El Arco (Land's End)
El Arco de Cabo San Lucas
A natural sea arch at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula, where the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez meet. It's the emblem of Los Cabos.
Land's End is a granite headland at the southern tip of the peninsula, and the sea arch El Arco stands in the water. At low tide, sand is exposed beneath the arch. You can only see it up close by boat. Water taxis and glass-bottom boats from the Cabo San Lucas marina make the round trip in about 45–60 minutes, passing sea lion rocks, the snorkeling spot at Pelican Rock, and Lovers Beach. Fares run about 15–25 US dollars and are negotiable. The surrounding waters are a protected area, so you'll need to pay a marine park wristband fee. The arch looks its best against the backlight at sunset. In winter, humpback whales are often spotted nearby.
Opening hours
All day (boat viewing; daytime sailings)
Nearby sights
- Lover's Beach & Divorce Beach
- Cabo San Lucas Marina
- Medano Beach
- Playa Monumentos
- Cabo Falso Old Lighthouse
- Santa Maria Bay
- Chileno Bay
- Playa Palmilla