Friday, April 3, 2009

The Birth of a Tourist Destination - Cabo San Lucas

By Paul Garnett

It was more than a hundred centuries ago when the first people settled in the peninsula of Baja in Mexico. The first settlers were named Pericu, an Indian tribe who came to settle in this area bounded by a desert and an ocean. Before the 20th century, the place was a haven for the pirates.

In the early 20th century, a group of Americans started fishing in the area. Eventually, a fishing company named Compania de Productos Marinos S.A was established. From there, a town was developed.

However, the place was nothing more than a quiet fishing village until 1974 when the government of Mexico had improved the roads leading to the village and other infrastructure in the area. These improvements had led to its major progress to become one of the most well-known ocean front resorts in Mexico.

In 1990, a Van Halen band member and famous American rock singer, Sammy Hagar, built the Cabo Wabo Cantina and from then on it stayed as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cabos San Lucas.

The place developed into a luxurious Latin vacation spot especially after the construction of the Los Cabos International Airport as the tourists can easily access the place. Cruise ships coming from the Pacific coast also regularly dock at the port.

These were followed by the growth of many vacation rentals, resorts and grand accommodations to cater to tourists needs in the island. There are also increased properties owned by popular Hollywood celebrities.

From sandy beaches to beautiful villas, Cabo San Lucas also offers a wide range of fun and recreational activities. Tournaments on sport fishing are also held in the island year round. This famous tourist destination is also named 'Marlin Capital of the World.'

Activities like golf, horseback riding and other fun activities are also available in Cabo San Lucas. Because of the romantic and relaxing atmosphere, the area has also been a top pick for weddings and honeymoons.

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