Get the most out of your trip to Los Cabos
Day trips and places close to Cabo San Lucas & Los Cabos
 Where the Baja California peninsula ends, just where the land ends and fuses into the sea lays Cabo San Lucas, there places in town and clsoe by that will fascinate you with their provincial tranquility, you'll feel touched by the warm smiles of the local inhabitants, excited with the nautical adventure opportunities, amazed with the tourism infrastructure and enjoy the fun of the bohemian nights, lights, toasts and music.
Los Cabos is one of the five municipalities of Baja California Sur. The seat is Cabo San Lucas' neighbor town, located just 20 miles to the East, San Jose del Cabo, a placid locality that maintains a quiet provincial touch. While you visit Los Cabos there are some places you must visit:
San Jose del Cabo
 A wonderful bay, a serene town typically Mexican. People having fun by the sea or relaxing under the protective shade of palm trees. Customs repeated daily at the beaches by the sea of Cortez, scenes that also found if you visit the main square, you'll breath and live the scenes of a provincial town in México.
Since 1928, the fishing village of San José del Cabo is the county seat of Los Cabos, and since 1970, when tourism started to take off, a fixture in the destination log for travelers, not only due to the excellence of the bay - great for a variety of water sports, but also based on the quietness of its streets and picturesque alleys where there is no shortage of craftsmen, painters and musicians, and occasional colorful fairs and festivals.
San Jose del Cabo is located 95 miles from La Paz, the state capital of Baja California Sur.
Estero San José
 A piece of greenery in the desert. An oasis of lush vegetation, an obligatory stop for more than 200 species of migratory birds. This 50-hectare nature reserve is located at the mouth of the San Jose river and vents into the Sea of Cortez.
The lush vegetation of the estuary seems like a miracle in a desert where rains fall only four or five days a year, usually in September, so the flora of San Jose has adapted and stores all it can and makes the best use of this rainwater.
Before flowing into the Sea of Cortez, the San Jose river travels 30 miles. Upon reaching the ocean, the high tide helps to mix the fresh and salt water, sedimenting the nutrient-rich elements in the water, this of course favors an explosion of life in the Estuary waters. In the upper estuary the water is fresh and there are a great variety of plants, but in the lower part, only flora that stand a high degree of salinity thrives.
Also, fish and other marine species spend their larval or juvenile stages there, feeding on the large amount of organic matter, this helps them reach their adult level before returning to the ocean. Also migrating birds during their stopover in the area, take advantage of the abundance of seeds and small fruits to satisfy their hunger and regain strength.
From an anthropological perspective, the estuary with its abundance of life and resources, helped the Pericu Indians establish themselves in the area. They were the first to settle in the area. Later the Spanish founded Mission San Jose in 1730.
The calm waters of the estuary bay can be crossed by kayak, which allows a closer look at its exotic beauty.
Cabo San Lucas
 In in the 70's of the twentieth century, this former fishing village began its tranformation into a world-class tourist destination. The rationale for this change: a small picturesque town with a fabulous bay, beautiful beaches with an exceptional sea offering warm transparent waters, with black coral reefs and underwater sand waterfalls.
Located 150 miles from La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, Cabo San Lucas is a place of desert beauty where you can fish, dive among corals or practice virtually any water sport. A place for those that enjoy adventures and challenges, that is complemented by excellent services and infrastructure, which makes your stay more pleasant.
In Cabo San Lucas on the tip of the peninsula of Baja California you'll find more than you expected. A divine landscape, excellent hotels, gourmet restaurants, exclusive shops and stores, a modern marina and incredible nightlife.
 The Arch, a persistent symbol for the area has been carved in the rock for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years, creating a monumental and imposing arch right on the tip of the Baja California peninsula, making it the only "Finisterra" (end of the land) the world. The shadow of the arch falls both on the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, also on its rocky surface seals and sea lions have made their homes, one of the greatest attractions of this giant rock that has become the main symbol of Los Cabos, that also appears on the coat of arms.
There are a few trips to the Arch from Cabo San Lucas some even offer glass bottom boats, which allow you to appreciate the colorful fish that live in the clear waters around the natural monument.
Playa del Amor
Every four years near the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas a lovely white sand beach appears which is visited mainly by loving couples who come to the area to bask in the water, frolick on the shore or simply walk at dusk.
This beach has a spectacular view of the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean.
El Faro de Cabo Falso
In its heyday it guided ships that sailed the sea. Today, only a skeleton is left resting on the sand dunes that surround it. It was built in 1890 and, despite its apparent abandon is one of the biggest attractions of Cabo San Lucas.
Despite being located a few miles from downtown, the lighthouse can be reached only on horseback or 4 x 4 vehicles, vehicles that can easily be rented in downtown Cabo San Lucas.
La Marina
The Marina is the tourist heart of Cabo San Lucas. A luxurious focal point with more than 350 berths for yachts and boats. Many restaurants and shops surround it, here you can find everything you need and even a huge mall.
The marina is a restless place, especially during the evening when the entertainment centers open their doors and everything becomes a party. At dawn, when travelers propose the last toast, the village fishermen prepare their gear and boats before going to sea in search of dorados, tunas, snappers and even marlin.
The Corridor
The corridor is a 20 mile road linking the peaceful city of San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas. This four lane highway is one of the most important roads in Baja California, allowing a quick and easy transit of thousands of people going from one end to the other.
The corridor is parallel to the Sea of Cortez and is flanked by luxurious hotels, golf courses and beautiful beaches, one of the most exclusive areas of Los Cabos. It is ideal for shopping and entertainment in nightclubs.
Using the corridor is quite simple. There are taxis and buses that cover the route. The journey is very interesting and lets you enjoy the beauty of the Los Cabos coast, especially the beaches Palmilla, Chileno and Santamaria, among others. |
