Esperanza

Esperanza Review

Luxury continues to soar to great heights at this exclusive 17-acre resort between the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo where the spa doubled its size in 2007. At check-in you're presented with an agua fresca, a healthy drink made with papaya or mango, or other fruits and herbs.

Before your treatment, enjoy the Pasaje de Agua (water passage) therapy, which includes steam caves and a waterfall. Treatments incorporate local ingredients, tropical fruits, and ocean-based products. Look for such pampering as the papaya-mango body polish, the grated-coconut-and-lime exfoliation, and the Corona beer facial. Free yoga classes at are offered 9 and 10:15 each morning.

BODY TREATMENTS. Massage: Agua, hot stone, essential oil (stroke techniques vary).

Exfoliation: Body polish, salt glow. Wraps/baths: Aloe wrap, floral bath, herbal bath, mud bath, thalassotherapy. Other: Outdoor shower, steam room, warm soaking pool, waterfall rinse.

BEAUTY TREATMENTS. Facials, hair and scalp conditioning, manicure, pedicure.

PRICES. Body Treatments: $155-$310. Facials: $180-$290. Hair/Scalp Conditioning: $70. Manicure/Pedicure: $70-$120.