Cabo San Lucas is located at the southernmost tip of Baja, Mexico. Once a base for pirate ships, Cabo San Lucas is now known as the Marlin Capital of the World. It is not unusual to catch marlin weighing over 1000 pounds in Cabo San Lucas and there are more striped marlin caught there year round than any other place in the world. Cabo San Lucas is one of the best sport fishing destinations in the world where you can also fish for mahi-mahi, yellow fin tuna, and Wahoo to name a few. Cabo San Lucas has a hundred-boat sport fishing fleet and is home to some of the richest fishing jackpots worldwide.
Visitors in Cabo San Lucas also enjoy the snorkeling, whale watching, viewing the unbelievable rock formations where the barking sea lions and seals live, relaxing on the beautiful beaches, and scuba diving in the Sea of Cortes.
Cabo San Lucas is also among the world’s fastest growing golf destinations. There are five championship golf courses including the Jack Nicklaus golf course located at the Palmilla Golf Club which is part of the 900 acre Palmilla Resort. Visitors to the area could not ask for better scuba diving than in the beautiful Sea of Cortes.
Cabo San Lucas has all types of accommodations from which you can choose. There is everything from luxury resorts to bed and breakfasts. Most of the restaurants are casual and many offer outdoor seating. You will find every type of food from your typical American fast food to some of the best gourmet restaurants.
You will want to pick up some souvenirs at one of the main souvenir shops where you can haggle over the prices with the vendors. If you are looking for a little higher end shopping, head to San Jose del Cabo for better Mexican crafts.