Frequently Asked Questions
A: Pets are not allowed
at La Casa Serenidad.
A: Smoking is not allowed
at La Casa Serenidad, thank you.
Q: DOES LA CASA SERENIDAD HAVE A TELEPHONE FOR USE?
A. Yes, there is a pay phone located on the kitchen counter that uses calling cards that must be purchased locally. They can be purchased at Mega for 100, 200, 300, 400 or 500 pesos. To call Casa Serenidad from the states, dial 011-521-624-113-6183
A: Most cell phones work in Los Cabos, but first check with your local provider for service and dialing instructions.
A: Internet Cafes are located throughout Los Cabos. Wireless internet
is also available.
A: Please check with the Mexican Consulate for required documents. A valid
passport is required.
A: Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo offer many first class restaurants.
Local cuisine is also available and is very good and safe to eat.
A: Normally, the sun shines year round. The annual average temperature
is 78 degrees. It can be hot and humid during August and September. During
the winter months it is cooler, requiring light jackets or sweaters in
the evening.
A: Rental cars are readily available at the airport. It’s best to
reserve a car before arrival. Four wheel drive vehicles are not required,
but may be desirable for driving to Cabo Pulmo, or local surfing beaches.
A: Drinking water is purchased locally and available at La Casa Serenidad
in five liter jugs and is safe to drink.
A: There are numerous choices for food and grocery stores in Los Cabos,
including Costco and Wal-Mart.
A: Los Cabos is Mexico’s # 1 golf resort destination. Golf courses
are available along the corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del
Cabo.
A: Numerous companies offer excellent local dive trips. Cabo Pulmo is
one of three living reefs in North America and is just 35 miles to the
north of La Casa Serenidad.
A: There are many local beaches to surf, including the local favorite,
“Ship Wreck,” a few miles north of La Casa Serenidad.
A: Horse back riding is available in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.
A: Doctors, nurses, and hospitals are located in Cabo San Lucas and San
Jose del Cabo.
A: The local currency is pesos. It’s best to purchase pesos prior
to your arrival in Baja. Most local bars and restaurants accept major
credit cards. ATM machines are located throughout Los Cabos.
A: There are many airlines that fly to Los Cabos, including Alaska, AeroMexico,
America West, American, Continental, Frontier, Mexicana, Delta Airlines, and Volaris Airlines.
A: The drinking age in Mexico is 18.
A: Wine, beer and liquor can be purchased throughout Los Cabos, including
Costco.
A: Los Cabos is known as the Marlin capital of the world. The peak season
is generally between mid October through December. Stripped Marlins are
caught within 20 miles of Cabo San Lucas. Dorado, Yellow Fin Tuna and
Wahoo are also readily available. Local charters are available in Cabo
San Lucas at the marina, or local panga boats can be hired to pick you
up at the beach in front of the Main Casa.
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A: Cabo San Lucas offers great night life, including the “Hard Rock
Café,” “Giggling Marlin,” “Squid Roe,”
and “Cabo Wabo.” In San Jose del Cabo, the “Tropicana”
has music for listening and dancing.
A: La Casa Serenidad is solar powered. Solar energy is stored in batteries
and converted to 110 volts, the same power as in the U. S. or Canada.
A: Cuban cigars can be purchased in Cabo San Lucas or in San Jose del
Cabo. They are expensive and cannot be brought back into the US.
A: San Jose del Cabo International Airport or “SJD.”
A: From Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas, it is approx. 1,061 miles. The primary
road is route # 1. It is a very scenic and safe drive. Driving at night
is not recommended, and plan 2-twelve hour days for the drive.
A: Flying time from San Diego is approximately two hours; from San Francisco,
approximately three hours; from Los Angeles, approximately two hours,
twenty minutes; and, from Phoenix, approximately two hours.
A: Los Cabos is on Mountain Time.
A: The opportunity for shopping is Los Cabos is endless, including: Mexican
crafts, high quality pottery, art, clothing stores, jewelry stores, open-air
bazaars, designer boutiques and souvenir shops. Many stores in San Jose
Del Cabo are housed in historic buildings and sell local crafts, pewter,
Mexican ceramics, woven rugs and wood furniture.
A: Yes, La Casa Serenidad has both players available.
A: Bathing suit, sun screen, personal toiletries, CD's, DVD's, camera,
film, etc. Towels, washcloths, linens and pillows are provided.
