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  • Los Cabos is situated just a two-hour flight from Los Angeles,

  • at the southernmost tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula.

  • The region is made up of two towns,

  • Cabo San Lucas, and San José del Cabo.

  • A region of great natural mystery,

  • Los Cabos lines the coast where the Sea of Cortez converges with the deep blue Pacific.

  • It's a place where desert dust mingles with briny breezes

  • to create a special kind of magic which lures travelers

  • with year-round sunshine,

  • cool waters,

  • and captivating views.

  • Start your journey in the east, at San Jose del Cabo.

  • Slow down in this colorful colonial town

  • and let the sizzling aromas of Cabo street food

  • and the soothing rhythms of the Spanish language

  • wash over you as you drift among flag adorned laneways.

  • Like a piñata,

  • the town bursts with street art and galleries,

  • and the creative flair of this community shines bright

  • in every park, alley, and restaurant.

  • Wander down to the sparkling sea

  • to discover why so many travelers make the pilgrimage to Los Cabos.

  • Head to Hotelera Beach,

  • where shady cabanas and relaxing beach bars await.

  • Explore Wirikuta Garden

  • and admire some of the extraordinary desert plants

  • that thrive in this sunbaked part of the world.

  • From time to time,

  • vibrant festivals keep this mystical garden alight as the sun sets,

  • and celebrations often continue into the early hours.

  • Buckle up for the 30-minute drive between the two towns.

  • The stretch of coastline which connects Los Cabos,

  • has become known asThe Tourist Corridor,”

  • famed for its beach-front resorts, and secluded coves.

  • Stop by Palmilla Beach along the way,

  • and let the colors of the rising sun refresh your soul.

  • Whether you're lounging on the shore or paddling on the water,

  • the moods of the early morning will lift your spirit.

  • Follow the salty breezes further west, to beaches like Chileno and Santa Maria.

  • Whichever shoreline you choose along the Tourist Corridor,

  • you'll be rewarded with cleansing waters;

  • a soothing reprieve from the scorching desert sun.

  • When you arrive in Cabo San Lucas

  • you'll quickly notice the difference between the two towns.

  • While San Jose del Cabo is a peaceful haven,

  • Cabo San Lucas, is like a wild younger sister.

  • A party destination rivalling Cancun,

  • this town is a magnet for pleasure seekers during Spring Break.

  • But Cabo San Lucas is more than just the party capital of Baja.

  • It is also bursting with great food,

  • exciting activities

  • and even more gorgeous coastlines.

  • One of the most famous is Medano Beach.

  • Less tranquil than the other beaches of Cabo,

  • this stretch of sand is where all the action happens.

  • Take to the waters on a jet ski, kayak or stand up paddle board.

  • Or just sip on a cocktail and bargain with enthusiastic vendors.

  • As dusk sets in,

  • beach parties light up the sands and spill out into the streets.

  • The spirit of the night is alive in this town,

  • with bars and clubs at every turn.

  • All there is to do now is let the good times roll.

  • When you find the strength to crawl out of bed in the morning,

  • a hearty Cabo breakfast is all you'll need to freshen up

  • And an adrenalin rush can't hurt either!

  • Kick up a cloud of dust,

  • as your ATV zips among the sand dunes at Migriño Beach,

  • just a 30-minute drive north of town.

  • If you're still feeling a little fragile, don't worry,

  • there are options here for slow-pokes too.

  • Back in town,

  • set sail to the southernmost point of Baja,

  • a jagged headland known as Land's End.

  • Pull on a facemask and explore a dreamy undersea realm at Lover's Beach.

  • Wander through the rocky gorge to Divorce Beach,

  • which is lashed by the tempestuous Pacific.

  • And gaze up in wonder at a monument 30 million years in the making,

  • El Arco, the symbol of Cabo.

  • When night-time draws near,

  • book a table at a clifftop restaurant across the bay,

  • where you'll be dining on the best views in Baja.

  • As the sun sets, watch the shades of twilight gently fade

  • 'til only the golden lights of Cabo San Lucas illuminate the sea.

  • From the geological artistry of the desert and the seas,

  • to the carefree spirit in every café, bar and restaurant,

  • this vacation destination is worlds away from everyday life.

  • A visit to Los Cabos is like a journey to the end of the Earth...,

  • to a place where magic and fun truly begin.

Los Cabos is situated just a two-hour flight from Los Angeles,

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