Cabo San Lucas lies at the furthest end of the Mexican peninsula of Baja California, as far south as you can get along this strip of land that stretches out into the clear, warn waters. The most famous and photogenic landmark is probably El Arco, a formation of natural rock that arches over the water, a stone doorway between the Pacific Ocean and the magical Cortes Sea. This sea is the home to what is considered to be the most diverse marine ecosystem in the world. This includes more then eight hundred species of vertebrate. The Cortes Sea is hugely popular with divers, and it is well worth taking a diving trip while you are here, even if you have to learn from scratch. This is definitely the place to look for marine wildlife, and there are whale-watching trips by boat as well as dives, if you prefer to keep out of the water.

Other activities you can take part in here include kayaking, surfing, horse rides along the beach, riding mountain bikes, and playing some golf. Some major golfing tournaments are hosted in the area, which means that there are some amazing courses. They can be expensive to use, but they will certainly be a challenging and enjoyable experience for anyone who is passionate about the sport.

This is also a popular location for fishing, with a reputation as the best place in the world for marlin. A number of competitions are held here, when there are so many fishing competitors that the sea becomes a mass of boats and foaming wakes as they all head out in the morning. Perhaps the most famous of these competitions is the Brisbee, with millions of dollars in prize money being awarded by it each year.

There is plenty of entertainment once the sun has gone down, too. There are clubs, pubs and bars for all tastes, including the famous Cabo Wabo.

A wide range of accommodation is available for tourists, including some luxurious hotels, many of which are five star, and some massive villas available for short-term holiday lets.

Although this was once a favorite spot for Pirates to hide out after a profitable plundering voyage, Cabo San Lucas now plays host to some rather more welcome visitors. American tourists are probably the most common visitors, since the area has close ties with the US. A number of American companies have been involved in developing the area, and it is often possible to pay with US dollars. There is still a very relaxed atmosphere, however, and it does not get as overwhelmingly busy as the US resorts in the Pacific Northwest and California.