Suddenly, Mr. Aaron appeared, inviting us to visit his farm — another surprise you wouldn’t expect in what is essentially the middle of town. In addition to offering horseback rides on the beach, we got to pet and play with mini goats, rabbits, roosters, ducks, guinea fowl, and a group of dogs and cats who guard the place. Mr. Aaron is a local icon, someone who lives in harmony with the environment and gives amazing lessons on the importance of the estuary and its preservation. I’m more than happy to give a shout-out to his recreation center Bonanza Horseback Riding, which has already earned TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award.

The waves! We had forgotten all about them. We followed a narrow trail through the estuary vegetation and emerged onto a wide beach painted with Cabo’s vibrant colors. A sign greeted us with information about the “Gallito Marino” — a bird in danger of extinction that nests on this beach. We read about the precautions we should take and learned that 217 species of water birds have been recorded here — 97 of which are migratory, and 19 are listed under some risk category. I remembered meeting Graciela, a researcher who has proven to be a tireless agent for environmental conservation. Another key figure in this community, helping create synergy with the tourism and hospitality sectors.