The Corridor

This tip of the peninsula, commonly referred to simply as Los Cabos, basically consists of twin towns: Cabo San Lucas (to the west) and San José del Cabo (to the east). The 33-kilometer strip of land joining the two towns is called The Corridor, a once-barren area transformed into a verdant paradise with superb hotels perched on cliffs overlooking the brilliant blue sea, championship golf courses, colorful gardens, and dramatic beaches with waves crashing against the shore. A fine, four-lane, divided road called the Transpeninsular Highway traces the coast, joining the two towns. The resorts that have sprung up along Los Cabos are exceptional. Each seems to vie with the other for originality and quality of design, gorgeous landscaping, and splendid amenities. There is nothing tacky about this area—it is obviously one of money and impeccable taste. Because flights are so easy from Los Angeles, it has almost become a weekend retreat for Californians, and many of them have built homes here. Although the two towns are often grouped together, they are really quite different. Cabo San Lucas became famous for sport fishing and, with a population of 25,000, is the bigger and faster-growing of the two cities. It is much more commercial and Americanized. Many people think the official language here is English! San José del Cabo, with its pastel cottages and narrow streets, is more sedate, more charming, and still retains the feel of a small Mexican town. However, San José del Cabo has become famous by association with its neighbor and is now also growing rapidly.