Things to do in Los Cabos Mexico
Fishing in Los Cabos
Los Cabos is home to an incredible range of marine life in both the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean.
It is considered the marlin fishing capital of the world.
There are several not-to-be-missed marlin fishing tournaments during the year..But marlin is not the only fish to catch.
Anglers come to Los Cabos from all over the world to fish for these and many other species:
- Dorado
- Swordfish
- Tuna
- Wahoo
- Grouper
- Jack
- Roosterfish
The Baja California Sur coast houses 850 species of fish. It has become a paradise for those who practice sport fishing all year round.
Los Cabos Golf
Los Cabos is a premier destination for golfing. Golfers delight in its spectacular championship golf courses.
Los Cabos is surrounded by mountains and deserts, and bordered by the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean.
It is also the site of major international tournaments like the PGA Senior Slam Tour.
Here are just a few of the famous golfers who designed the golf courses in Los Cabos:
- Jack Nicklaus
- Lee Trevino
- Raymond Floyd
- Robert Trent Jones II
These golf courses are located in strikingly beautiful settings, featuring:
- Lakes
- Hills
- Artificial waterfalls
They are suitable for low-handicap golfers who wish to improve their skills. They also challenge experienced golfers who wish to play at some of the most wonderful golf courses in the world.
Whale-watching in Los Cabos
Whale-watching is one of the main attraction in Los Cabos.
From January to March, Los Cabos welcomes the Gray Whales that migrate south each year from Alaska and Siberia to the Sea of Cortez.
Just watching these incredible creatures is awe-inspiring. Spouting, the visible exhaling of air by the whale, is visible at first, as the whale approaches. Visitors may also see the whales breaching. It occurs when the whale leaps almost completely out of the water and falls back with a large splash. It is a spectacular sight. Some tour companies take visitors to protected areas. Here, visitors can interact with the whales and see the mothers and their calves firsthand.
Los Cabos Scuba Diving and Cabo Pulmo
Jacques Cousteau and other adventurers have named the Sea of Cortez as the world's richest. This is especially true of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja peninsula .
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.
Divers can see:
- Unique and amazing rock formations
- Gigantic boulders
- Underwater canyons
- Colorful schools of tropical fish
- Turtles
- Rays
One important place is Cabo Pulmo. It is a preserved area of astounding beauty and great fauna diversity. Cabo Pulmo contains the only hard coral reef in the Sea of Cortez. It is also one of three living reefs in North America.
More than 350 species live in harmony here.
Location: in the East Cape, 40 miles from San Jose del Cabo
Some of the Fauna:
- Manta rays
- Whale sharks
- Sea lion colonies
Appeals to:
- Divers
- Snorkelers
- Tourists
San Jose del Cabo Estuary
In the heart of San Jose del Cabo is an an estuary. It is a tropical sanctuary for birds and a protected natural area. San Jose del Cabo Estuary is home to 150 species of birds. The most common are frigate birds and brown pelicans. These birds are a constant reminder of the estuary's proximity to the sea. Visitors can also observe different species of:
- Fish
- Turtles
- Aquatic mammals
Visitors can also go kayaking or just wander around the path and marvel at the stunning natural environment.
Los Cabos ATV Tours
Explore the hidden natural treasures of Los Cabos on an ATV. Led by expert guides, visitors will traverse:
- Mountains
- Canyons
- Streams
Visitors will encounter the varied flora and fauna of the desert ecosystem. They will marvel at the wonderful landscape.
Cacti Mundo Los Cabos
Cacti Mundo is a unique botanical garden in Los Cabos. It is situated in a wonderful natural setting.
Cacti Mundo features the most incredible variety of cacti and other succulent plants not seen anywhere else. It also houses many endangered species that have been rescued from their original habitat.
For the past 10 years, the nurseries in Cacti Mundo nurseries have been able to:
- Successfully reproduce certain species of cacti
- Conserve the most important cacti collection in Mexico
- Create a spectacular exhibition with 5,000 amazingly beautiful plants
For nature enthusiasts, Cacti Mundo is not to be missed!
All of the above is only a small part of sightseeing in Los Cabos.