Leisure
HIDDEN GEMS OF LOS CABOS
Los Cabos encompasses the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San
José del Cabo, and the resort corridor in between. It’s located
at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula and
is one of the world’s most diverse tourist destinations.
El Arco De Cabo San Lucas
An impressive work of Mother Nature, the iconic arch in Cabo San Lucas
is a must see. Viewed from a distance, the image of El Arco is synonymous
with Cabo San Lucas. Commonly referred to as Land’s End, there are a
number of ways to take in the incredible surroundings, from snorkelling,
to paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skiing, or simply relaxing on the beach.
Why is it called Land’s End? If you followed a line south from El Arco, you
would not touch land again until you reached the South Pole.
Jesuit Missions
Los Cabos underwent centuries of cultural struggles before becoming
the world-class beach playground of today. More than 18 Jesuit missions
were established in Cabo, dating as far back as the late 1600s. The most
important ones to add to your list are, Our Lady of Loreto Concho; San
Francisco Javier Vigge Biaundo; Santa Rosalia de Mulege; San Jose de
Comondú; and San Ignacio Kadakaaman.
San Jose Estuary
An oasis in the desert, this body of water is the result of water springs from
the underground water table. The water sustaining this spot originates in
Sierra de La Laguna in La Trinidad. It travels through a stream and bumps
against a sand barrier that keeps it from emptying into the sea. The water
then rises through shallow porous rocks and forms the estuary. A beautiful
wetland full of many different species of birds, frogs, and fish.
FAST FACT
Cabo San Lucas hosts the world’s
highest paying marlin tournament
with a jackpot of more than
$3 million U.S.
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