Sights in Cabo San Lucas
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Playa Médano
Cabo San Lucas has three main beaches. The most popular is Playa Médano, which runs northeast for about 3km (2 miles) from the Hacienda Beach Resort (under renovation). The water is crystal clear and calm, making it ideal for swimming (or, as the case may be, wading with a margarita glasses in hand). Buoyed swimming areas keep the jet skis, parasailers and fishing pangas away from the swimmers (at least in theory), and cruise ships float off shore.
With several bars right on the beach, it's a great place to chill out, pound your favorite cocktails and basically feel merry in the sun.
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Cabo Falso
About 5km (3 miles) northwest of town, Cabo San Lucas' historic lighthouse, Faro Viejo, is perched high above Cabo Falso, so named because it was once erroneously thought to be the southernmost point on the Baja peninsula. Surrounded by a spectacular dunescape (unfortunately frequented by ATVs), the lighthouse was in operation from 1895 to 1961, when it was replaced by a candy-striped cousin on a hillside above.
The latter is worth a visit for extraordinary 360-degree views of the ocean, city and sierras.
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Land's End
Land's End is by far the biggest, and most impressive, attraction Cabo San Lucas has to offer. Get on a panga (a fiberglass skiff) and head to El Arco (the Arch), a jagged natural feature which partially fills with the tide. Pelicans, sea lions, sea, sky - this is what brought people to Cabo in the first place and it's still magical, despite the mammoth cruise ship towering behind it.
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Museo de las Californias
This tiny museum has an endearing yet fascinating collection of historical artifacts, including maps, tools and journals going back to the 16th-century expeditions of the legendary conquistador Hernán Cortés. Its main focus, though, is on fossils from the local Sierra de la Laguna range. Look for the huge whale skeleton outside its entrance.
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Faro Viejo
Just outside town, perching high above Cabo Falso (False Cape), this historic lighthouse was built in 1865 and served as the beacon to many a ship, until it was replaced in 1961 by the fancy candy-colored one further up the hill. It's worth taking a stroll around both lighthouses and taking in the beautiful views of sea, sierra and city.
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Playa del Amor
Baja's most famous beach, Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach) has sands on both the Pacific Ocean and the bay side. Hurricanes have eroded the bay side of the beach significantly but the Pacific side still has plenty of sand. Unfortunately the Pacific side is unsafe for swimming, and is jokingly referred to as Divorce Beach.
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Los Frailes
Immediately offshore from El Arco stand Los Frailes, two granite pinnacles that offer some very unique rock climbing, should you feel inclined (in fact, a scene from the movie Everest was filmed here). Just off the eastern shore, the thin spire of Neptune's Finger protrudes some 24m (80ft) out of the water.
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Town Square
Also known as 'Parque Amelia Wilkes' this square is perfect for relaxing away from the partying throngs in Cabo. Take a breather 'neath the gazebo or in the shade of the poultry-shaped bush, or nurse your hangover on one of the benches. The square is surrounded by classy shops and cantinas if you get fidgety.
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Casa de la Cultura
Built into the solitary hill in downtown Cabo, the Casa de la Cultura has a theater, a small park and a mirador (lookout point). The mirador is surrounded by landscaped gardens and offers a view of all of Cabo. It is a peaceful retreat from the craziness of downtown.
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Playa Solmar
Playa Solmar is quieter than Playa del Amor and well suited for sunbathing; however, it has a reputation for unpredictable breakers that drown several unsuspecting tourists every year. It's accessible via the road to Hotel Solmar.
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