Are thinking about running away the hustle and bustle of the crazy city you live in? You have not find yet the ideal place to spend your vacations or, maybe, a beautiful romantic getaway? One of the most favorite destinations among Americans and Canadians is set in Mexico, more specifically in Los Cabos. In Los Cabos, you will find, gorgeous landscapes, fun and relaxing activities and luxurious hotels.
Los Cabos is a region in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur that is made up of the city of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Both cities are often referred to as sister cities in Mexico (San Jose is known to be the relaxed sister of Los Cabos) and they are joined by the renowned Tourist Corridor which is an area on the southern part of the state of Baja on the Transpeninsular Highway that faces the Sea of Cortez. The Tourists Corridor has approximately 19 miles and it is a popular place for water sports fans. Many people go there to practise some surfing, snorkeling, fishing and kayaking. But another widely visited site in Los Cabos is the Arch of Cabo San Lucas (also called the Golden Arch). The arch has become a unique landmark in the state of Baja and it even appears in the coat of arms of the city.
The Arch of Cabo San Lucas or, as it is known in Mexico El Arco, is truly a distinctive and important geographical landmark of Los Cabos. This is so because it is set in the extreme southern end of the state of Baja and it is in a point in which the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez coincide. The Golden Arch is a natural rock formation that erupts from the sea and it also the most favorite tourist attraction in Cabo San Lucas. The image of this amazing landmark has become synonymous with Cabo San Lucas; it is always showed in touristic magazines and brochures when people want to find information about the city or the region of the Baja California. In The Arch, you will no only be able to do some sighseeing but also can practise some water sports as way to continue exploring the beauty of the rock formations, relaxing and getting to known the wildlife of Los Cabos.
One of the relatively new water sport that is becoming a boom in Cabo San Lucas is stand-up paddle surfing/boarding or SUP. This new sport has a Hawaiian heritage and is a new way of surfing and exploring sites that are in the sea. Because of this, stand-up paddle surfing is another way of discover The Arch besides renting a boat and sailing to that spot. Moreover, it is an exciting way of doing exercise and sightseeing at the same time. In addition to this sport, there are many other water activities that you can practise in The Golden Arch. For example, one of its beaches nearby, Playa del Amor (Love Beach), is special for sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling. On the other hand, in Playa Divorcio (Divorce Beach), on the Pacific side, it is not advisable to swim due to the rough violent currents.
All in all, the golden arch of Los Cabos is the perfect site to relax, have fun and enjoy the view. Los Cabos is the main touristic spot of Mexico and it is very famous among American and Canadian tourists. Now, it is up to you to keep discovering this fascinating place.
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Discovering Los Cabos 