The area that is known as Los Cabos was first populated by the Pericue tribe.  Starting in 1533, Herman Cortes sent expeditions to explore the Californias.  He founded the Puerto de Santa Cruz (Port of the Holy Cross) in 1535 which today is known as La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur.  In 1697 the conquest of this region truly began when Father Kino and Father Salvatierra, Jesuit priests, founded the Loreto mission and began the evangelization of the Indians.  In the 16^th and 17^th centuries the Sea of Cortez side of the peninsula was a favorite hiding place for pirates who plundered the Spanish galleons.

Not much was heard about Cabo until the early 1950’s, when private yachts, wealthy Americans and Hollywood celebrities began mooring in the Cabo bay to get away from it all.  In 1973 the Transpeninsular Highway #1 was completed offering 1,050 miles of peninsula to be traveled by car, motor home and motorcycles.  The area has been transposed from a small fishing village to one of the fastest growing resort areas in Mexico with excellent sport fishing all year round.

The area known as Los Cabos today is actually comprised of the city of San Jose Del Cabo and the city of Cabo San Lucas that are joined together by what is known as “the corridor”.  Resorts, housing developments, beaches and places to visit are located in both cities and all along the corridor between them.  There is something for everyone in this vacation paradise.

San Jose Del Cabo is a colonial town situated on Mexican Highway #1 and the Sea of Cortez.  This city was founded in 1730 and serves as a marketing center for the surrounding agricultural and cattle raising area.  San Jose del Cabo is the local seat of government for the municipio of Los Cabos and the Palacio Municipal (City Hall), built in 1927, is located in the central plaza. Even though a number of new resorts, a new marina (Puerto Los Cabos) and home developments have appeared in the last few years San Jose del Cabo maintains its sleepy small-town charm.

Downtown San Jose del Cabo offers a variety of shops, restaurants and art studios.  Each week there is an art walk where you will find visitors and local families enjoying all that is offered.  Good restaurants are plentiful and with the new marina and 3-4 golf courses in the area fishing and golf are just minutes away.

Baja Sur Vacation Rentals offers a variety of condos, homes and villas in and near San Jose del Cabo.  This selection of San Jose del Cabo vacation rentals can be viewed at: Vacation Rentals in San Jose Del Cabo

Cabo San Lucas located at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula marks the convergence of the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez.  The famous El Arco, a natural arch at the tip of the peninsula, and the rocky pinnacles of Los Frailes (The Friars) draw visitors from all over the world.  Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach), a favorite beach, is overlooked by the arch and accessible by boat only.

Medano Beach in downtown Cabo is the place to be for all beach activities including parasailing, jet skis, banana boats, glass bottom boats, kayaking and more.  Along the beach are restaurants and bars the favorites being The Office, Billigans, Baja Cantina on the Beach and Mango Deck.

A walk along the marina in Cabo offers an array of shops, restaurants and information about the many things to do: fishing, golf, ATV adventures, zip line, sailing on an America’s Cup boat, dolphin encounter and snorkeling just to name a few. There is something for everyone.

Nightlife in Cabo ranges from a quiet setting with Jazz music to the lively fun at Squid Roe, The Giggling Marlin, or Cabo Wabo.  Sunset cruises are popular and range from a small sail boat with few aboard to a large vessel with dining and show.  The Buccaneer Queen, a pirate ship, is a great selection for families.

Baja Sur Vacation Rentals has an inventory of vacation rentals in Cabo San Lucas ranging from a large (800 sq ft) studio condo on the Pacific Beach to a 10 bedroom home located in a private gated community with fabulous views.  Let Baja Sur Vacation Rentals help you plan your Cabo Vacation.  View our selection of homes and condos in Cabo San Lucas.

The area that is known as Los Cabos was first populated by the Pericue tribe.  Starting in 1533, Herman Cortes sent expeditions to explore the Californias.  He founded the Puerto de Santa Cruz (Port of the Holy Cross) in 1535 which today is known as La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur.  In 1697 the conquest of this region truly began when Father Kino and Father Salvatierra, Jesuit priests, founded the Loreto mission and began the evangelization of the Indians.  In the 16^th and 17^th centuries the Sea of Cortez side of the peninsula was a favorite hiding place for pirates who plundered the Spanish galleons.

Not much was heard about Cabo until the early 1950’s, when private yachts, wealthy Americans and Hollywood celebrities began mooring in the Cabo bay to get away from it all.  In 1973 the Transpeninsular Highway #1 was completed offering 1,050 miles of peninsula to be traveled by car, motor home and motorcycles.  The area has been transposed from a small fishing village to one of the fastest growing resort areas in Mexico with excellent sport fishing all year round.

The area known as Los Cabos today is actually comprised of the city of San Jose Del Cabo and the city of Cabo San Lucas that are joined together by what is known as “the corridor”.  Resorts, housing developments, beaches and places to visit are located in both cities and all along the corridor between them.  There is something for everyone in this vacation paradise.

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