Los Cabos
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Located on the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula, Los
Cabos is one of Mexico’s most breathtaking beach destinations. Los
Cabos, which means the Capes, includes the picturesque 18th-century mission
town of San Jose del Cabo to the northeast, Cabo San Lucas at the southernmost
tip of the peninsula where the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean meet,
as well as the 20-mile stretch of golf courses and luxury hotels in between
both towns called el corredor.
The region's geography is diverse and beautiful,
consisting of unspoiled desert landscape, white sandy beaches and dramatic
rock outcroppings. "El Arco," a distinctive rock arch that sits
at the tip of Land's End in Cabo San Lucas and represents the precise
spot where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, is Los Cabos' most
famous geographic landmark. As one of the
country’s most popular tourist attractions, the area features world-class
lodging and recreational facilities, including five-star hotels, luxury
condominiums, impressive golf courses, charismatic marinas and exquisite
restaurants. The area’s location is ideal for a variety of water
sports and outdoor activities including fishing, swimming, sailing, diving
and surfing in Cabo San Lucas and Cabo Pulmo. The
destination’s beaches are undoubtedly its most prized treasures.
Popular beaches include Playa Azul, El Chileno (great for diving), Palmilla,
El Medano, Cabo Real and Playa del Amor. During the winter, the western
beaches of Cabo San Lucas are ideal for whale-watching on the Pacific.
Los Cabos is also internationally renowned
for its exciting and diverse sport fishing. While a wide variety of fish
are available in the junction area between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific
Ocean such as grouper, amberjack and mahi mahi (dorado), Los Cabos is
best known as the world’s capital of marlin fishing.
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In the last few years, Los Cabos has become a major golf
destination in Latin America as well. The city hosts the PGA Senior Slam
and has earned full recognition of its facilities in the international
golf community. Its 207 holes designed by world-renown personalities like
Jack Nicklaus, Roy Dye and Robert Trent II, sit in majestic green golf
courses beautifully bordered by the desert and sea, making it a one-of-a-kind
golf destination.
For world-class cuisine,
The Tourist Corridor in Los Cabos offers top gourmet and seafood restaurants.
Culinary delights are primarily fresh seafood dishes seasoned with local
herbs and spices. The city also boasts a varied nightlife, especially
in La Concepción, north of the Marina. Popular venues include Squid
Roe and Kokomo’s, a contemporary music bar on the Boulevard Marina.
Los Cabos has long been the secret getaway for the rich and famous; recent
visitors have included Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer Chris Martin,
who enjoyed their honeymoon last December in Las Ventanas al Paraiso;
and John Travolta, who thought he was going to have an intimate 50th birthday
party at La Palmilla One & Only Resort, was pleasantly surprised by
the huge bash that awaited him, featuring an entourage of other famous
actor friends, including Tom Cruise, Sean Penn, Sylvester Stallone, Meg
Ryan and Quincy Jones. Highlights of the evening included Barbara Streisand
singing the “Happy Birthday” song and Oprah downing shots
of tequila, but who’s keeping track?
Los Cabos is a quaint beach destination with all the luxurious
facilities of a major cosmopolitan city – perfect for families and
singles alike. From exploring a spectacular underwater world to playing
golf on one of the most beautifully landscaped courses, Los Cabos is sure
to surpass every traveler’s expectations. |
