El Arco (Land's End)

The natural rock arch at Land's End, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez.

The natural rock arch at Land's End, the symbol of Cabo.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Land's End, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

By boat: Water taxis and glass-bottom boats leave from Cabo San Lucas Marina.
Lover's Beach: Boats can drop you at Lover's Beach next to the arch.
Sea lions: A sea lion colony lives on the rocks nearby.

El Arco is a granite arch at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez).

At very low tides, you can sometimes walk to the base of the arch on sand. Whales migrate past between December and April.

November to April; whale season December–April.

Morning for calm seas.

Divorce Beach on the Pacific side is dangerous; swim only at Lover's Beach.

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Cliffside resort reached through a tunnel.

Classic resort on a swimmable beach.

How do I get to El Arco?

By boat from the marina.

Can I swim there?

Only at Lover's Beach, on the calm side.

When can I see whales?

December to April.