LOS CABOS

lOS cABOS

Los Cabos or "The Capes" refers to two towns: Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. San Jose del Cabo was founded by the Jesuit priest Father Nicolas Tamaral in 1730. Father Tamaral was then murdered on October 3, 1734 by rebels.

As the older of the two towns, San Jose del Cabo offers beautifully preserved buildings. Tourists can see many of these historical buildings in the city's downtown area. One significant landmark, Casa de la Cultura (cultural center) on Mijares Street, served as a refuge for U.S. citizens during the 1847 U.S. - Mexican War.

As Los Cabos became popular, the more potential it showed to investors. In 1974 the Federal Government through Fonatur (Fondo Nacíonal de Turismo) began creating the infrastructure that turned the area into one of the more beautiful planned tourist centers of the country. Today, Los Cabos are the favorite Mexican beach destinations for the international tourist, offering more than 3,700 hotel rooms in all categories.

From Cabo San Lucas harbor, a glass bottom boat can take you to the popular landmark El Arco (The Arch), a rock formation at the top of the penisula. Seals, sea lions and pelicans enjoy basking in the sun on El Arco.