Once coveted by conquerors and pirates, Los Cabos has evolved from a simple hideaway for fishermen and sailors to one of the top world tourist destinations. With a wealth of activities to do, a wide range of hotels for any budget and an amazing natural environment, it attracts couples, honeymooners and families, adventurers and nature-lovers alike.

Los Cabos consists of two enchanting and different cities, with their own remarkable features, joined by a 20-mile corridor. San Jose del Cabo, an 18th Century mission town, still keeps all its historic flavor and picturesque charm. Cabo San Lucas, a modern and bustling town that burst with stores, restaurants and an exciting nightlife. The Tourist Corridor is home to luxurious hotels, a collection of championship golf courses and outstanding beaches.

San Jose del Cabo's quiet and colorful landscapes, Cabo San Lucas' activity and excitement and the Tourist Corridor's luxurious hotels offer a fascinating contrast to a place with a history and diversity as rich as all of Mexico, as well as something for each taste. A natural stone arch, El Arco, formed where the Sea of Cortes meets the Pacific Ocean, stands as a monument to the breathtaking singularities of Los Cabos or the Capes.

SAN JOSE DEL CABO

Charming is the word most often used when someone is asked to describe San Jose del Cabo. The historic center's old buildings, the overwhelming presence of the Parroquia San Jose church are a pleasure for the eyes. You will feel very comfortable in the inviting atmosphere of the main plaza; old customs and traditions prevail here, and time seems to be nothing more than a symbol of the modern world. You must visit this city that will be a charming experience in Los Cabos vacations.

CABO SAN LUCAS

Cabo San Lucas is located in the southern tip of Los Cabos and it is nowadays the world capital of golf and the favorite destination for divers and game fishing lovers. However, Cabo San Lucas will suit any travelers' taste, thanks to the great hotel infrastructure, wide assortment of restaurants and nightclubs and beautiful beaches. Visited by cruise ships and private yachts all year round, it has become a much sought after place, as a comfortable refuge away from the spotlights, for artists and other famous people.

TOURIST CORRIDOR

If you look for exclusivity and utmost sophistication, this is the place for you. The 20-mile scenic highway that runs between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, known as the Tourist Corridor San Jose-San Lucas, is the site of major resort development in Los Cabos and some of Baja's most beautiful beaches.

It features a unique unspoiled desert landscape, where you can get away from it all, but at the same time, find all the luxuries you've ever long for. The Tourist Corridor is dotted with amazing beaches, world-class hotels, villas, private condominiums and magnificent golf courses that will please the most discerning traveler.

BEACHES

For beach enthusiasts, Los Cabos is a dream come true. Twenty peculiar beaches span fifty miles with unique features of their own. Some are long and lively, others small and secluded, others endless and deserted. Not every beach is suitable for swimming, however, due to the undertow; don't worry: ask in your hotel what to expect in each.

Los Cabos' main beaches are: San Jose, offering beach volleyball, ideal for romantic walks but unsafe for swimming; El Chileno, with great areas for picnics and families, suitable for swimming; Costa Azul, for those who enjoy surfing; Palmilla, the most popular swimmable beach in the area of San Jose; Santa Maria, a small beach where snorkeling is a delight; El Medano, probably the most popular beach in Los Cabos, several miles long offering all water sports in addition to swimming, restaurants and services; Lovers' Beach, the most romantic beach where you can enjoy the views of Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. Undoubtedly one of Los Cabos attractions that you can not miss.

LOS CABOS SHOPPING

Los Cabos shopping offers thousands of opportunities for compulsive shoppers. You can find in Los Cabos shops almost any item made in Mexico, as: silver jewelry, blown-glass and ceramic objects, clothing, sandals, masks and other handcrafts, as well as imported articles from all over the world.

In Cabo San Lucas there are small stores and big malls, open-air markets and sophisticated boutiques. In Los Cabos shops is sold Mexican rustic furniture, blown-glass pieces, renowned-brands clothing and many other kinds of gifts and souvenirs.

San Jose del Cabo offers an amazing variety of ceramic pieces, leather objects, silver jewelry and traditional items. Discover wonderful goods along the beautiful boulevard that guides to downtown and in the great number of stores, where you can bargain and shop in a very relaxed way, without any hurries.

Los Cabos’ reputation as an art center distinguishes it from most beach cities in Mexico. Visitors have the chance of buying pieces from some of the most recognized contemporary Mexican painters and sculptors, as well as from famous international artists. Budget-conscious travelers will be able also to bring back home a piece of art created by Puerto Paraiso Mall’s up-and-coming artists.

Puerto Paraiso Mall
Located in Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Paraiso mall is just steps away from the main tourist attractions.

Plaza del Mar
Next to the discotheque El Squid Roe, Plaza del Mar offers a great selection of beach clothing, hats, handbags and other souvenirs.

Sol Dorado
Sol Dorado features a great selection of art and handcrafts from all around Mexico.

LOS CABOS RESTAURANTS CLUBS

Los Cabos is a gourmet paradise that provides endless possibilities for dining. Fresh seafood is the true specialty of Los Cabos dining and you can taste it, prepared in many different ways. In Los Cabos restaurants you can delight with Canadian, German, American, Asian or Caribbean cuisine, which stem from the great ethnic diversity in the area.

Los Cabos restaurants can be small or big, elegant or casual, serving fast food or refined cuisine, but the quality they offer is always the best. Whichever is your choice, you will always be pleasantly surprised with the excellent service, the delicious meals and Los Cabos’ unmatchable atmosphere.

Los Cabos nightlife starts when the sun goes down on the beach, with people match and a cold drink. Then, it is time to experience everything the night scene has to offer. Whether you want to spend a quiet and romantic evening, you search for good fun and party, you feel like listening to live jazz music, dancing salsa or to the DJ's music until the sun comes up again, Los Cabos has it all for making your vacations unforgettable.

Cabo San Lucas is the most renowned for its party nights and endless entertainment options, but tourists that look for a more peaceful atmosphere, they will find a good place with slow and mariachi music in Los abos nightclubs. If you visit San Jose del Cabo during one of the traditional Mexican parties, you will be impressed with the fabulous fireworks show and the bands playing on open-air stages and on the streets.

THINGS TO DO

Land's End Arch
The only true land's end in the world, Land's End arch is a geological formation from stone, situated where the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez meet. The arch is a marvel made even more attractive by the colonies of seals and sea lions basking in the sun on the rocks and the huge number of pelicans and other birds that fly over that area. Reachable only by boat, “El Arco” is the most recognizable landmark in Los Cabos.

Sport Fishing
Los Cabos offers an incredible varied marine life in both the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean and it is considered as the marlin fishing capital of the world. But marlin is not the only fish you can catch. No wonder, scores of anglers from all over the world come here in search of much appreciated species, such as dorado, swordfish, tuna, wahoo, grouper, jack and roosterfish, among many others.

Golf
Los Cabos is a world premium destination for playing golf. Encircled by mountains, surrounded by deserts and lapped by the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, the spectacular championship golf courses are a total delight for any golf lover. Los Cabos is also the site of major international tournaments such as the PGA Senior Slam Tour.

Whale Watching
If you're fortunate to be visiting Los Cabos in the months of January through March, it's likely that at some point during your stay you'll have the pleasure to see the Gray whales, that migrate each year from the cold areas of Alaska and Siberia, looking for a warmer environment, and arrive in the waters of the Sea of Cortez.

Scuba Diving
The famous Jacques Cousteau and many more adventurers have named the Sea of Cortez as the world's richest sea. This is espe cially true of the southern tip of Baja. Three major ocean currents collide here to create the unique and varied life that abounds in these fruitful waters. Dives at these sites can go from deep to very shallow. You'll see unique and amazing rock formations, gigantic boulders, underwater canyons, colorful schools of tropical fish, turtles and rays.

Cabo Pulmo
One place of special importance is Cabo Pulmo, located in the East Cape, 40 miles from San Jose del Cabo. There you will see the only hard coral reef in the Sea of Cortez and one of three living reefs in North America, where more than 350 species live in harmony. You will be able to admire huge manta rays, whale sharks and sea lion colonies, among others. It is a preserved area that attracts many divers, snorkelers and tourists alike, because of its astounding beauty and great fauna diversity. You shouldn't miss this exceptional experience that will remain in your memory for a lifetime.

San Jose del Cabo Estuary
In the heart of San Jose del Cabo you'll find an estuary, a tropical sanctuary for birds and a protected natural area. It is home to 150 species of birds; especially omnipresent are frigate birds and brown pelicans, which reminds constantly of the estuary's proximity to the sea. You can also observe different species of fish, turtles and aquatic mammals, practice kayaking, or just wonder around the path and marveling with the stunning natural environment.

Cacti Mundo
Discover a unique botanical garden with the most incredible cacti variety and other succulent plants never seen before anywhere else, in a wonderful natural setting. Cacti Mundo houses many endangered species, which were rescued from their original habitat.

GETTING AROUND

Taxis are everywhere in San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas and it is easy to get one almost any time, anywhere. The taxis are un-metered so be sure that you agree on a fare before entering. Red and yellow taxi vans operate in San Jose; blue and green vans cruise Cabo San Lucas.

Public busses run between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas with stops all along the corridor.

Car rental agencies are at the airport.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Police Emergencies: 060 [similar to 911 in the United States & Canada]
Acapulco Hospitals and Health Concerns