Cabo San Lucas is a vacation paradise. It has white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, mountains, it is hot all the time and it has a lot of activities for everyone. What more can you ask for in a vacation destination? Cabo San Lucas is located on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Cabo San Lucas is best identified by the image of the world famous “El Arco” rock arch formation where the Pacific meets the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez. The Sea of Cortez is one of the unique ocean environments in the world. It is considered to be the most biologically rich body of water on earth, supporting more than 800 species of marine vertebrates. Divers come from all over the world to dive here.
Cabo San Lucas was once a frequent stop for pirates to hide what they had stolen. It is now a busy tourist area. Cabo San Lucas is full of American food, American cars, and most places accept American dollars. Most of Cabo San Lucas was developed by US companies. Therefore, it has a closer tie to the US than to the Mexican mainland, making it friendlier to Americans.
Cabo San Lucas also has activities galore. You can enjoy horseback riding on the beach, world class fishing, world class diving, kayaking, golf, surfing, mountain biking, and incredible whale watching. Cabo San Lucas also has a very active nightlife. Clubs here range from Rock ‘Roll to Jazz to a regular pub. Cabo San Lucas is also home to “Cabo Wabo” which is owned by the famous Sammy Hagar.
Cabo San Lucas is known for its marlin, hence the name “Marlin Capital of the World.” More billfish are caught here than anywhere in the world. There are many fishing competitions in Cabo San Lucas each year. During these competitions there are so many boats in the water that it looks like a big white foam as the boats come out of the bay. Cabo is home to the richest sport fishing tournament: the Brisbee, which is priced in the millions each year.
Cabo San Lucas has also become a world class destination for golf with many golf tournaments organized here each year. Along with courses professionally designed by some of the world’s most renowned golf course designers. Golf courses in Cabo San Lucas are expensive but they are also first class courses.
Accommodations in Cabo San Lucas are also first class and boast some of the best properties in Mexico. Here in Cabo San Lucas you can find million dollar villas available to rent for your vacations along with many five star hotels.
Cabo San Lucas is an excellent option as a vacation destination if you are looking for sun and sand to relax. The atmosphere here in Cabo San Lucas is also very relaxed. Despite being one of the smartest destinations in Mexico, Cabo San Lucas has remained relatively unknown outside of its main markets of California’s west coast and the Pacific Northwest. Which makes it a nice quiet recluse for those looking to get away.
