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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2014  -  # 1886

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14 Fr   Valentine's Day and the Full Moon  -  See the Valentine page at the end of this BPE.    

15 Sa  Los Barriles Community Market in the new park 9am-1:00pm ish
15 Sa  Music by 'Lighthouse' 6pm-9pm  Bayview Restaurant at Hotel Palmas de Cortez   ♫
15 Sa  ALMA Birthday Bash. Mexican Luau at  Lazy Daze 6pm. Music  Sheila M 624-137-7683 $200ps  BPE#1881 ♫

16 Su  Altar boys of the Sacred Family Parish Los Barriles hamburger sale  9am -1pm  BPE #1886
16 Su  Grand Opening Charly's King Gourmet Burgers. Between the two arroyos.  4pm  BPE #1886

17 Mo  President's Day US Holiday
19 W   East Cape Guild Scholarship General Meeting.  All are welcome
19 W  
Open Mic Roadrunner Dinner 6pm  Music 7pm  Res124-8038, info: 624-156-2820
20 Th   Karaoke Aldo's Vagos Bar - Plaza del Pueblo 7pm across from LB Fountain. DJ/Sing/Dance
20 Th   Todos Santos Film Festival www.todossantoscine.org
21 Fr   Book Store Sale  9-noon. HighwayOne Storage behind BajaCactusRestaurant past new Pemex

EVERY FRIDAY.....
7:30-8:45am      Exercise Class w/Kelly - QuadMan backyard. yoga mat, and light hand weights #1847
7:30am-8:30      Morning Yoga at Exotikite/Sessions Bar on the beach. Bring your own mat! Donation class.
8:30-9:30am      AA Meeting  see
http://aabajamexico.webs.com/  Hot line 505.312.5718
9:00-10am        Dance&Exercise with Brigitte, NEW Dance&Fitness Studio bmeier75@yahoo.com
9:15-10:15am    Tone Zone Fusion w/Sefi  Sukhasana Yoga Studio  
10:30-11:30      Samba & Afro-Brazilian Dance Class w/Camilla. Sukhasana Yoga Studio bajacamilla@yahoo.com          
1:30-2:30pm      Strength Training w/ Annalisa  Sukhasana Yoga Studio  See BPE#1776
3:00-4:00pm     Pilates+ w/Anne Sukhasana Studio Starts
       Vago's Bar - Live DJ - starts 7pm

 
      Tio Pablo's: Fish Fry $5.95 & Lobster Plate $17.95  All menu items available

       Curry day at Sabaidee Bistro & Take away .Also regular menu, next to Bancomer 624 117 2303
       Buzzards Ladies Night, Door prizes, Dancing and live singing KARAOKE KJ

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Fido Alert! 
Please help us find Zofie. She jumped out of our quad Thursday night on the way home from Lazy Dayz. We life in site 42 in East Cape RV park. racioppac@gmail.com  We love her very much.
                                   
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Issue 66 of East Capers is on the street. If you did not get a copy or would like to read the color version, go to: http://issuu.com/losbarriles/docs/issue_66_feb-mar_2014_color.
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Hey all you sweetheart rock 'n rollers! Parking for Friday's FlatDog! Valentine dance concert to support East Cape Recycling Baja, is on Costa Brava Drive (enter through the
pedestrian gate at the cattle guard) or at the new Parque Laguna (walk through the Parque to the entry gate, located on the north east side of the Parque near the recycling center). See you all as you “Rock Your Sweetheart for Recycling” - LOCATION: East Cape Casas & RV Resort
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This Sunday the Altar boys of the Sacred Family Parish here in Los Barriles with the help of their parents will be making Hamburgers from 9:00AM till 1:00PM. alongside the church on the highway. All proceeds go towards renewing their Vestments used during Sunday mass. Stop by and pick up a few to eat there or take home. Mass attendance not a requirement! Thank you and may God continue to bless our community. Dennis Riley
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Charly's King Gourmet Burgers. Charbroiled al carbon at Plaza Iguana next door to Baja Bonita!
In between the two arroyos north of Los Barriles. Grand Opening Sunday 4pm. Special Hawaiian mushroom, BBQ and regular 15 varieties. Nine beef and 5 chicken. Fresh ground meat and fresh natural fries. Homemade bread from Cabo. Come and enjoy the authentic taste of Charly King's Burgers! Your hosts Laura Castanon, Carlos Leffort (Charly)
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Todos Santos Film Festival begins Feb. 20th.  20 Th    www.todossantoscine.org ====================================================

Via the BajaWesternOnion  -  Our friends to the west

Have You Stopped Receiving The Baja Western Onion? - We hear this each week from someone. Please note we do not remove your Email address unless you ask us. In some cases, you ISP may block the Baja Western Onion. But in most cases it has been diverted to your Spam or Bulk Mail folder. Check there first:
Gmail - Check your new Gmail "Category" folders, especially the one titled "Promotions." For more info, read this article: socialtriggers.com/new-gmail-changes/.
Yahoo - Check your Yahoo "Bulk Mail" Folder. If there is nothing there, check Yahoo Mail Options. Make sure it's not set to "Delete Bulk Mail Immediately."
Hotmail - Click on the Junk folder in the left pane. Tick the box to the left of each message you want and then click the "Not Junk" button.
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COMMUNITY MARKET  -  Tomorrow Saturday 2/15

     1)  The Gypsy Chicks will be providing Live Music at the Community Market.

     2)  Café Encinalito will be back at the community market this Saturday. 1/2 and full pound bags available of single origin Guatemalan, Brazilian, and Ethiopian beans--plus our aromatic signature blend with rich chocolates and creamy, bright florals. More information at www.caffeencinalito.com

     3)  The Barkery – at Los Barriles Community Market tomorrow. Fresh home-baked treats for your precious pooches. Baking extra Liver Cake this week but come early – it sells out fast. Apologies to all those pups who missed out last week.

     4)  GO GREEN--GREEN GO! Icarus Solar will offer solar electric panel and inverter system information at the Saturday market. A $500 introductory incentive will be offered for the first 5 customer installations including a free, individualized estimate and energy cost analysis of your home's electric use Contact www.Icarussolar.net  624-141-0621 or 860-576-8022

 ANSWERS - DISCUSSIONS- This category must have name and/or email address.

Discussion:  TV  -  The saga continues…I just spoke with DISH Networks. They WILL continue to service regular accounts BUT, if you have been receiving networks ABC, NBC, CBS etc. from My Distant Networks you are out of luck effective the 25th of this month. They gave me an 800 number to call for further help, if just happened to be My Distant Networks and they said “Sorry”! They have no referral to offer as well.   b2jborg@gmail.com

QUESTIONS - Please share your answers 

a.  Would appreciate recommendations on where to exchange U.S. dollars for pesos in Nogales, AZ.  Thank you.  cwoodfam@frontier.com.  Will post responses for other travelers.

b.  Anyone traveling to Los Barriles from the states could bring some 1 pound cones of yarn - please contact tessabarriles@gmail.com or 1410427

c.  My BPE notice is going into my Junk folder.  Also have someone who has Yahoo, same problem.
Any suggestions?  Cheryl  bajaponyexpress3@gmail.com

. AIRPORT - Please use the format below........ And yes, we'll all chip in for gas or chips and drinks!
Example, a 2pm flight should say, leave LB 11am or sooner. YOU pick the time to leave.  Send a note when you  get a ride so the request can be removed.
 

        NEED RIDE FROM EAST CAPE TO AIRPORT
Feb 16 Su  Leave 3pm or sooner wendyswanson@juno.com
 
          RIDES OFFERED
Feb 24 Mo   Ride Offered  2pm going to LB. johnpaulson_2000@yahoo.com
 
         NEED RIDE FROM AIRPORT TO EAST CAPE - none
Feb 21 Fr  Arrive 12:41  Aaron soccerbuddy@shaw.ca,  or 1-604-315-6027

RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT - subject to editing to keep it short!  Subject to editing!
Restaurants... If you advertise more than once a week then your ad's must be 3 lines or shorter.  Weekly ads about 5/6 lines unless there is a good reason!

a.  Don’t forget, we have an all-you-can-eat fresh fruit buffet at Smokey’s every weekend from 8-11 am starting this Saturday. Coffee is included in the $6 price. We will also start serving menudo again on Saturday as well as breakfast bagels. Please come check us out.

b.  La Trinidad Restaurant Weekend Menu, Reservations 6241589837 mandt@prodigy.net.mx
Valentines: Soup,Salad bar, Fillet mignon, rib eye, T bone, Lobster tail, coco shrimp, shrimp imperial,
Free margaritas for your special gal. I promise NOT to sing !!
     Sat: Soup,Salad bar, Steaks, Sea food, Chicken fried steak, country style fried chicken.
Open for lunch Mon to Thurs, Great Grub. Lotta great comments from customers, try us.

RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS - Repeats every 2/3 days is OK.

a.   Looking to caravan with other(s) leaving Los Barriles on the 15th of Feb. I have to be in San Diego on the 17th so not a push to go fast. Would like the company estateli@jps.net

WANTED - Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted:  Good used chainsaw, stihl preferred. Bajarally@yahoo.com
 

b.  Wanted:  Keyboard.  My 2 year old keyboard does not work on the \/ key. 124-8054 or jonandchris@juno.com

NOT WANTED - THREE LINE LIMIT!!  Repeats in one week. All Coconuts are US in origin. Subject to editing.
(Bad words: sell, money, $, dollars, pesos) - Keep it short!  Sorry, no photos.  Use Craig's list and include link.

a.  Like new corner credenza/ curio cabinet with two doors and enclosed shelf. Great for stereo, storage or display. Dark walnut stain. Has 6 sides and is low. Dimensions are 34 1/2 inches tall, 20 inches deep and at the widest 44 inches. Excellent condition. Can deliver locally. Was 320, now 280 stickers. See pictures on Craig's list link. Call 142 8123 or email jleemelter@juno.com  http://bajasur.es.craigslist.com.mx/fuo/4315092811.html

b.  Ok need's to go the 6 rapalas for 60 wahoo's today...davidfc78@hotmail.com

c.  '04 Forrest River "Salem" 5th wheel 25ft with/living rm slide one trip to LB, permanent at EC park since 06 Turnkey...includes Tv's, in/out stereo, new costco matress, sofa, kitchen supplies more: Ac, fridge, stove, micro, furnace, in great condition Needs moving...Tires covered in good shape. 8500movers obo   rarentals@gmail.com

d.  Bucket of old horseshoes good for crafts, etc. 50 coconuts and 12x12 Black Sheep screened in tent with floor 100 coconuts. Call Mike at 624-154-5454 

e.  26 foot Travel Trailer - 2005 Palomino T26-BHSL Ultra Lite. 8,500 cocos OBO View on Craigs List http://bajasur.en.craigslist.com.mx/rvs/4313223607.html wmrailton@yahoo.com

f.  4' X 6' Palo de Arco, 2-panel door.  The door/gate is framed by 2" x 4" on all four sides.  The gate was replaced by a metal door and is ready to hang; I have many extra palo de arco pieces (sticks).  75 slats.  Ed ebodaken@gmail.com 142-8061

g.  Almost-Spring electronic house cleaning:  1.  Monoprice 12-port ethernet network patch panel (10").  Never used. 15 US signals.  2.  TP-LINK 8-port 10/100Mbps Desktop Switch.  Never used. 15 beeps.  3.  TP-LINK WA830RE 300 Mbps Wireless Range Extender Never used.  30 pings.   4.  2-RCA PSAPP1R Appliance Surge protectors.  Protects all 110V appliances (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, microwaves); has side outlets so appliances can be closer to wall; audible alarm when in surge protection mode.  18 jolts each.  Ed ebodaken@gmail.com 142-8061

h.  iFINDER Go handheld Mapping GPS Receiver. Made by Lowrance.  Rarely used.  25 coconuts OBO  jonandchris@juno.com  124-8054

BAJA BIZ - Repeat every TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total - subject to editing

a.   DVDS AND MORE DVDS....Variety of movie selctions from 1 taco up.....some TV miniseries also....I will be in the lobby of Las Palmas Hotel from noon til 1:00 this Saturday...first come first serve..wilkccet@outlook.com

b.  palm trees for sale small and big  cocos and fan palms cactis     SAND and gravel beach sand rocks as big as 3 tons ronlaribera@yahoo.com

c.  Looking of an investor: Client needs loan of sixty thousand United States of America dollars, will pay 10% interest, 2 year term; collateral is a beach front property valued at minimum 500,000.00 US$. If interested to invest: can-am-mex@hotmail.com  612 348 9793
 

d.  Taller Santana...in San Bartolo.. Steel fabricating shop ...CNC plasma cutting off graphic designs up to 1/2" steel plate.  cell 624 12 80046  website  www.SantanaIron.net  email santana@hughes.net

REAL ESTATE - For Sale, For Rent, House-sitting. Repeats in ONE week. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total. Subject to editing(If you are a buyer and you "saw it first" on the BPE please let me know so I can obtain my finders fee. Thank you, Cheryl)

a.   We will need to postpone our Open House Tour this Friday. But stay tuned for next week we will be featuring a new listing and Price drop on a beautiful home. Joe's deli will be offering a free deli sandwich to our raffle winner.  See you next Friday. Thank you, Pam and Carlene www.HomesandLanofBaja.com

b.  OPEN HOUSE Sat., February 15th, 2014. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. www.bahia-realestate.com Casa Del Oro $195,000 usd. Between Barrilito restaurant and Cafe Maria, please stop  by to see the new look.
Casa Del Sol $365,000 usd. Palo Blanco area, passing the second arroyo turn to de left and follow the signs.
Casa Clara Luz $575,000 usd.Las Brisas area, take the paved road to El Cardonal, calle yipee, follow the signs.

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   VALENTINE'S DAY !!  TODAY!!!
                             

Charlie's Chocolates HAS ROSES for Valentine's day!

Specials are as follows ...
Buy 1 beautiful rose for $50. pesos and get 3 FREE CHOCOLATES., BUY 3. roses for $135 pesos, get 5 FREE CHOCOLATES, Buy 6 roses for $225 pesos, get 8 FREE CHOCOLATES, and Buy 12 roses and for $395 and get 13 FREE CHOCOLATES.

BEAUTIFULY DECORATED BOXES by Mariza are available to the 1st 25 customers wanting them. Each box holds 11 chocolates on one layer, 22 chocolates if you want two layers. These beautiful boxes alone will place a sweet smile on your novia's lips, and the chocolates inside are almost a sure bet to put a smile on yours. (Add $20 pesos for these boxes.)

For an EXTRA SPECIAL gift idea ... We have the Ultimate Pleaser Gift Box with 64 of my very best pieces, inc. Divinity, Oreo Truffles in white chocolate, Pecan Turtles, and Charlies Almond English Toffee, in a very elegant 4 tier stepped Red Cube Box. It's topped off with a dozen beautiful long stem Red Roses and a damiana chocolate for you. I've got only 10 of these @ the great price of only $550 pesos. 
(This is a great deal as the roses alone would cost at least $500 pesos)

To be sure of getting one of these specials, PLEASE CALL MY CELL @ 044 624 155 - 2427. I'll make all phone orders a priority. No deposit required to hold your order. Thank you. Charlie


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Come and celebrate valentine's day @ Don Crudo's the best restaurant in Los Barriles we offering 1/2 price on drinks and free dessert for the ladies on this special day 

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Need a last minute gift idea?  Buy your sweetheart a Jen Wren gift certificate on our newly launch Team Jen Wren web site: http://teamjenwren.com

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Lighthouse Pizzeria
Valentines  Day Dinner special. Chicken Parmesan Penne Pasta with a Fresh organic Salad.  Or try one of our other Pasta dishes from the menu. So bring your Valentine in to Lighthouse pizzeria for a great Dinner. 624-130-2222

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Valentines day special at Tio Pablo's
Lobster plate $17.95
Tio's double deck montecristo sandwich $8.95
Fish and chips $5.95
Prime rib $24.95

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El Barrilitos Valentines Special Friday 14th

We’re offering four different combination specials from some of our favorite dishes for Valentine’s night. All dinners include an appetizer, two sides per plate, a glass of wine per person, and Los Barriles’ best flan for dessert. Prices for the combinations range from $450 to $650 Pesos total and include everything mentioned above. The 4 combination specials are:

Fried Calamari Appetizer
Barrilitos Shrimp (wrapped in bacon, topped w/3 cheese cream) & Breaded Fish Filet w/tartar cream
Guacamole & Smoked Fish Dip w/Chips w/Chips Appetizer
Cilantro Fish Filet & Blackened Fish
Sea Food Barrilitos Plate Appetizer
Barrilitos Fish Filet (topped w/seafood in basil and wine cream) & Flank Steak on bed of Poblano Cream
Tuna Sashimi Appetizer
Coconut Shrimp w/Mango Sauce & Italian Style Scallops (Sundried tomatoes, olives, sesame oil)

Please stop by or call to make your reservations at: 624-121-5856. See you on Valentine’s Day! (Regular menu available also.)

Get your Lover some romantic music for Valentines Day!
The new Cd release ' Love Happens' by local recording artist 'Rio'
Is available at Plum Loco (next to El Viejos) and Joes Deli. 15 coconuts!

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La Fogata Restaurant Valentines Special with Musica Romantica by 2 guitars.
Two choices:
     #1  Arrachera + Lobster Tail
     #2  Arrachera + Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Both come with baked potato, vegetables and Choco Flan for dessert.  US $20
Call Norma if you want to reserve  044-624-177-2812
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Galeria Los Angeles, #15, on the Studio Tour is thrilled to announce that Baja's beloved artist, Antonio Viveros, will again join us for the 2014 tour. Antonio will be bringing 20 new image cards that will be on sale for this event only.
Also, Roberta Henry from Loreto will be visiting the gallery with some of her special pieces.
Sara de la Vos is baking her yummy cookies to share with all who come by to say hi.
And it just gets better; in celebration of the day, Maravilla Organic Coffee will be on sale for $250 peses a kilo.

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Rawgoddess GreenSmoothie: First Annual Anniversary Party. Chocolate truffle, elixir & tonic sales & samplings throughout the day. Flax-Banana Crepes w/ Rich CocoCream. Pls watch our Facebook and www.rawprincess.org  for special coupons & party details including a lingerie exchange in the morning. Thank you for an amazing year. So glad to be here LB! <3 cici

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Salon and Spa de Cortez  -  Valentines Day Specials

 
We now  have VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT CERTIFICATES that are offered as packages of three combined services from the Salon and Spa.  When you purchase a VALENTINE'S DAY Salon and Spa package, you will be receiving a  additional 10% discount off the current resident price.  Certainly, if you wish to purchase a single service from the Salon or Spa, you are welcome to do that at our regular resident price.  The following are examples of our VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT CERTIFICATES with the 10% discount included in the price.
 
CUPID’S ARROW:  Spa paraffin manicure, pedicure, and a choice of either massage or facial   $100.00
 
SWEET HEART SURPRISE:  Manicure, pedicure, haircut and either a massage or facial $120.00.
 
BE MY VALENTINE:  Manicure, pedicure, acupuncture and a choice of either a massage or facial. $140.00
 
KISS N MAKE-UP: Facial, eyelash tinting, eyebrow tinting, and a shellac manicure  $84.00
 
HEART THROB: Facial, acupuncture and a choice of either a 1 ½ hr, body scrub or a choice of a 1 ½ hr massage $180.00
 
SWEETIE PIE SPECIAL: facial, eyelash tint, and a airbrush makeup session with Melly. $100.00
 
Call the Salon de Cortez 124 8056
Spa de cortez  624 160 1203
 
          spadecortez@yahoo.com
On line booking link:
 
 Stop by  the Salon or spa located in the Spa Building at the Palmas hotel and purchase your VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT CERTIFICATE

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El Toro y La Luna for Valentine's Day will be having 5% up to 20%off surprise discounts with your purchase. Stop by and treat your loved one with a special gift! Starting Wednesday 11th to Friday 14th. Feliz Dia de San Valentin
El Toro y La Luna Home Decor, Furniture & Tile Store 624 141 0696

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Vista La Ribera Restaurant   Valentines day dinner only 220 pesos, come and enjoy with us this special day and enjoy our delicious food and live music with los beatres Reservations at tumalan_06@hotmail.com

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Spend the evening with us and "Rock Your Sweetheart for Recycling" Friday,  7:30 - 11:00pm, poolside under the stars.    The Fabulous FLATDOG will return by popular demand, as well as some "surprise guests" to help you dance the night away. $10us  donation per person to benefit East Cape Recycling Baja. First drink is free: your choice of beer, wine, or Margarita. As always our fresh, hot, real-buttered and sea-salted theater style popcorn will be available. See You There!!  All proceeds go to Los Barriles Recycling efforts.  LOCATION: East Cape Casas & RV Resort

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Campestre Triny, Special Dinner Includes: Corn Soup, Pasta w/ Shrimp Kebabs and Cheesecake for only $20usd, Regular Menu Also Available, Live Music Played By DJ Pepón (Raphael).   For Reservations Please Call: (624)1248067 Or (624)155-5555   dannycastellanos610@gmail.com

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Buzzards Bay & Cantina

Show the love this Valentines Day featuring an incredible Friday night of live music for with the Lack Family at 7 at Buzzards Bay Cantina!  Smoked prime rib & Lobster or Tenderloin Filet & Lobster and all the fixin's.  A complimentary glass of wine or margarita will make the music sound so much better!  VISA & MC Accepted. Reservations recommended at 624-141-0098

Smoked Prime Rib & Lobster Tail or Filet & Lobster Tail or off the menu
Garlic Baby Potatoes
Fresh Vegetables
Hand Tossed Salad
Fresh Dinner Rolls
Dessert
Glass of Wine or Margarita included


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Roadrunner Cafe and Bakery - Take your sweetie out for a nice Valentine's dinner.   Choose from Salsa Chicken or Pork Chops served with mashed potatoes, soup and salad. Enjoy 2 for 1 Margaritas with your meal. There will be several deserts to choose from and we promise plenty of chocolate. Live music will be provided by Revolving Door joined by local favorites John and Laura Benward and Mike Phillips. Dinner sevice starts at  6pm. Call 124-8038 for reservations.

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Punta Pescadero Paradise  - 
         Come and join us a fabulous special dinner, Mexican delights and many surprises more. $32.00 USA included Tax & Service. Welcome Margarita.

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Bring your sweetheart to Hotel Buenavista Beach Resort (Spa) on Valentine’s Day for a 4-course Mediterranean-style dinner and wine pairing in the garden under a full moon. Dinner service starts at  6pm and reservations are required. Call (624) 122-5019 or email  pr@hotelbuenavista.com

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Cafe Maria

A) Cafe Maria's traditional Mexican buffet: Cheese Chile Relleno, Green & red sauce chicken enchiladas, tostadas, tamales, rice & beans, guacamole & pico de gallo sauce, dessert and 1 free drink.  All you can eat ! Only 10 dls per person.

B) Valentine's seafood Combination: Breaded Fish, Mango sauce Fish, Coconut Shrimps, Butter & Garlic scallops, Squid Rings, Stuffed Crab, Rice & Salad. 4 People price: $580.00 / 6 People price: $812.00
          Starts at 5:00 pm. To make a reservation phone 1410511 or themariascafe@gmail.com

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