Experience the Sea Turtle Release in Los Cabos

From June through September, the sea turtles return to their home beaches on the Baja California peninsula to lay eggs on the coast of their birthplace. Visitors vacationing in Los Cabos can witness and even participate in release efforts. Accompany a newborn creature into the water and watch as it starts its new life in the ocean. The release of baby turtle hatchlings to the ocean is one of the most fascinating things you'll ever experience. While enjoying the incredible Sea of Cortez sunset on the beach, you will help the conservation of sea turtles and will be mesmerized by this wonder of nature.

Baja Sea Turtle Facts 

The Sea of Cortez and Baja California peninsula are home to five species of sea turtles - Hawksbill, Loggerhead, Leatherback, Green Turtle and Olive Ridley - all of which are endangered. Here are a few fun facts about this majestic animal:

• Sea turtles are one of the most ancient species that inhabit the earth, being here for over 110 million years. 
• 5 out of 7 of the world's endangered sea turtle species inhabit Baja California peninsula. 
• 2 of those 5 nest in Los Cabos, the Oliver Ridley and the Leatherback. 
• The Oliver Ridley is the smallest sea turtle species. 
• The Leatherback Sea Turtle, the largest of the sea turtle species, can grow to weight as much as 2000 lbs! It is also the deepest diving and most migratory of all sea turtles. 
• It is estimated that 35,000 sea turtles are illegally hunted and killed annually throughout Baja California.
• The correct term for a baby turtle is "hatchling." 
• Hatchlings do not have sex chromosomes. Their gender is determined by the temperature within the nest.
• Only about 1 in every 1,000 sea turtle offspring will survive the treacherous journey from the nest to maturity. 
• Once mature, sea turtles don't have many predators, but the hatching process can be quite dangerous due to birds and sand crabs.
• Most mature sea turtles return to the same beach they were born to lay their eggs. 
• Typically, sea turtles will come out at night and leave before sunrise. 
• A sea turtle's shell makes it easy for them to swim underwater, but unlike other turtles, they cannot retract into their shells.  

 
Talk to your Lifestyle specialist today about adding a Baja Outback tour to your itinerary! Through the world conservation program, participants can adopt a baby turtle and help release it into the ocean. Participants not only help preserve these animals, but they also learn about the turtles and their habitats. When you stay in the best luxury villas in Los Cabos, you can choose from an array of exciting activities. We'll help you plan the perfect vacation in our sun-soaked paradise. Give Lifestyle Villas a call at 1-888-655-9589 to start planning today!  

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Carnaval de La Paz y Cabo San Lucas

While Carnaval was originally established in Europe in the middle ages, the celebration came to Mexico with the Spanish during the colonial period. Still celebrated today, this festival will be held from February 4 to February 9, 2016. Let's take a look at the history of this popular festival and how it's celebrated in Mexico today!

History of Carnaval in Mexico

Carnaval was widely accepted  in Mexico for the fact that it coincided with various indigenous festivals, such as Nemontemi for hte Nahaur and Cabik for the Mayas, both of which refer to the "lost days" of the Mesoamerican calendar. During both festivals, faces were covered to repel of confuse evil. It's popularity continuted because it was one time when normal rules could be broken, especially with the use of masks to hide identities from the authorities. In the 18th century, the crown made a concerted effort to suppress the excesses of carnaval, banning the wearing of masks. Public celebrations of Carnaval waned in the 19th century after Mexico's independence and later Liberal movements discouraged it as an element of the country's colonial past. From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, the festival as a major public event has made something of a comeback in some areas.

Carnaval in Baja California

In total, Carnaval is significant in about 225 communities throughout Mexico. In the Baja California Peninsula, two main Carnaval celebrations occur in Ensenada and La Paz. The Ensenada Carnaval extends over 6 days and consists of the burning or condemning of an effigy called "mal humor" or bad mood, dances, parades with floats, a royal court and more. Festivities go on until the early morning hours except on Tuesday when Carnaval ends. It is one of the most important tourist events in northwestern Mexico. It attracts about 300,000 visitors each year. The modern La Paz Carnaval began in 1898, making it one of the oldest in the country. Before that, celebration of Carnaval was limited to formal affairs at the houses of the rich.

2016 Carnaval La Paz

This year's theme is "Las Muses de Alegria" or "The Muses of Joy." If you're expecting bead tossing and drunken debauchery, it's not that kind of Carnaval. It is a family event with more modest parades, food booths and cultural events. In addition, there are several stages featuring various musical acts from around Mexico. While this video is in Spanish, it demonstrates everything that you can expect at Carnaval La Paz in 2016:

Carnaval Musas de la Alegría, La Paz 2016.
Vídeo Promocional producido para El Carnaval "Musas de la Alegría" La Paz 2016.
Posted by 2BIG Images on Thursday, January 21, 2016

While the nearest large festival is in La Paz (just a couple hours drive from Cabo), you can also participate in Carnaval festivities right here in Cabo San Lucas. Join Lifestyle Villas during this exciting time of year. Stay in one of our Los Cabos villas and take in all that our sun soaked paradise has to offer. Give us a call at 1-888-655-9589 to make your reservations today!

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