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• Aquatic activities like fishing, snorkeling and surfing The waters of Cabo in some areas have a caution
for swimming — they’re rougher than they look —
• Whale watching tours but are gorgeous just the same. Luckily, most hotels
• Golfing make up for that fact by offering stunning pools that
offer incredible views. But if you feel the ocean call-
• Feasting on the best of Baja’s bounty ing your name, look for beaches with “Blue Flag”
designations for their eco-friendliness and commit-
Restaurants offer great value on excellent seafood or ment to sustainable development. El Chileno is one
Mexican fare - many allowing you to bring in your own favourite spot — and you can swim there.
catch of the day so they can grill it for you. And for those
with a set of wheels, it’s easy to escape the tourist zone
and surf in secluded beaches, shop in quaint art towns,
visit nature’s most pristine deserts, jagged mountains, or
dive in coral reefs in the Sea of Cortez.

Once you start to spend some time in Los Cabo your
daydreams will take you away to start planning your
return trip. Why? It’s something the locals call “Baja
Soul” ... a feeling of total tranquillity. After visiting
other parts of Mexico one becomes acutely aware that
Baja California Sur is different. The remarkable combi-
nation of desert suddenly meeting bright blue water is
a landscape most haven’t seen before.

Los Cabos refers to a trio of communities — Cabo
San Lucas, which has a livelier vibe next to the main
marina, San Jose del Cabo, a small, charming town
chock-full of art galleries and restaurants, and the
Corridor, a 20-mile strip lined with hundreds of re-
sorts and housing communities.

In Los Cabos, on the tip of the peninsula, it rains six
or seven days a year. And with the temperate climate,
it’s no wonder people from all over the world come
here to unwind all year round.