| Cabo San Lucas and the more peaceful San Jose | | | | habitat. The waters are also teaming with |
| del Cabo are located on the southernmost tip | | | | fish, and sport fishing is a major draw to |
| of the Baja Peninsula. As you cruise by | | | | Cabo San Lucas. You can also enjoy the |
| towering rock formations that reach out to | | | | beautiful waters from a kayak or explore the |
| the sea - known as Los Arcos - you will know | | | | sights under the sea while snorkeling or from |
| that your visit to Cabo will be filled with | | | | a glass bottomed boat. Catamarans can take |
| fantastic sights to behold. | | | | you out to see the fabulous Los Arcos - the |
| | | | dramatic stone arch guarding the harbor - and |
| Cortes first visited Los Cabos (as the tip of | | | | the beautiful beaches surrounding Cabo San |
| the Baja peninsula is known) in 1535, but it | | | | Lucas. |
| wasn't until a Jesuit mission was built in | | | | |
| 1730 that Europeans began to settle in the | | | | The main beach area close to town is Playa |
| region. It became a minor center of commerce | | | | Medano, and here you will find a beautiful |
| in the 19th century for passing ships, and | | | | two mile stretch of sparkling white sands |
| now it is a vacation destination for throngs | | | | beckoning you to swim, sun and enjoy |
| of water and fishing enthusiasts, cruise | | | | yourself. Water sports equipment is also |
| passengers and tourists from around the | | | | available for when you tire of relaxing. |
| world. | | | | There are a number of top golf courses |
| | | | nearby, designed by some of the top names in |
| Before even Cortes came to visit the area, | | | | golf. Shopping in town includes lovely black |
| Cabo's first visitors were the humpback and | | | | coral jewelry from local artists, as well as |
| grey whales who came to the area to give | | | | other items which have been imported. Whether |
| birth and nurse their young. You can take a | | | | you are shopping or sailing or sport fishing, |
| whale watching tour to get close to these | | | | you will certainly enjoy your stay at Cabo |
| beautiful, majestic animals in their natural | | | | San Lucas. |