Los Cabos is gearing up for another busy year with the recent launch of its new tourism marketing campaign, Time2Cabo, and plans to host world leaders at the 2012 G20 Summit in June. The Los Cabos municipality, which includes Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, the Los Cabos Corridor and the surrounding areas, is internationally known as one of Mexico’s top resort destinations. From private villas and spas to world class restaurants and 5 star golf resorts, here are five reasons to visit Los Cabos.
Luxury
Los Cabos which has always been one of Mexico’s most exclusive resort destinations. Los Cabos first gained its reputation as a high-end holiday destination in the 1950′s when it began attracting Hollywood celebrities. In the mid-1970′s the Mexican government began to take notice and invest in the region. Today, timeshares, private villas and lavish all-inclusive resorts and spas, many with private beaches and very upscale amenities, line the roughly 20 mile tourist corridor that extends along the southern coast of the Baja Peninsula from Cabo San Lucas to San José del Cabo.
Nature and Wildlife
One of the most popular activities in Los Cabos is a whale watching excursion to witness the annual grey whale migration that takes place each year between January and March in the waters just off the coast of the Baja Peninsula. It’s also possible to spot dolphins, sea lions and hammerhead sharks. Another of the area’s most impressive attractions is the series of rock formations known as Land’s End. Bird watchers can enjoy a visit to one of the local estuaries or a trip out into the desert where it’s possible to encounter many of the bird species that migrate to the Los Cabos area each year.
Golf
One of the top golf destinations in North America, Los Cabos offers an impressive variety of championship courses and signature courses designed by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Tom Weiskopf and Pete Dye. Due in part to it’s year-round dependable weather, Los Cabos is increasingly gaining a reputation as one of the world’s premier destinations for golf breaks and some of the most scenic courses in Los Cabos are located along the coastal tourist corridor overlooking the Sea of Cortez.
Sportfishing
Dubbed the “Marlin Capital of the World,” the waters surrounding Los Cabos, both along the Sea of Cotez east of San José del Cabo and to the south where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, provide some of the finest sportfishing in the world. Chartered fishing trips are offered by numerous outfitters in the Los Cabos area and options range from local fishing boats known as pangas to fully equipped deluxe cruisers.
Dining and Nightlife
Los Cabos offers award winning fine dining and is home to a wide variety of world-class restaurants serving up delicious local and international cuisines. Fresh seafood is a local specialty. Cabo San Lucas in particular, is famous for its impressive nightlife scene and bars and clubs stay open well into the early morning hours. From exclusive nightclubs known for attracting big name celebrities to small palapa style bars, there are plenty of places to party the night away or simply kick back and enjoy the ambiance.
What’s your number one reason for visiting Los Cabos?
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Los Cabos is one of my top destinations to go to! As a tourism major, I’m obsessed with luxury resorts.
It would make the perfect Valentines Day getaway, don’t you think?
Great little guide to Los Cabos. Such a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing!