Baja California Sur’s Beaches in Winter
Winter in Baja is quiet but never still. While most of the Northern Hemisphere turns inward, the coastline here stays open, alive with movement. Mornings are cool, the light is steady, and the air carries a sense of calm. Marine life gathers close to shore, and the beaches shift into a different rhythm, shaped by […]
Beyond Cabo: The Best Day Trips to La Paz, Todos Santos, and the East Cape
Los Cabos is a destination in its own right, but one of its biggest strengths is as a gateway. Within a few hours’ drive, travelers can reach three distinct worlds: La Paz, where the rhythm of daily life revolves around the sea; Todos Santos, a historic town renowned for its art and cuisine; and the […]
A Concise Guide to Loreto’s Beaches
Once the capital of all the Californias, Loreto is one of Baja California Sur’s oldest settlements and a key entry point to the Sea of Cortez. The town sits between the Sierra de la Giganta and a bay protected by the Loreto Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its biodiversity. Within […]
Why Life In Todos Santos Feels Different: Baja’s Most Beautiful Lifestyle Destination
By Francesco Lee A Place That Feels Like Nowhere Else: Baja’s Answer to Tuscany There’s a feeling I get while driving through Pescadero that’s hard to describe but impossible to forget. It reminds me of my homeland, Tuscany, only wilder, freer, and touched by the ocean. Dirt roads cut through green farmland, carrying the scent […]
Top 5 Beaches in Los Cabos to Visit During Spring Break 2025
Spring Break is one of the most exciting times of the year for students across the U.S.—a perfect excuse to trade lectures and exams for sunshine and ocean views. And when it comes to Spring Break destinations, Los Cabos remains at the top of the list for a reason: it’s got everything from epic beach […]
Surfing in Los Cabos: Best Surf Spots, Seasons, and Waves Guide
Best Surfing Seasons in Los Cabos Los Cabos’ surf seasons offer a variety of conditions, shaped by the region’s changing swells. Whether you’re chasing powerful south swells in summer or riding the northwestern breaks in winter, there’s a wave for every level of surfer. Summer (June – August): Best Surf on the East Cape During […]
The Baja Bubble: Nobel Laureate George Smoot Talks About Living in Cabo
In an exclusive interview with Destino, Nobel Prize laureate George Smoot, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to science, shared his unique perspective on Cabo, its natural beauty, and the imperative need to preserve the environment. As a seasonal resident of Cabo, Smoot has kept a low profile in the media, making this interview a rare […]
The Whales are Here
Very few places in the world can say that they are visited by giants once a year. During whale watching season, Cabo is lucky enough to be one of them. As if the incredible contrast between the desert and the ocean wasn’t enough, our marine wildlife has been studied, documented, and celebrated for decades. Humpback […]
Under The Sea
As you escape from your day-to-day job to immerse yourself in the majestic Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, there are several recommendations to make your visit a once-in-a-lifetime experience under the sea. First of all, Cabo San Lucas is located in the intersection of the Pacific Ocean and the […]
7 Golden Rules to be an Eco-Friendly Tourist by Cristina Galullo
A cacti desert surrounded by calm, crystal-blue waters on one side, rough ocean tides on the other, and flooded with sunlight 350 days a year. This is Baja Sur. A land that boasts 42% of its territory as protected natural areas and welcomes three million tourists every year. With an estimated increase of 15% more […]