The bay of
Cabo San Lucas,
at the southernmost tip of Baja, was once a base for pirate ships waiting to pounce on
Spanish treasure ships. Even fifteen years ago, it was little more than a fishing and canning
village occasionally visited by adventurous sports fishermen with the means to sail in or fly down, but it quickly
earned a reputation for the marlin that could be caught here, and the once-quiet place found itself inundated with
fishermen in search of El Marlin Azul, home to sleek, radar-equipped fishing yachts. This Baja town has made the
transformation from small fishing town to a premier vacation destination. Sportsfishing is a popular past-time here.
Many come to
Cabo San Lucas for the legendary sportfishing in 'Marlin Alley' though whale-watching is edging out
this traditional favourite. Take a boat trip out to where the Sea of Cortés meets the Pacific also know as Marlin
Alley and you'll see the arched rocks of Los Arcos, an awesome natural wonder. Dramatic desert landscapes, clear
blue water and 360 days of sunshine will make you fall in love with
Los Cabos.
Recently developments include an enormous mall that comprise a convention centre, a theatre complex, a bowling
alley, a huge parking outlet and condos, and there are even plans for an artificial island to sit in the bay,
complete with restaurants and bars.
