Four Reasons to Book a Pueblo Bonito Golf & Spa Vacation

The desire to “take your game on the road” and put your skills to the international test is a natural evolution of the inquisitive golfer. For those who’ve fully embraced the game, a golf trip, passport in hand, is the best vacation of all. What better way to take a big swig from the cup of golf by experiencing different people, cultures and lifestyles on and off the course? From the first tee to the 19th hole, nothing matches the excitement and adventure of an overseas golf trip to Pueblo Bonito Golf & Spa Resorts. 

Los Cabos, the dazzling desert-meets-ocean destination on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, stands apart from all other subtropical alternatives. It has the best weather. Four Pueblo Bonito resort properties. Exceptional spas and restaurants. The best off-course activities. And the best golf courses, led by Quivira Golf Club, an epic Jack Nicklaus-designed layout that belongs on every golf enthusiast’s bucket list.   

Opened in 2014, Quivira is in a class of its own. Because of the unyielding terrain, it has a handful of “here and only here” golf holes. Arguably the most daring and original course design on Nicklaus’ long resume, Quivira is worth crossing a continent or an ocean to play.  

Here are a four reasons why golfers should book a ‘south of the border’ trip to play the most majestic venue in Mexico.  

• Extraordinary views. With more oceanfront exposure than any other course in Los Cabos, Quivira Golf Club offers jaw-dropping views of the cobalt-blue sea from its clifftop holes. So mesmerizing are the vistas, it’s often hard for first-timers to focus on the task at hand. Even the interior holes are thoughtfully designed and visually striking. The combination of a firm but fair test coupled with eye-popping scenery and on-course refreshments translates to an unforgettable experience.  

• An incredible challenge. Quivira has earned its reputation based on the exceptional challenge it presents to golfers at all ability levels. Maximum versatility is achieved with eight different tee configurations, ranging from 7,019 to 4,754 yards, including three sets of combination tees for the undecided. As for enjoyment, Antonio Reynante, the club’s general manager and director of golf, has a few words of advice. “Quivira has a spellbinding beauty all its own, but it is first and foremost a challenging course,” he said. “Consider moving up a set of tees from your normal preferred yardage. You’ll reach more greens in regulation and have more fun.”  

• Accommodations. Quivira Los Cabos, a 1,850-acre oceanfront resort community sheltered in a mountain valley 10 minutes from Cabo San Lucas, offers two excellent lodging options, each five minutes via shuttle from the golf club. Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort is an adults-only, all-inclusive property set up for relaxation, from its lounge-ringed swimming pools and large outdoor hot tub to the romantic Peninsula Restaurant on the beach. For golfers traveling with families, the all-inclusive Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Golf & Spa Resort, which crowns a bluff high above the sea, offers spacious ocean-view guest rooms, a plethora of restaurants, plus organized activities for kids. Note that access to Quivira Golf Club is reserved exclusively for guests of Pueblo Bonito Resorts, including the two downtown properties: Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos and Pueblo Bonito Rose. 

• Breaking the mold. Traveling to a foreign country where another language is spoken can be both exciting and unsettling. Take comfort in the fact that the people of Los Cabos extend a very warm welcome to visitors. They’ll put you at ease, encourage your attempts to speak Spanish, and may even help you learn a few new palabras (words). With all the ingredients in place, a memorable golf vacation is virtually guaranteed.  

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