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Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

 

 

Facts about Cabo San Lucas

Location: 22.88°N 109.90°W
Population >50,000 in 2004
Distance to US: 1125 miles

A favorite of pirates for centuries, Cabo began to develop with the introduction of the tuna industry around 1917.

Airport: Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)

Air Service:
Aero Mexico
Aero California
Aerolitoral
Continental
Alaska
United
Frontier
Delta
American
America West

Bus Service to US:
Aguila, ABC to the TJ about $100USD

Car Rentals: Most major US companies available

Taxis: Too available, too pricey Around-town, $5-$20,  Airport $50-$75+ Inter-resort can be $50+

Express Services:
DHL
Estafeta

Banking: Major Mx Banks

Industries: Tourism

Historical Industries: Tuna fishing, piracy

One of the fastest growing cities in Mexico

Gringo Community: About 8,000, seasonal

Weather: Climatology


Street Map of Cabo San Lucas

Map shows Cabo San Lucas at the tip of Baja California Sur
Click to Enlarge Map
Prolific Medano Beach Bunny
Whale tail just off Land's End in Cabo
Land's End Arch in Cabo San Lucas
Club Cabo Wabo in Cabo San Lucas
Spin Doctor Sailing Charters in Cabo San Lucas
Jet Ski rentals on Medano Beach
Carnival Cruise ship departing Cabo San Lucas

Cabo  San Lucas Insider Sections


Cabo San Lucas Information Articles
Cabo San Lucas Activities
Cabo San Lucas Business
 

Cabo San Lucas Score Sheet


Attributes:

One of the top 10 tourist destinations in Mexico

One of the fastest growing cities in Mexico

Cabo is a Party Town - With world famous nightclubs such as Squid Roe, Mambo Cafe, Cabo Wabo and the Giggling Marlin at your disposal you can find a place to party most nights. Spring Break brings in young people from late Feb to early April.

Adult Entertainment - Cabo's TD Clubs (Table Dance or Strip Clubs) are amongst the most upscale bars in town. Expect $4 beers and $7 well drinks and the rest of the pricing is commensurate.

Accommodations - A wide variety and prices available, Resort style rentals, time-shares, hotels and motels, and luxury rentals. $40-$400+ night

Shopping - Widest variety of tourist items, jewelry, brand name tourist wear. Outlet stores, diamond stores, Cuban cigars.

Boating - 3 marinas and 1 boatyard, travel lift to 60 tons, several marine stores. Pricey. Moorings and tenable anchorage is limited.

Medical Facilities - Modern healthcare available

Golf - Several excellent golf courses including one designed by Jack Nicolas.

Dining - Probably the widest variety of restaurants available in Baja. Sushi, steak, seafood and mole are but a sampling of the culinary delights to be found in Los Cabos.

Construction materials - Cabo is a boom town and building materials can be at a premium. However, the widest selection of high end plumbing and electrical fixtures along with tile and stone materials can be found at many locations. Pools grace many of the up-scale homes

Sport Fishing -  Fishing MADE Cabo San Lucas a few decades back. Although it's not quite as easy to reel in the big game fish as it use to be, it is still one of this towns major draws. Cabo is home to the richest tournament - The Bisbee which offers millions in prize money every year. Fishing charters are available for open panga to the large luxury sportfishers.

Whale Watching - Late December to March

Diving - Cabo offers vacation grade diving.

Beaches - Famous Medano Beach is THE beach in Cabo. Resorts all the way to San Jose del Cabo offer nice beaches although rip currents can be strong in the summer.

Xtreme Sports and Activities - ATV excursion, Dune buggies, desert racers, parasailing, Hum-V tours and jet skis are available from a variety of companies. Sailing charters are popular with all ages, trips very, shop for the trip that is right for your group.
 

Cabo San Lucas Information  

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Luxury Golf Course Condominiums

Now you can call the legendary Palmilla home with a course side condo to enjoy the good life.
 


Guide to the Los Cabos Airport

No longer the little palapa on the side of the runway SJD is the busiest airport in Baja we have a new map and travel tips.


Villas and Resort Vacations

Nobody knows Los Cabo like Cabo Luxury Villas Take a look at what's available for your next perfect vacation

Activities in Cabo San Lucas

More Cabo Activities...


Fly Hooker Cabo Fishing Report

George & Mary Landrum's report from Fly Hooker Sport Fishing Charters in Cabo San Lucas. So for those of you after the big fish, check here regularly.
 


Cabo Sailing Charters

Growing in popularity, private charters are great for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events or just to have the ocean to yourself.


Cabo Adventures and Activities

Cabo Sports is no new comer to Cabo activities. They can help you book the right adventure for you and you budget through the most reputable providers in Baja.

Cabo San Lucas Business

More Cabo Business...


The Pedregal Cabo San Lucas

For more than 30 years Pedregal has been synonymous with luxury living in Cabo San Lucas. Learn Rivera Realty's plan for the future as well as background.
 


Business is Booming in Cabos

One of the fastest growing cities in Mexico, Cabo leads the boom happening in Los Cabos. New construction on every corner.


Boutique Hotel in Cabo

The Blarney Castle puts you within walking distance of the downtown Cabo activity, shops and beaches.

Additional Resources


In the Insider
Cabo Real Estate
Cabo Weather
Map of Cabo San Lucas
Map of Baja California
Map of SJD Airport
Los Cabos Restaurant Picks
Climatology for Cabo San Lucas
 


Off-site
Cabo Sailing Charters - Sailing Trips
Los Cabo Insider - Sister Webzine
Paradise Pools - Quality pool Construction
La Luz del Sol - Private Home Management
The Cabo Coffee Company - Best cup in Cabo
Pedregal Escapes  - Luxury Vacation Rentals
Fly Hooker  - Sportfishing


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