Cabo San Lucas
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Cabo San Lucas is a city in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Cabo is a varied destination that captures the essence of Baja Peninsula in its many resorts, championship golf courses, world-class dining and amazing outdoor activities.
Cabo San Lucas is a bustling hub for sport fishermen, cruise ships, handicraft vendors, water sport aficionados and nightlife seekers. The area is considered the second fastest growing resort destination in all of Mexico and particularly busy with visitors during the winter high season, November to February. With some of the best all-around sport fishing in the world and every water sport imaginable, Cabo is the ultimate destination for travelers looking for outdoor adventure.
There are three districts in "Cabo":
- 1. San Jose del Cabo, the "Old Town", which is nearest to the airport. San Jose has old Mexico charm and some shining new resorts.
- 2. Cabo San Lucas, the "Main Town", which is 20-some miles form the airport, and the entertainment hub of Cabo. The famous arch is in Cabo San Lucas.
- 3. The Corridor, the highway which connects San Jose and Cabo San Lucas, which is now lined with golf courses, condos and resorts that hug the stunning coastline.
By night, Cabo San Lucas is one of the hottest party towns in North America with glittering nightlife and a plethora of dining options that make energetic Cabo San Lucas an all-time favorite. Also called Cabo San “Loco” or just plain “Cabo”, the town’s reputation as the wild party center of the Baja Peninsula has brought fame and infamy to its many bars and nightclubs.
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[edit] Get in
Flight is the prefered means of traveling to Cabo. The regional airport, Los Cabos International Airport (IATA: SJD) (624) 146-5111, is located outside of San Jose del Cabo and will take approximately 30-45 minutes to travel to Cabo San Lucas.
The following airlines fly to Los Cabos.
- Aereo Calafia
- Aero California
- Aeromexico
- Alaska Airlines
- America West
- American Airlines
- Continental Airlines
- Delta Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- Mexicana Airlines
- United Airlines
- US Airways
If you plan on arriving to Los Cabos via plane, a transfer bus is the cheap method to get to your hotel if you do not plan on renting a car. A reservation for a transfer needs to be made before arrival to Los Cabos and is significantly cheaper than a taxi.
[edit] Get around
There are many car rental agencies in Los Cabos, most of which have names familiar to travelers in the Americas. If you are staying in a villa or plan on many day-trips that are not covered by a resort or timeshare shuttle, then a rental will likely be the most cost effective.
Taxis are readily available and rates are negotiable.
One of the best and most exciting ways to travel around Cabo is to rent a BMW motorcycle. Cabo BMW Rentals rents BMW motorcycles as well as scooters, they will provide you with helmets. You can ride north out of the tropics and to Los Barriles which is a great stop for a bite to eat or to do some walking on the beach. Its called the "Cabo Loop" which consists of a 200 mile paved ride, starting in Cabo San Lucas and visiting the larger cities of San José del Cabo, Los Barriles, Todos Santos and returning to Cabo San Lucas.
[edit] See
From January to March a must see is the whales, they come to Cabo in this period of time and many little boats can take you to watch them for a little price, it is amazing the way this great mammals swim, go out of the water to take a deep breath and then dive again letting their impressive tail make an impressive view and a great experience.
[edit] Do
Cabo San Lucas main attraction is sport fishing. There are lots of things you can do in Cabo San Lucas, if you enjoy adventure you can do parasailing, for around US$35 you will get a really good experience! There's no view like this one; you will be flying around the famous arch, medano beach and over the Sea of Cortez.
Also you can do scuba diving, this is specially good in Cabo because you can watch the sandfalls under the water is an amazing spectacle provided by the nature. If you are looking for something more relaxed perhaps you want to go to the lover's beach or to one of the multiple romantic restaurants in Cabo.
JT Watersports http://www.jtwatersports.com/ - They offer Parasailing, Wave Runners, Kayaks, Snorkeling, they also have a sunset cruise that will take you out to explore lovers beach or "El Arco". They have brand new top of the line equipment and they are completely mobile, so they can cater to your needs anywhere from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz to Todos Santos to the entire East Cape area of Baja California Sur. They are located On Playa Medano In Cabo San Lucas.
The Cabo San Lucas Glass Factory, http://www.glassfactorycabo.com/, is a really fun place for the entire family to visit. Their are tours at the Glass Factory. You get to witness a first hand glimpse into the centuries-old art of glass blowing.
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[edit] Eat
- <eat name="Alexanders Restaurant French Cuisine" url="http://www.alexandersrestaurants.com"></eat>
- <eat name="La Casa del Dorado" url="http://www.lacasadeldorado.com" >Seafood Mexican.</eat>
- <eat name="La Dolce" tags="italian">Italian food.</eat>
- <eat name="Amarone" tags="italian">Italian food.</eat>
- <eat name="Romeo y Julieta" tags="italian">Italian food.</eat>
- <eat name="Mi Casa" tags="mexican">Mexican food.</eat>
- <eat name="El Patio" tags="mexican">Mexican food.</eat>
- <eat name="La Casa Country" tags="mexican">Mexican food. The best fajitas in town. Line dancing show inculded.</eat>
- <eat name="La Casa del Dorado" tags="mexican" url="http://www.lacasadeldorado.com">Mexican food.</eat>
- <eat name="Mi Casa de Mariscos" tags="seafood">Seafood.</eat>
- <eat name="Mariscos de Mazatlan" tags="seafood">Seafood Very good seafood for good prices.</eat>
- <eat name="The Crazy Lobster" tags="seafood">Seafood. Good place for surf and turf.</eat>
- <eat name="The Shrimp Factory" tags="seafood">Seafood.</eat>
[edit] Drink
- Mango Deck Beach Club
- <drink name="The Giggling Marlin"></drink>
- <drink name="Squid Roe"></drink>
- <drink name="Cabo Wabo">One of the owners is rock star Sammy Hagar.</drink>
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[edit] budget
[edit] midrange
- Casa Piedra An all native stone house with a palm frond (palapa) roof, located with the Cabo Pulmo Marine Park, directly on a white sand beach. It has 2100 sq. ft. of living space with an equal amount of outdoor patios.
- Marina Sol One Block from Medano Beach and the Marina and just Two Blocks from Downtown Cabo. We are within walking distance to everything! Marina Sol offers one to five bedroom condos with Partial Ocean, Pool & Courtyard, and Town & Sunset Views. We are a family oriented condominium resort
[edit] splurge
- <sleep name="Las Ventanas Al Paraiso" address="KM 19.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, San Jose del Cabo" phone="52-(624)1442800 Res (888)767-3966" email="lasventanas@rosewoodhotels.com" fax="52-(624)1442801" price="All suite hotel with the ultimate in luxury, 71 apartment-size suites. Ultrasplurge!" url="http://www.lasventanas.com"></sleep>
- <sleep url="http://www.marquisloscabos.com/" name="Marquis Los Cabos" email="reservations@marquisloscabos.com" phone="+52-624-144-2000" fax="+52-624-144-2001" directions="In the Corridor between El Dorado and Cabo Real golf courses" price="$500-$1000">Ocean view, contemporary Mexican decor. Junior suite, master suite or cabana (casita) with private pool.</sleep>
- Cabo San Lucas Villa Rentals Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations has been planning Cabo vacations for 20 years.
[edit] Get out
The main beach of Cabo is located near the marina in the bay. On the beach there are some great places to eat and drink including The Office, along with many others most of the places have outdoor tables on the beach. The beach overlooks lands end. You can also take a ride to Lands End by boat and also lover's beach one of the best beaches in the world. Great Shells
If you want great deals of activities and have plenty of time to kill, sit in on a timeshare presentation. Representatives are everywhere, the airport, on the streets, in restaurant and hotel lobbies, even in the small grocery markets (Mini Super).
The nearby town of Todos Santos is a perfect side trip from Cabo. Todos Santos is a small community with approximately 4000 people. The town is filled with artist and culture.