In Love with Los Cabos in Baja California SurLos Cabos has so many wonderful natural qualities. It has attracted people from all over the world to visit and to live in this desert by the Sea. The natural beauty, remoteness, wide-open spaces, and culture of the people in Baja California Sur has been like a magnet drawing the curious and attracting like-minded lovers of nature, solitude, and freedom…
Oh yea, there is also tacos and tequila.From the very first resort to open in the 1950s the southern Baja has been a huge draw for the celebrities and the well-healed crowd longing for a place in this beautiful desert by the Sea. Hotel Rancho Los Cruces was the original luxury fishing resort. It was soon followed by the Palmilla in San Jose, Hotel Cabo San Lucas at Chileno Bay, The Hacienda in Cabo San Lucas, and The Finisterra on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific. Today 12 of the top 20 resorts in Mexico are in Los Cabos. Many of which have been ranked as best in the world. The number of new resorts is equally impressive with recently opened Nobu Los Cabos, The Montage at Santa Maria, The Waldorf Astoria at Pedregal, The Ritz Carlton Reserve Zadun, Solaz a Luxury Collection Resort, The Four Seasons at Costa Palmas, Auberge at Chileno Bay and soon to open Amanvari by Aman, St Regis at Quivira, and the Four Seasons at the Cove Club. Luxury resorts are everywhere.Remember you don’t have to be on millionaires budget to enjoy a great vacation as there are many other worthy choices for far less. There is a wide variety of types and styles with which to choose. Check out the list of boutique hotels at www.cabosfinest.com. Another one of our favorite ways is to drive the whole peninsula with a camper and discover the magic of the Baja.Amazing recreational activities are also in grand supply. Whether you crave an amazing top golf course, a back roads hiking experience, or a local tour of the surrounding towns, you will never be bored. There are many great activity providers that do an excellent job getting you to the action. You will definitely want to go off-road in the desert and the mountains and right on the beaches. Or go to one of the authentic ranches like Carisuva to enjoy the outdoors on horseback. There are hiking adventures to the top of the Sierras as well as massive zip lining parks with lots of adrenaline based activities.When you think Los Cabos you conjure up our gorgeous beaches that are among the nicest and cleanest in the world, you also have the beautiful Sierra de la Laguna mountains complete with their own biosphere and a 3,000-acre Buddhist retreat. Be sure to enjoy our natural waterfalls, hot springs, and caves. There are also amazing birding areas for the fine feathered friends to be found in our estuaries and parks on both the Pacific as well as the Sea of Cortez.Now let us switch from the land to the amazing Ocean and Sea. At Land’s End, you can feel the energy of the mighty Pacific as it mixes with the Sea of Cortez. We experience microclimates due to the varying water temperatures. The Pacific is significantly cooler the Sea and we can see up to 20-degree swings from one side to the other. During winter whale watching season you can see up to 9 different species of migratory whales. The big three are the Humpbacks, California Grey, and the mighty Blue whales. Be sure to come from June to December for the whale sharks, the largest fish in the Sea. Another fun activity for the whole family is baby turtle releases. There are 5 species of sea turtles along the shore from Nov-May.If you like to go below the surface you have great options. Dive sites abound everywhere. There is a marine park at Land’s end, a significant reef, and Chileno Bay boasts one of the largest hard coral reefs in the whole Pacific at the Cabo Pulmo Nacional Marine Park. Snorkeling is another great option if you prefer and the diving is world-class. We draw people here for spearfishing and shark diving. We also have 9 blue beaches that are among the cleanest in the world. There are so many beaches you can live a lifetime here are barely scratch the surface. In fact, our state has more shoreline than Florida and less than 800,000 residents.If wind sports are your passion you have some of the best conditions in the winter over in Los Barilles, Buena Vista, and the up and coming La Ventana. Surfing is also good year-round and especially during the summertime.Fishing is what put Los Cabos on the map. The fishery has continued to produce amazing results. If you come down for the Fall marlin season you can try your hand at any one of the great fishing tournaments. There is a year-round bite as the seasons bring a wide variety of species. We offer a wide variety of fishing boats from affordable open-air pangas to some of the most outrageous luxury fishing boats to be found. If fishing is not your thing you have an equally impressive variety of pleasure boats, jet skis, parasailing, and even jet powered fly boards. We prefer the catamarans and sailboats.After all this activity you are going to need a massage. You can go on the cheap and book an impressive beach massage or check in to any one of the top luxury resorts. These spas rival any on the planet and their treatments are relaxing and therapeutic.Another thing that sets Los Cabos apart is the food. In addition to a wide range of Mexican restaurants coming from all regions of Mexico, there is a wide assortment of international cuisine and the newest trend of farm to table offerings. If you like food you will absolutely love Los Cabos.Now after a great meal it’s time for the nightlife and in Cabo is world-class, just remember what happens in Cabo never happened at all, unless you post it on Instagram. The party starts early on the beach clubs and extends to the wee hours. Good thing there are oxygen bars, chorizo and Ojo Rojos to get your mind clear for another epic day of adventuring. We always recommend taking a full day of doing nothing but lounging by the pool. Here are some amazing pools that are begging you to book that trip today and remember to come for more than a week. You deserve at least a two week, or two-month vacation. Now that you are thinking of it why not make Los Cabos your second home. That is how we started and now have been full-time residents for 15 years. Yes, we can help you find the perfect weekend getaway, the most romantic resort week of your dreams, a huge oceanfront villa for a reunion, or the perfect place to call your very own. Yes, that is exactly what we do.This video is brought to you by CabosFinest your insider’s guide to Los Cabos.
