A Short Guide to Los Cabos
Before we dive into the sea of casino games, where I’ll be commenting on anything a player might be interested in, such as the latest slot machines, interesting roulette variations, and innovations in software, I’d like to take a step back and dwell on something I’ve mentioned in my welcome post.
If you remember, I told you I had recently been to Cabo, Mexico, where I fell in love with everything that has to do with Baja. Well, it turns out Cabos isn’t that well-known and many people don’t know where it is or what it is really. That’s why I thought I’d share my knowledge and experience. For once, I’m tired of telling everyone who asks me the whole, long story. And then again, the place is so beautiful and unique, it just has to be shared with as many people as possible.
Los Cabos is located at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. It is a municipality which consists of the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo as well as the resorts between the two. Americans often use the name Cabo to refer to the town of Cabo San Lucas but what they actually mean is the tourist-rich area of about 30 kilometres between the two towns, which is sprinkled with resorts and beaches.
The area is a unique meeting place for desert and sea, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California. There are lots of breath-taking beaches, some of which are wide and populated while others are small and secluded. Probably two of its most famous landmarks are El Arco de Cabo San Lucas and Playa del Amor.
El Arco (The arch of Cabo San Lucas) is an arch-like rock formation that is significant not only because of its shape but also because it is the very spot where the pacific meets the Gulf of California.
Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach) is one of the best beaches in Mexico. It can only be reached by sea, so you’d need to take a glass-bottom boat or a water taxi from the marina of Cabo San Lucas.
Lover’s Beach faces the Sea of Cortés and is safe for swimming and snorkeling. However, if you walk away from the sea you’ll find yourself at Divorce Beach, which faces the Pacific Ocean. It offers beautiful views but be careful as it is not safe for swimming.
If you get to Cabo, make sure you take a tour around the tip of the Baja California Peninsula – visit Lover’s Beach, dive around the Arch, and enjoy the magnificent rock formations at Land’s End.
Now, if you’re reading this and finding mistakes, please forgive me. I’m not an expert, just someone who loves the place and would like to see more people falling in love with it. Also, if you care to share any of your personal thoughts or experience in Los Cabos, feel free to send me a message. I’d love to hear from you.