Los Cabos Profile
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| Dominated by Americans, an expensive resort easily accessible from the U.S. Many stellar, albeit expensive properties and ocean diversions. |
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| Swimming | | | gorgeous hotel pools; ocean swimming limited Medano, Chileno, Sta Maria and a few other beaches |
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| Surfing | | | Surf spots mainly outside the resort, on the Pacific near Todos Santos for example |
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| Snorkeling | | | Bahia Santa Maria, but mostly up near La Paz (2 hours) |
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| Diving | | | A few Los Cabos spots, but mainly at Cabo Pulmo, near La Paz |
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| Bike Riding | | | Solves the expensive taxi problem ... |
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| Fishing | | | Year round sportfishing, but fewer fish than in previous years |
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| Hiking | | | Backed by mountains, a few operators offer hiking |
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| Golf | | | The best courses in Mexico... and the most expensive |
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| Kayaking | | | Some fun rides, but waves and wind can be an issue | |
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| Boating | | | Mainly fishing, but also sunset cruises and booze cruises |
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| Sailing | | | Day cruises and charters combine sailing with other activities; classes |
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| Good Food | | | Good food; more expensive than other resorts |
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| Art | | | Half dozen galleries in San Jose; hours can be sporadic during low season |
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| Jet Skis | | | Motorized water sports equipment in San Lucas and at corridor hotels |
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| Club Scene | | | Dance on the bar, hang from a fish hook with party-hearty Americans |
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| Reading | | | Beaches better for reading than swimming |
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| Supermarket | | | Plenty of markets with items foreign and domestic |
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| Sightseeing | | | Todos Santos, an hour away, has some cute shops, cafes and galleries |
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| Tennis | | | Many of the hotels have a few clay or hard-surface courts |
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| Handicrafts | | | Imported from elsewhere in Mexico, mainly, and China |
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| Shopping | | | Plenty of high-end shops, but nothing to write home about |
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| Desert | | | Desert meets the sea beauty |
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| Mountains | | | Backed by the stark granite peaks of la Sierra de la Laguna |
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| Town | | | An 18-mile hotel & beach corridor connects San Jose with party-hearty Cabo San Lucas |
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| City | | | Growing daily but no real city feel |
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| Dry | | | Very dry |
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| Nature | | | The desert meets the sea in dramatic but dry scenery |
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| Single | | | A real singles scene |
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| Middle Class | | | This is a very expensive area. |
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| Summer | | | August and September are the hottest months |
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| All Year | | | About 110 degrees in the summer but it is a dry heat. |
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| EnglishSpeaking | | | Many gringos call this home |
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| International Airport | | | Just north of San Jose del Cabo |
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| Border | | | Two hours by plane from San Diego, California |
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| Expensive Hotels | | | Most major chains represented, mainly luxury |
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| Mid-Range Hotels | | | A few good moderately priced hotels |
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| Budget Hotels | | | Slim pickings in the budget department |
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Camping/RV | | | Access to RV or tent sites limited |
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Weather | | | Hot and dry in the winters - 70 to 80 - sweltering in the summers - up to 110 |
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