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My Favorite Weekend: By Beto Haro Romero 44 LOS CABOS MAGAZINE | FALL 2014 Pack your bags, grab a tent, and hit the open road ou hear “Los Cabos,” and the region’s incredible beaches are likely what first come to mind. Los Cabos—and the greater Baja Peninsula—is home to some of the loveliest and most unspoiled beaches in the world. The water is warm and gentle in many areas and great for surfing in others, not unlike what Cortés discovered upon his arrival hundreds of years ago. Baja is the ideal location for a camping adventure on one of the seemingly endless beaches that line the Sea of Cortés on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Camping is, of course, a favorite pastime for locals. Every major holiday in México, residents fill up their SUVs, trucks, or cars to go find the perfect beach and enjoy a retreat with friends and family. As a child growing up in La Paz—just a couple of hours north of Los Cabos—I would eagerly look forward to our trips to San Juan de la Costa, Los Cerritos or any place on the East Cape or Pacific Ocean, where my family and I would settle in for days of playing soccer, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, and grilling. Many of the best beaches are in remote locations, far from any facilities, stores, gas stations, or other services. This makes selecting a solid rental car and having—and following— a camping checklist very important. You will want to ensure you have enough beverages, food, and snacks, as well as proper camping and grilling gear. For more on this, check out our checklist and rental car resources at our online guide, www.loscabosguide.com. The Pacific Ocean’s shoreline is almost undeveloped, so it’s easy to find camping beaches. Most of these, though, will require a four-wheel-drive vehicle to traverse the sand and get closer to the water. Once you’ve packed your car, start driving north from Cabo San Lucas on highway 19. The more you drive, the more you will start to see unique vegetation. Then, about 30 miles north of Cabo, views of the Pacific Ocean take over. There are miles of miles of beaches; feel free to explore them. Most of these locations don’t have official, or, at least, well-known names. There are no big signs marking beach access. Sometimes you just have to follow an arroyo bed to access the beach. As long as you don’t see a sign saying “propriedad privada” (“private property”) or “prohibido el paso” (“no thoroughfare”), you should be OK. Our suggestion: Follow your adventurous instinct, taking a few calculated risks to find the perfect campsite. Your reward could very well be a couple nights of breathtaking sunsets and star-filled night’s skies. An added bonus for those camping January through March: These beaches are ideal spots for viewing whales up close to the shore. San Pedrito (km 59) and Los Cerritos (km 66) are two favorite locations, where you will find people happily camping throughout the Y Oscar Ortiz


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