Cabo Adventures Under $100

Hola, budget-conscious traveler.

Here is something nobody tells you about Cabo: some of the best days cost almost nothing. The expensive stuff is great (a private yacht is a private yacht), but you do not need to drop serious money to have a day you will never forget.

These are the best adventures in Cabo that come in under $100 per person. Some are way under.

Snorkeling at Pelican Rock ($40-60)

The most affordable water adventure in Cabo is also one of the best. A shared boat takes you from the marina to Pelican Rock in about ten minutes. The reef is shallow, the water is warm, and you will see parrotfish, pufferfish, and maybe a sea turtle if the timing is right.

Most tours include gear and last about two hours. Some include a stop at Lover's Beach, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez and the sand is the color of brown sugar.

Find snorkeling tours and more in our full adventures guide.

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour ($20-30)

If you want to see the marine life without actually getting in the water, the glass-bottom boats at the marina are the best deal in Cabo. For about the cost of two cocktails at your resort, you get a 45-minute tour past the Arch, the sea lion colony, and Lover's Beach. The glass panels in the hull show you the reef below.

This is perfect for families with young kids, anyone who is not a strong swimmer, or people who just want to see the Arch up close without committing to a whole boat charter.

Hike the Pedregal (Free)

The gated community of Pedregal sits on the cliffs above Cabo San Lucas, and the public trail along the ridge offers one of the best views in Baja. You can see the marina, the Pacific coastline, and on clear days, the mountains of the Sierra de la Laguna in the distance.

The hike is short (about 45 minutes round trip), but the scenery is world-class. Go early morning before it gets hot, bring water, and wear real shoes. The trail is rocky.

Free. No guide needed. Just go.

Taco Crawl in San Jose del Cabo ($15-25)

You can eat your way through San Jose del Cabo for less than what a single entree costs at most resort restaurants. Start at the taqueria near the main plaza, work your way through the art district, and finish with a street corn and a michelada.

The fish tacos at the stands near the municipal market are the benchmark. Everything is fresh, everything is cheap, and the salsa selection is taken very seriously.

Check our restaurant guide for the full list of spots worth your pesos.

Sunrise at The Arch (Free)

Rent a kayak from Medano Beach ($25 for a couple hours) and paddle out to the Arch at sunrise. The water is calm in the morning, the light is gold, and you will have the entire landmark to yourself before the tour boats show up around 9am.

This is the Cabo flex that costs almost nothing but looks like a million dollars on camera.

Thursday Art Walk in San Jose ($0-20)

Every Thursday evening from November through June, the gallery district in San Jose del Cabo opens its doors. Complimentary wine, live music, local art, and the kind of people-watching you cannot buy a ticket to.

It is free to walk. You might spend $20 on a print or a piece of pottery. You will definitely spend time thinking about what it would be like to live here full time.

Desert Horseback Ride ($60-80)

A guided horseback ride through the desert canyon near Tezal is one of the most underrated experiences in Cabo. The ride takes you through cactus-lined trails to a lookout point above the Corridor. Beginners welcome. The horses know the route.

About 90 minutes, usually in the morning. You will smell like horse afterward and you will not care.

The Math

A yacht day is incredible. A private dinner on the beach is unforgettable. But a $50 snorkeling trip followed by a $15 taco crawl is a top-five Cabo day for under $70. The best experiences here are not always the most expensive ones.

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