Los Cabos is a municipality situated in southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. It encompasses of Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo and Resort corridor in between of the two towns. Tourism is the main economic activity in this region and visited by around two million visitors every year. Los Cabos is famous for its unparalleled natural beauty, biodiversity breathtaking sea, desert, mountains, sport fishing, golf and the luxury all-inclusive resorts. Here is an overview of the best places to visit in Las Cobas.
1. “Arch of Cabo San Lucas”
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Arch of Cabo San Lucas which is locally famous as El Arco de Cabo San Lucas is a three story tall natural rock formation which is ascending from the ocean in an arch formation. One of the popular destinations, this magnificent structure is located in the Southern Tip of Cabo San Lucas. To reach here you can hire a taxi boat from Cao San Lucas Marina, in journey you can breathtaking scenic view of the arch. The arch is also a gathering place of sea lions, so along the journey you can also able to witness sea lions swimming around your boats.
2. “Marieta Islands”
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Marieta Islands are a group of uninhabited islands and a protected government area located few miles off the coast of Nayarit, Mexico. The islands are a result of archaeological volcanic eruptions. It is famous for their abundance of marine ecosystem because the island is protected by the Mexican government. One more important attraction here is “Playa del Amor”, which is an artificial beach formed because of accidental explosion of the army bomb which landed in this location. It is also known as “Hidden beach” or “Lovers beach”. Tourist can visit this place by an hour long boat ride from the coast of Puerto Vallarta. The Mexican government has given permit to only selected companies who take the tourist to this island.
3. “Solmar Beach”
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“Solmar Beach” is a beautiful stretch of white sand beach with a scenic view of the Pacific Ocean. It starts from rocks at the Land’s End to the Pedregal in east. Somar is also very famous for the lavish all-inclusive resorts long side the stretch of the beach. It is one of the less crowded beaches in the Mexico which is a favorite destination for couples, sunset lovers, whale watching and for long walks on the beach, but the beach is not suitable for swimming because the currents are very strong here.
4. “Playa el Médano”
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Playa el Medano is Cabo San Lucas most crowded beach with blue waters, plenty of beachside for sunbath and swimming. It is situated just south of downtown and east of Marina. Medano beach is located in the heart of Cabo San Lucas and it is the closest beach to the town. Because of which it is the prime beach destination for tourists. The other activities tourists can go for is jet skiing, kayaking, waterskiing, banana boating, parasailing, volleyball etc. The tourists will be also pleased by variety of eateries and bars available in the beach. But if tourist wants to escape from the crowd of Medano, they can head to Playa del Amor and Playa Solmar.
5. “Cabo Wabo Cantina”
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Cabo Wabo is name of a chain of nightclubs and restaurants located in Cabo San Lucas, which famous as one of the best places for tourists who looking are good live rock music. It is founded by famous rock musician Sammy Hagar. It is Located in the heart of the downtown area. From seafood to Mexican food, DJ to live bands, Cerveza to Tequila, from bar to rooftop, there are plenty of reasons for tourists this nightclub.
6. “San Jose Del Cabo”
San Jose Del Cabo which is situated 32 kms from Cabo San Lucas, is a historic town full of beautiful architectures which have a very calm and charming atmosphere in comparison of her wild sister “Cabo San Lucas”. This place is best for tourists who want witness the Mexican culture more closely. This place is famous for its historic restaurants with beautiful courtyards, shops offering beautiful handicrafts and jewelry and varieties of art galleries. Other places in San Jose Del Cabo are “Estero San José”, a beautiful palm lined wild life sanctuary and estuary , which is home of many bird species, Reserva de la Biosféra Sierra de la Laguna, god for hiking and Iglesia San José, a landmark in the city with beautiful naval architecture.
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