MEXICO: Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is proud of their Arch, known locally as El Arco.

It is a natural rock formation that marks the confluence of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez (AKA the Gulf of California).

The arch was naturally carved over millions of years by wind and the constant pounding of the waves against the rock. 

 

 

We took a sunset boat trip to check it out. 

 

 

 

The Cabo Arch is often a hot spot for sea lion colonies and, in the winter, migrating whales. Unfortunately, we didn't see any marine wildlife and were a bit early for the whales. (Although we did see some spouts one day from our resort.) 

 

Many of Los Cabos' beaches aren't safe to swim on with steep ocean-floor drop-offs, strong waves, and harsh undercurrents.

It is much safer to observe from above.

There is a beach called Divorce Beach on the Pacific side of the arch. Its name comes from the dangerous water - there is a rip tide and ginormously huge waves.

We chose not to mess with fate and did NOT go to check it out.

Instead we were enticed by the locals to taste their tequila. We graciously obliged.