Tours and Tickets to Experience Arch of Cabo San Lucas (El Arco)

You can reach El Arco by boat from the dock in Cabo San Lucas and other departure points such as Medano Beach. You can book Arch of Cabo San Lucas (El Arco) tickets for trips departing from various spots, including small speedboat rides, glass-bottom boat trips, private yachts, and convenient water taxis.

No, you cannot walk to El Arco. El Arco is a rock formation located at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula. While there are several nearby beaches, you can only truly admire the Arch of Cabo San Lucas from the water.

El Arco is likely millions of years old, and would have formed at the same time as the Baja Peninsula itself.

No, but you can visit Lover's Beach or Divorce Beach, both of which are a short paddle from El Arco. Both beaches are only accessible by boat, however, so many tours combine a visit to the sandy shores with a detour to admire El Arco from the water.

Most boat tours from Cabo San Lucas to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas (El Arco) last anywhere from about 45 minutes to an hour. Tours aboard glass-bottom boats are a great option to see marine life, while sunset cruises—which typically take about two hours—are a hit with photographers.

You can walk through the Arch in Cabo San Lucas during a special event that only takes place every few years. At this time, sand accumulates under the arch and the tide recedes enough that visitors can walk through it. (You still need to take a boat to get to the arch).

The best time of day to visit the Arch of Cabo San Lucas is just before sunset, particularly if you want to take photos of the sun as it sets behind it. However, if you’re more interested in seeing sea life, come early in the day to avoid the crowds.

The only way to get to the Arch in Cabo is by watercraft. There are all sorts of water tours that make getting to the rock a breeze, from relaxed boat trips that take visitors from the marina to the Los Cabos arch and back again to kayaking and snorkeling tours.

No, you cannot see El Arco from the beach. Instead, you’ll need to hop aboard a boat and make your way out to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas. Group tours are the most economical option, but you can also take a private water taxi out to the rock formation. Keep in mind, you may want a tour guide though to explain what you’re looking at.

Yes, you can paddleboard to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, but it’s a good idea to go with a guide. Stand-up paddleboard and water sports tours not only help keep you safe, but they also generally include equipment like paddleboards, life jackets, and even extras, such as wet suits and snorkeling gear.