Los Cabos Mexico Tourist Guide
Located between the blue of the Sea of Cortez and the brown color of the desert of Baja California, we find “Los Cabos Mexico” one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mexican Republic due to its natural beauty, impressive landscapes and vibrant nightlife, among many other aspects that return from this place, one of the unmissable of the Mexican territory.
This corresponds to one of the 5 municipalities in the state of Baja California Sur and has been divided into three different zones with different qualities. The first of these areas, is Cabo San Lucas; this part of the map, is characterized by its lively bars and elegant shopping centers, not to mention, of course, that in this area we find the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas, an iconic point of the area. On the other hand, San José del Cabo corresponds to the most picturesque and traditional part of Los Cabos, looking like an authentic Mexican town in which we can find, among other things: the Art District of its historic center and the international airport by which thousands of tourists arrive every year; finally, the area called “The corridor” is the region that divides these two parts of Los Cabos with resorts, golf courses and sites designed for tourism.
As you can see, Los Cabos is a fairly large region to cover and at par with its size, you will find the things you can do and discover here, if you want to know more about this destination, Stay with us and discover everything you need to know in this Los Cabos tourist guide.
HOW DO YOU GET TO THE CAPES
First of all, we must answer this crucial question to experience this destiny. Well, there are several ways to get to Los Cabos Mexico, the most popular of these is by plane, as we said at the beginning, the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is located in the area of San José del Cabo. Ruta del Desierto buses, which depart from the arrivals terminal, cost $80 MXN, while taxis leave quite expensive, costing up to $1300 MXN for a trip to the city.
On the other hand, it is also possible to reach this destination by car if you are somewhere in Baja California, this option stands out for the impressive route that is traveled to reach this point, which in itself, becomes a quite interesting travel experience. Finally, it is also possible to travel by bus from Tijuana, this option saves quite a lot of money, but the disadvantage is that the journey lasts more than 24 hours.
PLACES AND THINGS TO DO IN LOS CABOS
With so much territory to cover, the activities and places to visit are equivalent, in addition, this destination is a mixture of charms: sea, desert, culture, nightlife, trade, gastronomy, sports and ecotourism, are just some of the most interesting qualities you’ll find in this place. Some of the activities and places you can not miss during your visit are:
- San José del Cabo: In principle, it is not only the most picturesque area of the Cabos, on this site, you can also find beaches such as Costa Azul, Estero and Acapulquito where you can surf. However, what makes this point stand out is its culture and history, which we can see reflected both in its museums and squares, as well as in its beautiful art galleries and crafts, as is the case of Paquimé Gallery.
- Practice ecotourism: Due to the beautiful places you can find in this site, it is possible to practice many activities both terrestrial and aquatic, such as: diving, snorkeling, wildlife observation in its ecological parks, sport fishing, golf, mountain biking, surfing, zip lining, rappelling, desert trekking, go kart, dune buggy, quad bike (ATV), canoeing, kayaking, hang gliding, among many other activities perfect to live the excitement of these lands.
- Explore its beautiful beaches: One of the things you can not miss if you visit this place is to tour its beautiful beaches, some of the most famous for these paths are: Playa del Amor, Santa Maria beach, El Medano beach, Palmilla beach, Acapulquito beach, Las Viudas beach and Hacienda beach, among many others that will fascinate you with its beautiful turquoise waters and its calm surf.
- Visit ecological reserves and the natural wonders of the place: As we mentioned at the beginning, the natural beauty of Los Cabos is one of the main qualities that make this region special, if you want to know the flora and fauna that you can find here, we recommend you to visit some of these points: The iconic arch of Cabo San Lucas, Estero in San José del Cabo, Cabo Pulmo National Park and its impressive reefs, Sierra La Laguna, Cerro del Vigía, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Chileno, Playa Punta Colorada, adventure tours in the region, whale watching in the months of April, among many other places that will leave you amazed.
- Nightlife and shopping: If you like to party, visit the most popular squares and shopping centers, the area of Cabo San Lucas and the corridor are perfect to unleash your party spirit; because at these points, you can find the best, cafes, bars, discos, shopping malls and clubs for big fun.
GENERAL ADVICE AND BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
Finally, some of the most important things to keep in mind during your visit to Los Cabos are:
- The average annual temperature of this region is 24 °C, its climate can be defined as warm-dry, while in the upper part of the Sierra de La Laguna and San Lázaro the climate is temperate. The month with lower temperatures is January, while the one with the highest probability of rain is September.
- Based on the weather, if you visit this destination, it is advisable to equip yourself with swimsuit, sunscreen, insect repellent, fresh clothes and light footwear.
- Probably the best time to visit this place, is out of season, to avoid crowds. A good season is at the beginning of May, as the climate has slight traces of winter weather still, so the temperature is warm but cool.
- A general advice for every trip is to always carry cash on hand for any circumstances, of course most establishments accept cards, however, carrying cash will always be safer.
- Regarding the currency used at this point, both dollars and pesos are accepted, although of course, the peso is the official currency.
- Finally, we recommend you to venture out with all the exquisite cuisine you will find on this site, as it will undoubtedly be a very valuable part of your experience.
Finally, there is nothing like knowing this paradise! And, to avoid bad moments, we recommend you soak up all the tourist information possible, so you can plan a better route, stay at one of the best resorts, have better quality of your time and of course, discover the best bars.
See you in Los Cabos!
