Where is Los Cabos?
Los Cabos is at the southern end of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico, in the state of Baja California Sur. Its two main visitor towns are Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, connected by the Tourist Corridor. “Cabo” may mean Cabo San Lucas in conversation, while a hotel advertised as “Los Cabos” can be in either town or along the coast between them.
Find Los Cabos on the map
The peninsula lies west of mainland Mexico. The Pacific Ocean is on its western side and the Gulf of California, also called the Sea of Cortez, lies to the east. Land’s End near Cabo San Lucas is the familiar southern coastal landmark. The dramatic setting does not mean every beach has calm swimming conditions.
Which country and state is Cabo in?
Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo are in Mexico. Baja California Sur is the southern state on the peninsula. The northern Mexican state is officially Baja California, often informally called Baja California Norte to distinguish it from the peninsula as a whole. Neither is part of the US state of California.
Two towns and the corridor
Cabo San Lucas is known for the marina, Land’s End, Médano Beach and nightlife. San José del Cabo has its own historic center, gallery district, hotel zone and airport approach. Both are living Mexican communities, with different settings and travel distances.
The corridor has beaches, resorts and golf developments. An address there is not necessarily within walking distance of either town. The Los Cabos transport guide explains how to choose a journey suited to your actual starting point.
Where is Los Cabos airport?
Los Cabos International Airport uses the code SJD and is near San José del Cabo. It serves the wider destination, including Cabo San Lucas, but an SJD arrival still requires an onward journey to your accommodation. Match the terminal and meeting point to your booking.
Cabo San Lucas also has a separate airport, commonly identified as CSL. Do not assume a transfer, flight or private-aircraft booking for one airport applies to the other. Read the airport name and address on the actual itinerary.
Arriving by road
Los Cabos can also be reached by driving down the peninsula. This is a long overland journey from the US border, with immigration, vehicle documents and route planning to consider. It is different from arriving on the Mexican mainland and crossing by ferry.
Knowing your town, hotel address and arrival airport first makes the rest of the trip easier to plan. Use the map for orientation, then check the specific road route and transport arrangements.