Cape San Lucas

Marina at Cape San Lucas, Mexico.

Cape San Lucas, extreme southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, Mexico. The rocky headland forms the southern extremity of the Sierra de San Lazaro and includes the western shore of San Lucas Bay. The isolated town of San Lucas lies 2 miles (3 km) north of the cape. The area is popular with tourists, and many resorts and hotels have been built there.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.
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Article Title: Cape San Lucas
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 02 January 2025
Access Date: February 22, 2025