At the tip of the Baja Peninsula stands a craggy rock formation, in the shape of an arch, that towers over the ocean. El Arco is like the gateway to the ocean and has a majestic appearance, reminiscent of another world. The arch has been carved over time, as rough winds and the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez erode the rocks away. This part of the Baja Peninsula, also known as Land’s End, is one of the most popular attractions in Cabo San Lucas. See if you can spot sea lions on the rocks. If you come here on a glass-bottom boat cruise, you can also admire the tropical fish that are so abundant in this area. As you get to the arch, don’t miss the opportunity to photograph it from the water, the best vantage point.Make it a day trip and visit Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach), which is a secluded stretch of sand. Snorkel or scuba dive out in the water, or laze on the beach. Stroll along the shore and watch El Arco change color as the sun sets. Look out to the sea and imagine how pirates roamed this area in the 1500s. They were hiding behind the rocky walls, waiting to steal gold from the incoming Spanish ships.Between December and March, watch whales as they migrate from the cold Arctic to the warmth of the Baja Peninsula. The shallow, warm water makes the bay the perfect spot for whales to give birth and raise their young.To get to the arch, book a water taxi from the Cabo San Lucas Marina. If you feel fit, rent a kayak from Cabo and paddle to Land’s End instead. Facilities at El Arco are limited, which adds to the quiet, natural feel of the place. Beach vendors sell snacks and souvenirs and rent out sun umbrellas on busy days, but bring your own supplies just in case. Be aware that the currents on the Pacific Ocean side of Land’s End are often too strong for swimming.
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Reviews of The Arch
5/5 - Excellent
We booked an Expedia trip on Cabarey to do whale watching...which also took us by the Arch. It's a MUST SEE when at Cabo and you can only see it via a boat. If you want to save money, and don't mind smaller boats, one of the water taxis from the area around The Office all the way to the Marina will take you to the Arch.
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view all of these from a boat at sunset- just beautiful!!
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Added a sunset cruise, for free after going on a tour for time share for hotel. 2hrs worth of saying no, for free cruise. Comes with dinner and drinks
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Take a water taxi for cheap or do the sunset sailboat cruise we did. That was amazing.
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The water was rough so bring a motion sickness patch just in case.
Popular places to visit
Land's End
Separating the roaring ocean from the crystalline waters of the sea is a magnificent arch. Ride a glass-bottom boat through its core and spot sea lions.
Lover's Beach
Walk under the frame of the famous El Arco along the sandy shore of this secluded beach.
Divorce Beach
Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.
Cannery Beach
Containing one of the town’s oldest commercial enterprises, this tranquil beach beside the marina has great historical and geographical importance.
Black Coral Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Black Coral Beach during your trip to Cabo San Lucas? Stroll along the area's marina, or simply savor its lively bars.
Cabo San Lucas Bay
Glass-bottom boats take vacationers around the picturesque coastline of this gorgeous bay, where you can participate in diving and whale watching.
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