Where Desert Meets Two Seas
Los Cabos is a resort region at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, in the state of Baja California Sur, known for its desert scenery, golden beaches and the dramatic meeting of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. It brings together the town of San Jose del Cabo, the resort town of Cabo San Lucas and the coastal Corridor that links them, a stretch of cliffs, coves and golf courses along the sea.
The landscape is its own drama. Cacti and arid mountains tumble to the shore, and at Land's End the rock formations, including El Arco, the famous natural arch, rise from the water where two seas meet. Sunsets here come in deep orange and violet, and the light on the cliffs draws photographers and honeymooners alike. Day trips by boat take guests to the arch, to Lover's Beach and to sea lions basking on the rocks.
Fishing, Whales, Art and Food
Los Cabos has long been a sport-fishing capital, with marlin, tuna and dorado drawing anglers to the marina and charter boats. From about December to April, humpback whales arrive in the warm waters off the cape, and whale watching tours run from both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. The coral reef at Cabo Pulmo National Park, a short drive from the cape, attracts snorkellers and divers who want a quieter, protected underwater world.
San Jose del Cabo is the more cultural of the two towns, with a historic plaza, a mission church founded in the eighteenth century, and an art district of galleries and restaurants. Farm-to-table dining thrives here, drawing on the region's organic farms, seafood and Baja flavours, from fish tacos to grilled lobster. Nearby Todos Santos, an artists' town on the Pacific side, makes a charming day trip. A hotel group can show guests a full, balanced story of sun, sea and culture.
Read the full Los Cabos guide on Visit Travel Group, or see VisitLosCabos.co.uk on Visit Travel Group.