furniture, linens, appliances and pharmacy. Large fruit and vegetable section. Good meat and fish sections. Good deli & prepared foods section but get there early in the day for fresh product. Good prices on liquor. Large bakery department. Mexican & American brands.

3. SUPER LEY – At the corner of Valerio Gonzalez behind Waldo’s (first stoplight on highway from Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo).

Groceries only but good prices. Brand new. Mexican brands.

4. MUNICIPAL MARKET – On Coronado, just off the highway. Fish markets have good fish. Fruit & vegetable stores have god produce (nice ripe Roma tomatoes & Russet potatoes).

5. SORIANNAS – On highway across from the Police Station. Another good large supermarket with good selection and good prices. Mexican brands. Specialty areas are very good for prepared foods, bakery, deli and liquor. Not as impressed with fish section.

6. LIZARRAGA – On highway in Santa Rosa. Vegetable and fruit market.

7. SUPER PLAZA ARAMBURO – On highway in Zacatal. Large supermarket with American & Mexican brands of products. Older and a little more expensive than MEGA or Soriannas.

CABO SAN LUCAS

8. LA EUROPEA – On highway across from Punta Ballena. Use lateral road. Large liquor store and good deli. Prices are reasonable.

9. COSTCO – On highway, across from Misiones del Cabo. Use lateral road. Just like at home. Membership card required. (near KM#5)

10. CITY CLUB – In Cabo at Chevrolet dealer. Use lateral road to make left turn. Similar to COSTCO. Membership required. You can get a temporary 1 day membership for free, it takes 5 minutes.

11. ARAMBURO – In Cabo, across from Hard Rock Café. Large supermarket with American & Mexican brands.

12. C.C.C. – On Todos Santos highway, just after Pemex station. Large supermarket with good selection of fruits & vegetable. Good meat & deli section. American & Mexican brands.

13. SORIANNAS – On Todos Santos highway, after C.C.C. Same as San Jose del Cabo store. (past the downtown San Jose turn off).

14. Tienda 17Consignment Store Steve Barry 624-122-4869 (Cell)
[email protected]
Open Monday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Consignment Agreement

RESTAURANTS AROUND SAN JOSE DEL CABO AND CABO SAN LUCAS

We operate out of Cabo San Lucas Marina and also San Jose del Cabo Marina. We cater to Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties, Dinner Cruises, Private Cruises, Romantic Cruises, Family Outings, Fishing Trips, Corporate and Business Events.

www.caboluxuryyachtcharters.com/
Cabo Luxury Yacht Charters
Call Craig Leonard at 724-648-3447

Welcome to Cabo Luxury Yacht Charters we are one of the oldest Yacht and Sport Fishing companies in Cabo San Lucas with 35 years of making vacationers dreams come true.Allow us to make your dream come true on one of our Luxury Yacht charters. Whether you're planning a Wedding, Anniversary, Corporate Event, Sport Fishing, Elegant Dinner, Whale Watching Excursion, or just a nice Sunset Cruise to the Arch at Lands End we offer multiple size Yachts and Cruisers customized for Cruising and Sailing to big game. Take the time for yourself and your family to experience all that Los Cabos has to offer as life is to short not to enjoy so much of beautiful Baja California.

These published rules are not limited, but can include, the following:
For a complete listing of all Rules and Regulations please refer to El Zalate By-Laws.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE OWNERS, RENTERS, OCCUPANTS or GUESTS

(Occupant will be used to reference Owners, renters, occupants or guests in the following)

1. No Occupant of any Units is allowed to place, store or pile items in the lobbies, walkways, stairs, corridors, floors, gardens or other common assets of similar nature, including but not limited to furniture, trash, or other objects.


2. Occupants are not allowed to hang clothes, carpets, signs or any other objects on the windows, walls or handrails of the Residential Units.


3. Occupants are not allowed to dust off clothes, carpets or other objects out of the windows of the Private Units or in the hallways or exteriors of the Private Units or the adjacent areas if such activity is in a manner that disturbs other Owners. In this regard, it is also strictly prohibited to yell or throw objects from the terraces and patios.


4. PLEASE only put toilet paper in the toilets. Do not flush disposable diapers diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, condoms, or dental floss as this will back up the sewer system.


5. No bikes, skates, scooters, motorcycles and vehicles in general are allowed in the main lobby, hallways, walkways and any other Common Areas other than the designated parking areas.


6. No Occupant is allowed to make noises or sounds which may be an annoyance or nuisance for the Owners of the other Residential Units. This rule applies specifically to social gatherings, TV sets, radios, music players, musical instruments, singing, yelling or loud conversations and other, before 10:00 AM or after 10:00PM.


7. As a courtesy to your neighbors below please be sure to lift furniture when moving. Dragging or dropping heavy items on the floor is extremely loud to those below you.


8. Only Owners may have pets in the unit or on the common property.


9. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times while in common property and shall not be left unattended in the common area.


10. Owners shall be responsible for cleanup after their pet.


11. All washing of vehicles is prohibited.


12. All trash shall be sorted and placed in the appropriate bins in the designated trash area.

The following rules regarding the pools shall be followed at all times:

13. The pools are for use of Occupants and their guest only. The number of guests is limited to four per unit and guests must be accompanied by their hosts at all times


14. The pool use is under the responsibility of the Occupants or Guests. The Condominium does not and shall not have lifeguard service. All persons using the pool do so at their own risk. El Zalate HOA and the Management Company assume no responsibility, directly or indirectly, for any personal injury or the loss of, or damage to, personal property.


15. NO Glass objects are allowed in or near the pools or pool area at any time.


16. Smokers must use ashtrays.


17. Children under 12 shall be accompanied by an adult at all times when using the pools.


18. The children’s pool is the pool with the “Beach Entrance”. Children under the age of 12 must use this pool only.


19. No one under the age of 15 allowed in the Hot Tub.


20. SWIMMING Diapers are mandatory to be used in the pool for all infants.


21. PLEASE DO NOT USE pool side tables as diaper changing tables, as a courtesy to all others using these tables.


22. NO running, horseplay, yelling or loud music in the pool area.


23. Please shower prior to entering the pool.


24. Music of any type must be kept a non-interfering level.


25. The pool is open every day from 6:00AM to 10:00PM


26. Please be considerate of others by removing your towels and items from tables and pool lounge chairs when leaving the pool area.  Towels should not be used to “HOLD” furniture for later use. All furniture must stay in the pool area.


27. If any Occupant desires to have a pool party with more than four guests, a request shall be made to the Board at least 24 hours in advance for the reservation of the same.


28. It is the Occupant’s responsibility to clean the pool and the surrounding common areas around it after use. In the event the Occupant does not comply with the above, the Board has the authority to charge the Owner with the expense of cleaning as well as a fine at the Board’s discretion.


29. Any fines associated to a tenant who does not adhere to the HOA rules and regulations will be passed on to the tenant