At the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, the land ends in a rocky point called El Arco (The Arch), a place of stark beauty. The warm waters of the Sea of Cortéz, which separates the peninsula from the Mexican mainland, swirl into the Pacific Ocean's rugged surf as marlin and sailfish leap out of the waves.

The two towns located at this farthest reach of Baja California -- Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo -- were distinct until the late 1970s, when the Mexico government's office of tourism development targeted the area as a major resort and dubbed it Los Cabos. Today, the destination consists of Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the stretch of highway that connects them, called the Corridor. Map

Weather in Los Cabos

The Pacific coast of Baja averages 60-75°F (16-24°C). Summer temperatures can rise to 85°F (30°C), winter nights can drop to 48°F (9°C). Inland summer temperatures can be 110°F (43°C). The Baja Cape from La Paz to Cabo is warm year round with summers as hot as inland and winters a moderate 70-80°F (21-27°C). Current Conditions

Holidays

Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution (Nov. 20) is a national holiday. Cinco de Mayo (May 5) marks, with great fanfare countrywide, the anniversary of the French defeat by Mexican troops in Puebla in 1862. Labor Day (May 1) is a day for workers to parade through the streets. New Year's Day is a major celebration throughout the country. Agricultural and livestock fairs are held in the provinces. Benito Juárez's Birthday (March 21) is a national holiday. This is also the day that marks the beginning of spring.