Los Cabos

You can set your own pace in this sun-drenched paradise at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula where the deep blue waters of the Sea of Cortes swirl into the Pacific

Cabo San Lucas burns with shopping and nightlife. San Jose del Cabo basks quietly in the sun. And, the tourist corridor between the two towns glitters with gorgeous new resorts. Whatever setting you choose, you will never be far from a spectacular coast with smooth beaches and rocky headlands pounded by wild surf. Los Cabos is a heaven for deep sea fishing enthusiasts, divers, snorkelers, and golfers and a great place just to sit on a sun drenched beach and watch sea lions, pelicans and whales in the glistening sea.

Nature has carved numerous safe bays and coves along the area's miles of isolated sandy shoreline but remember that some of the area's beaches may be hazardous for swimming due to strong undertows and open surf.

TIPS

Checking-in  Check-in time is at 3.pm. But usually in Los Cabos, you can get your room earlier than that. If your room is not available, ask at the front desk where can you store your luggage, put on your bathing suit, and rush to the swimming pool or take a stroll down the beach.  Start enjoying your vacation.

Public Transportation  Public transportation in Los Cabos is almost non-existent, so your chances are limited mostly to cabs. Please check with your concierge or bellman for the rate to your specific destination before boarding the car.

Water  We are sure you have been warned many times before not to drink the water in Mexico, but that is just a myth.  In fact in Los Cabos, all major hotels have purified water systems.

Medical Care  There are several hospitals with English speaking staff and doctors in all disciplines available 24 hours daily. In some hotels, there are doctors available on the property or on call.

Money  Banks offer the best exchange rates if you have time to stand in line, or you can go to any exchange bureau (Casa de cambio).  They usually give you an exchange rate slightly higher than the banks but are faster and easier. Dollars, traveler's checks and major credit cards are widely accepted in Los Cabos.

Telephone  The best options to make a long distance phone call to the U.S. is from a public telephone called TELMEX. You may also purchase a calling card where you see the sign "Tarjetas Ladatel". A $10 card will give you approximately 5-7 minutes to talk. Also, there are several tobacco shops offering long distances service, both in Los Cabos and in San Jose. Look for a "Larga Distancia" (long distance) sign. Most hotels offers long distance service through their switchboards, however this method can be quite costly. Double-check the hotel the rate before making a phone call from your room.

If someone needs to call you from the U.S. tell them to dial (011)(52)+ (624) + the 7 digit local phone number.

LOS CABOS BEACHES

Cabo San Lucas

Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor). Behing the arch, spanning Cabo San Lucas Bay and the Pacific Ocean, is a unique opportunity to swim and snorkel in the bay and admire the crashing waves on he Pacific side where swimming is very dangerous.

Médano Beach (Playa El Médano). Cabos's most popular beach known for lots of action and magnificent Land's End views.

Solmar Beach (Playa Solmar). Long and wide, this beach faces the Pacific Ocean; not for swimming or any water sports.

Tourist Corridor

Widows Beach (Playa Las Viudas). Privacy, pools and swim with caution.

Santa Maria Bay (Bahia Santa María). Just east of the hotel Twin Dolphin, this horsehoe-shapped gem tucked between two bluffs is a protected marine sanctuary. Perfect for families with the good swiming, snorkeling and dive site offshore.

Chileno Bay (Bahia Chileno). This long and fairly flat beach is a must on your vacation checklist. Excellent for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and diving on the reef; head southwest for privacy and to the palm grove for shade.

Palmilla Beach (Playa Palmilla). Great for families, beautiful crescent-shaped Pamilla Bay has the best swimming beach near San José del Cabo. Swim anywhere, snorkel near Punta Palmilla, charter a fishing panga, go for a walk, kayak, or just relax and watch the anglers returning with their catch.

San José del Cabo

Blue Coast Beach (Playa Costa Azul). The world-famous Zippers and La Roca surf breaks are at Costa Azul between the lookout at Km. 27.5 and San José's hotel row. Swimming is possible but rocky.

Hotel Beach (Playa Hotelera). Long and wide, stretching from the hotel zone to the San José Estuary. While swimming is risky, this beach is popular for walking, jogging, volleyball, and surf fishing.