Los Cabos, Mexico

What to do in Los Cabos, Mexico

Land's End Tour

Discover the hidden wonders of Cabo as you glide through the Sea of Cortez on a glass-bottom boat making stops at the bird sanctuary, historic San Jose, and a glass blowing workshop.

ATV Motorbike Tour

Visit the La Playa fishing village and an old light house on this exciting tour, then ride through the hills with sensational views of the sea and desert. The highlight comes when you ride the sand dunes through on beaches and on through the mountains!.

Horseback Riding

Just as adventurous as riding an ATV through the desert, horseback riding is another great way to take in the Old Baja California ambience. People who've never had the pleasure of riding a horse along a deserted beach shouldn't wait a minute longer! All skill levels are catered to at several stables in the Los Cabos area, and guided tours are available with mountain and beach trail rides.

Sunset Cruise

Watch the brilliant sunset as you sail to Land's End across the Sea of Cortez into the Pacific. The cruise includes a Mexican buffet and unlimited drinks!.

Day Trip to La Paz

This is the eco-tourism capital of North America, surrounded by deserted beaches, pristine bays, and offshore islands. For many years it was famous for pearls found in its vicinity. The ride there is, itself, beautiful, and in addition to the natural wonders, you can visit the weaving shops of Fortunato Silva, who spins his own cotton and weaves it into terrifically textured rugs and textiles.

Snorkeling Tour

Cruise through Cabo San Lucas Bay along the scenic coastline to Santa Maria Cove for the best snorkeling in Los Cabos (gear provided). For an extra treat, you'll be served a buffet lunch on board with an open bar!.

Fishing

Sportfishing is fantastic in Los Cabos, and there are several ways to enjoy it. Two of the most popular outings are on either the small traditional panga boats or deep-sea charter vessels, both of which provide gear and bait. The fishing definitely lives up to its reputation, and reeling in a 100-pound marlin is quite common. A "catch and release" practice is strongly encouraged.

Beaches

Beautiful beaches are everywhere in Los Cabos, some are great for swimming and others are not, due to a strong undertow and crashing waves, but the vistas at these are spectacular and make a dramatic setting for picnics and pictures. (Always heed the warning flags!).

Some Favorite Swimming Beaches:.

Playa Medano is the main beach in San Lucas. You can rent snorkeling gear, waverunners, kayaks, pedal boats, and windsurfers, and dine in one of the many outdoor restaurants.

Playa de Amor has a secluded cove at the very end of the peninsula, with the Pacific on one side and the Sea of Cortez on the other.

Pueblo la Playa, about 2 miles east of San Jose.

Playa Palmilla, some 5 miles west of San Jose, with incredible rock formations.

Playa Costa Azul, just south of San Jose, is the most popular surfing beach.

Playa Hacienda, in the inner harbor, has the calmest waters of all the beaches.

Scuba Diving

Clear water and a healthy marine environment make diving great. A favorite activity is diving along the wall of a canyon in San Lucas Bay, where you see a sandfall that has no known source or cause.

Whale-Watching

From January through March, whales congregate offshore and local fishermen at Pueblo la Playa take small groups out to see them on 4-hour trips.

Boat Tours

Several options are available for touring Los Cabos by sea. Take one of the sunset cruises departing nightly from San Lucas with music and an open bar, or hop aboard one of the glass-bottom boats leaving San Lucas frequently to tour past sea lions and pelicans to El Arco at Land's End. Most make a stop at Playa de Amor.

Estero San Jose

This nature reserve harbors more than 270 species of birds. Explore the grounds on foot and take time to visit the cultural center to see exhibits on Baja's indigenous people.

Golf

Los Cabos is known as Latin America's premier golf destination, and hosts tournaments such as the PGA Senior Grand Slam. There are 6 courses, with more being built, and the best are on the Corridor, usually the centerpiece for super-resort developments. The Palmilla Golf Club has 27 holes and was designed by Jack Nicklaus. The 18-hole Cabo de Sol is another Nicklaus course. The Cabo Real Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones, has 36 holes.

Iglesia de San Lucas

You'll find a wonderful bit of history at this church right off San Lucas' main plaza, established in 1730 by a Spanish missionary. A large bell in a stone archway commemorates the completion of the church in 1746. Take a walk up to the front to see the interesting tile mural of Indians dragging a captured priest toward a fire.

La Candelaria

Twenty-five miles north of San Lucas, this isolated and ancient Indian village is known for the traditional ritual magic that is still practiced. The settlement, watered by an underground river, is lush with plants, mango trees, and bamboo.

Shopping

The municipal market in San Jose features decorative accessories, clothing, edibles, and household tools. In San Lucas, bargain at the open-air market for everything from blankets and jewelry to onyx objects and crafts. At Cuca's Blanket Factory, design your own blanket and pick it up the next day. At El Rancho, browse through pottery and furniture made by Baja farmers. The shop is decorated like a Baja ranch house, and features lidded casseroles, pitchers, and jars, and branch chairs with rush seats. For variety, stop in to Mamma Eli's 3 levels of folk art, crafts, clothing, and furniture, and at Plaza Bonita, a large terra cotta-colored mall on the marina.