Exploring Rural Tourism in Baja

1. Exploring Rural Tourism in Baja WWW.LIFESTYLEVILLAS.NET

2. Exploring rural tourism in Baja Southern California entails immersing oneself in the rich customs and traditions of this region. The experience includes savoring the authentic flavors and aromas of local cuisine, navigating dirt roads to reach remote ranches, and uncovering the unique stories and daily routines of their owners. These individuals work diligently to uphold a life centered around animal husbandry and farming. www.lifestylevillas.net

3. Many of the ranches and communities in Baja California Sur offer tourists the opportunity to participate in traditional activities such as saddlery, pottery, gardening, and local cuisine. Guests can learn to make flour tortillas, visit fruit and vegetable plantations, and purchase artisanal products sold too at some of the best hotels in the area. The region is home to a variety of natural attractions, such as archaeological ruins, colonial buildings, and historical areas that are steeped in legends and stories. Visitors must adhere to specific rules to maintain sustainability and environmental care, particularly in the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve. www.lifestylevillas.net

4. The market niche for rural tourism in Los Cabos and its surrounding areas is expanding year after year. LIFESTYLE offers small rural circuits that last a weekend or just two days, providing visitors with a chance to explore lesser-known sectors of the destination and taste native cuisine made in a more rustic but no less delicious way. The pandemic has led people to appreciate outdoor experiences more, resulting in an increase in rural tourism. By actively promoting cultural roots in these rural areas and representative locations, we can ensure that the region's identity and traditions stay current and relevant for both locals and visitors. The natural wealth of this destination has always been the mainstay of the economy, and the quality and kindness of its people leave an indelible mark on visitors. • www.lifestylevillas.net

5. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY A DIFFERENT WAY OF DISCOVERING BAJA WITH LIFESTYLE, leave everything in our hands, and explore new paths, cultivating unique experiences. The Rancho Costa Azul JR is located 56 kilometers from Cabo San Lucas and is a 24-minute drive from Los Cabos Airport. With 80 hectares, they have created a true paradise for mango and cheese lovers. They have around 3,000 mango trees, which have export quality. Each year, they sell approximately 100 tons to countries such as Japan, the United States, and the European Union. The owners have always taken care of the quality of the irrigation water and the food they give to the goats so that their cheeses are of the highest quality. www.lifestylevillas.net

6. The cheeses they offer boast a gastronomic excellence in terms of variety and seasoning. Particularly noteworthy are their standout offerings, such as the fresh panela cheese and the cream cheese seasoned with chiltepin chili, fine herbs, and garlic. In addition to these, they produce various other products derived from goat milk. The goats are meticulously nourished with a diet comprising alfalfa, corn silage, molasses, and ferments. DESCRIPTION In addition to all the delicacies that you can find in this Ranch, they also have a space with a large pool, palapa, and grill to spend pleasant moments with family or friends. In this space, they also demonstrate how they make their products and, of course, provide a taste of all of them. DESCRIPTION www.lifestylevillas.net

7. The award-winning Restaurant, "Doña Pame," is located in the Miraflores Ejido, Municipality of Los Cabos BCS, 34 km from the Los Cabos International Airport (San José del Cabo) and 68 km from Cabo San Lucas. Here, you will find a delicious breakfast and lunch. Visiting Doña Pame means that you will taste traditional Southern California foods every Saturday and Sunday of the year. Chefs like Doña Rosario specialize in empanadas and flour tortillas, while Mrs. Gabriela serves her delicious traditional fresh soup, which is very popular in the area. Chef Trinidad offers pizzas, roast chorizo sopes, and other specialties that will surprise you when you visit this place surrounded by native nature and the beautiful house that dates back to the year 1800, where this traditional Restaurant operates. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION www.lifestylevillas.net

8. Rancho Sol de Mayo is an ecotourism ranch in the Municipality of Santiago within the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve. In 2010, it decided to open its space to the public so that national and foreign tourists could enjoy the beauties this part of the Sierra de la Laguna offers. This Ranch has six cabins, perfectly equipped and very comfortable for four people, a small kitchen for those who prefer to prepare their food and a recreation area with a stove. They have solar energy in each of the cabins. Its restaurant, run by the owners' children, serves breakfast and lunch with local ingredients. The internet connection is only in the reception and restaurant area. The accesses are perfectly signposted, and the roads are in excellent condition. DESCRIPTION www.lifestylevillas.net

9. The big star of this beautiful Ranch is the Cañón de la Zorra; this beautiful attraction has a 12-meter-high waterfall surrounded by spectacular rock walls and desert vegetation such as the characteristic cacti and bushes. A landscape like something out of a postcard with its turquoise-green waters is one of the most desirable settings in Baja. Access to the canyon for pets and food is NOT allowed because the conservation of the place is taken exhaustively. We want to highlight the best experiences contemplating nature in its maximum splendor, so places like these deserve to be visited responsibly, respecting their fauna and flora, leaving them utterly amazed with all their beauty. DESCRIPTION www.lifestylevillas.net

10. Company and Contact Information • LIFESTYLE Villas LLC & LV Cabo S.A. de C.V. • Carretera Transpeninsular Km 4.5, El Tezal • Cabo San Lucas B.C.S Mexico 23454 TOLL FREE: 888-655-9589 Tel: 619-564-4399 Fax: 619-955-6624 • Let's Socialize www.lifestylevillas.net