The Experience
Try your hand at pickleball. Find balance in a restorative massage. Enjoy a spirited game of lawn chess. Or engage in some well-earned pool time while sampling a Baja aperitif. We invite you to explore the exciting activities we have in store for you during your stay.
Seasonal Fun
Monday. May 16
As part of our ongoing Full Moon Dinner Series, we invite you to join us for a three-course, family-style menu of appetizer, main course and dessert. Select your favorite spot to admire the glimmering waves. Cocina del Mar | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Reservations required.
Wednesday, May 25
Join other pickleballers for Esperanza’s First Pickleball Tournament. Sign up with a partner or enter into a partner drawing. Prizes awarded for winners! 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Pickleball Courts Complimentary | Registration opens at 9:30 am
Saturday, May 28
Join us at the Agave Garden where sun, live art and beer combine for an afternoon to satisfy all senses. Meet local artists as they showcase their traditional crafts paired with local beer, ice creams and coffee. Agave Garden | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 28
Kick off the summer season with our take on a traditional summer BBQ, but better! Coastal Baja flavored skewers, roasting box and smoked American classics, complemented with live music, beer and tequila selections. La Palapa | 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm $88 per person, $35 kids under 12 Live music l À la carte beverages
Fun for everyone
Family Activities
Stargazing
La Palapa | Starts from $400 per family of 4 | This experience can be held in-villa at your request. Reservations required.
Classic Experiences
Discovery Walk – Our engaging guide will teach your children about the flora and fauna that call Punta Ballena home.
Pottery-Painting Workshop – In this workshop, a local artisan will guide you through the process of designing and painting your own clay masterpiece. Clay, paint and aprons provided.
Salsa Lessons – With a seasoned professional as your guide, you’ll learn the fundamentals of this Latin dance with simple step-by-step lessons to become a confident salsa dancer.
Family Painting Class – Enjoy a fun and instructive painting session with a local artist. Canvas, apron and paint provided.
Most activities can be held in-villa at your request. Reservations required l Contact the concierge to inquire about pricing.
Kids & Teens
Tortuguitas Kids Club: Designed for children ages 4 to 11 | From Piñata parties to Mexican Bingo, the children will enjoy Cabo-style outdoor activities. Babysitting services available. | Full day $100 | Half day $70 inclusive of lunch | $15 per hour | Reservations required
La Cueva: An exclusive and secluded spot for teens. | La Cueva features ping-pong, foosball, XBox, a pool table, arcade games and more. Plus, bikes are available for a cool cruise around Punta Ballena. Additional activities for teens ages 12 to 17 years old: Volleyball, basketball, pickleball & tennis lessons and more. | Open 24 hours.
Under The Sun
5 Ways to Play Poolside
Take a cooling dip in one of our five palm-fringed pools, then soak up the Baja sunshine on a plush lounger while sipping refreshing libations and snacking on delicious bites. Each pool has its own unique character and view, so you’re guaranteed to find your perfect poolside scene, whether you’re looking to splash around with your kids, or seek poolside tranquility.
Pool Cabanas
The experience includes a margarita pitcher, assortment of fresh fruit and soft drinks. | Half Day $250, Full Day $350
Playa Paraiso
This luxurious palapa experience can be enjoyed several ways.
Sunset Sailing
Concierge tip: If you’re feeling adventurous, you can opt to sail during the day to swim, snorkel and stand-up paddleboard in the calm waters of Cabo and the Sea of Cortez. Private sunset cruises can also be arranged.
Culinary Scene
Family-Style Dinners
Wednesdays – Colores y Sabores, La Fiesta! – You are cordially invited to this party where Mexican dishes will tell you stories of our culture in every bite. Adults will receive a welcome cocktail and we’ll also have a selection of tequilas, mezcal, sotol, craft Mexican beers and traditional beverages such as micheladas, and margaritas. We’ll also have traditional games for kids including little feria, canicas, trompo, yoyo, and lotería. | $79 per person | $35 kids under 12 years
Thursdays – Bocce & Prosecco | Join us for a fun evening of Bocce Ball before dinner. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco and Italian nibbles as you hone your competitive spirit. Continue the night under the stars with dinner at Las Estrellas. | Starting at 6:00 pm | Live music
Saturday – Campirano Night | Grab a seat and bask in the splendor of the Baja, indulging in a selection of slow-roasted vegetables, fresh seafood from the Mar de Cortes, and a main-course selection direct from local farms, including roasted suckling pig in a China box and Mexican-style lamb barbacoa. | Main course à la carte, inclusive of family-style appetizers and desserts | Live music
Cooking with Friends
Enjoy chilled Mexican wines, Pacifico beer and a family-style lunch will be served with the dishes you’ve prepared. | Cocina del Mar Open Kitchen | Thursdays 12:30 pm | $85 per person | Residence owners $75 | Different recipes every week: cold starters, two proteins and two side dishes. | Reservations required. | Minimum 6 people.
Cooking Classes
The class is inclusive of a welcome beer or glass of wine Capacity minimum of 2 people, up to 16 people
For private experiences a $150 set up fee will apply | Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. A cancellation policy of $50 per person applies.Baja Seafood Experience – Baja’s freshest seafood with the most alluring regional cuisine and classic preparations: Guacamole and pico de gallo, Chocolata clam and baked oyster, Tuna tiradito, Baja fish tacos and homemade tortillas | $110 per person
Esperanza prepares your fresh catch
Conscious fishing is essential to Chef Alexis’s cooking style, and he is passionate about educating guests on sustainable practices and the local community. The culinary team will prepare your local catch to the style of your choosing. Select from a raw menu of ceviche, tiradito, sashimi and crudo, alongside the region’s beautiful spices, flavors and harvest; or, choose between blackened, grilled or roasted, served with rice, beans, tortillas and an assortment of salsas. | This experience is available at Cocina del Mar or in the comfort of your villa.
Master Class Series: Mexican Spirits
Local craft beer tasting – $55
Blue Agave Journey – $80
Mixology Class – $80
Mexican Whiskey – why not? – $90
Are you ready for sotol? – $80Priced per person. For private experiences a $150 set up & mixologist fee will apply, or in-villa for a $200 set up & mixologist fee. Advanced reservations required.
Mexican Wine Journey
Learn the unique microclimates and soil quality of each, their best bottles, and enjoy a unique pairing experience with regional food specialties. | $90 per person
Outdoor private dining
Allow our team to prepare un unforgettable evening customizes to your preference.
Oyster & Clambake
Wellness & Fitness For All
The Auberge Spa
9:00 am – 8:00 pm | 4-hour advanced request for all services | In-room and private cabana services available
Indoor Surfing Workout
Wednesdays at 10:00 am | Movement Studio $60 per person for a 45 minute session
Personalized Fitness
From pilates and yoga to water conditioning and TRX training, choose your method and your intensity. Work with our team in our movement studio, on the beach, on our lawn, or in the privacy of your accommodation. | Ask for our Wellness Menu for a detailed list of offerings.
Outdoor Racquet sports
Elevate your game with private instruction or at one of our group clinics, or spend a lively afternoon rallying with the family and friends while taking in the Baja desert landscape. In between matches, cool off with ice-cold courtside beverages and healthy snacks that naturally replenish and provide energy for your next match.
Mountain Hike
Enjoy an uphill walk of approximately 3 miles of rugged and steep terrain, to finally enjoy a majestic view of the Sea of Cortés from atop the hill. Then be rewarded with an extra 30 minute massage on your first treatment reserved on the same day of the hike. Shoes with lugged tread are strongly recommended for this excursion. A waist pack with water and snacks will be provided. | Thursdays 7:00 am | $50 per person, inclusive of tax
This offer is valid for treatments reserved on the same day of the hike.
Stand-Up Paddle Board Yoga Classes
Awaken your inner om while at Esperanza. Combining yoga poses with a variation of stand-up paddle board surfing, this fun activity includes hatha and vinyasa poses on a paddle board. | Las Estrellas Pool | 8:00 am | Reservations required
Spa Specials
May 9-15: A Week of Pampering Mom – We celebrate Mom with a complimentary 30 minute body exfoliation added to her body treatment. Valid for one treatment per day.
May 16-22: Feldenkrais Alignment – The Feldenkrais Method are body restorative sessions to improve movement, posture and flexibility through neuromuscular stretching. It may help increase vitality, coordination, and achieve overall improved well-being. 60 minutes | $170 per session
May 23-31: Specialty Body Work with Master Therapist – From easing back pain and headaches to managing anxiety and finding joy and peace within, achieve profound relaxation and restoration with our intuitive healing remedies designed to align the body and mind, reduce held tension and bring peace. Available treatments: Thai massage, deep tissue, therapeutic sports, Feldenkrais movement, cupping and watsu. 120 minutes | $450
Art & Shopping
Deseo Boutique
A well curated selection of high-end resort wear from designers such as Temptation Positano, Alexis, L- Space, Missoni, Onia and many more amazing brands. Beautiful jewelry and accessories from sought after exclusive Mexican artisans. | Lobby | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Agave Art Studio
Private art classes – Let your creativity flow while on vacation with a step-by-step guided lesson! | Minimum age, 12 years old | Any day 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm $300 for 1 or 2 people, each additional guest $130 | Maximum of 4 people | All supplies included Reserve with 24 hours notice.
Feeling inspired? – Grab a brush and splash your talent on one of our canvases to be displayed as part of the Esperanza Art collection. Enjoy a rotation of beautiful Mexican art while sipping Mexican wines and distillates | Lobby | Daily from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 26
Discover how local artisans from San Jose del Cabo design custom handmade hats with a coastal-chic style. Deseo Boutique | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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