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Marina at Cape San Lucas, Mexico.
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Marina at Cape San Lucas, Mexico.
Marina at Cape San Lucas, Mexico.

Cape San Lucas

cape, Mexico
Also known as: Cabo San Lucas
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Cape San Lucas, extreme southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, Mexico. The rocky headland forms the southern extremity of the Sierra de San Lazaro and includes the western shore of San Lucas Bay. The isolated town of San Lucas lies 2 miles (3 km) north of the cape. The area is popular with tourists, and many resorts and hotels have been built there.

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