Planning your Cabo San Lucas vacation

For a lot of people, Cabo San Lucas’ beginnings are rooted in the resort and tourism boom that began nearly 30 years ago. Cabo San Lucas’ inception, however, began before the dawn of luxury resorts, golf courses, and tequila. The Pericu came to the area across land bridges between Asia and North America. Years later, Spanish conquistadores and pirates began to settle in the region. In the 1900s, Americans discovered the cape’s natural resources, and began to fish in Cabo San Lucas. In the 1970s the Mexican government began to pour money into the area when the Transpenisular Highway was built. In the 1980s came the construction of the Los Cabos International Airport. Cabo San Lucas also got a boost when stars like John Wayne, Bing Crosby, and Desi Arnaz began to vacation in the area. Now, Cabo San Lucas is one of the main tourist destinations in Mexico. Golfing, fishing, or just plain relaxing, there’s plenty activity for guests here.

The overall temperature ranges from the mid 50s to the high 90s throughout the year. In August, the average temperature is 80 degrees. In January, it’s 65 degrees. Cabo San Lucas receives an average of 7 to 8 inches of rain a year. Perfect weather transformed this arid region of the Baja Peninsula into an area full of green - green you’ll find on the links. The PGA Tour has made several stops in Cabo San Lucas over the years. Famous players like Jack Nicklaus have even braved the desert to create some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world.

Climate

Cabo San Lucas’ temperatures don’t vary much. It’s 75 to 80 degrees in the winter, and 80 to 90 degrees in the summer. Cabo is an arid region, so it has sunshine 350 days a year.

Entry Requirements

Foreign citizens must have a Mexican tourist card in order to enter the country. To receive a tourist card, visitors must show valid picture identification and one of the following: an original birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or a valid passport. You should keep your Mexican tourist card (or a copy) with you at all times. The tourism laws in Baja California (the state Cabo San Lucas is in) are different than the rest of Mexico. You can stay up to 180 days per year, for a maximum of 30 days per visit.

Transportation

You can either take buses, taxis, or ferries to get around the region. If you want to take a taxi, consider sharing it with other people because it will cost you less. If you want to explore the area on your own, rent a car. The best time to make car rental arrangements is when you first arrive in Cabo.