6-Hour DIY Walking Adventure in Cabo San Lucas 🚶‍♀️🌴🌮🐬

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Because exploring on foot is half the fun!

Now that we’ve talked food, let’s map out what a perfect 6-hour walking day in Cabo San Lucas could look like when stepping right off the cruise port. We love wandering, people-watching, snacking, seeing everyday life, and finding those little unplanned gems — so this itinerary is all about immersion, not rushing.

Starting Point: Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port

✅ Stop 1: Marina Promenade Stroll (1 hour)

Begin your day right along Cabo’s famous marina. It’s lively, colorful, and full of local boats, vendors, fishermen unloading their morning catch, and pelicans hoping for scraps. 🐟🦅

What to do:

  • Photo op with the Marina archway sign

  • Watch local fishermen + sea lions near the docks

  • Grab a quick coffee + pastry (or fresh juice!) from a local stand

  • Peek inside little craft stalls along the walkway

🚶‍♀️ Walking pace: Slow, exploring, taking it all in

✅ Stop 2: Downtown Cabo & Local Markets (1.5 hours)

Head toward Plaza Amelia Wilkes, the town’s central square. This gives you that real local feel — kids playing, locals chatting, vendors setting up.

Along the way, stop at:

  • Mercado Municipal — fruit stalls, local snacks, tortillas being made 🫓

  • Souvenir markets — peek around, no rush

  • Art & craft stalls — great spot for small handmade finds

Try a street snack:

  • Tacos 🌮

  • Elote (Mexican street corn) 🌽

  • Fresh fruit cups with lime + chili 🍓🍉

Keep it light — we’re snacking our way through Cabo today!

✅ Stop 3: Iglesia de San Lucas & Plaza (30 minutes)

Right next to the plaza is the historic church, charming and peaceful — a perfect quiet moment away from the marina buzz.

Do:

  • Quick peek inside the church ⛪

  • Sit in the plaza + people-watch

  • Take photos of the traditional style architecture

✅ Stop 4: Walk to Medano Beach (45 minutes)

Now we slowly make our way toward Medano Beach, one of Cabo’s most famous shoreline spots.

On the walk:

  • Pass through real neighborhoods

  • See hotels mixed with local shops

  • Grab a fresh coconut or agua fresca along the route 🥥

This stretch gives you a feel for the everyday pace of Cabo — scooters zipping by, shopkeepers sweeping sidewalks, sun-drenched streets, and the ocean calling you forward.

✅ Stop 5: Medano Beach Relax + Snack (1 hour)

You made it! Medano is a great beach for:

  • Toes in the sand 👣

  • Swimming if you brought gear 🏊‍♀️

  • Watching parasailers + beach vendors 🎏

  • Snagging a light bite — ceviche, chips & guac, or shrimp cocktail 🍤🥑

Find a casual beach spot or grab a drink and sit under an umbrella. Pretend you're staying for a week.

✅ Stop 6: Scenic Walk Back to Marina (45 minutes)

Walk the beach path back toward the marina — sun on your face, breeze in your hair, cruise ship in sight. Stop for gelato or a paleta (Mexican popsicle) on the walk. 🍦

If your feet are tired, you can always grab a water taxi back — but walking lets you take in even more life along the water.

🌟 Optional Stops if Time Allows

  • Local bakery for pastries 🥐

  • Glass-blowing studio visit (Cabo is known for it!) 🧿

  • Waterfront tequila tasting 🍹

  • Souvenir markets near the port 🛍️

🎒 What to Bring

  • Light clothing + hat

  • Sunscreen 😎

  • Cash for snacks + markets

  • Refillable water bottle

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Swimwear + light towel if planning to dip in the ocean

💛 Final Thoughts

This plan blends local culture + food + beach + architecture + markets, all on foot, with space for serendipity — our favorite kind of day. Nothing rushed, just real Cabo living.

We'll wander, snack, explore, dip toes in the sand, sip something refreshing, and soak in the Baja sunshine — then wander back to the ship happy, sun-kissed, and fully fed.

Cabo, we’re coming for you — one taco and one step at a time. 🌮👣⚓

Stay tuned for the Puerto Vallarta walking adventure next!

— The Trekking Pawns

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