Introduction
180km (112 miles) SE of La Paz; 33km (20 miles) NE of Cabo San Lucas; 1,760km (1,091 miles) SE of Tijuana
San José del Cabo, with its pastel cottages and flowering trees lining the narrow streets, retains the air of a provincial Mexican town. Originally founded in 1730 by Jesuit missionaries, it remains the seat of the Los Cabos government and the center of its business community. The main square, adorned with a wrought-iron bandstand and shaded benches, faces the cathedral, which was built on the site of an early mission.
San José is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with a collection of noteworthy cafes, art galleries, and intriguing small inns adding a newly refined flavor to the central downtown area. This is the best choice for those who want to enjoy the paradoxical landscape but still be aware that they're in Mexico.
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San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary
This is a favorite haunt of bird watchers, with egrets, herons, sandpipers, and pelicans among the some 200 species that have been seen here at...-
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- Nile Expert Tip: Best nature walk in San Jose del Cabo.
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Palmilla Beach
- A public beach located withing the luxurious One and Only Palmilla resort. This is the best swimming beach within the bay of San Jose Del...
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Chileno Beach
- Very popular beach with locals (especially Sundays) and tourists alike. Favorite spot of snorkelling tour boats. Clean bathrooms (bring...
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