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May 23, 2025 Marti Eicholz Los Cabos is a region, located at the tip of the 1,000-mile-long Baja California Peninsula, boasts a dramatic desert backdrop nestled by the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez coastlines. Los Cabos enjoys a mild, Mediterranean-like climate with an average of 350 sunny days, temperature around 90 degrees F, and low humidity. The Sea of Cortez, formed within the past three million years, is the youngest sea in the world. Two hundred million years ago, magma cooled and began forming what is known as Baja California, giving space for the Sea of Cortez to form. Sea of Cortez is known as the “Aquarium of the World,” a nickname given by Jacques Cousteau to describe the transparency of its water and the variety of marine life. It’s a snorkeling hotspot, spotting sea turtles, dolphins, tropical fish, whales, and sea lions. A wonderful place to discover underwater wildlife. This distinct area, Los Cabos, encompasses two towns, Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, linked by a picturesque 20-mile coastal corridor lined with resort properties, championship golf courses, and spectacular views. At the southernmost point of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, Baja California Sur, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez at the distinctive stone arch, “El Arco,” a rugged taffy colored large rock formation, carved by wind and sea, jutting out of the sea, marking the point where the peninsula plunges into the ocean, calling it “Land’s End,” is a unique place known for its striking natural beauty, rich culture, and exciting activities. This stunning coastal destination is Cabo San Lucas, known as “Cabo,” or “Land’s End.” The Odyssey as does all cruise ships must anchor/moor offshore, so we must take tenders to shore or as some say, “we are ferried to shore.” The luxurious offerings of Cabo like world-class sportfishing, often referred to as “Marlin Alley,” outstanding restaurants, shopping, lively Medano Beach, known for calm waters, and spectacular championship golf courses are complemented by breathtaking natural beauty of turquoise ocean waters, pristine beaches, promontory mountains, and dramatic desert landscapes dotted with cacti. The party-loving spirited Cabo San Lucas, the “Main Town” is well established as a luxury getaway spot. The vibrant Cabo San Lucas Marina, filled with yachts and boats, surrounded by a lively selection of restaurants, bars, and shops, is a highlight. A unique diving spot in San Lucas Bay has underwater sand waterfalls, where sand cascades down a 1200-foot canyon. Iglesia de San Lucas, almost three hundred years old, boasts many original features. Overlooking all of Cabo is Casa de la Cultura, featuring a tall mirador tower, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Cabo San Lucas’s sister city, San Jose del Cabo, the “Old Town,” a charming colonial town with a picturesque main square, a home to historic and colorful buildings, is less known, calmer, and populated by locals, affectionately known as “Choyeros,” who enjoy and care for untouched nature reserves. Two interesting attractions in San Jose del Cabo are: The old Jesuit Mission, known as Parroquia San José, an 18th-century colonial church with an impressive architecture and the Estero, an estuary home to rich variety of colorful birds and wildlife. Cabo Pulmo National Park is a marine treasure, offering diving and snorkeling opportunities to discover abundant marine life inhabiting crystalline waters. Leaving a dream destination that captures the essence of Baja Peninsula. A few hours stay is not long enough in this bustling hub for sport fishermen, handicraft vendors, and water sport aficionados. My shipmates missed the glittering nightlife of one of the hottest party towns in Mexico, so they leave yearning for more. Until later, The Odyssey begins our journey crossing the Pacific. Photo of one of the most iconic sites in the region, The Arch, the majestic rock formation, the sun, and the sea in a heavenly setting. |
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