PickleballMEXICO
LOS CABOS — MEXICO ’ S PICKLEBALL MECCA
Cabo Sports Complex at night .
Sometime in the future , when we look back at the growth of pickleball in Mexico , we will always remember that the epicenter of growth was Los Cabos , Baja California Sur . Although other communities started playing pickleball around the same time , no other location can match the growth of pickleball in Los Cabos .
With more than 200 courts in the area , it isn ’ t difficult to understand why this is happening . Yes , a large population of Americans and Canadians who live permanently or temporarily there have contributed to the growth , but also , very importantly , it is the magic of the place .
Los Cabos has the most breathtaking sunsets and natural sightseeing that I have ever seen . The sunset colors remind me of playing evening tennis during my college years in the Texas desert , but with that special magical touch the ocean brings . Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo have amazing world-class hotels , golf courses , restaurants and wine cellars . It is certainly the perfect romantic place for any couple to fall in love , spend their honeymoon or renew their vows .
It is also a great destination for the adventurer spirit , with many water and off-water activities such as fishing , sailing , ATVs , snorkeling , camel riding , ziplining , yacht tours , and shopping . It is regarded as the “ Mexican Beverly Hills ” since many international celebrities use it as their hideaway . Although the summer is very hot , the rest of the year the weather is incredible . Perfect for pickleball .
The pickleball community is a very intense and passionate
Los Cabos pickleball players .
By Javier Regalado
PRESIDENT , LPPM
one . People take their pickleball seriously here . Although there are many courts , most are in private locations or hotel properties like Chileno Bay , El Dorado , Esperanza , Maravilla and Querencia . There are some cases of pickleball clubs open to the public like La Huerta , Tres Palapas , Buenavista Oceanfront and Club San Lazaro that have done an incredible job of promoting the sport in the area . But we need more open courts for the growing number of players in the region and recreate the experiences the private exclusive clubs offer .
With that in mind , the LPPM has just signed an agreement with the owners of the Cabo Sports Complex ( CSC ) to implement a pickleball center there . The CSC is the host of the ATP 250 Los Cabos Tennis Open that was recently held . The venue will be one of the best and most beautiful pickleball venues on the Pacific Coast .
This year , we will host our own Los Cabos Open pickleball tournament Oct . 27-30 that will focus on offering our players not only a great competitive event , but also a fun and rich tourist experience . For any information on the Los Cabos pickleball community , please contact me at
javier . regalado @ lppm . mx . •