Downtown Cabo
The downtown area of Cabo San Lucas is divided into two sections. The
block close to the marina is considered the marina district whereas the rest is
considered downtown, and each of this section exhibit a highly contrasting
characteristic with one another. Downtown is the place to go for bars,
restaurants and uplifting party atmosphere while the marina district is more
locals-oriented.
Museo de las Californias
This recently-opened museum are split into three areas filled with artifacts,
maps, tools, photographs and journals that relate to the expeditions of Cortez
in the 1500s. This museum was conceived as an exclusive reserve for the
history of the Baja Peninsula and is definitely worth a visit.
Aero Calafia
During the migratory season (winter months), it is possible to catch a
glimpse of the giant Blue Whales which swim close to shore. You can either
choose to observe these extraordinary creatures from the beachside hotels or go
on a boat tour.
Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach)
Playa
De Amor is a secluded cove at the very end of the peninsula
and has access to both the Pacific Ocean and the Bahia de Cabos San Lucas.
Visitors can choose to snorkel or scuba dive to explore the underwater world.
An option of a tour on a glass-bottomed boat is also available.
Playa Medano
This is an ultimate hub of marine recreation just north of Cabo San Lucas.
This is perhaps the most popular beach in all of Baja as the 4km long span of
white sand is always crowded with swimmers, parasailers, sunbathers, water
skiers and trinket sellers.
Land's
End
Land's
End is the southernmost tip of the Baja peninsula and undoubtedly one of Cabo's
most famous landmarks. An impressive scenery is made of a large cluster of
rock formations which are corroded by wind and sea into many interesting shapes.
The Los Frailes islets where sea lions like to frequent can be observed from
here, and during low tide you can get a beautiful view of an eroded passageway
tactfully named the Arch of Poseidon.
El Faro Viejo
This historic lighthouse was built in 1890 and offers a great panoramic view
from the height of 500ft above the water. Apart from the lighthouse, there
are also curious remains of a shipwreck below, and is one of the favorite spots
for turtles to lay their eggs.
The Corridor
This is the thoroughfare to San Jose and it spans the 20 miles between the
two cities. Growth really began in Cabo when this road was finished in the
1970s. Then, in 1990, the area was opened up to development and the boom of
resorts began. The Corridor has several beautiful beaches with snorkel and
diving locations such as the Santa Maria, Chileno and Costa Azul, but the hotels
in this area can be a bit pricey.
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