Do you know the way to San jose?

I have just returned from Los Cabos a place I’ve been going for years but this time I return completely enchanted by the small town vibe of San Jose del Cabo. Cabo San Lucas is a yearly destination for myself and my husband however it has been over 10 years since we explored the historic and picturesque city of San Jose del Cabo and I am so glad that we did!

If you don’t already know, Los Cabos translates to “the capes”. This refers to the larger Cabo San Lucas (hip, young, and lively by the marina and the famous El Arco) and San Jose del Cabo (historic, intimate, full of local charm and culture) all near the tip of the Baja Peninsula where the desert meets the sea. “The Corridor” in between boasts beautiful coastlines and luxurious five star resorts. You can enjoy beautiful beaches and relatively low humidity year round. What’s not to love?

Few towns have captivated me quite as much as San Jose del Cabo did. The first genuine enchantment with Mexico began over 20 years ago with San Miguel de Allende; but that’s a conversation for another time. :)

San Jose has grown since how I remember it all those years before. It appeals to a more sophisticated crowd, looking for less noise and more culture. Those who enjoy getting off the beaten path and immersing themselves in a small town atmosphere. Hosting colonial structures, a large plaza typical of all Mexican towns, art galleries, jewelry designers, and local Mexican wares from local artisans. Talented artisans I might add. Bring your money, you’ll be beyond tempted to purchase something unique and take a bit of San Jose back home with you.

I was surprised by the addition of many lovely boutique hotels and beautifully designed restaurants, bars, brewery’s, coffee and pastry shops. These additions add a trendy new vibe to this cobblestoned historic town and only increase it’s charm. It’s obvious that a great amount of attention to detail was paid when designing and building out these spaces. Expertly blending modern architecture with colonial Mexican; creating a style unique to San Jose.

After perusing the quiet streets, and finding that perfect restaurant to have a romantic dinner head over to Plaza Mijares. It is surrounded by a historic mission church, town hall, and quaint little shops. Two different nights we opted for a traditional Mexican dinner at a couple lovely restaurants and ended up at the plaza for Churros by a street vendor for dessert. Nothing more surreal than hearing music in the plaza, eating a churro in front of a historic church while watching locals sit on park benches and young children play with balloons and various toys about the square.

I am anxiously awaiting another visit to this quaint little town. The dream of all dreams would be to own a boutique hotel there. How much fun would that be? Until then I will live with some great unexpected, fun and romantic memories from San Jose.