Cabo San Lucas

What to Do in Cabo San Lucas

Are you thinking about purchasing real estate in Cabo San Lucas? Have you started to think about what you and your family/friends will do whilst you are here enjoying your new home away from home? This Bajan playground has much to offer to people of every persuasion. Whether you’re a culture vulture, a history buff, a shopaholic, or a foodie you’ll find something here that tickles your fancy.

Read on to get our list of the top ten things to do in Cabo San Lucas…

El Arco Rock Formation

Anyone who visits Cabo San Lucas you should definitely got to see the El Arco rock formation up close. Known as Land’s End in English, this rock formation is a geological wonder which really does seem to be at the end of the world. You can reach this rock formation by water taxi (some of which have glass bottomed boats), by chartered yacht, or even by paddle board. If you wish you can get some great photos from Lovers Beach or Divorced Beach (remember not to swim at Divorced Beach, however, as the riptides are very strong and present a real danger).

El Arco is synonymous with Cabo San Lucas; it really is a must-see. Owners at Villa La Estancia Cabo San Lucas have prime views of this stunning geographical wonder.

Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas

If you do only one thing whilst you’re in Cabo san Lucas between October and April it should be whale watching! You can see dolphins here at any time of the year, but during these months you can see humpback whales, and maybe even orcas! You will never get tired of whale watching tours.

Camel Rides in Cabo

You might be shocked to hear that you can enjoy camel back tours in and around Cabo San Lucas… we’re serious! Camels may not be native to this land, but the desert climate suits them just fine, and as a result camel tours are highly popular. You might not repeat a camel tour once you become a resident in Cabo San Lucas but it is certainly an activity to impress your visitors.

Downtown Fun

The downtown area of Cabo San Lucas is a hub; this is where you will find all the options for socializing, dining and shopping. Soak up the architecture in the morning, have a delightful lunch before you do some shopping, and then nip back to the hotel before dinner and a night out on the town.

Daytrips to San Jose del Cabo

For art and culture, San Jose del Cabo is a great day or evening excursion that is easy to reach from Villa La Estancia Cabo San Lucas.

Golfing in Los Cabos

Golfers flock to Cabo san Lucas from all over the world to enjoy some of the most stunning courses in Mexico in some of the best weather the world can offer. These stunning courses offer you the chance to perfect your swing while you bask in the glory of nature.

Fishing

If you’re someone who loves to fish the biodiversity of this part of Mexico will blow you away; in Cabo san Lucas sport fishing is big business, and there are even several tournaments per year to enjoy. Why not put fishing on your “to do” list for hobbies when you live in Cabo san Lucas?

Diving and Snorkeling

If you have never been scuba diving or snorkeling, moving to Cabo San Lucas is the perfect time to dip your toe in the waters, so to speak. The waters here are clear and warm and there are many different species of fish to be found here! A favored site is, of course, El Arco, but there are many others places to explore, too!

These are only some of the many amazing things you can see and do in Cabo San Lucas. When will you come and visit us to see if Villa La Estancia Cabo will become your next home?

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delicious cabo cuisine

Delicious Cabo Cuisine

Mexico is a vast and vibrant country with so much to offer to the world, and one of the greatest gifts Mexico has given to the world, we feel, is its wonderful and unique cuisine. The food is different in every area of the country, but we think Baja California offers some of the very best in culinary traditions. Seafood lovers should definitely plan a vacation to the peninsula sometime in the future, if only to test the dizzying array of fresh seafood available here year round. Here are a few of the dishes we think are absolute must-try meals when you are staying somewhere in Baja California.

Cabo Cuisine Recommendations

Comida de Pobres

Even though the name of this dish literally means “the food of the poor” we promise you that you will feel like a king or queen while you eat it! This traditional example of Cabo cuisine is a seafood soup with a difference; rice, beans, and a mix of vegetables served in a delicious broth alongside warm flour tortillas. Love at first bite!

Almejas Chocolatas (Chocolate Clams)

Cabo Cuisine that includes chocolate clams is a definite must; these clams are huge at roughly 2-3/4 inches long, and are quite meaty in texture. There are plenty of Cabo dishes which feature them, but we highly recommend this one because of its unique and delicious flavour. The clams are roasted on a bed of stones and covered with romerilla (an edible desert shrub) before being served with a variety of salsas and warm flour tortillas. This has to be one of the most iconic regional dishes in Baja California.

Fish Tacos

Fish tacos can be found everywhere in Cabo whether on the streets or in restaurants; small, independent taco stands and large, high-end restaurants alike sell this local Cabo cuisine favorite. You will understand just why when you taste them. Succulent fresh fish and/or shrimp, battered and served in soft taco shells with gorgeous salsas… what more could you ask for?

Machaca de Mantarraya

Don’t be put off by the name. Mantarraya means stingray… yes, stingray … and is one of the most popular types of fish used in Cabo cuisine. You can find it many dishes. Our favorite is this one because of the vibrant and punchy flavour! Shredded stingray meat is simmered with diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, green chilies and some native spices before being wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

Other Cabo Cuisine

Baja California has many different dishes to offer, so don’t stop at just these few! You could also try the Marlin Tostadas, roasted or stuffed crabs, or “Chilorio de Abulon Calamar” which is squid seasoned with garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander seeds, salt and pepper in a chili based sauce.

Hmmmm! Join us in Cabo to sample some of the best cuisine in Mexico.