The Arch of Cabo San Lucas (+ 6 Best Tours to See It)

So you’re going on vacation to Cabo… One of the first things you want to see is the iconic rock Arch of Cabo San Lucas, right?

The fun glass-bottom boat tours to get there. The barking sea lions. The frigate birds riding the hot air updrafts like roller coasters, high above the cliffs.

Attractions at El Arco

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Lover’s Beach

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Divorce Beach

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Sea lion colony

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Pelicans and sea birds

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Pirate’s Cave

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The Arch of Cabo San Lucas (+ 6 Best Tours to See It)

So you’re going on vacation to Cabo… One of the first things you want to see is the iconic rock Arch of Cabo San Lucas, right?

The fun glass-bottom boat tours to get there. The barking sea lions. The frigate birds riding the hot air updrafts like roller coasters, high above the cliffs.

Attractions at El Arco

The sight of Los Cabos’ famous Arch is awe-inspiring. But it’s more than just a stunning rock formation to gaze at. There are several other cool attractions to discover here too.

Lover’s Beach

Lover’s Beach

Divorce Beach

Divorce Beach

Sea lion colony

Sea lion colony

Pelicans and sea birds

Pelicans and sea birds

The rock formations which line Land’s End are the perfect resting place for a range of sea birds, including egrets, gulls, cormorants and brown pelicans.

Pirate’s Cave

Pirate’s Cave

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