Hacienda Encantada

							Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Stunning doesn’t begin to describe the setting for Hacienda
Encantada, a contemporary beachfront hacienda-style resort.
Located on a cliff top at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, this
welcoming resort offers panoramas of crystal blue water,
towering rocks and prickly cacti. The Sea of Cortez and its
Land’s End arch lie to the right, the San Jose coastline to the
left. Scenery doesn’t get prettier than this.

The resort itself complements this breathtaking locale. Its first
phase is currently operating with 56 rooms, all suites and each
decorated in traditional hacienda style with modern amenities.
Handcrafted dark wood furnishings and rich, bright colors offer a
traditional Mexican feel, yet from ceiling fans to soaps the extra
touches are thoroughly modern. Embroidered pillows,
impressive artwork and woven throw rugs add color and texture
to the light and airy rooms. Suites are studios and one- and two-
bedroom units. Each has a kitchen or kitchenette complete with
a refrigerator, electric stove, blender, toaster, microwave oven,
can opener and corkscrew.

Even the entrance is grand, and reminiscent of colonial Mexican
towns. Following a personal greeting, guess are escorted under
stone arches, around countless fountains and through lush
gardens.

A feeling of community builds around Hacienda Encantada’s
pool area, which is right near the sand. Comfortable lounge
chairs surround seven pristine pools. A whirlpool is ideal for
soaking in the glorious sun or under the stars. Plasma
televisions add diversion. Tennis courts on the property invite
guests seeking activity, as does a putting green (both available
in 2008).

A glorious array of blissful spa treatments are available,
including massages, facials and body scrubs. The spa will open
soon.

Las Marias Restaurant and Bar is located right on the beach,
and serves exceptionally well-prepared Mexican cuisine. The
cantina’s décor, paintings and murals are a visually integrated
tribute to the women of this beautiful country. For lighter meals,
El Patio offers options in a snack-bar format. Groceries and
sundries are sold in La Tiendita, an all-in-one supermarket ideal
for those wishing to prepare their own meals.

The activities desk staff will happily book ATVs, parasailing,
snorkeling, diving, fishing and golf adventures. World-class golf
facilities are a quick 10-minute drive away. Visitors also enjoy
fishing for marlin near the area’s deep-water canyons; shopping
for black coral and crafts in Los Cabos’ colonial-style boutiques;
and going whale watching, horseback riding and hiking. The
tequila museum in downtown Cabo San Lucas is an educational
stop that teaches how tequila is distilled. Its exhibits explain the
differences among varieties of the regional spirit.

Hacienda Encantada is discreetly being expanded. Soon
weddings and meetings will be welcome here, offering space for
groups of up to 150 guests.

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A feeling of community builds around Hacienda Encantada’s
pool area. Comfortable lounge chairs surround seven pristine
pools.


Location: 30 minute south of the San Jose del Cabo airport, in
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Accommodations: 56 suites in Phase 1; 400 rooms once
completed
Meeting Space: 2,750 square feet
Recreation: Seven swimming pools, whirlpool tub, putting
green and tennis courts (available 2008)
Range of Rates: $650-$1,200/night
Reservations: 52-624-163-55-55; in the U.S. 866-360-9003;
fax 52-624-163-55-56
Mailing Address: Carretera Transpeninsular Km 7.3, Cabo San
Lucas, BCS, CP 23450
Web Site: www.resortsandgreathotels.com/haciendaencantada;
www.haciendaencantada.com