Visitors flying into Los Cabos find approximately 50 miles of beachfront terrain that includes El Chileno and El Medano, which remain popular with families. Surfers prefer Palmilla Beach and Santa Maria is known for snorkeling. The Cabo Pulmo Marine Reserve attracts guests desiring to swim with manta rays and whale sharks. Land-based activities include a visit to the unusual Cacti Mundo botanical gardens, which house approximately 5,000 plants. Bird lovers venture to the San Jose del Cabo Estuary, which serves as home to 150 bird species.

Getting Around

For an extra fee, hotels arrange transportation to and from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) if desired. While public services include buses and taxis, there are a variety of vehicle rental companies located around the terminal. Board a rental car and exit the facility by using the Los Cabos Intertnational Airport Road to Interstate Highway 1, which travels north and south.

Hints and Tips

The Natural History Museum is the place many go to learn more about the heritage of Los Cabos. Exhibits explore local culture dating from the original settlements; the Spanish Conquest and a description of local marine life are other topics of interest. The Cabo San Lucas Museum houses archeology exhibits dating back to prehistoric times. The Church of San Lucas, which was constructed in 1730, is another point of interest.