Cabo San Lucas is becoming a sought after vacation
destination, and that's a fact. It's popularity is steadily increasing. Cabo
San Lucas offers something for every vacationer, including: private secluded
getaways, beachfront weddings, nightlife and activities. In this article I am
going to discuss the top seven things to do in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del
Cabo. If you are planning a vacation to Cabo, the activities listed below are
all a must do!
Diving in Sea of Cortez: Cabo San Lucas is a unique diving
destination because the Sea of Cortez is located between temperate waters and
tropical waters. The Sea of Cortes is one of the world's unique ocean
environments. It is considered to be the biologically richest body of water on
earth, supporting over 800 marine vertebrates species. Diving in Cabo is famous
for it's "sand falls". The sand falls are actually streams of sand that
fall over the underwater canyons. They create sand rivers and this is extremely
interesting to see. The nutrient rich waters make for a spectacular population
of fish from small inshore fish to large schools of jack, tuna, dolphin, and
"sportfish" such as dorado and marlin. There are migratory visits
from whales and hammerhead sharks. A fortunate scuba diver may also encounter
manta rays, and even whale watching in mexico in the
plentiful waters of the Sea of Cortez. It is critical to the success of your
dive to plan your dive at the right time. The Sea of Cortez sees good weather
conditions June through November. Prior to June, the Sea of Cortez waters
temperature is quite cold. If you are not interested in diving you could also
snorkel. There are diving and snorkeling tours available. Snorkeling would
still allow you to see most of the inshore fish and some of the beautiful
coral.
Horseback riding for is available for all levels of riders
at several stables in the Cabo San Lucas area. There are trail rides in which
you are accompanied by a guide. Trail rides can vary from a desert ride, to a
beach ride or, in and about beautiful rock formations. Either way it is a great
way to see much of Cabo San Lucas' scenery. Horseback riding is also available
for the whole family, with younger children riding with adults. For those of
you who are horse lovers you can see pure Andulsian horses at:Cuadra San
Francisco Stable.
whale watching adventures : Whales
pass several hundred meters off of Cabo San Lucas' shore every year. The best
time to see whales are between January and March, when the gray whale migrates.
There are several ways to whale watch in Cabo San Lucas. There are boat tours
that offer whale watching. Boats of varying size carry the hundreds of whale
watchers out to see these marine mammals as they visit our peninsula in their
annual migration, every year. It is not uncommon at this time for a curious
whale to come close to a boat. Although no trip can guarantee whales, the odds
are definitely in your favor. The smaller the boat the better your chances are
of getting close.
You must be especially careful when hiking in Cabo's desert
lands. You will need twice as much water as you normally would. A trek through
the desert is absolutely spectacular. Desert hiking is best in the winter, with
the temperature being around 70. It is possible to hike the desert in the
summer but, you must go in the early morning. It is dangerous to hike alone,
and best to hire an experienced guide from the area, just incase you get lost.
The desert offers incredible rock formations, unique vegetation and wildlife
native only to this region. Hiking can be for all ages and hiking in Cabo's desert
is something that you will remember. There are also other hiking and natural
history tours which include fossil fields, challenging hikes into the Sierra de
la Laguna and day trips to old mining ghost towns.
Close to downtown San Jose Del Cabo is the San Jose Estuary
and Bird Sanctuary. In the sanctuary you can find about 200 species of exotic
birds which include egrets, herons and brown pelicans. You can rent a kayak to
experience this sanctuary. Sunrise and sunset are the most scenic times to
visit; however, if you are an avid bird watcher and want to see species and
identify them, you may want to visit during daylight hours.
When a group of friends decides to vacation in Mexico, they
will usually go to places like Cancun or Tijuana. They don't usually think of cabo san lucas since it's known as a
family vacationing spot fit for all ages. But what they don't know is that
there's so much for younger people to experience. From lying quietly on the
beach, all the way to exciting taking ATV tours and horseback riding on the
beach, this place has it all. Most likely, the excitement won't end until dawn
since there is a wide variety of night life, including dance clubs like El
Squid Row or the famous Cabo Wabo. Almost all these places accept American
dollars, traveler's checks, and an array of major credit cards, so there's no
need to learn the conversion rates.
The beaches at Cabo San Lucas range from completely secluded
to completely packed with excitement. Cabo San Lucas rentals are also available
at a moment's notice. Families may want to Playa Medano to sit on the beach and
watch the people while a young couple may choose to take the short boat ride
over to Playa del Amor, or lover's beach. Anything you can do in Hawaii, you
can do in Cabo. The water is perfect for surfing, parasailing, jet skiing,
scuba diving, and anything else one can think of on the water. Even Whale
Watching in Cabo is available for those Free Willy fans out there. Even
if water isn't your thing, Cabo San Lucas still has loads to offer. You can
check out the restaurant opened by the rock band, Van Halen, or experience the
local glass blowing shops. Fishing is also ideal. A short note must be
mentioned here about the shopping. The Cuban cigars, along with designer wear
are all sold at duty free prices. Needless to say, the prices are more than attractive.
Another reason to vacation here at Cabo is that they force
you relax. It's a daily tradition to take a siesta there and no one else will
be awake if you decided not to nap.
If the ordinary hustle and bustle of a regular hotel doesn't
appeal to someone's tastes, there are always the famous Cabo San Lucas villas that all have beautiful views of the ocean.
They are private, spacious villas, and since there are over 70 different types,
one will surely fit anyone's budget. These are fully equipped with chef
prepared meals, Jacuzzis, and swimming pools. Whether you're looking for a
relaxing trip with your significant other or you're looking to party your heart
out, Cabo San Lucas is the place for it all.
