Los Cabos Activities

The tip of the peninsula is the opposite of a lifeless desert. Los Cabos activities feature the endless coves and beaches that offer from safe swimming to the best surf, and even a protected marine reserve in Cabo Pulmo. The waves and winds throughout the year makes Los Cabos the ideal spot for surfing, cruising, fishing and diving; it even serves as a playground for whales during the winter season.

Golf lovers will find here their paradise, playing at the finest and most dynamic courses. Hotels of all kinds are spread in all Los Cabos, catering to the budget traveler, as well as to the most discerning tourist.

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, because of undertow warning, but you can ask at your hotel to be sure about the safe beaches to visit.

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.



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. This place is known as the main attraction 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. Several marlin fishing tournaments occur throughout the year, and you cannot miss them, even if you're not professional. 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. Housing 850 species of fish, the coast of Baja California Sur has become a paradise for those who like to practice sport fishing all year round.



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.

Devised by famous designers Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Raymond Floyd and Robert Trent Jones II, among others, these golf courses are located in a strikingly beautiful settings with lakes, hills and artificial waterfalls, suitable for low-handicap golfers that want to improve their skills, as well as for experienced ones that wish to play at some of the most wonderful golf courses in the world.



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.

Simply watching these incredible creatures frolicking amongst themselves is an awe-inspiring treat. Spouting, the visible exhaling of air by the whale, is what you probably see first, as the whale approaches; however, you may see breaching, too. Breaching, when the whale leaps almost completely out of the water and falls back with a large splash, is a spectacular sight. There are tour companies that will take you to protected areas, so you can interact with them and see the mothers and their calves firsthand. A main attraction in Los Cabos activities and sightseeing.



Scuba Diving and Cabo Pulmo

The famous Jacques Cousteau and many more adventurers have named the Sea of Cortez as the world's richest sea. This is especially 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.

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.

ATV Tours

A journey on an ATV is an exciting way to explore the hidden natural treasures of Los Cabos. Expert guides will be showing you all the way, while traversing mountains, canyons and streams. In your path you will encounter the varied flora and fauna part of the desert ecosystem and will amaze at the wonderful landscape.

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.

For the past 10 years, Cacti Mundo's nurseries have been able to successfully reproduce and conserve the most important cacti collection in Mexico, creating a spectacular exhibition with 5,000 amazingly beautiful plants, which any nature enthusiast should not miss.

All this is just a part of Los Cabos activities and sightseeing.