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Stand on a stable board and paddle across the blue to El Arco, pause among barking sea lions, stroll Lovers Beach and snorkel Pelican Rock on a 2½-hour guided trip. Small groups and local guides make this a concise, wildlife-forward way to experience Cabo’s tip.
Stand on a stable board and paddle across the blue to El Arco, pause among barking sea lions, stroll Lovers Beach and snorkel Pelican Rock on a 2½-hour guided trip. Small groups and local guides make this a concise, wildlife-forward way to experience Cabo’s tip.
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A low, briny wind carries the smell of kelp as the group steps off the sand at Playa Empacadora. Paddleboards line up like flat, patient horses; the guides clip on leashes, hand out life vests and point the way. The water is a glassy highway at first, then a quick flirtation with swell as the shore drops away and the granite shoulders of Land's End come into view. The Arch—El Arco—sits where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific, a sculpted gateway that draws the boarders forward and the sea lions bellowing on the rocks.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for those with basic balance and a moderate fitness level; some paddling strength needed for wind or chop on the return.
The one-way paddle is generally about 1–2 miles depending on your exact launch; total distance for the trip (including return and detours) is typically 3–4 miles.
Yes—outfits use stable BIC boards and guides give a quick lesson; people with basic balance and mobility generally do fine.
Yes—snorkel masks, fins and life vests are included for the Pelican Rock stop.
Trips are canceled for unsafe conditions; the operator issues a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours prior due to weather.
Sea lions at the Arch are common, plus pelicans and reef fish at Pelican Rock; seasonal whale sightings occur offshore but aren’t guaranteed.
Yes—pickup is offered from many Cabo hotels (confirm at booking); otherwise meet at Playa Empacadora.
El Arco marks the traditional maritime landmark at Land's End; the channel between the Sea of Cortez and Pacific has long been used by fishermen and explorers.
Visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral or marine life, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize reef impact.
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