See what the experts are saying about Cabo San Lucas. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
If you are new to Cabo San Lucas—or simply Cabo, as it is often known—it will not take you long to get your bearings. Just remember, Cabo is at the very southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, so the water from town is always south. The distincti... Continue reading »
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History
Early Inhabitants Before Cabo San Lucas was known as the tourist town it is today, the beaches were inhabited by a nomadic Guaycura Amerindian group called Pericu. The Pericu were hunters and gatherers; the shores around Cabo made it easy... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Up until 300 hundred years ago, pirates from around the world chose this area for their anchorage. Today the pirates are gone, and it is a more benign traveler who seeks repose in this sheltered port town. Considered one of the best vacation... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Long a home to sunshine fun, Cabo is gaining respect for a sophisticated new dining scene that has exploded in the area. The Mexican government opened the area to development in 1990, bringing some exceptional restaurants along with the new r... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
If you poll ten people in downtown Cabo after 8pm and ask why they chose Cabo as a destination, chances are that they will say “to party.” Downtown Cabo is certainly the place to be for that; in fact, some might say it is incomparable. The co... Continue reading »
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Tours
Since World War II, when pilots spotted huge fish from their planes off Baja's southern tip, Cabo has been a fishing hotspot of steadily growing importance. Fishing is now one of the largest revenue generators for the city, thanks in part to... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air: The Los Cabos International Airport (+52 624 146 5111) averages over 200 flights a week. Renovations to its main terminal and the opening of a second terminal lend it a look and feel of the fastest growing vacation a... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Cabo San Lucas State Baja California Sur Country Mexico Cabo San Lucas by the Numbers Population: 40,000 Average January Temperature: 68 Average July Temperature: 90 Average Annual Rainfall: 7 inches Average Days of Su... Continue reading »
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Introduction
176km (109 miles) S of La Paz; 35km (22 miles) W of San José del Cabo; 1,803km (1,118 miles) SE of Tijuana The hundreds of luxury hotel rooms along the corridor north of Cabo San Lucas have transformed the very essence of this formerly rus... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There & Departing By Plane -- Local airline numbers are as follows: Alaska Airlines (tel. 624/146-5100 or 624/146-5101) and Mexicana (tel. 624/143-5352, 624/143-5353, or 624/146-5001). By Car -- From La Paz, the best route is Hi... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Area Code -- The telephone area code is 624. Beach Safety -- Before swimming in the open water, check if conditions are safe. Undertows and large waves are common. Médano Beach, close to the marina and town, is the principal beach that's s... Continue reading »
Cabo San Lucas Travel Experiences
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Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas is a wonderful spot in Mexico. I went there with 2 friends a our college graduation present to ourselves. We stayed at a... Continue reading »
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Fun and Relaxing Weekend in Cabo
We flew AeroMexico for the first time on this trip. I hadn't heard much about the airline, but we aren't really that picky. T... Continue reading »
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Cabo
The ship docked in Cabo from 8am to 6pm. You have to be tendered in at this port as there are no docks for the ships.&nbs... Continue reading »
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Cabo San Lucas
AIRPORT: The San Jose airport is very small. You get off the airplane on roll out stair cases. Like an old 1950’s movie. There are 3 room... Continue reading »
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Beautiful but hot
I decided to go to Cabo San Lucas for vacation this year. I had enough frequent flyer miles to get here for free so I did. I rented a con... Continue reading »
Popular Cabo San Lucas Hotels
- Playa Grande Resort
- Pueblo Bonito Rose
- Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort
- Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa
- ME Cabo
- Canto del Sol Plaza Vallarta
- Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Spa
- Siesta Suites Hotel
- Esperanza An Auberge Resort
- Castillo Blarney Inn
