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San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, collectively known as “Los Cabos,” are two cities located at the southern tip of Baja California, separated by about 15 miles. Los Cabos used to be accessible only by yacht or private plane and only really made it onto the map in the eighties. Developers have poured money into Los Cabos and the famous Medano Beach in recent years, building more than 7,000 hotel rooms and several breathtaking golf courses, as well as new clubs and bars.

Now famous for big game fishing—Cabo San Lucas is considered the marlin fishing capital of the world—and spectacular beaches, this is the fastest-growing tourist resort in Mexico. San José del Cabo retains a distinct Spanish colonial character while the corridor is a prime destination for golfers and retirees from North America and Europe.

Los Cabos still enjoys a reputation as a choice escape associated with the Hollywood jet set and the extremely wealthy. As a result, Los Cabos prices—often quoted in dollars, although pesos legally must also be accepted—can come as a shock for less affluent tourists who may feel disorientated by pressure for tips from local vendors.

Safety concerns include the strong rip currents and fatal undertow in the summer—“don’t swim on Lovers’ Beach,” you are urged—to extra caution on the road between “Cabo” (San Lucas) and San José at night when there is a lot of post-dancing drunk driving. Those with experience suggest visitors prone to seasickness should avoid small vessels when taking boat tours around Los Cabos because of the choppy waters.