ESPERANZA, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION FACT SHEET OPENING DATE: February 2002 ADDRESS: Esperanza, Auberge Resrts Cllectin Carretera Transpeninsular km 7 Manzana 10, Punta Ballena Cab San Lucas BCS Mexic 23410 Htel Reservatins and Infrmatin 888-965-1309 310-453-2539 esperanza.aubergeresrts.cm @esperanzaresrt facebk.cm/esperanzaresrt ARCHITECTS: INTERIOR DESIGNER: GENERAL MANAGER: Backen/Gillam Architects, in assciatin with Mari Maldnad f GV Arquitects Gerge Girvin HBA Hspitality Grup Marc Rdriguez OVERVIEW: Esperanza encmpasses a 59-rm resrt and 96 expansive ne- t fur-bedrm villas situated in an incmparable natural setting n Baja s Sea f Crtez. All f the resrt s spacius rms feature utdr terraces and cean views, many with private infinity edge ht tubs. The resrt als features a wrld-class ceanfrnt restaurant, full-service spa, fur swimming pls and tw private beaches as well as access t nearby champinship glf and recreatinal activities. REDESIGN: Esperanza repened n June 1, 2015 with a cmprehensive revitalizatin that ushered in a new era f luxury and sphisticatin fr the rmantic ceanfrnt prperty. Exuding bareft elegance and sensual relaxatin, the dramatic and cntemprary redesign f the intimate beachfrnt resrt features cmpletely transfrmed guest rms, a revitalized Ccina del Mar restaurant and Lunge Bar, enhanced pl and terrace with new czy lunge spaces and cabanas and refreshed spa and public spaces. Auberge Resrts Cllectin tapped acclaimed interir designer Mary Alice Palmer f HKS Hspitality Grup and landscape architect Gerge Girvin, t lead the resrt s extensive re-design. Inspired by the natural clrs f the rcky cliffs and crystal blue cean, Esperanza welcmes guests with a sun-kissed palette f sandy neutrals and shades f gray mixed with the warmth f light driftwd and hand-wven palapas.
LOCATION: ACCOMMODATIONS: RESORT AMENITIES: Esperanza is lcated n the Baja Peninsula, fur miles utside f the twn f Cab San Lucas, Mexic. The ceanfrnt htel is perched n the bluffs f Punta Ballena ( Whale Pint ) verlking tw private cves n the majestic Sea f Crtez. The resrt is situated a shrt 10- minute drive frm Cab San Lucas and 30 minutes frm the histric clnial twn f San Jse del Cab and San Jse del Cab Internatinal Airprt, which services many majr U.S. cities. The htel has 59 casitas and suites, and 96 expansive villas with cean and garden views prviding residentialstyle accmmdatins fr families and grups. Accmmdatins range frm ne- t fur-bedrms, frm 925 t 4,000 square feet. Interirs shwcase a reginal seaside design with riginal art; handcrafted furnishings; large private terraces with infinity edge ht tubs; and spacius bathrms with deep saking tubs and shwers built fr tw. In-rm amenities include flat-screen televisins with Chrmecast; cmplimentary high-speed wireless Internet access; all-natural rubber Harmny yga mats, and Esperanza s signature in-rm bath amenities made with natural essential ils, rganic vegetable ils and pure fruit ingredients. Plside guests are ffered the fllwing cmplimentary amenities: Frzen ppsicles Fruit skewers Snw cnes Ale cubes Refreshing misters 15-minute plside massage Private luxury cabanas and plush chaise lunges at the pl terrace, alng with palapa-style cabanas with day beds built fr tw at the resrt s private beach, prvide czy places fr cuples t cnnect. The pl als features a sunning ledge with in-water chaise lunge chairs. RESORT DINING: Under the directin f Chef Guillerm Gmez, guests can enjy culinary experiences thrughut Esperanza s six dining venues featuring traditinal Mexican fare as well as internatinal cuisine inspired by the resrt team s diverse culinary backgrund, frm Mediterranean t Italian t Argentinian. Ccina del Mar: Esperanza s signature restaurant is knwn fr its exquisite variety f fresh fish and seafd specialties. The restaurant utilizes the freshest pssible ingredients frm Baja and surrunding areas, prviding a simple, casual and prgressive menu. The waterfrnt restaurant is an ideal destinatin fr guests, wners, and lcal visitrs t celebrate life, lve and friendship in an unfrgettable setting that with stunning views f the Sea f Crtez. Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. t 11:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. t 10:00 p.m.
PESCA Ceviche Bar: Lcated at the heart f Ccina del Mar, Pesca is Esperanza s newest dining cncept, ffering a market-style selectin with fresh ctpus, clams, ysters and ceviche in raw preparatins capturing the rich and refreshing flavrs f Baja s lcal seafd. Guests can enjy handmade made-t-rder citrus-cured seafd dishes inspired by Latin and Asian flavrs at PESCA s handsculpted ceramic ceviche bar. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. t 5:00 p.m. La Palapa: The Palapa Bar & Grill lcated at the Residence Club is a casual utdr dining setting with traditinal Mexican favrites, ffering amazing views, an exhibitin kitchen and swim up bar. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. t 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. t 10:00 p.m. La Terraza Americana: La Terraza Americana features light fare and traditinal American cuisine including salads, sandwiches and burgers, including vegan and vegetarian friendly ptins all served in a casual utdr setting. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. t 5:00 p.m. The Lunge Bar: Directly verlking the cean's edge with a beautiful view f Cab San Lucas' famus Land's End, this cantina serves a variety f appetizers and light meals in additin t specialty ccktails, tequila and mezcal tastings. Lunch: 11:00am t 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. t 10:00 p.m. Bar service: 10:00 a.m. t 12:00 a.m. Las Estrellas: Lcated in Auberge Private Residences at Esperanza, the newly updated mdern Italian-style bistr is pen t wners, guests and lcals alike t enjy pizzas and fresh-made pastas. Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. t 11:00 p.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. t 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. t 10:00 p.m.
CULINARY EXPERIENCES & THEMED DINING NIGHTS Mexicanisim: Every Wednesday at La Palapa, guests can attend an authentic fiesta n the ceanfrnt pati, highlighting fds frm varius regins f Mexic. Live music and a dazzling firewrks display add t the festivities. Lcal vendrs sell suvenirs, jewelry and ther crafts at the utdr marketplace. Culinary Crner: Esperanza s casual Mexican dining restaurant, La Palapa shwcases rtating culinary cncepts nearly every day f the week. New themed nights include: Burger Night (Mndays): features guests chice f Black Angus, yellw fin tuna and vegan lentilquina burger Grill Fest (Tuesdays): features the best cuts n a charcal while a smmelier will assist guests with the selectin f wines Mexicanism (Wednesdays): the resrt s belved signature authentic fiesta that highlights fds frm varius regins f Mexic with live music and a dazzling firewrks display while lcal vendrs sell suvenirs, jewelry and ther crafts at the utdr marketplace Ramen Flair (Thursdays): ffers a special ramen & sushi selectin by Sus Chef Miguel Baltazar Seafd Market (Fridays): allws guests t select fresh catch which chef will recmmend a Bajastyle preparatin Tacs & Salsa (Saturdays): guests can enjy a variety f creative and delicius tacs The Blue Agave Sciety: Learn all abut Tequila and experience the flavrs f white, semi-aged and aged Tequilas while being initiated int the Blue Agave Sciety, an exclusive club created by the resrt s master tequiler. The tasting is ffered every Tuesday and Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Mexican Wine Jurney: Learn abut the many grape varieties grwn in Mexic and the rich histry f hw the Mexican winemaking, while als enjying bright Baja cuisine specially prepared t accentuate the flavrs f the wines. This unique experience takes place every Friday at 5:00 p.m. Baja Beer Tasting: Highlighting Baja breweries and Mexican craft beers, this jurney ffers guests a sampling f lcal beers paired with aguachiles and raw fish tiradits frm Pesca unique t the destinatin. A Night t Remember: Guests can enjy a private beachfrnt dinner fr tw t celebrate their special ccasin, allwing ur staff t prepare an unfrgettable evening custmized t their tastes. Persnal tuches can include a rmantic serenade by a mariachi band and firewrks shw.
Cking Classes: Esperanza s Fd f Place prgram features a cllectin f culinary adventures inspired by the culture, flavrs and traditins f Mexic s Baja regin. Guests are intrduced t reginal cuisine thrugh hands-n cking instructin including digging fr chclata clams t create a fish and clam ceviche; a trtilla making class at the resrt s new trtilleria using masa nixtamal; and a seasnal tamale making sessin that takes guests thrugh the traditinal culinary custm. The class is ffered every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. THE SPA AT ESPERANZA: The Spa at Esperanza incrprates the elements f water, light, desert and sea and features a cntemprary utdr relaxatin lunge set under a large palapa. The spa ffers a wide variety f pampering, restrative and wellness treatments and fitness cnditining. Guests can als bk an evening Starlight Spa experience fr exclusive after-hurs access. A new wellness cncierge is n hand t prvide an assessment f fitting treatments and fitness classes. The Spa at Esperanza ffers an Integrated Wellness Prgram featuring a schedule with up t 35 different fitness classes weekly with guest instructrs frm arund the wrld, a nutritinist expert, acupuncture therapy, a running cncierge and healthy cking classes. Cmplimentary daily fitness classes and yga classes are ffered in the resrt s 1,000 square-ft yga studi. Candlelight yga takes place at 6:00 p.m. every Thursday and sunrise yga ccurs every Saturday at 7:00 a.m. All rms feature cmplimentary in-rm yga mats. In additin, private yga instructin is available by request. Spa hurs are frm 9:00 a.m. t 8:00 p.m. daily. Spa facilities include: A variety f unique therapeutic massage and revitalizing treatments In-rm and cabana beach massage Steam cave Saking tubs Outdr shwers Mvement studi (yga and Pilates) VIP cuples treatment rm Freestanding hairstyling, manicure and pedicure studi Sunning garden Cmplimentary aguas frescas beverages A full-service fitness facility with state-f-the-art equipment including cardivascular machines, elliptical crss-trainers, statinary bikes, free weights and mre.
SOLANA BOUTIQUE: RESIDENCE CLUB Curated by Maris Cllectin, Slana ffers the latest trends in wmen's and men s apparel, swim, accessries, and jewelry. The butique features a unique selectin f designers including Missni, Temperley Lndn, Camilla, Aquazzura, Frank & Eileen, Hrsenbuhs, and Jennifer Meyer, amng thers. Frm the hand-crafted terra ctta chandelier t Hunt Slnem's clrful paintings f parrts adrning the walls, Slana perfectly captures the warm and vibrant nature f Cab San Lucas. The Residence Club is an exclusive wnership pprtunity available at Esperanza, featuring 60 tw, three and furbedrm fully equipped luxury villas with all privileges f the resrt. Membership is custmized t the residency desires f each individual, frm ne-eighth t ne-furth villa wnership. Villa units are ffered frm 2,400 t 4,000 square feet f indr and utdr living space. Recently redesigned by J Banks Design Grup, the villas cleverly incrprate the envirnment and take advantage f the magnificent cean views. Each villa has its wn private curtyard entrance and master suites that include bathrms featuring duble vanities and spa tubs. Grund-flr villas have private plunge pls. The villas feature casually elegant handcrafted furniture, riginal artwrk and all the luxuries f hme. Members need nly bring clthing and perhaps a set f glf clubs t make their stay perfect. AUBERGE PRIVATE The Auberge Private Residences at Esperanza are a cllectin f RESIDENCES AT ESPERANZA: 36 three and fur-bedrm hmes ffering between 3,000 and 4,000 square feet f indr and utdr living space. Available fr private wnership r fr guests, amenities include an exclusive Owner s Club, lushly landscaped with terraced seating, several pls and plside service frm Esperanza, private glf cart per hme and a membership t the Punta Ballena Beach Club, with private cabanas, beach access, restaurant and cean side pl. EVENT FACILITIES: Fr private dinners, executive meetings and weddings, Esperanza ffers mre than 2,000 square feet f indr and utdr space. As a part f the recent renvatins, a new bardrm fr small meetings f up t 15 peple. Esperanza s new Flating Lunge is the ideal scene at sea experience fr intimate gatherings, friend getaways r crprate events. Guests will be treated t a catered appetizer and ccktail menu with private butler service, live DJ and water activities, including stand up paddle barding and snrkeling. RESORT PROGRAMS: Auberge Adventures: Created exclusively fr Esperanza guests, this series f activities prvides intimate ways t
explre Baja Califrnia by land and by sea with sea kayaking, swimming with whale sharks, whale watching, surfing with lcals and desert car racing. Fun Under the Sun Kids Club: Esperanza s Kids Club intrduces children t the lcal culture thrugh engaging and entertaining prgramming, including craft classes and lcal adventures. Upn arrival, kids receive a cmplimentary welcme gift, which includes a beach sand play set and a Chavits Passprt. Additinally, a persnalized welcme amenity is sent t their rm. The Chavits Passprt is presented at check-in with directins fr a scavenger hunt. Several stickers and stamps are prvided n different days and several areas arund the resrt and a prize at the end f the missin is granted. Mexican Fd: This stamp will be added t the passprt when they dinner at Mexicanisim. Splashing Pl: When La Terraza American s pl is visited, a stamp will be prvided. Early Bird: Children that present their passprt at Ccina del Mar befre 10:00am will receive a pancake sticker. Ppping Time: Kids can visit El Mercad frm 12:00pm t 5:00pm and get cmplimentary ppcrn and "admit ne ticket sticker. Let s Rck: A special ccktail stamp will be stamped n their passprt when they visit The Lunge Bar and ask fr a Shirley Temple r a Pink Panther. The Prize: A farewell amenity r scavenger hunt prize will be prvided at check-ut. The prize is a lg cinch sac with a teddy Esperanza turtle. Additinal children s amenities include: Children under tw staying n prperty eat cmplimentary at all n-site restaurants. S'mres-rasting at the fire pit f La Palapa is available every evening fr kids and teenagers. Mexicanisim Party. Each Wednesday La Palapa features fun festival games and firewrks while parents enjy traditinal Mexican delights. Cmplimentary fresh ppcrn ffered daily at El Mercad frm nn t 5:00pm. Special nnalchlic beverage selectin at the check-in (chia seed lemnade r fruit juice). Weekly kids activities prgram Mnday Beach day Tuesday Standup paddle class at Las Estrellas pl and Mvie night at The Game Rm Wednesday Mexican piñata party Thursday Water day Las Estrellas pl Friday Glf Lessns and Chef s day (pizza cking class) Saturday Ceramic craft day
Spanish Lessns: Cmplimentary Spanish lessns are available every Tuesday and Thursday frm 10:00 t 11:00 a.m. at the Residence Club. San Jse Art Gallery Turs: Esperanza ffers guided art turs thrugh San Jse s art district, which features a variety f art galleries and art craft stres. Painting Lessns: Jin a lcal artist and prfessr fr a tw-hur sessin t learn painting techniques that can easily integrate with yur wn artistic style. Available at 10:30 a.m. Mnday thrugh Friday by appintment. Shppers Guide: The resrt s expert shpping assistant is available t guide guests thrugh the regin s tp butiques n a jurney t find Mexic s finest art, décr, antiques, silver, jewelry, crafts and ther unique findings. Phtgraphy Services: Guests can capture their vacatin with the help f the artists at Studi Eminence Phtgraphy with 45-minute shts n the scenic grunds f the resrt. Sessins are by reservatin nly. GOLF: Ls Cabs has fur champinship-level curses nearby that are accessible fr guests t enjy. Tee times are arranged thrugh the resrt s cncierge staff. Greens fees range frm $175 t $250 fr 18 hles at the fllwing curses: Cab Del Sl An 18-hle Jack Nicklaus-designed cean curse, pen fr utside play, and a Tm Weiskpfdesigned 18-hle desert curse. Palmilla A 27-hle Jack Nicklaus designed curse, pen fr utside play. Cab Real An 18-hle, Rbert Trent Jnes-designed curse, pen fr utside play. Cab San Lucas Cuntry Club Ry Dye designed 18-hle curse. SPORT FISHING: destinatins, HORSEBACK RIDING: Ls Cabs is ne f the wrld s great sprt fishing famus fr its cncentratins f swrdfish and sailfish and is knwn as The Marlin Capital f the Wrld. Esperanza s cncierge can arrange grup excursins n private charters. Scenic hrseback riding is available nearby. Riding trails traverse Baja s desert setting and the beaches f Ls Cabs. AREA ACTIVITIES: Histric San Jse del Cab Scenic Beaches Snrkeling Tds Sants
El Arc (Land s End) Whale Watching Sailing Bay Cruises Glfing Shpping Diving Cab San Lucas Surfing Kayaking Deep Sea Fishing Tennis DISTANCE FROM AIRPORTS: San Jse del Cab 30 minutes La Paz 2½ hurs CLIMATE: CURRENCY: ABOUT AUBERGE RESORTS Suthern Baja, a subtrpical desert, assures 350 sunny days with a warm year-rund climate, lw humidity and cl breezes. Average daily temperatures are in the mid-70s, with summer averaging mid 80s and 90s. Light sweaters and jackets are recmmended in the evening. Pess are the currency in Mexic; hwever, mst restaurants, taxis and shps accept U.S. dllars and majr credit cards. Htels and banks can change currency at the established daily rate f exchange. Abut Auberge Resrts Cllectin Auberge Resrts Cllectin wns and perates a prtfli f exceptinal htels, resrts, residences, and private clubs. While Auberge nurtures the individuality f each prperty, all share a crafted apprach t luxury that is expressed thrugh captivating design, exceptinal cuisine and spas, and gracius yet unbtrusive service. Prperties in the Auberge Resrts Cllectin include: Auberge du Sleil, Calistga Ranch and Slage, Napa Valley; Esperanza and Chilen Bay, Ls Cabs, Mexic; Htel Jerme, Aspen; Malliuhana, Anguilla; Nanuku, Fiji; Htel Madeline and Element 52, Telluride, Clrad; Hacienda AltaGracia, Csta Rica; Mukul, Guacalit, Nicaragua; Auberge Beach Residences and Spa Frt Lauderdale (pening Summer 2018); Bishp s Ldge (pening Spring 2019); Ldge at Blue Sky, Utah (pening Spring 2019); and Cmmdre Perry Estate, Austin; Susurrs del Crazn, Punta de Mita, Mexic and Mauna Lani, Hawaii (all pening late 2019), with several thers in develpment. Fr mre infrmatin abut Auberge Resrts Cllectin, please visit www.aubergeresrts.cm. Fllw Auberge Resrts Cllectin n Facebk at facebk.cm/ AubergeResrts and n Twitter and Instagram at @AubergeResrts. # # # MEDIA CONTACT: Murphy O Brien, Inc. 310-453-2539 esperanza@murphybrien.cm