Los Cabos by Land or Sea
PHOTO: The Los Cabos arch. (photo via Pixabay)
Located on the tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, Los Cabos consists of two cities: Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.
A favorite port for cruise ships, Cabo San Lucas boasts exciting water sports, beautiful beaches and a lively nightlife. It is known for a variety of activities, including sea fishing, surfing, water sports and luxury yacht and boat cruises.
The more inland San Jose del Cabo’s architecture draws people away from the ocean to the main plaza where they enjoy a vibrant arts and culture scene. Both offer a unique combination of ocean views and desert landscapes, making this a rarity among Mexican destinations. Los Cabos has long been a favourite tourist haven thanks to its year-round sunny and warm weather. Besides exciting beach activities, the area is home to award-winning resorts and culinary offerings, fifteen golf courses, distinctive shopping, celebrated spas and world-famous sport fishing tournaments.
More recently, the area has added state-of-the-art convention facilities, making it a popular destination for conferences and other large meetings. No matter your interests, Los Cabos has something to offer any visitor. Below are three highlights to include on your next trip to the area:
Luxury Yachting with Cabo Adventures
Jacques Cousteau dubbed the Sea of Cortez the “Aquarium of the World” for its diversity.
To view the sea life, try a luxury sailing trip with Cabo Adventures. The day starts with an up-close view of the famous arch and a look at a sea lion colony. After enjoying all the area views, visitors can snorkel with fish and try their hand at paddleboarding. Cabo Adventures offers a variety of other experiences such as dolphin encounters, scuba diving, whale watching and desert excursions.
Local Cuisine at El Merkado
Los Cabos’ location between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez means it is never short on fresh seafood and Mexican cuisine.
At El Merkado, more than 20 food vendors and open kitchens operate under one roof to offer a variety of cuisine. Meat, fish, seafood, groceries, fruit, vegetables, baked goods, wine, juice and more allow everyone to have a unique experience no matter their culinary interests.
Casual gastronomic experiences and fine dining restaurants with menus created by acclaimed chefs like Richard Sandoval and Enrique Olvera mean no one leaves disappointed.
Explore Downtown San Jose del Cabo
San Jose del Cabo is much less touristy than its neighbour Cabo San Lucas.
The downtown main plaza is currently under renovation but has become an arts district where you can find crafts from all over the world—especially Mexican traditional and local creations. An area favorite is glass-blowing, which you can see being demonstrated in some of the shops if you time your visit.
The area’s historic architecture also retains its Spanish colonial flair much more than the rest of Los Cabos. Don’t miss the Misión de San José del Cabo Añuiti, a church that dates back to 1730 and was once vital to navigation in the Cabos region as a haven for ships coming to the area.