Cabo San Lucas is a resort city
on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula
known for its beaches, water-based activities and
night life. It is a popular port of call
for cruise ships along the Mexican Riviera.
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The main tourist area is the 20-mile Tourist
Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San José
del Cabo, along which lie the large resorts, golf courses and a
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Our resort was typical of the area, with two
pools, 5 restaurant choices and excellent views of the yachts
and cruise ships arriving daily.
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Medano Beach is the only swimmable beach in
Cabo San Lucas. It is active with water-taxis and jet-boats, and
restaurants by the beach edge.
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Resorts offer a variety of experiences, from
excursions and sports activities, to night shows and cooking
classes.
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The hub of Cabo life is its active marina,
around which there are over 70 restaurants and numerous vendors
of merchandise and excursions. Nearby is the Puerto Paraiso
Plaza shopping mall.
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From the marina, boats enter San Lucas Bay
and circle the point of land called "Land's End," to view sea
life, to take whale-watching expeditions, and to go deep sea
fishing. |
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Some beaches, such as Lover's Beach and
Divorce Beach are only accessible by water taxi. |
Los Arcos, a natural stone arch is the iconic
symbol of Cabo. Boat tours to view it, the nearby pelican island
and the abundant sea life are easily available from vendors at
the marina.
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Four species of dolphins and seven species of
whales swim in the waters around Cabo. January to March are the
height of the humpback and gray whale migrations.
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Colonies of seals and sea lions and numerous
sea birds inhabit the
rocky coves of Land's End.
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The artwork displayed in hotel lobbies and
art galleries throughout the area attest to the unique
perspective and talent of the Mexican people.
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Vendors are active on the streets and beaches of Cabo,
offering hats, T-shirts, silver jewellery, beaded bracelets,
pottery, cigars and toys.
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There are several locations where tequila
tasting is offered. |
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Around Land's End point lies a more isolated area
with homes and hotels on the vast Pedregal Beach on the Pacific
Ocean.
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We rented a condo on Pedregal where we
enjoyed the peaceful desert garden, the long beach walks and the
view of whales from our balcony, while still having an easy walk
to the Marina. |
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The Pacific beaches are unsafe for swimming
but offer spectacular scenery of eroded rock formations and
views of sea life.
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The best sunset views are from the water,
hence the popularity of sunset cruises. |
