Random, but I'm looking for information on Cabo San Lucas.
Hola a todos 
I will be going on vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in December with my sister. I have done a little bit of traveling in Mexico and i always find a good time, but everywhere I have been is very "touristy". I was wondering if anyone is a little more familiar with the area because I have never been there. I am the type of person who is always looking for an adventure off the beaten path I guess you could say. I don't need to visit all the bars and typical destinations. I know I can experience more of the real culture somehow, if I can find it amongst all the hussle and bussle of the other vacationers. I'm not afraid of having to speak Spanish (in fact I always look for the oppotunities) 
If anyone knows anything, I would appreciate the info!
3 Answers
I live in La Paz which is about 100 miles north of Cabo San Lucas. I always describe Cabo as Las Vegas South. It is very touristy with bars and hotels lining the beach. There are hawkers of every sort on the streets. I personally will not go there, I hate that atmosphere. Sorry, just being honest about how I feel about Cabo.
La Paz on the other hand is a real Mexican city with great outdoor activities. Right now there are whale sharks that you can visit on a day trip for $650 pesos. You can also go snorkeling with a sea lion colony for the same price as a day trip. December is a little early for the grey whales in Bahia de Magdelena but there are probably a few there in December. The season in Jan - Mar.
You can rent a car and drive or take a shuttle of bus from the airport to La Paz for a much more peaceful and relaxing vacation.
Send my a PM if you want to ask specific questions.
Yeah, we aren't really paying for anything except for the taxes on our flights. Which is very minimal.
Well my sister gets discounts to certain places so we are basically going to cabo for free. I have heard of La Paz. Sounds like a cool place. We are trying to travel as cheaply as possible. We are both college students. If we go anywhere outside of cabo we will have to pay for transportation from cabo to that destination. I might pm you. I appreciate the info! I love going to Mexico but I'm dying to get away from the tourist scene and try something different.
