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72 Hours at Grand Velas Los Cabos, 29 photos

  • March 17, 2017
  • Brad A. Johnson

The original Grand Velas revolutionized the all-inclusive resort sector in the Riviera Nayarit when it opened there more than 15 years ago. And now comes Grand Velas Los Cabos, which is guaranteed to be a game-changer for Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. All meals, beverages (including top-shelf wines and alcohol), taxes and gratuities are included in the price of the room (about $750 per person per night, based on double occupancy). It might sound expensive at first, but once you realize the caliber of the restaurants here, you will realize it’s actually a steal. The food at every restaurant on property is absolutely fantastic, but especially Frida, Lucca and Cocina de Autor, which are easily three of the finest restaurants in all of Los Cabos. And the spa…!

I recently checked in for a 72-hour weekend break. Here’s a look around.

(My full review is now available at the Orange County Register).

Concierge desk at Grand Velas Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Grand Velas Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Langostino al carbon at Frida, Grand Velas Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Frida at Grand Velas Los Cabos (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Filet of beef with dried chile ancho and truffle dust at Frida, Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Fig salad at Lucca, Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Parmesan risotto with sugar-cured egg and truffles at Lucca, Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Lucca at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Housemade pasta with bottarga at Lucca, Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Cocina de Autor, Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Cured beef filet with black garlic served atop smoldering dried mushrooms at Cocina de Autor, Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Hay-smoked sole at Cocina de Autor, Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Azul, Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
The beach at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
The ceviche bar at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Velas 10 Steakhouse and Seafood Grill at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Lobster at Velas 10 Steakhouse and Seafood Grill at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Ribeye at Velas 10 Steakhouse and Seafood Grill at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Piaf at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Roasted duck at Piaf, Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Sunrise at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Sunrise at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Sunrise at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Men’s sauna at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Spa at Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)
Grand Velas Los Cabos (photo by Brad A Johnson)

For my my detailed review of Grand Velas Los Cabos, check out the story in the Orange County Register. Meanwhile, for more travel inspiration and photos, I invite you to follow me and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Brad A. Johnson is a writer and photographer specializing in food and travel. His work has been honored by the James Beard Awards, Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards, World Food Media Awards, pdn Food Photography Awards and others. Based in Southern California, Brad currently serves as restaurant critic for the Orange County Register.

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