Gypsy Jan - 1-7-2013 at 03:13 PM
From The San Diego Union Tribune
By ELEONORA FERRI BAJA.COM
Baja recovers slowly from the holidays. As a result, January brings only a few big events to the region, but they are among our favorites of the year.
The Todos Santos Music Festival is back with REM's Peter Buck among the established and emerging talents on the roster. At the same time the Lord of
the Wind event in Los Barriles will bring top surfers to the East Cape for an epic showdown between kiteboarders and windsurfers.
Hundreds of other local events can be found on Baja.com. The following represent some of our favorite selections for January.
Note: Event dates and details are subject to sudden change and cancellation. Please confirm with the event organizers before booking your trip.
Cabo San Lucas
Whale watching
When: until mid-March
This time of year, whale watching in Cabo is a memorable experience. Rent a boat or just enjoy viewing them from the shore. Either way you will be
treated to a unique show.
Cost: free; tour prices vary
Info: baja.com/cabo-san-lucas/events/whale-watching
East Cape
Lord of the Wind Showdown
When: Jan. 10-15
Los Barriles Rotary Club hosts the third annual international windsurfing and kiteboarding competition with lots of cash prizes. This fun five-day
event will feature not only surfing competitions, but also bikini contests, pool parties, concerts and more.
Cost: Free for spectators
Info: baja.com/east-cape/events/lord-of-the-wind-showdown-2013
Todos Santos
Todos Santos Music Festival
When: Jan 10-26
This year's event will be hosted by REM guitarist Peter Buck. The lineup features an eclectic array of musicians ranging from industry legends to
emerging local talent including Robyn Hitchc-ck, Steve Wynn and the Baseball Project. The roster will also include performances by singer-songwriter
Alejandro Escovedo, The Posies, Joseph Arthur, Chuck Prophet's Mission Express, and breakout Mexican indie-pop group Torreblanca.
Cost: Varies