SURROUNDING
AREAS, TOURING AND NOTABLE PLACES
In the surrounding areas of Los Cabos, you?ll find magnificent places to explore the
natural environment of the Baja
California Peninsula
region.
Touring in
Los Cabos ? The tour begins in the heart of
San Jose del Cabo, where you can spot different bird,
turtle and marine mammal species at the San Jose del Cabo
Estuary. This place has more than 150 bird species and a wide variety of
indigenous plants. It?s also a great place to do some kayaking. From there, take
Mijares
Boulevard and continue on to the Palacio Municipal, which was built at the end of the 19th
century. Nearby is the main square, a pretty and picturesque spot to enjoy an
ice cream made with seasonal fruits. Continue the tour along Alvaro Obregon Avenue,
where you can visit the San Jose
Church, an old mission.
After that, go to Mauricio Castro
Street and follow the signs that will lead you to Parque de las Ballenas,
which is near the sea wall. There you?ll find the highway that goes to Cabo San Lucas and you?ll pass the golf courses that lie
off the coast of the Sea
of Cortez until you reach
El Arco. At El Arco, you?ll be able to spot seals and sea lions and do some
scuba diving or check out the cascades. As the day winds down, La Playa del Amor is a good place to take in the sunset. If the light of
day still permits, visit the Old Lighthouse, a construction built in 1890 and
located at Cabo Falso,
which is 19 kilometers
from Cabos San Lucas. When you return to Cabo San Lucas, you?ll find excellent restaurants to have
dinner. The cuisine of Los Cabos is a tasty offering
that blends creativity and rich flavors.
Touring
near Los Cabos ? Begin in Los Cabos,
and from there, head to the town of Todos Santos, located 78 kilometers (48 miles) north of Los Cabos. There you?ll see old colorful houses surrounding the
Nuestra Senora del Pilar Mission, one of the
area?s main architectural monuments. If you walk south, you can take a stroll
along the beach, where you can also do some fishing. In these parts, fishermen
catch skipjack, bass, snapper and shark. You can also take a boat and visit the
famous sea lion colonies off the coast of Todos Santos. When you return to land, pass
through Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo to continue your journey along the highway that heads north toward the towns of Los Barriles
and Buenavista, where you can take a refreshing swim
in the ocean or go for a stroll along the beach. Nearby is La Playita,
where they prepare some of the region?s tastiest shrimp and fish dishes. After
that, take Route 9 northeast and take the Highway 1 turnoff until you see a
round structure called The Tropic of Cancer Monument, which marks the exact
spot where this tropic crosses through Mexican territory. As you continue in
the direction of La Paz,
stop off to visit el Museo del la Ballena
(The Whale Museum), where they have some fascinating exhibits. The museum is
located on Manuel Altamirano Street. As you
approach La Paz,
the state capital of Baja California Sur, you?ll be
offered a view of the beautiful beaches. La Paz
was founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistador Hernan
Cortez. Once you are there, take a boat from Puerto de Pichilingue
to Isla Espiritu Santo, a
perfect place to scuba dive amid hammerhead sharks and beautiful coral. When
you return to La Paz,
try to spend some time there ? the city has so much to offer!
