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Rock formation · Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
El Arco (Land's End)
The granite arch at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, where the Pacific meets the Gulf, with a sea lion colony.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About El Arco (Land's End)
El Arco is the granite formation at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, in Cabo San Lucas. The group of rocks, also called Land's End, or Finisterra, marks the point where the Pacific Ocean meets the Gulf of California. The rocks formed about 115 million years ago and were sculpted by the erosion of the sea.
The arch can be seen from many points of the bay and from El Médano beach, but up close it is only reachable by boat. Tours depart from the marina on glass-bottom boats, water taxis or kayaks, circle the rocks, pass the sea lion colony that usually rests on the stones and show the arch from both sides.
At low tide a sand strip appears under the arch. Nearby are two beaches: Playa del Amor, facing the Gulf, and the Pacific-side beach, with open sea where swimming is not recommended.
The shortest tour takes about an hour. On windy days, boats may not depart or may not stop at the beaches.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About one hour by boat.
Best time
In the morning, when the sea is usually calmer and the light illuminates the arch.
How to get there
By boat from the Cabo San Lucas marina. Authorized skippers are on the promenade and at El Médano beach.
Tip
Arrange with the boat operator the stop at Playa del Amor and the pickup time before boarding.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about El Arco (Land's End)
Can you walk to El Arco?
Not practically: access is by boat, from the marina or from El Médano beach.
What is Land's End?
It is the group of rocks at the southern tip of the peninsula, including El Arco, where the Pacific meets the Gulf of California.
How long is the boat trip to El Arco?
About one hour round trip, with stops for photos and, if the sea allows, at Playa del Amor.