I recently celebrated my 30th birthday and decided to celebrate it with one of my best friends in the Motherland, which for me is Mexico. Â With me turning 30 and her set to marry, we thought it would be fun. Â We decided to go to Cabo San Lucas because of the great mix of sun, sightseeing and nightlife. Â We also found a great Internet deal on a beach hotel.
I have done a lot of traveling, but have never been to a place quite like Cabo.  You have the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Sea of Cortez on the other. Located at the tip of Baja California, it is a place where the desert literally meets the ocean. Think of Arizona and put it near the ocean. Only there you can see cacti all the way up to the edges of cliffs overlooking the ocean.
There are many things to do.  My friend and I like to shop and so we were in the right place to power shop.  In Cabo, you have everything from American stores to high end boutiques, flea markets and plazas that carry Mexican handmade goods. We preferred shopping in the flea markets and plazas. I will say this. We were surprised at how much goods went for.  On some items, we felt like we could get better deals in the States.
We felt the same way with the restaurants. Their prices seemed to be on par with those in the States.  You have everything from high end restaurants like Ruth Chris Steakhouse and Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo to the taco carts.  I don’t know about you.  When I travel, I like to eat at places I can’t find at home, which is why we chose some of the local restaurants. If in doubt, ask the hotel staff.  They are great at sharing the best kept secrets in town.  I would strongly suggest you visit La Michoacana for a paleta (Mexican popsicles made with real, fresh ingredients). They had great treats for about US $1.00.
There is plenty of sightseeing to do and excursions (side trips). My friend and I decided to take a one hour glass bottom water taxi to the very tip of Baja California and see the famous El Arco, which is one of the most photographed places in all of Mexico. This is the arched rock formation at the tip of the peninsula where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. It is a breathtaking view and well worth the US $12 that we paid.
Cabo San Lucas has many things to do. There is something here for everyone. Despite some of the high prices, I would definitely go back. To save some money, be sure to check out the travel sites on the internet. You will surely be able to find a great deal like we did. Happy travels!
Author: Gabriella Muñoz
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