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Los Cabos travel information.
Los Cabos (The Capes) is one of Mexico's most beautiful and
exclusive destinations. It lies on the southernmost tip of the
Baja California Peninsula, 220 kilometers (136 miles) south of
La Paz. The climate is warm throughout most of the year, with an
average temperature of 26º C (79º F).
During the winter In Los Cabos you can admire one of the most
beautiful natural phenomena to occur on Mexico's coasts: the
courtship, mating and birth process of the gray whale. During
peak summer months, Magdalena Bay is perfect for scuba diving,
kayaking, sportfishing, also to enjoy a romantic getaway on a
pristine beach as you gaze out onto El Arco, a rocky arch
formation is considered a landmark of this destination. Los
Cabos unites together the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the
Sea of Cortez (also called the Gulf of California). UNESCO
declared 244 islands and protected areas of the Sea of Cortez a
World Heritage Site.
A 33-kilometer highway, called the Corredor Turistico, stretches
from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas. Along the highway,
you'll find world-class hotels with top-notch restaurants, which
have been known to lure a fair share of celebrities. Los Cabos
is an unforgettable experience for the entire family thanks to
its championship golf courses, excellent sportfishing and
gorgeous beaches offering quality services.
BEACHES
Los Cabos has excellent beaches lining the final 80-kilometer
(50 miles) stretch of the peninsula. Thanks to their
unparalleled beauty, the beaches of Los Cabos are one of the
main attractions of this destination. Quiet and with their own
unique characteristics, they are excellent places to do water
sports, and if you don't have the necessary equipment and gear,
most beaches offer rentals.
Palmilla. Located at 27.5 Km on Route 1 in San Jose del Cabo,
this white-sand beach is very popular and recommendable for
family outings, as it offers recreation facilities. Here you can
do some scuba diving, snorkeling, and the waters are excellent
for fishing.
El Chileno. Located at Km 14.5 on the Corredor Turistico between
San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, this popular beach has
calm waters and plenty of palm trees if you want to relax in the
shade. This beach is known for its crystalline, calm waters,
ideal for swimming and snorkeling activities. To make your visit
more pleasant, El Chileno also has showers.
El Arco. Located on the southernmost tip of the Baja California
Peninsula in Cabo San Lucas. This is a place where the waters of
the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet. At this location,
there is an arch-shaped rock formation that has become the
symbol of Los Cabos. You can arrive there by boat in 20 minutes.
It is fairly common to spot seals, sea lions, pelicans and other
bird species at this place, which is an ideal spot for fishing,
scuba diving and snorkeling. You can also visit the famous Old
Lighthouse, a monument that is more than 100 years old.
Cascadas de Arena. Located near El Arco, which is about 20
minutes from Cabo San Lucas. Here you can witness an amazing
natural phenomenon, cascades that were created by tectonic plate
movement. You can observe this natural wonder 30 meters (100
feet) under water. You'll will find much diversity in these
waters, which is why it has become a preferred spot for advanced
divers. If you decide to go diving in this area, it is
recommendable that you do it with an experienced guide.
Playa del Amor. This beach is hidden behind the famous Arco in
Cabo San Lucas. To arrive there you'll need to take a water taxi
that departs from the marina or El Medano Beach. This romantic
spot, which can only be seen every four years when the tide
recedes, offers a view of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of
Cortez. This place has become a popular romantic getaway, as it
gives you all the privacy you need. The waters are ideal for
sailing, snorkeling, kayaking and other water sports.
El Medano. Located in the middle of the Cabo San Lucas Bay near
Marina Sol, it is one of the most popular beaches in Los Cabos.
Here you can kick back and listen to some music while enjoying
some delicious food or sipping on a refreshing drink. Later, you
can go swimming, boating, fishing, water-skiing, snorkeling,
kayaking or surfing. A safe and quiet place for the entire
family.
Acapulquito. Located at Km 28 on the main highway of San Jose
del Cabo, this beach has fine sand and crystalline waters. Has
strong surf, so be careful when swimming. It is an ideal surfing
location.
FISHING
Fishermen reel in more than 800 species of game fish off the
coast of Los Cabos. Known throughout the world for its marlin
fishing, you can also catch dorado, yellowfin tuna, striped
marlin (which can be caught year-round), swordfish, sailfish and
roosterfish. The best time of year to fish in this region is
from June to December.
El Arco. Located on the southernmost tip of the Baja California
Peninsula in Cabo San Lucas. This is a place where the waters of
the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet. At this location,
there is an arch-shaped rock formation that has become the
symbol of Los Cabos. You can arrive there by boat in 20 minutes.
In addition to its beautiful scenery, this place offers a wide
variety of fish that live in it calm, crystalline waters, making
it one of the most popular fishing destinations.
Parque Nacional Marino Cabo Pulmo. Located on the East Cape,
slightly more than 60 kilometers from San Jose del Cabo, this
biosphere reserve has 7,111 hectares (17,564 acres). It also has
the only living coral reef in western North America. This is an
ideal fishing spot as it has more than 350 fish species living
in its waters, and although some of the fish are seasonal
catches, you're sure to find dorado, striped marlin and
yellowfin tuna.
Bahia Magdalena. Located on the western coast of Baja California
Sur and north of Almejas Bay. You can arrive there by departing
from Puerto San Carlos or Puerto Adofo Lopez Mateos. It is a
nature reserve and breeding ground for gray whales, which arrive
there between January and March to produce offspring. Has strong
surf and is 60 kilometers (37 miles) long. It is often referred
to as the gateway to the Pacific. This place offers great fresh-water
fishing as nearby rivers empty into the bay and channel a wide
variety of fish into its waters.
Marina de Cabo San Lucas. Located in the heart of Cabo San Lucas
on Lot A-18 De la Darsena. It Has excellent boating facilities
and service areas. You can arrive at the marina in your own boat
or in a water taxi from El Medano Beach. From this place you can
head out to the open sea for a sportfishing adventure. The
marina has hosted sailfish, swordfish, marlin and dorado fishing
tournaments, among others.
SCUBA DIVING
The diving experience in Los Cabos is nothing less than
extraordinary for experts, beginners, and snorkelers alike. Just
some of the sights you can marvel at are the black coral reefs,
schools of colorful fish, underwater canyons, sea fans, cascades,
a sunken ship, marine turtles, manta rays, whale sharks, and sea
lions. Scuba divers from all over the world descend on Cabo
Pulmo, which has the only living coral reef in western North
America. More than 350 species of fish live there.
Roca del Pelicano. A 20-minute boat ride from Cabo San Lucas,
Pelican Rock overlooks the waters where the Pacific Ocean meets
the Sea of Cortez. The deep waters near the natural monument,
are full of tropical fish which inhabit the impressive coral
reefs, offer excellent scuba diving.
Punta Gorda. Lies 5 kilometers (3 miles) from San Jose del Cabo,
in front of Punta Palmilla. It is a nearly uninhabited beach
with strong surf, so be careful if you wish to take a swim.
There you can do some scuba diving and observe a wide variety of
fish species as they swim around in a habitat with beautiful
white sand and countless rock formations that take new shapes as
time moves on.
El Arco. Located on the southernmost tip of the Baja California
Peninsula in Cabo San Lucas. This is a place where the waters of
the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet. At this location,
there is an arch-shaped rock formation that has become the
symbol of Los Cabos. You can arrive there by boat in 20 minutes.
Sea lions, seals and a wide variety of colorful fish swim in
these waters, making it the ideal spot for scuba diving.
Cascadas de Arena. Located near El Arco, which is about 20
minutes from Cabo San Lucas. Here you can witness an amazing
natural phenomenon, cascades that were created by tectonic plate
movement. You can observe this natural wonder 30 meters (100
feet) under water. A recommendable place to scuba dive where you
can observe beautiful coral formations, sea lions and hammerhead
sharks. A diving spot that presents a challenge even for
advanced divers.
Parque Nacional Marino Cabo Plumo. Located on the East Cape,
slightly more than 60 kilometers from San Jose del Cabo, this
biosphere reserve has 7,111 hectares (17,564 acres). It also has
the only living coral reef in western North America. An ideal
place to scuba dive which offers various locations: El Islote,
Brazos del Arrecife, Los Cantiles and El Bajo. At El Bajo, you
can live the experience of night diving as you look for the
sunken ship El Colima. This reserve is comprised of four finger
reefs that run parallel to the bayshore. The reef is an
estimated 25,000 years old. You can also do snorkeling in these
waters, where you can find more than 350 fish species, more than
10 rocky coral reefs, many invertebrates, seaweed varieties and
marine species such as whales, dolphins, sea lions, manta rays
and huge whale sharks.
El Chileno. Located at Km 14.5 on the Corredor Turistico between
San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, this popular beach has
calm waters and plenty of palm trees if you want to relax in the
shade. Thanks to its clear, calm and shallow waters, it is the
perfect spot to scuba dive and snorkel, and a good place to take
the whole family.
Boca de la Vinorama. Its crystalline waters allow you to see a
wide variety of tropical fish.
Playa del Amor. A favorite among snorkeling enthusiasts where
from the water's surface you can see the wide variety of marine
life that lives below.
El Medano. Located in the middle of the Cabo San Lucas Bay near
Marina Sol, it is one of the most popular beaches in Los Cabos.
A good place for both children and adults to enjoy snorkeling
thanks to its fairly calm waters.
Costa Azul. Located at Km 29 on the main highway of San Jose del
Cabo, this long beach is known for its fine sand. Offers rental
services for water sports. You can go snorkeling in its
crystalline waters and see a wide array of beautiful tropical
fish.
Barco Varado o del Naufrago. Located at Km 9 on the main highway
of San Jose del Cabo. There lie s the remains of a Japanese boat
that ran around in 1964. The waters can get rough so be careful.
It is a popular place for snorkeling since you can see marine
life that is brought in by the tide and gets trapped in the rock
formations.
GOLFING
The golf courses in Los Cabos are considered among the world's
best. Important international tournaments, such as the PGA
Senior Slam Tour have been held there. Golf professionals and
enthusiasts will find the courses quite challenging and they are
sure to enjoy stunning views of the Sea of Cortez or the
beautiful desert landscape. We recommend the following courses:
Cabo Real. You can arrive there by taking the Transpeninsular
Highway to Km 19.5. This course, designed by Robert Trent Jones
II, blends mountain, desert and ocean views. It is an 18-hole,
par 72 course.
Eldorado. Located in the desert at Km 20 off the Transpeninsular
Highway, this is Jack Nicklaus largest creation in Cabo San
Lucas. It is an 18-hole, par 72 course.
Palmilla. Located at Km 75 off the Transpeninsular Highway in
San Jose del Cabo. It was the first Jack Nicklaus-designed
course in Latin America. It is a 27-hole, par 72 course.
Cabo del Sol Golf. Located at Km 10.3 off the Transpeninsular
Highway. Has an ocean course designed by Jack Nicklaus and a
desert course designed by Tom Weiskopf. They are 18-hole, par 72
courses.
Club de Golf Raven. Located at Km 3.6 along the Transpeninsular
Highway. Roy Dye designed this 18-hole, par 72 course. It is the
only course that offers a view of El Arco.
Campo de Golf San Jose. Located at Km 32 on the Transpeninsular
Highway. This nine-hole, par 35 course was designed by M.
Shedjnan and built by tourism development agency FONATUR.
La Querencia. Located at Km 27.5 off the Transpeninsular Highway,
it was one of the first courses designed by Tom Fazio. It has an
18-hole, par 72 course.
San Lucas Country Club. Located at Km 3.6 on the Transpeninsular
Highway. Has an 18-hole, par 72 course. One of the most renowned
courses in Los Cabos.
NIGHTLIFE
Another main tourist attraction that Los Cabos offers is its
thriving nightlife. Along the Corredor Turistico, you'll find
the best places to enjoy music, where you can dance to the
rhythms of pop or rock. Some spots offer an ocean view with
excellent food and drink. Among those places are: Cabo Wabo,
Billy's Island, The Nowhere Bar, Squid Roe, and The Hard Rock
Café, which all have live music and dancing.
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