Cabo San Lucas: Home of Mexico's best beaches

Best for: First-class snorkelling
The cove at Santa Maria Bay has long been a blissful place to snorkel due to its crystal-clear waters, allowing for easy viewing of over 800 species of fish. In particular, look out for the handsome black-and-yellow stripes of Moorish idols and the playful patterns of Cortez angelfish. A snorkelling trip is a great way to learn the basics and ensure you’re exploring the best spots, so consider booking on to a Princess excursion that takes you directly to Santa Maria with a guide to offer expert advice.

Best for: Unforgettable sunsets
The wide and open layout of Solmar makes watching the sunset here an enchanting experience. There’s plenty of space, meaning you won’t ever have to jostle for a good position, and witnessing the whole sky melt into a soft orange above you is truly spectacular.

Best for: Stunning scenery
Huge, wild rock formations scattered on the sands make this an especially gorgeous beach to visit. And the fact that it can only be accessed by water (don’t worry, water taxis are available) gives it a magical, secluded feel. Perhaps the most scenic sight of all here is El Arco, a famous rocky arch tucked around a coastal corner of the beach. See both the beach and El Arco on a guided Princess day trip, where you’ll learn about more of the area’s natural wonders.

Best for: A world of watersports
The buzzy and centrally located Playa el Médano is a popular destination for many reasons, but perhaps its biggest asset is its status as a watersports hub. Take your pick from jet-skiing, parasailing, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, parasailing, surfing, and even flyboarding, which involves strapping a board to your feet that uses water to propel you high above the sea.

Best for: Taking a dip
Loved by locals as well as visitors, Chileno offers some of the best swimming in the area thanks to calm waters and lots of amenities, including showers, bathrooms and a lifeguard for added safety. Chileno has also been awarded Blue-Flag status, providing more assurance that it’s clean and well-managed.

Best for: Peaceful sunbathing
This wonderful stretch is framed by dramatic hillside, but despite its beauty it’s also brilliantly uncrowded, making it the perfect retreat for reading, sunbathing and snoozing. But it’s worth noting that the sea here isn’t suitable for swimming due to strong currents.

Best for: Incredible wildlife
Land’s End is the name given to the peninsula surrounding and encompassing Lover’s Beach, nearby Divorce Beach, plus El Arco and various inlets. The area and its waters are prime territory for Cabo’s wildlife, including seals, pelicans, sea lions and – the stars of the show – whales. Catch a close-up view of the humpback whales that make their way to this region during winter on a Princess Zodiac boat tour.