| Cabo San Lucas | ||
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| State | Mexico | |
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| Federated state | Baja California Sur | |
| Region | Baja California Peninsula | |
| Altitude | 20 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 68.463 (2010) | |
| Name inhabitants | Sanluquense | |
| Prefix tel | 52 624 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 23450 - 23463 | |
| Time zone | UTC − 7 | |
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Cabo San Lucas is a center of Mulegé at the southern end of the Baja California Sur.
To know
Geographical notes
It is the second largest city by extension and number of inhabitants of the state after La Paz and is located at the extreme tip of the peninsula washed by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Sea of Cortés on the other.
Background
It is believed that the first human settlements in southern Baja date back to 14,000 years ago. The first European settlers, upon their arrival in the area found some nomads of the gods tribe Pericúes or Pericù who lived in the Neolithic style.
Until the mid-1800s the inhabitants did not exceed twenty, urban development only took place later. Since 1974, the national government has invested heavily in building infrastructure to serve the Los Cabos tourist district, making it one of the most renowned seaside resorts in Mexico.
How to orient yourself
Cabo San Lucas: full screen map.Neighborhoods
There are three districts of Cabo San Lucas:
- San Jose del Cabo - The old city; the closest to the airport. San Jose has old Mexican charm and some sparkling new resorts.
- Cabo San Lucas - The "heart of the city" (approximately 20 miles from the airport) and the entertainment center of Cabo. The famous arch is in Cabo San Lucas.
- The corridor - The highway connecting San Jose to Cabo San Lucas is now lined with golf courses, condos, and resorts that hug the formidable coastline.
How to get
By plane
Cabo San Lucas is accessible via the San Jose del Cabo International Airport (IATA: SJD).
The waters in front of the town are a fixed destination for large cruise ships departing from the United States.
How to get around
What see
Events and parties
- Marlin fishing. Cabo holds the most famous marlin fishing competition in the world every year.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Cabo San Lucas
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