Cabo San Lucas Parks and Gardens

(Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico)

Many beautiful parks, gardens and nature reserves can all be found within the Cabo San Lucas area of the Baja California peninsula. Located right in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, the Town Square is a small and traditional park with good views.

Nature lovers in Cabo San Lucas should look out for San Jose's Bird Sanctuary, the Xplora Nature Reserve and the Desert Park Natural Reserve, while for some exceptional underwater scenery and superb scuba diving opportunities, head to the nearby Cabo Pulmo National Park. The city's various parks and gardens are described here.

Town Square

Address: Avenida Cabo San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, 23410, Mexico, MX
On the northern side of the downtown district you will find the Town Square, which is a small park surrounded by many large trees, offering welcome shade on sunny days. Many locals and visitors come to this park to enjoy an impromptu picnic or simply relax and have a sit down before exploring the area and its nearby museums and eateries.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

San Jose's Bird Sanctuary

Address: Paseo San Jose, San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, 23400, Mexico, MX
Keen bird watchers should make sure than the San Jose's Bird Sanctuary is at the top of their itinerary, where they will be able to observe pelicans, herons and many exotic migrating birds. Kayaking is also possible within the park, along with a number of other activities, all of which are explained within the visitors centre.
Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk
Admission: free

Desert Park Natural Reserve

Address: Highway 1, Melia Cabo Real, Cabo San Lucas, 23410, Mexico, MX
Tel: +52 624 4 1027
Located in the Corridor area of Cabo San Lucas, the Desert Park Natural Reserve is a particularly rugged and natural spot, featuring mountains, large expanses of desert areas and breathtaking sea views. To appreciate the area properly you will need to take a guided tour or use a 4WD vehicle.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Xplora Nature Reserve

Address: Highway 1, Cabo San Lucas, 23410, Mexico, MX
Tel: +52 624 142 9135
Part of the Cabo Real Nature Reserve, the Xplora Nature Reserve is always popular with visitors to Cabo San Lucas and enjoys a coastal setting, where you are often able to watch migrating whales during late winter. Other highlights include boat trips, cruises and hiking trails.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

Cabo Pulmo National Park

Address: Highway 1, National Park, San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, 23400, Mexico, MX
Cabo Pulmo National Park lies within the San Jose area and just a short distance from central Cabo San Lucas. The main attractions here lie within the crystal clear waters, which are home to a wealth of marine life and colourful coral reefs, suitable for both snorkelling and diving.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free