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El Farallon at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

Wellness

A magical potpourri of Mexican cultures, desert terrain and fl owing water, Los Cabos has long had sacred vibes. Whether it’s a cacao ceremony, a temazcal (an ancient sauna-style lodge) session, a smoky cleansing with copal (an incense derived from tree sap favored by the Maya), organic farms, beach yoga, desert hikes or ocean swims, Los Cabos has a plethora of salutary options. The Spa at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort features a stunning en plein air spa with fi rst-class practitioners. Try the three-and-a-half-hour Las Ventanas Collection, a medley comprising a body polish (mole, honey or pitaya fl owers), facial and full body massage. Ojo de Liebre Spa at Solaz takes inspiration from the journey of the humpback whale to incite your own wellness jaunt. Organic in ambience with wood- fl anked walls, the spa pro ff ersa spectrum of relaxing and results-driven treatments. It has many healing nooks, including a cryotherapy chamber. The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Costa Palmas supports well-being with a variety of treatments in a fl owing indoor/outdoor facility. Sign up for your personal, two-day Tata Harper Sensorial beauty retreat, which incorporates products and rituals from the brand’s green line. The intimate SE Spa at Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos specializes in couples treatments, with ritual rooms framing astounding ocean views. Begin your experience with a magnesium soak in the spa’s mineral pool. The Spa at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal references Mexico’s folk healing traditions and honors nature with treatments that go beyond relaxation to shift your energy. Local herbs and rituals take center stage with choices such as the rosemary-rich Indigenous Herbal Detox massage.

WHERE TO DINE

At Flora Farms ( fl ora-farms.com) , sustainable Flora Field’s Kitchen boasts produce from its 25-acre gardens and antibiotic-free meats and dairy from its nearby 150-acre ranch on a hip, friendly menu. In the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains, the destination reveals a Los Cabos distinctly beyond the touristic strip. Expect seed-to-plate seasonal dishes, even cocktails made with harvested vegetables. A carrot juice margarita? That’s almost healthy. For those not able to get a reservation at Enrique Olvera’s storied Pujol in Mexico City, Manta (mantarestaurant.com) provides an alternative. At The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, the restaurant does Olvera’s spin on Mexican-Peruvian-Japanese fusion. Expect a cool-kid contemporary setting that serves a harmonious collection of dishes from sashimi to suckling pig. With multiple tables artistically arranged on a plethora of terraces along the rim of a promontory above the sea, facing two coves at once, Cocinadel Mar (aubergeresorts.com ) may well be the most romantic restaurant in Cabo — even on Earth. At Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, it serves a jaw-dropping breakfast bu ff et in the mornings, then ups its enchantment ante at night, beginning at sunset. Try the seafood fondue, a melting pot (pun intended) of blue crab, shrimp, squid and Mexican cheese. Bite into razzmatazz Mexican haute cuisine at Cocina de Autor (loscabos.grandvelas.com) , located at all-inclusive standout Grand Velas Los Cabos. Led by chef Sidney Schutte (of two-Michelin-starred Spectrum in Amsterdam), the innovative restaurant serves seasonal tasting menus in many mini-sized courses — each leaving you wanting just one more bite. A contemporary interpretation of Mexican

culinary history, this restaurant is open to non-resort guests. One of Los Cabos’ most dramatic eateries, El Farallon (waldorfastorialoscabospedregal.com) , cleverly wedged into the cli ff face at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, seems suspended over the sea. Stop fi rst at the seductive Champagne Terrace for bubbly, then move further into the restaurant, with its rock-faced back wall and open front that embraces the sky. Order the restaurant’s most touted appetizer: chimichurri-marinated chocolate clams, followed by a mixed grill seafood platter.

Manta Restaurant, The Cape, a Thompson Hotel

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