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What is the difference between Los Cabos and Los Cabo San Lucas?

 Los Cabos is the region at the southern tip of Baja California Sur. It is approximately one thousand miles south of San Diego. Within the territory of Los Cabos, there are two cities, Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. The two towns combined are referred to as Los Cabos. When you hear “Cabo,” it refers to the town of Cabo San Lucas. When you hear the term “Los Cabos,” it refers to the entire region.

Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is one of the most beautiful destinations in Mexico and is known for its sandy beaches, brilliant blue waters, dazzling sunsets, and sunrises. It’s also a city built for adventures, from water activities to scenic hikes, shopping, and sightseeing. There are plush accommodations and lavish amenities which characterize Los Cabos.

Cabo San Lucas has beautiful beaches, striking rock formations, and fabulous resorts and is blessed with great weather almost year-round.

CLIMATE AND SEASONS IN CABO SAN LUCAS

The best months to visit Cabo San Lucas is April through June. The worst months are August and September.

The weather in Cabo San Lucas runs warm to hot throughout the year and is most comfortable between November and May. Summer and early Fall can be hot, and most rain falls during this time of year, which also coincides with hurricane season. During the rainy season, it feels humid and hot.

Average Temperature

91℉

Seasonal Temperatures

  • 80℉ – Winter (Dec- Feb)
  • 92℉ – Spring (Mar-May)
  • 101℉ – Summer (June-Aug)
  • 93℉ – Fall (Sept-Nov)

 

Los Cabos San Lucas seldom experiences hurricanes, but it’s usually between August and October when they do. It’s improbable that a hurricane will strike, but it’s something to keep in mind if you’ll be traveling during that time of year.

MORE TO EXPLORE

Cabo San Lucas is a paradise where the Sea of Cortés and the Pacific Ocean meet. All your attendees will be able to find something to do.  Activities include fishing, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, horseback riding, relaxing in luxury spas and resorts, and dancing ’til dawn.

Golf

With 18 golf courses open for play and with more on the drawing board, Cabos dominates the golf scene in Latin America. Situated where the Sea of Cortes meets the Pacific Ocean at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabos boasts a mountain-desert-ocean environment unique in the western hemisphere.

Arts and Culture

Cabos embraces its traditions and the opportunity to grow as an art and music culture center. Cabos celebrates the authentic, innovative, and eclectic with enthusiasm, which is why so many artists are inspired to call it home.

Outdoor Adventures

  • Whale Watching Tours – Whales can be found throughout Los Cabo throughout the shores, seas, and rock formations, incredibly close to the shores. The humpback and gray whales can be seen migrating north until the end of the season, which is around March/April.  Bottlenose dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, and Mobula rays are among the sea life seen during a sea excursion.
  • The Arch of Cabo San Lucas – The Arch of Cabo San Lucas is a rugged taffy-colored rock formation that rises from the sea. It is located at the Southern tip of Baha, where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortés meet. Also referred to as Land’s End, El Arco is a popular tourist attraction. It is easy to get there by boat. Once there, you can view the arch from your boat or ask the captain to let you off to explore, but ensure you arrange a pickup time.
  • Sailing – Cabo boasts crystal clear water, sunny skies, and plenty of aquatic activities for the water sports enthusiast. Cabo San Lucas is not a city that disappoints. You will be welcomed to the enchanting waters by Cabo Sailing. They offer various sailing experiences, including day trips, snorkeling on the cape, sunset cruise on the cape, whale watching, and much more.
  • Lounge at the Beach – Not far from Land’s End is a stretch known as Lover’s Beach. Scenic views can be found on the Beach, as well as on and under the sea. Lover’s Beach is ideal for a day spent enjoying the sun and splashing in the ocean. Popular activities include snorkeling and scuba diving due to the tranquil waters and abundant aquatic life.
  • Pelican Beach – Just below the cliffs of Pelican Rock, near a rock that jets into the sea, sits Pelican Beach.  Enjoy whale watching from the shore, scuba dive, snorkel, or paddleboard to see the beauty of the life that lives just below the ocean’s surface.
  • Big Game Fishing – The waters off Cabos comprise the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortés. Both consisting of prolific marine environments and submarine seamounts, myriad species can be found anywhere along the shoreline out to 60 miles. Its world-renowned striped marlin fishery highlights big game fishing in Cabos,
  • Head to the Desert – Most visitors to Cabos rarely leave the city limits. If you want to immerse yourself in an adventure in a less frequented part of Baja California Sur, consider a day trip into the outback, an arid country with sweeping vistas. Thirty-four miles north of Land’s End is Santiago, a quaint rural town with flourishing orchards and working ranches resembling a verdant island amid a sea of desert scrub. Santiago doubles as the gateway to the Cabo Real Ecological Reserve, which skirts the Sierra de la Laguna Mountain range. Designated a UNESCO global biosphere reserve in 1994, the range is graced with a wealth of biodiverse vegetation and magnificent rock formations.

Shopping

The Cabos plazas nerve centers are bustling shopping centers where tourists and locals can shop. Stores in the shopping center offer air-conditioned comfort of indoor shopping, especially when browsing the high-end goods of Luxury Avenue in Cabo San Lucas.

The Shops at Palmilla offers a breezy open-air setting. Puerto Paraiso is in the marina and boasts the claim as the largest mall and entertainment center in the Baja California Sur.  There are also plenty of restaurants.

WHY IS CABO SAN LUCAS APPEALING FOR A MEETING?

Cabo San Lucas is a tropical location that your attendees will not forget due to its beauty and ideal weather conditions.

Cabo San Lucas is one of the best-connected cities in Mexico. Flying into Cabo San Lucas is easy as there are dozens of direct flights from cities across the U.S. every day. However, a valid passport is required to enter the country of Mexico, and all foreign travelers must pass through immigration and customs. The Peso is the official currency, but the U.S. dollar is also widely accepted. All major Mexican national banks are represented.

Some things to consider when planning your meeting in Cabo San Lucas:

What is the objective? Some examples:

  • Many company retreats are designed to improve productivity and to “refocus” the efforts of their employees. Los Cabos San Lucas provides an ideal destination to break away from the confines of an office and allows employees to socialize with people beyond their department and relax. This can be very helpful for meetings where fresh ideas, new perspectives, or/and networking is essential for high-priority initiatives.
  • Executive retreats are also popular in Cabo San Lucas. This destination offers exclusive luxury where leaders can recharge and connect with each other.
  • Incentive travel combined with meetings can be valuable for companies, key stakeholders, and top performers.  Cabo provides unique, memorable experiences and is an outstanding destination for exchanging information, improving growth, solving problems, and engaging change-makers.

A meeting in Los Cabos San Lucas will be a memorable event. Creating a perfect backdrop for a meeting are the crystal-clear blue waters of the Sea of Cortés. It provides a host of opportunities to get out of the office and explore. There will be opportunities to inspire innovation, networking, and communication outside of the office environment.

Do you need help planning a corporate meeting or incentive travel reward for Cabo San Lucas? Contact Gavel International for more information.

 

This article was last updated on April 5, 2023

Eloisa Mendez
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