Although superb sportfishing put Cabo San Lucas on the map, there's more to do than dropping your line and waiting for the Big One. For most cruises and excursions, try to make fishing reservations at least a day in advance; keep in mind that some trips require a minimum number of people. Most sports and outings can be arranged through a travel agency; fishing can also be arranged directly at one of the fishing-fleet offices at the far south end of the marina.

Besides fishing, there's kayaking ($60 for a sunset trip around the Arch rock formation; $40 for morning trips) and boat trips to Los Arcos or uninhabited beaches. All-inclusive daytime or sunset cruises are available on a variety of boats, including a restored pirate ship. Many of these trips include snorkeling; serious divers have great underwater venues to explore.

Between January and March, whale-watching is one of the most popular local activities. Guided ATV tours take you down dirt roads and through desert landscape to the old Cabo lighthouse or an ancient Indian village. And then there's the challenge of world-class golf, a major attraction of Los Cabos.

For a complete rundown of what's available, contact Xplora Adventours (tel. 624/142-9135). It offers tours from any local company, rather than working with only a select few. Xplora has tour desks in the Westin Regina hotel (in the Corridor) and at the Sierra Madre store on Lázaro Cárdenas. Most businesses in this section are open from 10am to 2pm and 4 to 7pm.