| Los Cabos is the paradise where desert turns into an oasis and includes the town of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, connected by a 40 km (25 mi) long scenic corridor. It boats an important infrastructure built on the best beaches in the area. San Jose del cabo is a quiet typically Mexican town, is the site of Costa Azul, Palmilla, Cabo Real, El Tule, Las Viudas and El Medano beaches. The Love beach, Solmar Beach, where the party goes on till dawn, is at Cabo San Lucas. It is an important nautical stop-off point because ships from al over the world drop anchor at its piers. It is also an international attraction as a meeting place for grey whales. Los Cabos, where fun, adventure and romance come together to celebrate Mother Nature.
Los Cabos is located on the end of Southern Baja California Peninsula, to the west of continental Mexico and to south of California. To the each the Sea of Cortes borders Los Cabos, while to the west the Pacific Ocean stretches out. Los Cabos is located approximately 1609 km (997.58 mi) south of San Diego.
Los Cabos first became a tourist attraction in 1956 when Mr. Abelardo Rodriguez built the first hotel, named Palmilla. In 1974, Mexican and foreign investors invested in large scale tourist developments to create o what we know today as Los Cabos.
Cabo San Lucas, a old fishing village has become a beautiful tourist center with first rate hotels, luxury condos, private villas, restaurants, retail stores and night clubs. It has also a port that receives cruise ships and yachts from around the world.
San Jose del Cabo is a colorful colonial Mexican town whose origins date back to 1730. Its main attraction is its square in front of the church of St. Joseph, a reminder of the Jesuit missionaries, where visitors can enjoy concerts, dances and handicraft sales. It is also an important commercial hub whose restaurants, boutique hotels, stores and art galleries enliven this beautiful place.
Los Cabos has become the Mecca of golf championships. There are courses designed by outstanding personalities of the” Who’s who” of golf, such Robert Trent Jones 2, Jack Nicolas and Tom Weiskopf. Los Cabos currently has courses such as the Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol, the Desert Course at Cabo del Sol, Palmilla Golf Club, Cabo Real, Cabo San Lucas Country Club, Mayan Country Club Los Cabos, Club Campestre, El Dorado(private), Querencia Golf Course(private) and other courses are being built. Los Cabos is considered as one of the destinations with the most select and luxurious spas, many of which are rated as world-class. Los Cabos is known as being one of the best sport fishing destinations, especially for marlin and swordfish, which can be caught here in greater quantities than anywhere else in the world. Los Cabos is also famous for its international fishing tournaments, which are held annually from June to December. The San Ignacio lagoon and the Ojo de Liebre area, in Guerrero Negro, located 928 km ( 576 mi) north of Los Cabos, have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites and offer the opportunity to observe the gray whales that migrate from Alaska. In the surrounding areas, visitors can enjoy walks, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, and bird watching, among many other activities. Los Cabos also offers tourists the change to go surfing, sea kayaking, water skiing, sailing, swimming, scuba diving and snorkeling, which makes it a complete adventure because you can observe colonies of black coral, underwater gorges, sand cascades, rays, whale sharks and sea lions. There are also desert safaris with Hummer Tours and ATV Excursions. Los Cabos also forged a reputation thanks to the excellence of its chefs and award winning cuisine, which is recognized the world over. There is a wide variety of restaurants that offer all types of cuisine and styles. Visitors will also find elegant gourmet restaurants, as well as eateries located in the old haciendas that feature live music and dancing. Beachgoers can enjoy a bite to eat in small restaurants close to the beach. |
