Cabo San Lucas: City Tour, Tequila Tasting and Snorkel Cruise to the Arch
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity level; you should be comfortable walking short distances and climbing aboard a boat.
Overview
Combine a quick cultural tour of Cabo with a snorkeling cruise to El Arco and lunch in Santa María Bay. This full-day excursion pairs city stops—glass blowing and tequila tasting—with an easy boat cruise and sheltered reef snorkel.
Cabo San Lucas: City Tour, Tequila Tasting and Snorkel Cruise to the Arch
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You step out of your hotel lobby into a sun-struck morning where palm fronds click like metronomes and the harbor hums with engines and voices. A short drive threads through whitewashed streets to a glass-blowing studio where molten orbs are coaxed into shapes while the guide traces Cabo’s shift from quiet fishing village to international port. That urban half-day—pearl shopping, a quick tequila tasting, and a panoramic overlook—sets the stage for the sea.
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Adventure Tips
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect local coral and your skin—choose a zinc-oxide or mineral formula and reapply after snorkeling.
Wear water shoes
Rocky shores and slippery boat ladders are common; water shoes improve traction and protect feet.
Plan for seasickness
If you’re prone to motion sickness, take medication before boarding; morning departures are usually calmer.
Cash for local purchases
Small shops and market stalls may prefer cash for pearls or souvenirs—carry small bills.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- California sea lions
- Tropical reef fish (parrotfish, sergeant majors)
History
Cabo San Lucas grew from a 19th-century fishing outpost into a tourist port; El Arco is a granite formation sculpted by wind and wave over thousands of years.
Conservation
Santa María Bay is a protected area—use mooring buoys where available, avoid touching coral, and choose reef-safe sunscreens to limit chemical damage.
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Adventure Hotspots in Cabo San Lucas
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Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Prevents sunburn and protects marine ecosystems during snorkeling.
summer specific
Water shoes
Protect feet on rocky beaches and provide grip climbing on and off the boat.
summer specific
Light windbreaker or hoodie
Prevents cooling on the return trip when the wind picks up over the water.
spring specific
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, wallet, and camera dry while on deck or snorkeling.
summer specific