Southern Baja

Cardón cacti, boojum trees, ocotillo, cholla and other desert marvels thrive in this beautiful desert area that sometimes doesn’t receive any rain for a decade. Look out for crumbling missions, date palms, coconuts and mangrove swamps as you meander southward.

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico

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Los Cabos is primarily regarded as a five-star destination – and rightly so. But this bit of Baja coast isn't out of the question on a shoe-string budget.

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Get out of your resort and into a lesser-known Southern Baja of wild ocean and desert oases. Here are the best day trips from Los Cabos.

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Our guide to visiting Los Cabos on a budget can help you make your money go further.

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