Adventure abounds in Cabo San Lucas. Water activities are the main attraction for couples and families with children. Visitors can enjoy world-class snorkeling and scuba diving at Cabo Pulmo’s beautiful reefs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to numerous tropical fish. .
After the day’s fishing, anglers can hire a fishing boat at Los Cabos Marina and board to chase striped marlin, dorado, or tuna.
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On the ground, visitors looking for some real fun can ride a zipline. This gives you the chance to see things from a different angle as you fly through the air suspended from a cable about 600 feet in the air.
For a more relaxing experience, slow down a bit and play some beautiful golf courses, or visit the spas offered by some hotels and resorts to soothe your senses.
Here are five must-do activities in Los Cabos.
golf
In Los Cabos, golf courses intertwine with the dazzling coastline landscape, providing an ideal setting to practice the sport while enjoying the unique surroundings of mountains, desert and sea.
Visitors can find emerald green golf courses winding around cactus-covered hillsides and sandy streams. Golfers can tee off on stunning courses built by legendary designers such as Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Greg Norman and Robert Trent Jones Jr. Blue skies, bright sunshine, and a cool sea breeze.
With 18 courses, Los Cabos continues to dominate the Latin American golf scene. Over the past 25 years, Baja California Sur has built a growing roster of world-class golf facilities.
sport fishing
Sport fishing is a popular activity in the waters of Los Cabos. Fishermen from all over the world come in search of various species such as blue marlin, striped marlin, dorado and rooster in various tournaments such as Bisbee’s Black and Blue and Billfish Tournament in October.
For amateurs, there are also great packages for a private deep-sea fishing trip aboard a boat with all the equipment you need to make the most of this experience.
world aquarium
Cabo Pulmo is a reference to the biodiversity and natural richness of Los Cabos. Observe over 800 species of marine life on stony and soft coral reefs. Considered by Jacques Cousteau to be the world’s aquarium, this marine park will prove to be a place for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts to enjoy the environment in a responsible and sustainable way.
While diving, you may encounter sea turtles, manta rays and whale sharks. Half day tours and his full day tours are available and are recommended during the hot summer months.
See the local map of the dive area and ask about places visited on tours organized by professional service providers. Don’t miss the opportunity to dive with packages that take you to top spots such as Neptune’s Finger, Sandfalls, and El He Bencedor.
surfing
The beaches of San Jose del Cabo are popular with surfers. Because there are waves for all levels here, from gentle waves for beginners to the most difficult waves.
The Costa Azul, Acapulquito and Los Cerritos are beaches not to be missed, offering perfect waves for surfing. For more experienced surfers, Playa Monument or La Pastola offer a more adrenaline-filled experience.
Additionally, surf schools, such as those in Cerritos, offer lessons for beginners to get on board for the first time and help less experienced surfers learn the tricks of the trade.
The best season for surfing in Los Cabos is during the winter months when the waves come closer to the shore. Consult a local surf map, plan your schedule, go camping with friends, and chase waves at your leisure.
desert adventure
Creeks and dunes invite ATV enthusiasts to take off-road tours of Los Cabos. Many outfitters not only offer vehicle rentals, but also organize tours and customized excursions to off-road areas, incorporating the challenges you want to face.
While most off-road adventures are meant to get your adrenaline pumping, you can also slow down and cruise the surrounding beaches while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Baja California Sur.
Los Cabos’ rough diamond is the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range, with its peaks and wide valleys. Hiking is a popular activity in the area, with several trails from Rancho Cacatillas to Estero de San Jose del Cabo close to native flora and fauna.
Some trails wind through the Zora Canyon Waterfalls, where you can take a dip in the cool waters after your hike. Hikes led by a local guide You can join his tour, find trails of interest on a local map, or forge your own path.
You can also enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean while hiking Punta Lobos in Todos Santos, or explore Cerro del Vizia to experience Land’s End in Cabo San Lucas.