subject: Fabulous Features Of Cabo [print this page] A lovely vacation destination, and one situated on the Baja Peninsula, is Cabo San Lucas - otherwise referred to as 'Cabo' by the locals. Cabo is in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, and is located at the southern end of the 1000 mile long peninsula, in the municipality of Los Cabos. This corridor has become a favorite outdoor hotspot and highly sought after vacation destination, because of its great natural landscape. Today, many resorts and hotels are situated between San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo on the coast.
A fabulous climate, fine natural beauty, and wonderful beaches, are provided at Cabo San Lucas. El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, is naturally one such entertainment, as are the golf courses, the mini resorts, and the plethora of scuba diving spots - 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. Lover's Beach is a fine location for swimming, alas, this is something which can not be claimed for Divorce beach. 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.
Many avenues are available for enjoying water-based activities and sports, if one's preference is for the sea rather than for the beach. 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 is an enjoyable spot, for anyone looking for either an ocean-based vacation itinerary, or a land-based one. 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. Plan your trip to Cabo based on which side of Baja suits your tastes better, as different activities can be found on either side of the peninsula. Regardless of which side you choose, there is something for everyone in Cabo.
