Amazing Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Los Cabos is the whole area (often just called “Cabo”), with two main towns of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.

Cabo is a favorite Mexican hot spot for travelers (North Americans, in particular) who want to unwind, relax on the beach and (infamously) have a good time.

Ride a camel

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Swim with whale sharks in Cabo

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Drive a UTV in the desert

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Go flyboarding on Medano Beach

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Cruise in an all-glass boat to Land’s End

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Amazing Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Los Cabos is the whole area (often just called “Cabo”), with two main towns of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.

Cabo is a favorite Mexican hot spot for travelers (North Americans, in particular) who want to unwind, relax on the beach and (infamously) have a good time.

Ride a camel

Swim with whale sharks in Cabo

Drive a UTV in the desert

Go flyboarding on Medano Beach

Cruise in an all-glass boat to Land’s End

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