Cabo San Lucas
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
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Introduction
Cabo San Lucas is a city at the southern tip of the Baja California region in Mexico. It is located Baja California Sur state and has about 60,000 inhabitants. It has become a popular tourist destination, with high-end resorts, but also still has something to offer for travellers with a smaller budget. It is not the most charming town to the say the least, but there are dozens of activities and going inland you will discover some great desert landscapes.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- Diving and snorkelling
- Parasailing and kite-sailing
- Horseback riding
- Exploring the inland region with cacti, birds and nice towns
- Whale spotting during the wintermonths
- Nightlife and beaches
- Church of San Lucas
- Casa de la Cultura
- Land's End
Weather
Cabo San Lucas has an arid climate with just around 250mm of rain falling a year, mostly in September and October. Summers last from May to September when temperatures average around 30-35 °C during the day with some days hitting over 40 °C. Nights are warm, well above 20 °C and sometimes nights don't drop below 28 °C. Winters are far more pleasant with days of around 25 °C between December and March, nights averaging 16-18 °C.
Getting There
By Plane
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is the sixth largest airport in Mexico and mainly has flights within Mexico and to the United States and Canada. Most airlines from these countries serve Cabo San Lucas, and destinations include Mexico City, Guadalajara, Mazatlán, Monterrey, Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana, San Diego, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Denver, Las Vegas, Detroit, Phoenix and Edmonton.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Cabo San Lucas' port is frequently visited by cruiseships.
Getting Around
By Car
Taxi's and rental cars are widely available to explore the city and its surroundings.
By Public Transport
By Foot
By Bike
Eat
Drink
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Inn | 20 de Noviembre St. | Hostel | 94 |
| El Nido at Hacienda Escondida | Blvd. Miguel Angel Herrera y Callejon El Dorado | Guesthouse | 100 |
| Hotel Santa Fe | Zaragoza S/N Col.Centro | Hotel | - |
| Norman Diego's The Mexican Inn | Septembre 16th Abasolo | Hotel | 86 |
| Vistazul Suites & SPA | Tourist Corridor Km 3.5 – Col. El Tezal | Hotel | - |
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