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Los
Cabos History |
Until the early 1970's the secrets
of Baja Sur were known to only the heartiest
of travelers. The Sea of Cortes is one
of the world's unique ocean environments.
It is considered to be the biologically
richest body of water on earth, supporting
over 800 marine vertebrates species.
Formed millions of years ago in what
is today the Baja Peninsula slid westward
along the San Andreas fault, the Sea
stretches 1,125 km north to south, The
shallower northern waters give way to
deeper nutrient rich zones near the
resorts of Loreto and La Paz.
The two towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo make up Los Cabos. Francisco de Ulloa, Hernán Cortés's navigator, came upon Cabo San Lucas in 1537. Pirates discovered this trade route and Cabo San Lucas found itself frequently under siege. San José del Cabo, was founded in 1730 as a Jesuit mission on the banks of the Rio San José estuary. Also take advantage when visiting los cabos to try your luck with San José del cabosportfishing when visiting san jose del cabo.
In the 1940's and 50's, Cabo San Lucas first saw modern development when millionaires
built their vacation homes along the
cliffs that towered above magnificent,
clear bays and coves. Luxury resorts
followed in the 1960's.
Although it is the municipal center
of the two towns and a considerable
amount of expansion and development
has taken place there, San José
del Cabo feels much like a Mexican village.
Cabo San Lucas, has a bustling atmosphere
lots of shopping areas, nightlife activity.
The area's sport fishing fleet is located
there and several cruise ships call
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