CABO TRAVEL GUIDE
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BAJA CALIFORNIA · MEXICO

7-Day Cabo Itinerary

Desert-meets-sea arches, whale season, and resort pools

Where the Baja desert drops into the Sea of Cortez, Cabo is all dramatic rock arches, sportfishing, and resort relaxation — with winter whale migrations offshore.

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TRIP LENGTH
7 days
BEST TIME
November–May (dry; whales Dec–Apr)
BALLPARK
$1,300–$2,600 per person

Your 7-day Cabo itinerary

Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Cabo with something low-key nearby. The Pacific side has strong currents — swim on the Sea of Cortez side.
Day 2 · Boat to El Arco and Lover’s Beach
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: whale watching (dec–apr).
Day 3 · Snorkel at Santa María cove
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: sunset sail on the marina.
Day 4 · ATV the desert dunes
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: fresh fish tacos in san josé del cabo.
Day 5 · Boat to El Arco and Lover’s Beach
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: whale watching (dec–apr).
Day 6 · Snorkel at Santa María cove
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: sunset sail on the marina.
Day 7 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — atv the desert dunes if you have time — then head to the airport.

Top things to do in Cabo

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LOCAL TIP
The Pacific side has strong currents — swim on the Sea of Cortez side.
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