Located in the state of Baja California Sur, Los Cabos is Mexico’s fastest-growing destination. With its stunning beaches, captivating landscapes, and world-class amenities, it has become a sought-after paradise for travellers from around the globe. Los Cabos offers a unique blend of Mexican charm and cosmopolitan sophistication. Whether you’re seeking relaxation on pristine shores, thrilling adventures in the azure waters, or indulgence in exquisite cuisine, Los Cabos has it all.
The picture-perfect location – encapsulating the artistic town of San José del Cabo, and the ever-popular Cabo San Lucas, often referred to as ‘Cabo’ – has seen a positive 187% increase in UK travellers over the first trimester of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022 and insiders predict this is only set to grow. With 350 sunny days a year, it’s easy to see why Brits are flocking to the desert-meets-sea and mountain destination.
Los Cabos beckons visitors to an oasis where tranquillity, adventure, and wellness fuse together to create an unparalleled experience. Its awe-inspiring beaches, crystal-clear waters, and enchanting desert landscapes provide a haven for those seeking a rejuvenating escape from the chaotic humdrum of daily life. Visitors can embark on a journey of self-discovery and wellness to uncover the essence of relaxation and rejuvenation in one of the world’s most mesmerising destinations. Los Cabos is where paradise intersects with wellness, a realm of unbridled bliss that invites visitors to create memories that last a lifetime.
Here’s five reasons why Los Cabos should feature on every UK traveller’s holiday hitlist:
1) The beaches
When it comes to beautiful beaches, Los Cabos certainly comes out on top, the destination’s pristine beaches are perfect for both relaxing and activities, with the option to snorkel, surf, take a boat ride, kayak, scuba dive, sunbathe and more!
Situated in a paradise where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, the destination’s waters are warm from June right through to November, with great underwater visibility all year-round. Expect to see everything from whale sharks to turtles and manta rays, and when in Cabo Plumo, visitors can enjoy snorkelling in the only living coral reef in the Sea of Cortez.
Stunning visuals aside, Los Cabos also has an incredible 25 blue flag certified beaches, the highest number in the whole of Mexico. The iconic Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognised voluntary ecolabels awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators. In order to qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and also, maintained.
2) Wellness
Travellers to Los Cabos are invited to experience a one-of-a-kind luxury wellness experience with exclusive amenities and indulgent experiences that you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. The areas natural bounty and heritage realign your mind, body and soul while deepening your connection with nature and the community, making Los Cabos the perfect place to prioritise one’s wellness journey.
With a focus on holistic wellness, Los Cabos offers something for every traveller. Whether you’re craving a morning hike along Sierra De La Laguna, an award-winning spa treatment or simply to indulge in the ultimate ‘me’ time, you’re bound to leave Los Cabos feeling revitalised and rejuvenated.
3) Gastronomy
Surrounded by water and with an abundance of fertile land, Los Cabos has quickly emerged as a superstar in the culinary world. With influences from all over the globe including the US, Europe and Asia, travellers will never get bored of sampling the Los Cabos cuisines, with every meal promising to be an experience to remember.
Los Cabos cuisine brings together both the modern and the traditional and focuses on fresh and organic ingredients from the Los Cabos region. Baja Med is a style of food that has become prominent within the area. Pioneered by Baja chefs such as Miguel Ángel Guerrero and Javier Plascencia, this cuisine fuses Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian influences as well as celebrating local ingredients. An example dish includes Baja oysters topped with ponzu and a zucchini “carpaccio” with plantain vinegar and Italian Parmesan.
With a protected marine life, Los Cabos has seafood found nowhere else in the world, namely Totoaba – a white fish signature to the area – and Chocolate Clams, the largest clams on Mexico’s west coast and a staple of Baja cuisine.
4) Sustainability
Los Cabos is a sought-after tourist destination that embraces sustainability as the best and only way to move forward.
An impressive 42% of the resort have been assigned the natural protected area status, which ranks amongst the highest in the whole world. The area also has two RAMSAR sites as well as two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Los Cabos sees sustainability as a top priority to protect and conserve the beautiful land and that’s why the destination has implemented a range of initiatives that aim to help with this including: banning single-use plastics; imposing building height limitations and avoidance of billboards; having a farm to table ethos with hotels and restaurants prioritising only providing seasonal foods and sourcing 100% of produce locally; as well as implementing conservation and rescue programmes for the destination’s animals such as turtle hatchlings and beached whales.
5) Activities
For those looking for an active break, Los Cabos offers everything from laid-back relaxation to high-adrenaline outdoor adventure and inspirational arts and culture.
Tourists can enjoy a range of activities including golf on some of the world’s best courses, horseback riding, camel-riding, and hiking, or can even try their hand at the more high-thrill options such as bungee-jumping, ATV & off-roading or rappelling.
Travellers can also make the most of Los Cabos’ sea-front location by heading out on a fishing trip or guided boat tour, swimming with aquatic mammals, whale watching, surfing, jet-skiing and more.
Los Cabos is also home to a plethora of impressive shopping districts with everything from quaint boutiques to high-end luxury shops. For a more laid back, cultural and artistic side of Los Cabos, San José del Cabo is brimming with sublime yet adventurous activities, eye-catching attractions, and exciting things to do when visiting for vacation. Showcasing historic architecture and colourful buildings in the art district downtown, an art walk through the streets, allows visitors to browse the galleries touting local works in the artisan shops which are held every Thursday.
With crystal-clear waters and untouched beaches, fascinating landscapes, wellness as a priority, unlimited activities, and delectable gastronomy, it’s easy to see why Los Cabos is becoming the go-to destination for UK travellers looking for that something more.
