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Cabo San Lucas lies at the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula and belongs to Los Cabos, “The Capes”, a municipality that also encompasses San Jose del Cabo, an 18th century village to the northeast, and the Tourist Corridor, a 20-mile stretch of golf courses and deluxe hotels between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. Cabo San Lucas is situated in a golden geographical area, where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortes converge, where the waters turn crystalline and meet the white sands. It is about 20 miles southwest of the cabo san lucas International Airport and 94 miles away from La Paz, the capital of the State of Baja California Sur.

In Cabo San Lucas and its surroundings you can encounter top class hotels that will exceed your expectations. There are plenty of magnificent hotels to recommend such as: Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa, Casa Natalia, Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach,Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas and Dreams cabo san lucas Suites Golf Resort and Spa at the Tourist Corridor.

The richness of cabo san lucas ranges from rugged peaks of the Sierra de la Laguna, a background of miles of glorious beaches, striking blue water and dramatic outcroppings, as well as saguaro cactus, palms and gardens that spread over the pale gold desert landscape. Cabo San Lucas alone represents a display of nature marvels; when you take a glance at the Arco you can think that the waves of the Pacific Ocean have sculpted this massive arch of rock that is claimed to look like a Triceratops imbibing the ocean. In Cabo San Lucas, it is easy to appreciate the warm waters and the white sand blending together to create an oasis in the desert, with the tropical vegetation on the riverbanks and the shores of its coasts. This natural beauty enhances the provincial town that can also give you glimpses of a world-class city.

Thanks to the optimum qualities of the beaches of Cabo San Lucas, you will be able to enjoy the water sport of your liking. Medano beach is well-known for its wave runners, a great way to move around the bay. Scuba diving lessons for all levels of expertise are also offered and parasailing, where you are lifted in the air and toured around is another appealing activity to do. On the other hand, Medano and San Jose beaches are recommendable if your interest is safe swimming. But there are other places mainly along the Tourist Corridor where you can find tranquil waters like, Palmilla, El Chileno, and Santa Maria. While Costa Azul at Tourist Corridor is more suitable for surfing, activities like kayaking and snorkeling are available almost everywhere in the area of cabo san lucas.

When it comes to outdoor entertainment Cabo San Lucas and its surroundings offer a great variety of alternatives from horseback riding and ATV trips to tours to neighboring towns and many other activities. The boat tours around the bay of Cabo San Lucas, and into the Pacific Ocean not only let you realize of the beauty of the place but also enjoy yourself in a fun environment with music, unlimited drinking and in some cases dining. Some tours can lead you through scuba dive and snorkel adventures in various areas.

Cabo San Lucas has also become the Marlin Sport fishing Capital of the World because the amount of the Marlin fish that has been caught here is quite considerable. However many other species of fish also swim in these waters and Cabo San Lucas is not only renowned for Marlin fishing tournaments but also for others of any preference.

Cabo San Lucas and cabo san lucas in general have become one of the most important golf destinations in North America. The eight perfectly designed golf courses within world-class resorts and housing developments that line the beaches and protrude the mountains, can be considered a modern wonder that attracts golf aficionados in an unbelievable manner.

In Cabo San Lucas there are plenty of nature related activities in land or at sea, since the region has a great worth in marine life. For instance, every year hundreds of whales come to this remnant of the Pacific Ocean to mate and give birth, providing with a unique and exciting natural scene.

You can count on vivid, imaginative night life choices with places for different kinds of interests. For example, Squid Roe, Giggling Marlin and Cabo Wabo, while San Jose del Cabo is more renowned for its romantic places where soft music and bright Mexican folk dances may be admired.

It is believed that the first inhabitants came to the southern end of the peninsula thousands of years ago. And when the first Europeans arrived, only nomadic Pericus survived on the gathering of fruit, seeds, roots, and shellfish, as well as hunting and fishing.

The history tells us that the first Europeans to reach the coasts of Cabo San Lucas were Hernan Cortes, in 1535, and Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, in 1542. But it was until March, 1602 that the Viceroy Count of Monterrey, Gaspar Zuńiga y Acevedo, assigned General Sebastian Vizcaino to lead an exploration of the coast of California mainly searching for ports of refuge for the galleons of Manila. Three ships, called the San Diego, the Santo Tomas, and the Tres Reyes sailed from the port of Acapulco north to the cape at Mendocino. And in the crew was the Carmelite monk Antonio de la Ascencion, who named the place Cabo San Lucas in honor to Saint Luke. He also made very accurate maps and prepared courses and journals describing the coast, which were used for navigating the site until the end of the 18th century.

Cabo San Lucas, already being a village, didn’t begin to develop in the field until the 1920’s. When an American company that built a floating platform to catch tuna, also founded the Company of Marine Products, it gave an important stimulus to the village.

The rich and famous discovered Cabo San Lucas in 1940’s and traveled there by private jets since there was not an airport. Then, the growth of sport fishing and the beauty of the beaches started to draw a vast amount of visitors worlwide. This encouraged the Mexican government in 1994 to finally create the infrastructure necessary to turn Cabo San Lucas into one of the most appealing tourist sites in Mexico.

New Passport Requirements

As part of U.S. Department of State's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, all travelers will be required to present a valid passport or other accepted document(s) to enter or re-enter the U.S. (visitors and U.S. residents) as early as January 8, 2007, from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.

• January 8, 2007: All persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document (MMDs).

• January 1, 2008: All persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.

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