OVERVIEW
One of the five main locations in Baja California Sur and once an important
16th century pirates' port, today Cabo San Lucas' frequent callers are visitors
from around the world as well as from the U.S. Known in short as Cabo, the
region is surrounded by the waters of the Pacific ocean and the Sea of Cortez
whereas deserts and mountains dominate the mainland to create a contrasting yet
atmospheric landscape. This is a particular favorite spot for divers,
golfers, marlin fishers and even those who just want to have a fabulous time in
the Caribbean oasis. This postcard-perfect resort is a great place to be
no matter what time of year it is or what kind of mood you're into. With
Cabo's richness in cultural and recreational scene, it's sure going to satisfy
everyone's dream of an ideal vacation.
HISTORY IN BRIEF
The hunter-gatherer Nomadic tribe called Pericu were the first people to
settle in the land which has become Cabo San Lucas. The region remained
free from the Conquistadors until 1542 when a Spaniard named Juan Rodriguez
Cabrillo made first contact with the native people. Both the Spaniards and
the English pirates used the port here until the 18th century, when afterward
Cabo San Lucas became largely abandoned due to the lack of fresh water. In
the 19th century the port was revived because of the growth in forestry and
fishing industry in the area. The establishment of Transpeninsular Highway
in 1973 has boosted more traffic between the U.S. and Cabo that now it has
become one of the most attractive tourist destinations of Mexico.
GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE
Cabo San Lucas is situated at the intersection of the Carretera
Transpeninsular and the Southern Cape Highway at the southern extreme of Baja
California, and it enjoys sunshine all year round. The temperature can
soar above 30C during summer although the coastlines are moderated by ocean
breezes. The rainy season is May to October. In can get nippy during
the winter months as the temperature drops below 20C.
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