The Natural Wonders Of Cabo

Cabo San Lucas, commonly called 'Cabo' by both locals and those who've had enough repeat visits to be considered locals, is a vacation destination at the southern tip of the 1000 mile long Baja peninsula, in the municipality of Los Cabos in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. The Los Cabos Corridor has become a world famous (*and very desirable) vacation destination; within its boundaries are many resorts, hotels and timeshares along the coast between San Lucas and San José del Cabo.

A fabulous climate, fine natural beauty, and wonderful beaches, are provided at Cabo San Lucas. However, there are also a number of golf courses, balnearios (*seaside mini resorts), scuba diving locations, and of course, the El Arco de Cabo San Lucas - a highly unique rock formation at the southernmost tip of Cabo. All of these things combine to make Cabo a destination for cruise ships, celebrities looking to vacation with a measure of anonymity and legions of college and university students when spring break comes around.

The beach that gets the most traffic is definitely Playa El Medano, or Medano beach. As the beach is large enough (from the east harbor to Villa del Palmar) to accommodate a lot of people, and it is a safe swimming area - perfect for those who've come to Cabo with their families and children in tow, it is very popular. So, if you're planning on heading to Medano beach, get there early to stake out your space. Two other popular beaches carry a somewhat humorous relationship with each other - Divorce beach is the name of one location, while the other one is named Playa del Amor, or Lover's beach. Of the two locations, Divorce beach is more picturesque, with its pristine white sand making it a perfect place to walk, sunbathe or relax. Unfortunately, Divorce beach is not a safe location for swimming, which, when contrasted by the Lover's beach, is a shame. Solmar beach is another great location for relaxing and sun tanning; it is a lengthy expanse (Land's end to Pedregal) and can accommodate many people, also - it's safe for swimming. One of the great things about all of the beaches in Cabo is knowing you can relax all day and never be bothered by recreational vehicles of any kind, as motorized vehicles are banned from all beaches.

For those who prefer to spend their vacations in the water instead of on the sand, there are many avenues available for doing just that. Scuba locations in Cabo are amongst some of the best; professionals are always available for those interested in scuba diving, for those who have no experience or equipment. The standout location for diving - regardless of your experience level - is the Plumo Marine Reserve. The Reserve has a large coral reef, which is the playground and habitat of the many schools of tropical fish in abundance. The Reserve is located in a private location about 90 minutes outside of Cabo, but it's not much trouble to get there easily; for many Reserve visitors, the journey to the Reserve is part of the adventure, due in large part to the unpaved roads you'll be driving over for the last half of the trip. The Corridor, the East Cape, and the Gordo Banks, are among other noteworthy locations for scuba diving.

Cabo itself is situated in an area that immediately caters to either a land or sea based itinerary for those on vacation. For those leery of swimming as a pastime, one side of the Baja accommodates other interests nicely - the coast that faces the Pacific is generally deemed unsafe for swimming due to swells. The other side of Baja, the Sea of Cortez side, is consistently calm and very much suited for swimming, diving, etc. Depending on what your preferences are for relaxation, you can plan your trip to Cabo based on which side of Baja suits your needs better. Regardless of which side you choose, there is something for everyone in Cabo.

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