Cabo San Lucas Day Trips

Overview

Most day/overnight jaunts access the so-called East Cape (running north up the Sea of Cortés, noted for its diving and marine preserves) and up the west coast to the artists' commune and colonial town of Todos Santos. You can hop a public bus, take an organized tour, or rent a car (preferably a four-wheeler to avoid getting stuck in sand or ruts on flooded side roads).

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San Jose del Cabo
Founded in 1723, this colonial town has superb shopping and fine dining options in its picturesque 18th-century town square, Plaza Mijares. Bird aficionados will love the tropical estuary here.
20 miles northeast of Cabo San Lucas; San Jose del Cabo
Tags: international travel | wildlife | history | shopping
East Cape
Head to East Cape for windsurfing at Los Barriles, snorkeling at the living coral reef in the Sea of Cortés, and diving near underwater caves and shipwrecks at El Vencedor.
35 miles north of Cabo San Lucas; East Cape; www.eastcape.com
Tags: international travel | wildlife | outdoors | water sports
Todos Santos
This "Creative Oasis," known as "Pueblo Magico" teems with boutique shops and galleries, Tai Chi classes, meditation groups, ceramics, creative writing workshops, and language courses.
42 miles north of Cabo; Todos Santos; www.todossantos.cc
Tags: international travel | culture | art | shopping
La Paz
The peaceful port town (and capital of Baja Sur) has beautiful deserted beaches, tropical desert, and uncommon wildlife. Go hiking, fishing, kayaking or swim with sea lions at Espiritu Santo.
110 miles northeast of Cabo San Lucas; La Paz; www.lapaz-tourism.com
Tags: international travel | wildlife | outdoors
Santiago
This typical, agricultural Mexican village has a zoo and natural hot springs. Half an hour to the west is Cabo Pulmo, a beach untouched by tourists and popular among windsurfers.
34 miles north of Cabo San Lucas; Santiago
Tags: international travel | wildlife | outdoors | water sports
La Candelaria
This Indian pueblo is isolated in mountains forested in palm, mango, and bamboo trees. Come by ATV tour (the return journey includes a trip down a steep canyon and along the beach).
25 miles north of Cabo; La Candelaria; www.cabosanlucastours.net/cabo-atv-tour
Tags: international travel | architecture | culture | outdoors
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