Hotel Buena Vista Mexico

The Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort is located near the bottom of the Baja California Peninsula. Only 45 Minutes from the Los Cabos Airport.

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The Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort is located near the bottom of the Baja California Peninsula. Only 45 Minutes from the Los Cabos Airport.

Traveling to the Hotel Buena Vista Resort was easy despite the fact that there are currently no direct flights from JFK.

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Traveling to the Hotel Buena Vista Resort was easy despite the fact that there are currently no direct flights from JFK.

Continental, American and US Air currently fly to Los Cabos, but you have to transfer in either Houston or Phoenix.

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Continental, American and US Air currently fly to Los Cabos, but you have to transfer in either Houston or Phoenix.

The resort is on the Sea of Cortez, the body of water between mainland Mexico and the Baja Peninsula. Meals are served on the terrace, over looking the spectacular water front view.

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The resort is on the Sea of Cortez, the body of water between mainland Mexico and the Baja Peninsula. Meals are served on the terrace, over looking the spectacular water front view.

Relax at the private beach, where the sea temperature is very warm, in the mid eighties.

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Relax at the private beach, where the sea temperature is very warm, in the mid eighties.

The heart of the resort is the pool. We left New York by 7am and were relaxing at the swim-up bar by 3pm local time.

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The heart of the resort is the pool. We left New York by 7am and were relaxing at the swim-up bar by 3pm local time.

The water at the resort is supplied by natural springs in the area and is safe to drink right out of the tap.

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The water at the resort is supplied by natural springs in the area and is safe to drink right out of the tap.

The spring water comes out of the ground at approximately 140 degrees, and instead of hot water heaters, the resort uses a water chilling systems.

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The spring water comes out of the ground at approximately 140 degrees, and instead of hot water heaters, the resort uses a water chilling systems.

The sea water is gin clear with fine sand. You won’t have any bothersome vendors coming up to you as you’re relaxing at the resort.

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The sea water is gin clear with fine sand. You won’t have any bothersome vendors coming up to you as you’re relaxing at the resort.

After breakfast is served you can work your way down to the beach where your fishing boat is awaits. The dock master will have your cooler packed for you, with your lunch and beverages of yo ...

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After breakfast is served you can work your way down to the beach where your fishing boat is awaits. The dock master will have your cooler packed for you, with your lunch and beverages of yo ...

Captain Dave Dave DeGennaro of www.hiflier.com is the east coast rep for the resort. Dave is working a Humboldt Squid to the surface.

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Captain Dave Dave DeGennaro of www.hiflier.com is the east coast rep for the resort. Dave is working a Humboldt Squid to the surface.

Humboldt Squid are great eating and also a great bait.

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Humboldt Squid are great eating and also a great bait.

Humboldt Squid are vicious and will attack their own when hooked. Look closely at the fins and you can see where other Squid have taken bites out of the distressed Humboldt.

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Humboldt Squid are vicious and will attack their own when hooked. Look closely at the fins and you can see where other Squid have taken bites out of the distressed Humboldt.

Many local fisherman make their living catching live bait for sport fisherman. For $10, you can fill your live well up with live bait.

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Many local fisherman make their living catching live bait for sport fisherman. For $10, you can fill your live well up with live bait.

On our quest for Sailfish we ran into a pod of Dolphin, and of course the Tuna were not to far behind. This is Dominick DePhillips of Atlanta hooked up to a nice Yellowfin.

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On our quest for Sailfish we ran into a pod of Dolphin, and of course the Tuna were not to far behind. This is Dominick DePhillips of Atlanta hooked up to a nice Yellowfin.

Dominick proudly holding his first on many Tuna of the day.

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Dominick proudly holding his first on many Tuna of the day.

Because the Sea of Cortez is a relativity protected body of water, the seas are often very calm. Here is Fred Edwards working his Tuna to the boat.

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Because the Sea of Cortez is a relativity protected body of water, the seas are often very calm. Here is Fred Edwards working his Tuna to the boat.

While Fred fought a Tuna fish, this Brown Booby stopped to take a break on the boat railing.

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While Fred fought a Tuna fish, this Brown Booby stopped to take a break on the boat railing.

Fred finally won the long battle with the Tuna.

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Fred finally won the long battle with the Tuna.

This Yellowfin Tuna was one of seven boated before running close to shore in search of Rooster Fish.

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This Yellowfin Tuna was one of seven boated before running close to shore in search of Rooster Fish.

The action was RED HOT - watch this YouTube Clip of the Captain pitching a live bait behind the boat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4usPQUkF6A

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The action was RED HOT - watch this YouTube Clip of the Captain pitching a live bait behind the boat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4usPQUkF6A

Big skipjack Tuna are common all through out the Sea of Cortez.

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Big skipjack Tuna are common all through out the Sea of Cortez.

Glass calm seas are common in the East Cape region of the Baja Peninsula.

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Glass calm seas are common in the East Cape region of the Baja Peninsula.

This nice Dorado was caught within a few miles of shore when it ate a live bait right next to the boat.

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This nice Dorado was caught within a few miles of shore when it ate a live bait right next to the boat.

Rooster Fish are found near structure close to shore in about 15 feet of water, or less.

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Rooster Fish are found near structure close to shore in about 15 feet of water, or less.

The East Cape area is great for Fly Fisherman because of light wind and clear water.

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The East Cape area is great for Fly Fisherman because of light wind and clear water.

My fiancee Jen had a chance to get out on the water and take in the spectacular panoramic views.

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My fiancee Jen had a chance to get out on the water and take in the spectacular panoramic views.

It gets quite warm down here in Mexico, so the Swim-Up Bar is a great place to relax and cool off.

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It gets quite warm down here in Mexico, so the Swim-Up Bar is a great place to relax and cool off.

Cattle, wild horses and many other large animals roam freely through out the Baja peninsula.

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Cattle, wild horses and many other large animals roam freely through out the Baja peninsula.

There are many activities other than fishing at the Hotel Buena Vista Resort including horseback riding, diving, snorkeling, ATV tours, jet skiing, Eco and Cultural tours, Kayaking, Shopping ...

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There are many activities other than fishing at the Hotel Buena Vista Resort including horseback riding, diving, snorkeling, ATV tours, jet skiing, Eco and Cultural tours, Kayaking, Shopping ...

Horseback riding along the beach is a great experience. I recommend waiting until the late afternoon before heading out, when things cool down a bit.

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Horseback riding along the beach is a great experience. I recommend waiting until the late afternoon before heading out, when things cool down a bit.

I look like a fish out of water on a horse.

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I look like a fish out of water on a horse.

The horses were in great shape and the cost reasonable at $30 per hour. Here is my fiancee Jen with her horse Compadre.

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The horses were in great shape and the cost reasonable at $30 per hour. Here is my fiancee Jen with her horse Compadre.

Cows roam freely thou out the villages and even on the beach.

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Cows roam freely thou out the villages and even on the beach.

The Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort offers very reasonable fishing packages starting less then $1000. The Packages include 3 days of fishing, 3 meals a day, transportation to and from the air ...

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The Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort offers very reasonable fishing packages starting less then $1000. The Packages include 3 days of fishing, 3 meals a day, transportation to and from the air ...

You can bring your catch back to the kitchen at the end of the day and enjoy it in the evening overlooking the water. There is also a bar in the restaurant with a pool table and ping pong ta ...

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You can bring your catch back to the kitchen at the end of the day and enjoy it in the evening overlooking the water. There is also a bar in the restaurant with a pool table and ping pong ta ...

If you are looking for a travel destination with great fishing, weather and something for the whole family the Hotel Buena Vista is a great choice. Tim C. Smith for more info www.hotelbue ...

2009-11-19T20:00:19Z

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If you are looking for a travel destination with great fishing, weather and something for the whole family the Hotel Buena Vista is a great choice. Tim C. Smith for more info www.hotelbue ...