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Los Cabos in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Los Cabos cover the sea, desert and culture. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: El Arco & sea
  2. 2Day 2: desert & ATV
  3. 3Day 3: old town
  4. 4Whale season

Day 1: the sea

El Arco cruise and snorkeling.

Day 2: the desert

An ATV or camel adventure.

Day 3: culture

San José del Cabo old town.

Los Cabos in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Los Cabos?
Three days lets you cruise to El Arco, snorkel, ride the desert, and explore San José del Cabo, with whale watching in season.
What are the best day trips in Los Cabos?
El Arco cruises, whale watching, Santa María snorkeling and desert ATV rides are the top experiences.
How do I plan a 3-day Los Cabos itinerary?
Spend day one on the sea, day two in the desert, and day three in the old town.