Cabo San Lucas

The very tip of the Baja California peninsula

Cabo San Lucas is most famous for its wondrous rock formation at the most souther tip of the Baja California peninsula. The best-known part is El Arco (the Arch) and you can visit it by boat.

If you travel around here you will notice it soon enough. Cabo San Lucas is best known for its beaches. Also the wonderful rock formation in the far south is well-known. It can easily be visited by boat. These are the best sights to discover in Cabo San Lucas.

The Arch of Cabo San Lucas

El Arco is sometimes called Land’s End. It is the crowning glory at the very tip of the famous Baja California peninsula. You can visit this impressive bunch of rocks by boat.

The best light to take photos is around sunset, and keep an eye out for the different birds who live on the rocks.

Lovers Beach

Lovers Beach at Cabo San Lucas.

The famous Lovers Beach is a unique beach located on the Gulf of California. Besides Lovers Beach, there is Haters Beach. It lies on the Pacific Ocean and is many times larger.

In addition, it is also much rougher. The ocean is so rough that you are not allowed to swim. Hence the name. Lovers Beach is smaller and perfect for relaxing. It is also much nicer for photos.

Great food in Cabo San Lucas

It will come as no surprise that Cabo San Lucas offers a delicious mix of traditional Mexican cuisine combined with fish and seafood. The fish tacos are world famous. The tortillas with fried fish, cabbage and guacamole are also delicious. You can also get various dishes with shrimp.

Also try Licor de Damiana, which originates from Baja California. And you can get anywhere in Cabo San Lucas. The liqueur is made from the Damiana plant, which is related to the passion flower. Sugar and water are added to the liqueur. It is especially nice with a sunset on Cabo San Lucas.

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