From Jorge

This week we look ahead to 2026, when the Baja 1000 will make history by starting and finishing right here in Los Cabos, the first time the legendary race belongs entirely to our state. Add to that nine new nonstop routes landing in 2025, and you see Los Cabo becoming a global hub.

At the same time, Wellness is also claiming its space, with festivals in Todos Santos and Loreto plus a new biohacking spa in Cabo. And yes, even the EV hype is creeping into Baja, after my spin in a Hummer EV, I’m not dismissing it so quickly. It’s a lineup that blends speed, access, health, and the road ahead.

Subject of the Week

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There’s Baja racing history, and then there’s what’s about to drop in 2026. For the first time, the Baja 1000 won’t just brush past Los Cabos, it’ll own it. No Ensenada send-off, no northern detours. A thousand miles of pure sudcaliforniano grit, start to finish.

I’ve watched this race for decades. Usually the tales end in La Paz fireworks or Ensenada block parties. But November 2026 flips the script: San José del Cabo takes the green flag and waves the checkered one. From tech inspection to the podium, the whole show rolls through local streets, and everyone, from shopkeepers, schoolkids, and tourist, will feel the thunder, and dust.

What’s your read on the Baja 1000 shifting 100% to Baja Sur?

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I’ve always said that half the charm of Los Cabos is how remote it feels, desert meeting sea, a world away. The other half is how quickly you can actually get here. And 2025 is about to tilt the balance even further in Los Cabos favor: nine new nonstop routes confirmed, stretching from California to Canada, with a Panama hub and even Frankfurt, Germany, back on the winter board.

For travelers, it means fewer layovers, faster flights, and in some cases, cheaper fares. For us locals and investors, it means one thing: Cabo gets easier to reach, which almost always translates into stronger demand.

Flying in or out of SJD, LAP, CSL or LTO lately? Tell us what worked, what didn’t, and any tips that saved you time (airline, route, check-in, baggage, seats). We’ll share a few highlights in a future issue so others can travel smarter.

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Clarity → Action

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Q: “We bought in Cabo Bello, in Cabo San Lucas, back in the ’90s. The fideicomiso still confuses us, are there deadlines or attachments we should have? We don’t want surprises when we sell or plan our inheritance. What can we do? Can you help us or point us in the right direction?”

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We’ll review the title and provide detailed suggestions based on what we find, so you know exactly where you stand and what to fix before it costs you.

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Baja Sur as a place to recharge, desert horizons, ocean breezes, and quiet escapes. This fall, that image moves from postcard to platform, with two signature wellness festivals and a biohacking hub planting roots in Cabo. Todos Santos will host its second Wellness Fest, Loreto is rolling out the Live Well Experience, and Cabo is adding a high-tech spa aimed at the global “bio-optimization” crowd. Together, they signal a pivot: the state isn’t just selling surf lessons and sunsets anymore. It’s packaging health, longevity, and cultural immersion as exportable products.

The numbers behind wellness tourism make the shift more than branding. Global spending in the sector is expected to hit the trillions within a decade, and destinations that marry authenticity with infrastructure are positioned to win. Baja Sur fits that mold: boutique hotels and retreats are rising alongside new clinics and spa concepts, while government tourism trusts are backing the narrative. The challenge will be scaling without losing the sense of place that makes the region credible. For investors, developers, and even local entrepreneurs, the question is no longer whether Baja Sur is in the wellness game, it’s how fast it can climb the rankings.

How are you doing wellness here? What are you looking for right now, movement, recovery, mindfulness, biohacking, or old-school spa time? If you’ve had a great experience at a local studio, spa, clinic, or retreat (Cabo, Todos Santos, La Paz, Loreto, East Cape), tell us. We’ll pull reader picks into a simple “try list.” Reply to this email or write [email protected].

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I’ve been curious but skeptical about joining the electric craze. Specially out here in Baja Sur, with long stretches of roads and not many charging stations, it always felt like a conversation for somewhere else. But then I got into the new Hummer EV, and I’ll be honest, it made me think twice. This thing is huge, packed with gadgets, and when you hit the pedal it takes off in complete silence. No growl, no roar, just smooth power that makes you wonder why we ever needed all that noise.

The wildest part? The CrabWalk. The wheels can actually turn so the truck moves a little sideways, almost like it’s sliding like a crab. At first it feels like a trick, but when you’re on a narrow dirt road or squeezing into a tight parking spot, it suddenly makes sense. Add in giant tires, crazy suspension, and a mode made for Baja-style trails, and you can picture it cruising from Cabo to the East Cape without breaking a sweat. I’m not saying gas trucks are done, not here, not yet. But after driving this thing, I can see how the future might actually fit on these roads..

The Road Ahead
Mexico targets 50% zero-emission sales by 2030. Baja’s luxury segment may become the test ground.

Tried an EV in Baja Sur yet, or sworn off the idea?

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