Latin America · luxury
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Mexico
Sea of Cortez meets Pacific — luxury resorts, whales, world-class fishing
Best Nov-Apr (75-85°F, dry). Hurricane fringe Aug-Sept (rare but possible). Mostly desert climate.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Southwest Rapid Rewards
+ $50 taxes
Southwest into SJD — direct from many West Coast cities
American AAdvantage
+ $50 taxes
AA into SJD via DFW or LAX
Business / First
American AAdvantage
+ $80 taxes
AA business via LAX or DFW
United MileagePlus
+ $80 taxes
United business via IAH or LAX
Cash equivalent: economy ~$400 · business ~$1,200 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Andaz Mayakoba (Hyatt) — sister, also Cabo
Hyatt
Use Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos all-inclusive — Cat 5.
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos (All-Inclusive)
Hyatt
Cat 5 — all-inclusive includes food + drinks. Excellent point value.
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Hilton Honors
Cliff resort entered via private tunnel — top luxury.
What to see & do
Lover's Beach + El Arco
Iconic rock arch at land's end — water taxi from marina.
Whale Watching (Dec-Apr)
Humpbacks + grays migrate — boat tours from marina or Cabo Pulmo.
Cabo Pulmo National Park
Snorkel/dive UNESCO marine reserve — recovered coral, schooling fish.
Todos Santos Day Trip
1 hour north — magical town, Hotel California, surf beach.
San José del Cabo Art Walk
Thursday evenings Nov-June — galleries open in colonial town.
Acre Resort + Restaurant
Treehouse hotel + farm-to-table restaurant in jungle valley.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 80°F | |
| Feb | 61°F | 82°F | |
| Mar | 63°F | 84°F | |
| Apr | 66°F | 87°F | |
| May | 70°F | 90°F | |
| Jun | 75°F | 93°F | |
| Jul | 79°F | 96°F | |
| Aug | 80°F | 96°F | |
| Sep | 78°F | 94°F | |
| Oct | 74°F | 90°F | |
| Nov | 66°F | 84°F | |
| Dec | 61°F | 80°F |
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