What to do in Los Cabos? This is Mexico's most exclusive corner, where tourism translates to relaxation and well-being.

The first thing a tourist sees upon landing at Los Cabos International Airport are private jets. Embraer Phenom 300s, Cessna Citation Excelsiors, and Bombardier Challenger 600s —high-end executive aircraft—are some of the models on one of the busiest private jet runways in Mexico. Most visitors come looking for a luxurious experience, but above all, a relaxing experience.

Los Cabos, in the state of Baja California Sur, is the most exclusive corner of Mexico. This municipality, located at the tip of the peninsula, between the Pacific Ocean and the mega-diverse Sea of ​​Cortez, has its capital in San José del Cabo, although its largest population center is Cabo San Lucas.

This is where Hollywood personalities such as George Clooney, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, Jennifer Aniston, Adam Levine and Britney Spears have their vacation villas and spend their days off, surrounded by a desert landscape of cardons that reach three meters in height and the salty scent of the ocean, present in almost every view toward the horizon.

And while it's attracting increasing interest among travelers—and no wonder, after receiving awards like Tripadvisor's Top Destination 2025 and Airbnb's certification as one of the most hospitable destinations in the world—Los Cabos isn't for everyone. On average, a night's stay costs $472, and the selection focuses on boutique or five-star hotels , with sprawling grounds and rooms as spacious as the surrounding desert.

Arriving in Los Cabos is like accepting a silent invitation to slow down. Everything around you is designed to not disturb the silence and serenity of the place. If you want to travel there, the first thing you should ask yourself is: Do I want to rest or celebrate? Am I looking for a refuge where time stands still, or am I more into the excitement of the big city? Do I prefer a yoga and meditation retreat, or do I want to go shopping?

When traveling, everyone has their own preferences, but if you're into wellness and relaxation, then your next destination should be Los Cabos, which welcomed more than 7,400 Colombian travelers last year. With that in mind, let's get started with this guide, which will be your guide to enjoying some of the most sophisticated corners of this wellness haven.

In Los Cabos, hotels—and any building in general—cannot be higher than five stories. The goal is to maintain a clear view of the skyline so that no matter where you stay, you can have a clear view. The availability of beds, which is not in short supply, is usually at high occupancy levels, averaging 79 percent, thanks to the fact that international events such as the ATP 250 tennis tournament, the PGA Tour golf tournament, and the Bisbee's Fishing Tournament are held there.

But among the available options, a must-see is Nobu Los Cabos, where the architecture also embodies meditation. This hotel, strategically positioned on the Pacific coast and located on the same property that houses a golf course designed by Tiger Woods, combines clean, carefully thought-out lines with a Japanese aesthetic. Nothing is left out. Nothing is missing.

This is home to the Soul Wellness Retreat, an experience designed for those who understand that rest can also be transformative. Nobu, whose owners include actor Robert Deniro, isn't just a hotel: it's a respite, where the immense rooms with perfectly curated views—of the Pacific, its desert gardens, or its pools—make time stretch out and the day seem to last twice as long.

Within the same complex, Esencia Wellness Spa unfolds like a Zen garden. With an outdoor hydrotherapy circuit, plus indoor jacuzzis, a sauna, and a steam room, Nobu becomes the ideal setting to begin and end your days, amidst the cinematic golden glow of the sun, which always sets behind the sea and rises over the mountains of the Sierra de La Laguna.

Haute cuisine is one of Los Cabos' hallmarks. Baja California Sur earned a total of 21 awards in the 2025 Michelin Guide Mexico, highlighting its reinterpreted local cuisine; sustainability based on the "farm-to-table" philosophy, where everything consumed is grown on the property or in nearby areas; and a profound commitment to nature, making this the state with the highest consumption and production of organic food in all of Mexico.

To understand the culinary soul of Los Cabos, you have to climb the hill to Monte Cardón. Just 18 minutes from San José del Cabo, this farm-to-table restaurant offers an exclusive experience, reserved for just 12 diners per night, who can enjoy a six-course menu where every ingredient was grown or caught within a 20-kilometer radius.

At his exclusive dinners, the chef doesn't just cook: he converses. Ubaldo Martínez, who runs the project with his wife and several partners, shares the origin of each ingredient, explains the reason for each pairing, and offers a toast with Mexican wines as the sun sets over the Sierra Mountains, amid a privileged view that extends to the end of the peninsula.

"Why serve salmon flown in from Alaska when you have fresh red snapper 10 kilometers away? It doesn't make sense," argues Martínez. At Monte Cardón, diners can also become chefs, as the restaurant offers traditional Mexican cooking classes.

Another must-see is the oasis in the middle of the desert: Acre. In Ánimas Bajas, an area known for its palm trees and discreet architecture, this restaurant, nestled within a dense jungle that contrasts with the surrounding desert, proudly displays its award: a Green Star from the Michelin Guide, which recognizes restaurants with dishes and cocktails that reflect a deep respect for the environment through sustainability.

Here, the luxury experience is organic. Acre is not just a restaurant, but also an exclusive resort of the same name, where the rooms are tree houses, elevated among branches and birds, or large family villas that, thanks to their construction materials, are cooler and require less energy to power their air conditioning.

Acre's pool is tucked away in its palm-filled jungle, and the restaurant has won awards for its ability to transform Baja-style tacos and aguachiles from what they grow on their grounds. They also offer mixology classes, horseback riding amidst the cardonales, candle-making workshops, and yoga under their mango trees.

For those seeking a deeper reconnection, Los Cabos emerges as a destination where relaxation is also permeated by spirituality. Experiences like the Soul Wellness Retreat, organized by the Suda Experience team, offer more than just yoga classes.

Based on a holistic philosophy that honors the body, silence, and the landscape, Flor Daneu and Lighuen Desanto, co-creators of this proposal, assure us that they don't create retreats but rather design experiences that feel like rituals. "Urban life disconnects us. We live in a hurry, and we forget about our body, our breathing, our soul," explains Flor.

The Soul retreat, led in collaboration with Nobu, includes sunset ceremonies, oceanfront meditations, muscle-activating workouts, and guided breathing sessions. These activities bring the body to a sense of wholeness and calm, allowing you to feel—and live—beyond what busy city lives allow.

Even breathing feels different. And Ofelia Bojórquez knows it. A psychologist and therapist specializing in breathwork, during the Soul retreat, Ofelia leads sessions that feel like small journeys through conscious breathing, music, and silence.

"It's the closest thing to being on a psychedelic trip without using any substances. An unconventional experience just from breathing," explains Lighuen.

But the blue of the Sea of ​​Cortez isn't just something to be appreciated from afar. You also have to visit the so-called "aquarium of the world" for its immense biodiversity. Aboard the Pelican 11, a double-decker catamaran for up to 45 people, you can explore the Los Cabos Arch, an iconic rock formation located in Cabo San Lucas. You also have the opportunity to jump into the water, where don't be surprised if curious turtles, dolphins, or sea lions swim alongside you.

The experience feels more like a floating lounge than a boat. Cocktails, soft music, floating mats, and a privileged view complete the ideal experience for a unique day, where lush nature punctuates your relaxation.

In Los Cabos, luxury isn't ostentatious, but it is visible. Six-course menus, pristine nature, magazine-worthy architecture, and meditation retreats are part of the experience for travelers who want to enjoy the most exclusive corner of Mexico. But beyond that, true luxury lies in the experience, in the authenticity of a place that's different from the conventional, and in the opportunity to disconnect.

Environment and Health Journalist