Cabo San Lucas Travel - Los Cabos Overview

The name "Los Cabos" means "the Capes."  Los Cabos is the area between two towns on Mexico’s Baja peninsula, Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.  San José del Cabo was originally founded as a mission town and retains much of the old world character it once had.  On the other hand, Cabo San Lucas is an active place with a myriad of clubs, restaurants and shops.  The two towns are endpoints of a 20 mile section of coastline called the "Corridor", with the Sea of Cortes on the peninsula's East and the Pacific Ocean on the West.  Up until the 1960s and '70s, the Baja Sur was an almost unknown tourist destination, but now has been developed with an array of upscale hotels, golf course, and other tourist amenities.

Topographically, the Los Cabos area is a mix of white sand, desert, and striking rock outcroppings.  El Arco, a rock arch, is the area's most prominent landmark.  It sits exactly at the point where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. 

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What to do outside the resorts:

Beaches - The Los Cabos region has over 20 beaches to explore. Here you can surf (Playa Costa Azul), eco-tour (Santa Maria Bay), or swim and snorkel. click here for more details

Golf - Los Cabos, has some of the finest golf destinations in Mexico, designed by some of the world's greatest golfers and course designers including Jack Nicklaus (Palmilla, Cabo del Sol), and Roy Dye (Cabo San Lucas Country Club). click here for more details

Fishing - Los Cabos is known as the Marlin Capital of the World, but there are many other fish to angle for, including mahi-mahi, and yellow fin tuna. The area has hundreds of fishing boats you can charter, ranging from the small and inexpensively priced, all the way to luxury yachts. click here for more details

Diving - There are many dive sites to explore in the area: Underwater Sand Falls, Sea Lion Colony, At Land's End, Blow Hole, Gordo Banks, Cabo Pulmo, Chileno Beach click here for more details

Whale Watching - January to April is prime whale watching season. Over 11,000 gray whales make the annual journey to the Los Cabos waters to bear their calves. click here for more details

Other Day Trips

Estuary of San Jose Del Cabo - The city is known for an immense freshwater estuary. This 125 acre game preserve provides a natural habitat for many species of birds, and is an excellent spot for those who want to take in the area's nature sights.

El Arco - El Arco, a dramatic rock formation formed from eons of the water pounding away at the stone, sits at the very tip of the peninsula.

Lover's Beach - Known locally as Playa del Amor offers an excellent are for picnicking, swimming, and snorkelling.

Fishing Fleet Docks - In the afternoon, the fishing boats return, and you can see the catch of the day.

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Consular Information

SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO, Consulate of Canada Address: Plaza José Green, Local 9, Boulevard Mijares s/n, Colonia Centro, 23400, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico Postal Address: San José del Cabo, Mexico Tel.: 52 (624) 142-4333 Fax: 52 (624) 142-4262 E-mail: loscabos@canada.org.mx Consular Agent in Cabo San Lucas (An extension of the Consulate in Tijuana) Blvd. Marina Local C-4 Plaza Nautica Centro Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. 23410 Phone: [52] (624) 143-3566 Fax: [52] (624) 143-6750 E-Mail: usconsulcabo@hotmail.com

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