| At the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, the | | | | boutique resort is laid out like a private Mexican |
| once-sleepy towns of San Jose del Cabo and | | | | village. Spread across 17 lushly landscaped acres, |
| Cabo San Lucas have evolved into vacation | | | | the oceanfront hotel is perched on the bluffs of |
| playgrounds. This striking landscape attracts fishing | | | | Punta Ballena (Whale Point) above two secluded |
| enthusiasts, golfers, and anyone looking for sun | | | | coves on the Sea of Cortez, creating a natural |
| and fun in an area that's always warm. | | | | barrier exclusive to registered guests. |
| At the luxury end of the scale, the Puerto Vallarta | | | | Accommodations range from 925 to 4,700 |
| region has several world-class resorts that are | | | | square feet, all facing the sea. |
| fixtures on annual travel magazine best-of lists. | | | | Marquis Los Cabos |
| Here are the top resorts in the region, according | | | | With a 15,000-square-foot spa, stunning infinity |
| to the upscale review site Luxury Latin America. | | | | pool complex, and rooms with great views, this is |
| One and Only Palmilla | | | | a great spot for taking in the dramatic scenery of |
| This resort sits on 250 acres of a 900-acre | | | | Los Cabos. It is also the most Mexican-feeling |
| community, which includes private residences and | | | | resort around, with all interior design and |
| a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course. Its ten | | | | décor items sourced locally. Public spaces |
| categories of luxury accommodations range from | | | | are filled with an extensive art collection featuring |
| large oceanfront superior rooms to 12 beachfront | | | | 400 commissioned oil paintings and bronze |
| one-bedroom luxury suites at 1,400 square feet. | | | | sculptures featuring many notable Latin American |
| The beach here is swimmable, which is not always | | | | artists. |
| a given on this rocky coast. | | | | Hilton Los Cabos |
| Las Ventanas al Paraiso | | | | Under the same ownership as the Beverly Hilton |
| Las Ventanas set the tone for a new standard | | | | in Los Angeles, this above-average chain hotel is |
| for Los Cabos when in opened in the nineties. | | | | coming off a major renovation, to the tune of |
| With international billionaires and tabloid celebrities | | | | $15,000 per room. Rooms range from large to |
| guests among its guests, privacy and specialized | | | | larger and are now equipped with plenty of |
| service is ingrained into the culture of the staff. | | | | goodies like flat-screen TVs and marble baths |
| With a Robert Trent Jones golf course, a highly | | | | with separate showers and whirlpool tubs. |
| acclaimed spa, and a bevy of butlers at the | | | | Stunning views are a given from most areas of |
| ready, this resort is still hard to top. | | | | the hotel and the draped lounge beds and draped |
| The Hotel at Esperanza | | | | palapas by the pool and swimming beach add |
| With only 50 casitas and six luxury suites, this | | | | more drama. |