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View Mexican Riviera & West Coast on the mapA sun-drenched Mexican Pacific port known for its beaches and rock arches

Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas · Mexico · 22.89, -109.91

A popular resort at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula. Its attractions include the iconic El Arco rock formation, a marina, and beaches. Known for whale watching and marine sports, it is a lively Mexican resort port reached by tender.

Port highlights

About 80,000
Population
A warm, dry desert climate. Sunny weather is common year-round. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are mild.
Climate
Spanish (English is also commonly used in tourist areas)
Language
Mexican peso (MXN; US dollars are also widely used)
Currency
November to April (dry season and whale season)
Best time to visit
Local food

Fish tacos, fresh seafood, ceviche, margaritas

Sights
El Arco (rock arch at Land's End)Medano BeachLively marinaWhale watching (winter)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
26°
12°Jan
26°
12°Feb
28°
13°Mar
30°
15°Apr
32°
16°May
32°
18°Jun
34°
22°Jul
34°
23°Aug
34°
23°Sep
33°
21°Oct
30°
17°Nov
27°
13°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1992–2012 · Station: CABO SAN LUCAS · about 2.6 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)140 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, beer costs about the same; water, coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

MX$23.50
Water 600 ml
MX$80.00
Coffee
MX$130.00
Inexpensive meal
MX$71.50
Local beer
MX$109.00
Big Mac

Prices in Cabo San Lucas. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

SJD
Nearest airport
45–60 min
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Cabo San Lucas” (CC BY-SA 4.0)