Nestled on a secluded 2.5-mile stretch of pristine beach in
Cabo San Lucas, Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort is an
all-inclusive luxury resort catering exclusively to adults seeking a tranquil
oceanfront hideaway.
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort has amped up
its guest experience with a series of exclusive, one-of-a-kind “happenings”
designed to create exceptional vacation experiences and special memories.
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“We’ve devised a series of unique, hands-on activities,”
said Mizraim Corpus, Pacifica’s General Manager, adding that there is no extra
charge to resort guests for these “happenings” and experiences. “One of the
knocks against all-inclusive hotels is that surcharges typically apply for
above-and-beyond experiences,” he said. “We deliver these special, personalized
experiences free of charge to create a lasting emotional impact. We want guests
to leave with great memories and think about coming back to see us.”
The Orchard Cooking Class, its name inspired by “La Huerta”
(The Orchard) at The Market at Quivira (a purveyor of locally sourced organic
produce), was created to appeal to avid “foodies” and would-be chefs. A maximum
of eight guests are invited to participate in the open-air Orchard Cooking
Class at Pacifica. Together with the Executive Chef, guests are encouraged to
select and prepare vegetables and herbs for each dish. The chef then teaches
guests how to create regional Baja cuisine, including favorites like roasted
chilies stuffed with smoked marlin; an herbal vinaigrette that calls for finely
chopped herbs grown in the hotel’s garden; and the classic “Tiradito Gabina,”
seared fish cut into thin slices and served on a toasted flour tortilla with
fresh garnishes. Once completed, the gourmet lunch is paired with well-chosen
wines from Mexico’s Guadalupe Valley and served at a table set up beneath
orange umbrellas. Recipes can be taken home so that guests can reproduce the
dishes in their own kitchens.
Debuted last year, Hook & Cook, hosted by butlers from
The Towers at Pacifica, invites guests to surf cast in some of the world’s
richest fishing waters. “Even for novices, the butlers are very good at
familiarizing guests with basic casting techniques,” Corpus said. “They work
with guests to make sure they catch something,” typically sierra or
roosterfish. Even if there’s no action, the butlers ensure that fresh fish is
always available to make the resort’s signature mesa de ceviches using the
house-made emulsions and salsas. Sashimi is also popular. Hook & Cook is
normally scheduled for Wednesday morning, but Corpus explained that if the tide
brings in fish, “we alert interested guests that the fish are running!” He
added that special catches can be taken to the Pescados or Peninsula restaurants
for a cooked preparation.
There’s nothing like a beachside clam bake for a fun,
informal dining experience. The Clam Bake at Pacifica, staged on a pristine
stretch of beach a stone’s throw from the ocean, is held on Thursday nights
year-round. Designed as a pre-dinner “finger-food” event, guests are invited to
sit around a natural fire pit on the beach, where the region’s famous Chocolata
clams, drawn from San Carlos on the Pacific side and La Paz on the Sea of
Cortes, are roasted over a mesquite fire. Also featured are a tempting array of
hand-picked, fire-roasted root vegetables.
“These experiences or ‘happenings’ are not for large
groups,” Corpus explained. “We keep the group size for the Clam Bake to about
10 guests for a more authentic Baja dining experience.”
Guests who want to experience an unforgettable gastronomic
experience can order the Steak Flambé at Siempre, one of Pacifica’s most
popular restaurants. According to Corpus, the prime New York strip steak can be
enjoyed in one of two ways: cooked on
hot river stones and flamed with mezcal or prepared with Himalayan salt, which
imparts a unique flavor profile to the meat. “It’s a spectacle,” Corpus said.
“Guests who observe another table enjoying the Steak Flambé often order it
themselves.” Both preparations, available every night at Siempre, are paired
with an exquisite collection of national and international wines.
The Mixology Class at Pacifica, invites guests to refine and
expand their bartending skills with a master mixologist. Staged on Saturdays at
the Peninsula Beach Bar, one of Pacifica’s most beautiful settings, the class
is shown how to use hand-picked herbs and spices grown on property for
Montiel’s creative concoctions, many of which feature Mexico’s most famous
native spirits: tequila and mezcal. As at the Orchard Cooking Class, guests
learn the appropriate salutation before imbibing: salud! (cheers). Montiel’s
exceptional drink recipes can be recreated by guests back home.
Information provided by Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort
