Ask most travelers and they’ll tell you Los Cabos is a land of crosses and booze, or a luxury resort that only caters to George Clooney and other A-list stars. Both are true to some degree. Indeed, Los Cabos – and the Baja California Sur General Staff – are fascinating places to discover. You’ll find everything from rare nature and beautiful beaches to mysterious oases and farm-to-table meals, all surrounded by a landscape that combines rugged desert beauty with stunning sea views.
Thursdays Art Walk in San Jose
Of the two cities that make up Los Cabos, San Jose del Cabo – or San Jose as it is known locally – is by far the most charming. While it certainly has its share of travel shops and pharmacies selling Viagra, Old Town is a colorful and compact place with character. Part of this character comes from the number of local artisans and art galleries that line the narrow streets of San José. On Thursday evenings, the whole scene comes to life as locals and tourists alike gather to drink, eat, and admire the art. Artisans create their art in Plaza Mijares in the city center, while the galleries and shops in the side streets stay open late. There is often live music on the town stage, which can also be found in Plaza Mijares.
Santiago and Cañon del Zorro
Not every day you can visit the oasis and Santiago, a small town located in the mountains of the eastern region of Cabo, is surrounded by incredible finds of nature. In the city, you can enjoy a quick, easy meal and head to the arroyo and dirt roads that lead to hidden canyons and waterfalls. Palm trees and plants come to life around the natural pools hidden in the landscape. Fox Canyon (Cañon del Zorro) is the most popular and easily accessible of these. However, you will need a car that can tackle rough roads to reach this part of Baja Sur. And if you really want to get off the web, connect with a local business or tour.
Cabo San Lucas in Baja California
You will be hungry after the sea and shopping. Cabo San Lucas in Baja California offers countless restaurants offering dishes from around the world, combining flavors and recipes from Italy, France and North America, as well as excellent local Mexican cuisine. Fish is understandably one of the strengths of the menu and is offered in practically every restaurant. Clients can choose from fine dining, local restaurants that focus on dancing and live music, not gourmet flavors, but also bistro-style bars and casual restaurants. You can find everything: for example in Casianos, a famous place that has opened branches in other places in the area, you can enjoy multi-course menus prepared by a chef who is now considered a master, in Marisquería Mazatlán, who serves simple fish dishes and rich, you eat side by side with the locals.
Diving and diving among the whales
For those who, and there are many who do not like fishing, Cabo San Lucas in Baja California still offers the opportunity to experience the sea in all its forms: the diving is spectacular and there is also the possibility of whale watching from January to April. Each hotel is able to organize sailing or windsurfing excursions, but also sunset cruises, snorkeling excursions and excursions in what today has become a symbol of the Baja California region and all of Mexico: “El Arco also known such as “The End of the Earth”, An icon of Los Cabos and one of the most photographed places in Mexico. It is a rock formation that emerges from the ocean at the tip of the peninsula. This is not the case with the “end of the earth”: starting from here and proceeding in a straight line south you will not encounter any obstacles until Antardis. They are 12,000 kilometers ahead of us. But it’s a convenient limit: hop on a boat in the Cabo San Lucas harbor in Baja California.
Playa el Chileno
In a region with no swimming beaches, Chileno Beach (Playa el Chileno) is a rare find. Situated along a curved bay between Chileno Bay Resort and plush luxury homes, this stretch of golden sand has acquired coveted Blue Flag status, which translates to clean water and sand, accessible beaches, clean bathrooms. and changing rooms. There are no vendors here, so while it’s popular with both locals and tourists, Chileno Beach is a relatively quiet spot for sunbathing. You can also swim here all year round thanks to the gentle currents and surf.
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