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Cabo Comes of Age

On Mexico's Baja peninsula, where desert meets ocean, three sophisticated resorts give a former fishing enclave its moment in the sun.

By Sharon Boorstin
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In the pink light of early morning, the infinity pool at Las Ventanas al Paraiso seems to melt into the Pacific.Amid twinkling lanterns and sheltered by a palapa-style roof, diners at Las Ventanas take in tranquil views.The restaurant's artful desserts include chocolate mousse with passion-fruit jelly and avocado sauce.The distinctive rock formation El Arco marks the southern end of the Baja peninsula. At low tide it's possible to walk beneath the arch.Flower-shaped windows add a feminine touch to Palmilla's Mission-style Mexican chapel.A guest takes an afternoon dip in the Vista pool, at the One & Only Palmilla.The casitas at Esperanza overlook the rocky coastline and El Arco in the distance.An outdoor stone shower in the resort's spa.
In the pink light of early morning, the infinity pool at Las Ventanas al Paraiso seems to melt into the Pacific.
PHOTO: Roy Zipstein
Amid twinkling lanterns and sheltered by a palapa-style roof, diners at Las Ventanas take in tranquil views.
PHOTO: Roy Zipstein
The restaurant's artful desserts include chocolate mousse with passion-fruit jelly and avocado sauce.
PHOTO: Roy Zipstein
The distinctive rock formation El Arco marks the southern end of the Baja peninsula. At low tide it's possible to walk beneath the arch.
PHOTO: Roy Zipstein
Flower-shaped windows add a feminine touch to Palmilla's Mission-style Mexican chapel.
PHOTO: Roy Zipstein
A guest takes an afternoon dip in the Vista pool, at the One & Only Palmilla.
PHOTO: Roy Zipstein
PHOTO: Roy Zipstein The casitas at Esperanza overlook the rocky coastline and El Arco in the distance.
PHOTO: Roy Zipstein
An outdoor stone shower in the resort's spa.
PHOTO: Roy Zipstein
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