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Resting at the tip of the Baja Peninsula are the sparkling resorts of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, known as "the capes" or Los Cabos Once used as a frequent provision stop for pirates awaiting passage of the Manila Galleons, today Los Cabos is one of Mexico's top resorts. In the last 20 years, it has evolved from a sleepy hideaway for fisherman and yacht owners into one of Mexico's most popular resort destinoations. This is due largely to improved roads and air access, plus heavy investment by FONATUR (the Mexican agency in charge of resort development), and the private sector.
San Jose del CaboSan Jose del Cabo is a pleasant city of meandering streets and lush palm groves, with the languid pace of a Mexican colonial village. The area was first visited by Cortes himself in 1535 and served as a mission stop for centuries. Today it is a town of 30,000 people and is the seat of the municipal government. The town has charming courtyard restaurants, small shops and boutiques, small hotels and a lovely tropical estuary, Estero San Jose. The atmosphere here is subdued compared to the more rowdy and nightlife-orientated town of Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo San LucasCabo San Lucas, at the tip of the Baja peninsula, is a boom town which has emerged in the last few years. Some dusty streets still prevail, but don't let that fool you. This is the town most people think of when they think of Los Cabos or "Cabo". Cabo boast some fine restaurants, sophisticated shopping, a large marina, and a very active nightlife. Cabo is tops with fisherman, divers, and those wanting to enjoy the resort life. Nearby Medano Beach is a heavenly stretch of calm, crystal clear water, and white sand beach. Just off shore is Los Arcos - the area's signature landmark, and one of the world's most awesome natural wonders.
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Los Cabos, Mexico
Minda and I celebrated our 19th Wedding Anniversary in San Jose del Cabo known as "the capes" or Los Cabos at the Presidente Intercontinental all inclusive resort. While there we enjoyed the 24 hour room service ,relaxing in the pool, walking on the beach and conversing with the locals.
We also took a couple of tours while there, the first was "the land's end tour". We started by visiting the glass factory were I was allowed to try my
hand hand at blowing glass while being assisted by one of the master glass blowers. From there we stopped at what appeared to be a little house but what we found out was a blanket wharehouse filled with beautiful machine and handmade blankets. Our next stop was the flea market on the peer in Cabos San Lucas. We were told by out tour guide Rudy that the fun was in the hagling however the people didn't seem to enjoy it much especially with Minda who is an
expert haggler.
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