Cape San Lucas
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.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.
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Article Title:
Cape San Lucas
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
01 October 2026
Access Date:
November 13, 2026