It was four years ago that golf legend and course designer Jack Nicklaus cut the ribbon at Quivira Golf Club, his sixth and by far his most impressive creation in Los Cabos.

Looking back, it’s a miracle the gravity-defying course ever got built. A few of the holes tiptoe along sheer granite cliffs 275 feet above the surf that would induce vertigo in the less courageous. Only a visionary could conceive a routing that scales the flank of a mountain, meanders across Saharan sand dunes, skirts rocky arroyos, and sidetracks into rolling desert foothills.

In the historic seaside town of La Paz on the Sea of Cortez two hours north of Los Cabos, benign whale sharks are common at this time of year. Cabo Expeditions, a top outfitter, enables adventurers to swim and snorkel beside these magnificent animals. They’re filter feeders, not hunters, so swimming and snorkeling alongside these gentle giants, which attain a length of 30 feet, is safe.

Five Places to Shop in Los Cabos

The Christmas season is almost here and if you are looking for something special here’s our pick of the top shopping spots in Los Cabos.

It’s back! San Jose del Cabo’s Thursday night Art Walk is once again a fixture on the seasonal calendar. The Art Walk offers visitors a perfect opportunity to explore the historic colonial city’s vibrant arts district. Hidden behind the landmark church off Plaza Mijares (the main square) is an eclectic array of art galleries, artisan shops and charming restaurants set along cobblestone lanes that open their doors to one and all. More than a dozen Gallery District Association members invite strollers to meet artists, view new exhibits and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or tequila in a welcoming atmosphere.

Los Cabos will be the final stop of the Extreme Sailing Series™, an exciting competition that has already visited seven venues on its 2018 global tour. The vessels, en route from San Diego, Calif., will arrive in time for the final leg of competition to be held in Los Cabos from Nov. 29 – Dec. 2.

Established in 2007, the Extreme Sailing Series is the original Stadium Racing sailing circuit designed for spectators, delivering high-performance action close to shore and putting guests at the heart of the battle. Attracting some of the world’s top sailors, racing the hydro-foiling GC32 catamarans on short courses, the global circuit spans the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Sabor a Cabo, “The Taste of Cabo,” one of the largest and most prestigious international food and wine festivals in Mexico, will be staged on Saturday, December 1 at Quivira Golf Club.

Following the successful hosting of the event last year at Quivira Los Cabos, a world-class oceanfront residential resort community, the 13^th edition of the culinary festival will be held from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., with more than 60 participating restaurants committed. This year’s featured artist is Miguel Bose, a renowned Panamanian-born Spanish pop new wave musician.