Top Seven Things to do in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is becoming a sought after vacationthe odds are definitely in your favor. The smaller the
destination, and that's a fact. It's popularity is steadilyboat the better your chances are of getting
increasing. Cabo San Lucas offers something forclose.Have a drink at Cabo San Lucas' most famous
every vacationer, including: private secluded getaways,clubThe Cabo Wabo cantina is Cabo's most famous
beachfront weddings, nightlife and activities. In thisclub, owned by Sammy Hagar. If you are in town at
article I am going to discuss the top seven things to dothe same time as Sammy is, you might even get to
in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo. If you arewatch one of his impromptu performances. If you are
planning a vacation to Cabo, the activities listed belownot that lucky, you can still enjoy the atmosphere the
are all a must do!Diving in Sea of CortezCabo SanCabo Wabo has to offer and live music on most
Lucas is a unique diving destination because the Seanights. The Cabo Wabo also offers a menu filled with
of Cortez is located between temperate waters andAmerican and Mexican food to feed your hunger.Hike
tropical waters. The Sea of Cortes is one of thethrough the desertYou must be especially careful
world's unique ocean environments. It is considered towhen hiking in Cabo's desert lands. You will need twice
be the biologically richest body of water on earth,as much water as you normally would. A trek through
supporting over 800 marine vertebrates species. Divingthe desert is absolutely spectacular. Desert hiking is
in Cabo is famous for it's "sand falls". The sand fallsbest in the winter, with the temperature being around
are actually streams of sand that fall over the70. It is possible to hike the desert in the summer but,
underwater canyons. They create sand rivers and thisyou must go in the early morning. It is dangerous to
is extremely interesting to see. The nutrient rich watershike alone, and best to hire an experienced guide from
make for a spectacular population of fish from smallthe area, just incase you get lost. The desert offers
inshore fish to large schools of jack, tuna, dolphin, andincredible rock formations, unique vegetation and
"sportfish" such as dorado and marlin. There arewildlife native only to this region. Hiking can be for all
migratory visits from whales and hammerhead sharks.ages and hiking in Cabo's desert is something that you
A fortunate scuba diver may also encounter mantawill remember. There are also other hiking and natural
rays, and even whale sharks in the plentiful waters ofhistory tours which include fossil fields, challenging hikes
the Sea of Cortez. It is critical to the success of yourinto the Sierra de la Laguna and day trips to old mining
dive to plan your dive at the right time. The Sea ofghost towns.Bird SanctuaryClose to downtown San
Cortez sees good weather conditions June throughJose Del Cabo is the San Jose Estuary and Bird
November. Prior to June, the Sea of Cortez watersSanctuary. In the sanctuary you can find about 200
temperature is quite cold. If you are not interested inspecies of exotic birds which include egrets, herons
diving you could also snorkel. There are diving andand brown pelicans. You can rent a kayak to
snorkeling tours available. Snorkeling would still allowexperience this sanctuary. Sunrise and sunset are the
you to see most of the inshore fish and some of themost scenic times to visit; however, if you are an avid
beautiful coral.Horseback riding on thebird watcher and want to see species and identify
beachHorseback riding for is available for all levels ofthem, you may want to visit during daylight hours.
riders at several stables in the Cabo San Lucas area.There is a also an information center to answer any
There are trail rides in which you are accompanied byof your questions. Admission is free at the San Jose
a guide. Trail rides can vary from a desert ride, to aEstuary and Bird Sanctuary.Visit Lover's beach.Lover's
beach ride or, in and about beautiful rock formations.Beach ( also known as Playa Del Amor) is another
Either way it is a great way to see much of Cabomust, but to get to this beach you'll need some kind of
San Lucas' scenery. Horseback riding is also availableboat or kayak as the beach is not accessible by land.
for the whole family, with younger children riding withIt is possible to hire a water taxi at the marina. Lover's
adults. For those of you who are horse lovers you canBeach is surrounded by towering rock formations and
see pure Andulsian horses at:Cuadra San Franciscois hidden behind Cabo San Lucas' landmark arch, El
Stable.Whale WatchingWhales pass several hundredArco at Land's End. Be careful swimming here, the
meters off of Cabo San Lucas' shore every year. Thepowerful waves and currents of the Pacific make
best time to see whales are between January andswimming quite dangerous. You can view where the
March, when the gray whale migrates. There arePacfic and the Sea of Cortez meet. Lover's beach
several ways to whale watch in Cabo San Lucas.offers many spectacular views.Sun Cabo Vacations is
There are boat tours that offer whale watching. Boatsyour vacation rental specialist for the Cabo San Lucas
of varying size carry the hundreds of whale watchersand San Jose Del Cabo Area. They specialize in
out to see these marine mammals as they visit ourluxury villas, resorts and condos in the Cabo San
peninsula in their annual migration, every year. It is notLucas Area. Visit his website for more information on
uncommon at this time for a curious whale to comeCabo San Lucas.
close to a boat. Although no trip can guarantee whales,