Playa del Amor, Mexico
Information
This beach is one of the most famous, not only because it has a fine sand and crystal blue waters, but because of its proximity to the famous arch of Cabo San Lucas, its desert environment, where ends the peninsula, surrounded by cactus, give a peculiar intimacy. This site is ideal for those who enjoy sunbathing, swimming and diving, especially the calm waters of the harbor. In this small and cozy beach can only be reach by a panga. It is believed that the Playa del Amor is the only true finisterra, ie a place where the land ends, a point where there is nothing beyond, only the vast ocean. Special mention the wildlife inhabiting this beach: from the first, here pelicans, vultures, hawks beach and wallow earwigs. In addition, a fascinating marine phenomenon occurs in these waters from December to February: the migration from the north, held every year the whales to give birth in the waters of Baja California. During this period you will have the opportunity to watch the whales swimming with their young. Regarding the flora you can find various types of cactus: some with colorful flowers, with large spines, with round or elongated shapes; You can also find other plants such as damiana, chamomile, white wood, ironwood, sour pitahaya and cactus La Playa del Amor is located near the rock arch that marks the end of the peninsula, gable between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. The activities can be carried out in the Playa del Amor are practically aquatic sports, nature watching, sunbathing, swimming, walk the rocks and visit the arc. . Of course you can also visit the many attractions that the city of Cabo San Lucas offers The best time to visit the beach is in summer and autumn. Source: SECTUR
Get There
Playa del Amor is located 152 km from La Paz, the state capital. The nearest beach town is San Jose del Cabo, which is 33 km which can be covered in about 25 minutes.
This beach can only be reached by a panga.
By land:
Take the trans-peninsular highway No. 1, which goes from Tijuana to Los Cabos.
By air:
Los Cabos is a place you can easily reach, especially when traveling by air. Local air facilities are Los Cabos International Airport, located just outside of San Jose del Cabo.
The Los Cabos International Airport is home to a large number of airlines, being therefore very convenient to major US airports as well as to the main airports of Mexico.
By sea:
Take a ferry across the Sea of Cortez from the ports of Topolobampo and Mazatlan, in Sinaloa, to the port of La Paz. From there, you can travel by bus to Los Cabos.