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Los Cabos
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.
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.
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