Cabo San Lucas or Los Cabos as most people know it, is a dream destination that is part of the state of Baja California Sur and a place you have to know to fall in love with Mexico and if you are planning to visit it soon, this article is for you because we will tell you things to do in Los Cabos.
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Things to do in Los Cabos
When we talk about the things to do and see in Los Cabos, the image of the Los Cabos arch, the one that has the shape of a triceratops drinking water, probably comes to our mind. This place by itself keeps a wonderful marine life and of course, let’s not forget that it is intercepted by 2 of the best beaches of the place: Playa del Amor and Playa del Divorcio.
These 3 places should be a mandatory stop in your list of things to do in Los Cabos, but not the only ones and now we will know the others.
Cabo Arch
One of the main tourist attractions in Los Cabos is the famous Cabo Arch, which is a natural formation in the shape of a Triceratops drinking water. This formation is very striking for its shape and can be reached through a boat tour.
If you are fortunate enough to visit this attraction when the tide is low, you will have the opportunity to walk through the incredible soft sand of the place and even walk through the arch without any problem, but when it is not, you should be very careful if you swim near the place.
Because its waves tend to be a “little aggressive” and the sea is not calm at all, which could cause some kind of accident. Be warned!
Love Beach
Playa del Amor is the beach near the arch of Los Cabos, is within the combo of things to visit on your vacation and you can practice kayaking, climbing, snorkeling or just enjoy the sea, the sun and relaxation that gives us the place.
And while this beach is known for its proximity to the arch of Los Cabos, there is another feature that makes it perfect and is the intimate proximity it has with the Sea Courts and the Gulf of Baja California.
Divorce Beach
Divorce Beach is completely different from Love Beach and its name is due to the fact that it is very “opposite” to the second one. That is to say: While the beach of love is calm, low and ideal to practice many activities, the beach of divorce is high, deep, with a very aggressive swell and dangerous for being the direct passage to the open sea.
But despite that it has become one more attraction of Los Cabos and maybe something you want to add to your list of things to see and do, although in this case it would be more “just see” and contemplate the beauty of the immensity of the Pacific Ocean.
Espiritu Santo Island
With an incredible, transparent and crystalline water that allows you to see the life and depth of the sea, Espiritu Santo Island is crowned as one of the top 10 attractions in Los Cabos.
This island is very quiet and thanks to this you can do different types of activities that will make you discover the paradise of heaven on earth. Also thanks to its transparency you can enjoy the unique marine life and if you have never seen a seal or a sea lion, then you will be surprised to meet these mammals in their natural habitat.
Sport Fishing
Los Cabos is surrounded by incredible beaches that are home to some of the best marine life in Mexico and the world and among the many activities you can do there is the opportunity to practice sport fishing.
So if you are a fishing enthusiast or just want to spend a day at sea and enjoy learning how to fish, don’t forget to add to your list of things to do in Los Cabos, take a sport fishing tour.
Whale watching
As we said and we repeat, Los Canos has an enviable marine life all over the world and among so many things to see and do there is an impressive show, full of adrenaline, and that you will never forget in your life. We are talking about gray whale watching.
Los Cabos is a crossroads of migration and therefore you can take some tours to see these giants of the sea up close or from far away from a bridge or a port, you decide how, but nevertheless you will love it.
Whale Museum
Los Cabos is one of the few places in Mexico where you can see the gray whale in all its splendor, it would be a crime if it didn’t have a complete museum dedicated to this incredible marine mammal, wouldn’t it?
Cabo Pulmo National Park
Continuing with the list of things to do in Los Cabos, now we go a little to the east of the region, where we will find the Cabo Pulmo National Park. This place is one of the many natural attractions of Los Canos, which still has its virgin island charm.
And thanks to this charm, the place is almost deserted, which gives a totally surreal landscape at night to be illuminated by the stars and the moon,
But not only this, being a place where the waters of the parifico ocean and the sea courts “embrace”, will leave you with your mouth open to have the opportunity to see humpback whales, whale sharks, manta rays and sea lions.
Santiago
Santiago is a small municipality of Los Cabos, which by itself is very beautiful, however thanks to its location in a very high point between the mountains, it gives us the possibility to do eco tourism and find small rivers, waterfalls, cenotes, subway channels and a cozy wildlife.
If you are a lover of eco tourism and nature, you have to write down in the things to do and see in Los Cabos to visit this small, but dazzling place.
Blue Coast
Do you like surfing? If so, you surely know that Los Cabos has ideal beaches for surf lovers, but the best known among locals and the one you should go to if you are really looking for a challenge in the sea, is Costa Azul.
This place is perfect for surfing and there are even schools that teach you how to surf there and in fact it is one of the places that keeps Los Cabos in the Top 20 best beach destinations in Mexico.
Chileno Beach
Chileno beach is located in the Los Cabos corridor and in the past was one of the first to receive a Blue Flag beach certification, which certifies it as one of the best beaches in Mexico, clean, safe and of course ideal for the whole family.
The hot springs of El Chorro and Santa Rita
Although it may seem hard to believe, Los Cabos is a multifaceted region, because it not only has a beach charm, it also has some mountains, forests, sierras and among these we have the famous hot springs of “El Chorro and Santa Rita”.
Miraflores
Miraflores is a small place that you will find outside the city of Los Cabos, but very close to it, and it has become famous for being a place specialized in leather handicrafts and for one of its contradictory customs that is celebrated in the month of July: Harvest of the dragon fruit (pitahaya).
So if you travel during the month of July, take the opportunity to write down among your list of things to see and do, visit this place.
Boca de la Sierra
Continuing with other places near Los Cabos that we can visit, we also find Boca dela Sierra, another perfect place for lovers of eco tourism, camping, nature and photography. Here you will find small lakes and streams that are hidden in the middle of a rocky terrain and lush vegetation.
Nightlife
Like all beach destinations, Los Cabos has an incredible nightlife and should be on your list of things to do and see.
Activities for kids
If you are traveling with children you should know that Los Cabos has several activities for them, of course the main ones would be snorkeling and kayaking, but others that we have are horse or camel riding on the beach, participate in the release of sea turtles, swimming with dolphins and various popular fairs in the region.
It should be noted that Los Cabos has several hotels equipped with small water parks for children, in addition to some of the activities mentioned above.
Popular gastronomy
Enjoying the popular gastronomy in Los Cabos has to be one of the activities you have to do and what awaits you here is a great variety of dishes made with the best seafood.
Handicrafts
Last but not least, buying a handicraft souvenir of your trip is a must.
What is the best season to travel to Los Cabos?
The best months to travel to Los Cabos, are the months of May and June, during these months the waters of the main beaches are very calm, quality and almost not interrupted by bad weather, plus it is not a very high tourist season, so hotels and restaurants will not be saturated thousands of visitors.
What is the cheapest season to travel to Los Cabos?
August is considered the month of low season in Los Cabos, so as a sales strategy, many hotels, restaurants and even travel agencies lower the prices of packages, in order to generate some income in the region.
When is whale watching season in Los Cabos?
If among all the things to do and see in Los Cabos is to enjoy whale watching, the season starts on December 15th and officially closes in March.
Conclusion
Los Cabos has a lot to offer to visitors and has attractions for all tastes and ages, so if you are thinking of coming or are looking for places to visit in Mexico, Los Cabos is one of your best options.
