290 CABO DE LA VELA
From this elevated lookout point, you can enjoy great views of the beach, ocean,
and desert. If you have never seen this type of landscape, it can be quite
stunning the first time. There is also a somewhat challenging, but enjoyable rock
scramble back down. Nearby Playa de Azúcar is a beautiful beach, especially
when it's empty. Make sure you bring plenty of water for these hikes. It's very
hot and there are no stores or services along the way.
ACCOMODATIONS AND RESTAURANTS
Lodging in Cabo is exclusively in the form of posadas, which were initiated as
part of a nationwide governmental program to create economical opportunities
for local families. These posadas offer simple accommodations from a hammock
to a little room. A posada is the equivalent of a guest house. There are over 130
posadas in Cabo. Each posada serves meals for approximately 10,000 COP -
20,000 COP. A highly recommended posada is called Pujuru and is run by a
woman named Nena. There, you can get a hammock for 15,000 COP or a room
for 25,000 COP. Nena is helpful, attentive and she is in contact with Kai Ecotours
if you need assistance. A higher end choice is the Hostería Jarrinapi. It has nice
rooms for 30,000 COP and hammocks for 15,000 COP. It has a full menu, a small
store, and slow internet in the evening. (Prices Sept. 2010).
DEPARTING CABO DE LA VELA
Make sure to arrange your departure to return to Uribia through your posada.
There is a daily 4:30am caravan of 4 x 4's. It is very important that you clearly
establish a pick-up time for departure. The daily departure time is 4:30 AM and
there are no other options. The caravan most likely won't leave until 6:00 AM,
but you still need to wake up at 4:30 AM to wait.