By Contributing Writer
Activities in Los Cabos, Mexico
Although Cabo is more popular as a
beach destination, there are also a lot of activities visitors can partake if they choose to take a break from lying down on the sand. Visitors can choose from serene to sporty activities, depending on their mood while on vacation. Let your imagination wander while you go off-roading, horseback riding, cruising or diving.
Diving
The Sea of Cortez is known for its diverse marine life, which is why scuba diving is so popular in the area. Manta Scuba Diving is a local Scuba Diving company that uses certified modern equipment and has a fleet of 4 boats ranging from 26 to 28 feet in size. Diving packages start at $450, as of 2009. Divers can buy diving packages together with accommodation in the area. Personalized snorkeling is available with Blue Adventures, a company that ensures a truly happy tourist experience.
Manta Scuba
Paseo del Pescador No. 1
playa Medano
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
011 (+52) 624 144-3871
Blue Adventures
Marina Cabo Plaza, Local 39-K
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Los Cabos, Mexico
011 (+52) 624 144-4680
Cruise
You can cruise the area through Caborey, a dinner cruise specializing in romantic getaways in the Cabo San Lucas area. Caborey has daily departures in the summer and winter, and the three-course dinner includes an open bar and an international show. Buccaneer Queen features a pirate-style ship tour.
Caborey Dinner Cruiser
Cabo San Lucas,
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
011 (+52) 624 143-8260
Buccaneer Queen
Dock 9 of Cabo San Lucas Marina,
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
011 (+52) 624 144-4217
Animals
Cabo is also a prime location for connecting with both land and sea animals. Whale watching is a favorite activity in Cabo because it allows observers the chance to see these great sea animals in their migration. Horseback riding along the beach is also popular for couples when they want to spend the whole afternoon leisure riding.
Adventures Deep Blue
Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos Local D-1
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
011 (+52) 624 143-7668
Rancho Carisuva
Playa Migrino
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
011 (+52) 624 105-1046
Drive
Few may know that Cabo is also a destination for motorsports. "Karting" is a performance go-cart activity popular in Cabo. Serious racers can drive 40 mph. on a track designed with Indy 500 racing in mind---tight turns and high-speed zones. Tournaments are also available for parties or just for having fun with your buddies. Baja Bora and Wide Open Adventures feature off-roading in the Baja Desert, where individuals can drive a sportcar around town to witness views and experience the local life.
Cabo Karting Center
In the Tourist Corridor between
Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo
011 (+52) 624 144-7073
Baja Bora
Paseo el Pescador Esq. Camino Real
Col. El Medano,
Cabo San Lucas, Baja Sur, Mexico
011 (+52) 624 105-1812
Wide Open Adventures
Plaza Nautica,
Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, BCS, Mexico
011 (+52) 624 143-4170
Baja Ride
Carretera Transpeninsular Km 28 at Costa Azul
Los Cabos, Mexico
011 (+52) 624 120-5335
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Beautiful Day in Cabo, royalty-free image by HLO2007
