About Los Cabos

GEOGRAPHY

Los Cabos translates as "The Capes", where the desert meets the sea. It is a unique geographical landmass which encompasses approximately 1600 sq. miles (4000 sq. km) of the southern tip of the worlds 3rd longest peninsula, named The Baja. Surrounded by water on three sides-the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Sea of Cortez to the east, and the confluence to the south-The Baja comprises over 150 miles (250 km) of coastline. 

CLIMATE AND SEASONS

The climate on the coast is mostly low humidity and the sun shines 340 days per year.  Winter temperatures from December through to April range between the low to high 70's (20-25°C) and summer months in the 80's (25-30°C).  August and September is the rainy season where tropical storms can create higher humidity and temperatures into the low 90's.  In October and November the water cools, bringing the temperatures back into the low 80's. 

The Sierra Laguna Mountain range in the central spine of Los Cabos has an average rainfall of 20 inches, mostly through August and September, while the coast only gets 2-3 inches for the year.  This small amount of rain causes the unique flora and fauna of the world's only true tropical desert to bloom and turn verdantly green.  There are sprawling, useful Palo d'Arco trees, native fig, elephant trees or Tarote, and huge virgin Cardon Cacti over 600 years old.  This blooming attracts butterflies from all over the world and for this short time of the year, millions of them fill the sky. 

There are really ten perfect months of the year, where humidity is in the 40-50% range and the temperatures are in the 70's to 80's.  With 150 miles (250 Km) of coastline surrounding Los Cabos, and 90% of it beautiful, wide, white, sandy beaches; it would be a challenge to find a more ideal place to live or visit.