Signs throughout the Cactus Sanctuary of Baja California Sur, Mexico, share information about unique plant preserve

Despite its beauty, the sanctuary has been mostly forgotten, as is too often the case with many of the small communities in this area: the sanctuary isn’t regularly or properly maintained and government authorities neglect their responsibility to contribute to the upkeep of such an important heritage site, not only for the local people, but especially given the number of plant species found here and only here.

Lending a Hand

We of Gray Line Los Cabos have been visiting this place and the surrounding area for months to find a way to promote them sustainably, including looking at helping the local communities’ artisans sell their handmade crafts.

Yanet Manriquez, the municipal delegate representing this space, described the sanctuary’s specific needs as follows: trash containers, ‘No Littering’ signs, assistance with sanctuary maintenance and financial support for Demetrio, the currently unsalaried person who looks after the sanctuary.

Spectacular endemic vegetation fills the Cactus Sanctuary at the Ejido (communal land) of El Rosario

Thus far, we have contributed trash containers and signs, and we are getting in contact with recycling organisations in Los Cabos so that we have somewhere to deliver the plastic that we collect. This will happen once a week, which is as often as we plan to take people down to the sanctuary anyway.

We are also contributing to the maintenance of the sanctuary by paying for one week of cleanup. This way we are also supporting the small neighbouring community by hiring locals to participate. We are even helping Demetrio by hiring him as our local expert Sanctuary guide. This is a big boost for him, support for his great and a useful token in support of protecting this beautiful place.

For any other information about Los Cabos and vicinity, including accommodation, tours and activities, and lots of insider tips, Gray Line Los Cabos is your whl.travel local connection. Tune in soon for a Gray Line Los Cabos tour to the Cactus Sanctuary.

At the precise point where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortes (also known as the Gulf of California) – at the very tip of the Baja California Sur – lies Cabo San Lucas, a perfect vacation spot for avid travellers, young and old. As a famously picturesque locale, Cabo San Lucas is blessed with white sand beaches, year-round sun and temperate weather, all part of its magnetism, attracting die-hard fishermen and beach bums alike.

The famous Arch and Bay of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, are a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Locals call the arch the 'window to the Pacific Ocean.'

Many visitors look toward Mexico for its beautiful beaches and promise of busy fun in the sun. Los Cabos sites and activities definitely deliver. There are botanical cactus gardens for nature lovers, important landmarks dating back to the country’s 19th-century roots for history aficionados and, of course, an expansive ocean fringe for snorkelling, kayaking or just lying around and soaking up some rays.

whl.travel’s launch of www.experienceloscabos.travel connects travellers to Gray Line Los Cabos, local experts in Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos. With a wide range of hotels and tours on offer, the Gray Line team has made luxurious resorts like the One & Only Palmilla available to travellers on a wide budget. There’s even the option to spend the night in a beautiful castle.

“Greetings from sunny Los Cabos!” says Karem Matamoros on behalf of the Gray Line Los Cabos team. “I want to say thank you to everyone who helped us get the website live: the hotels, tour operators, our office staff and of course the whl team. We are more than excited to start with this new challenge. We are willing to provide the best of the services and authentic local experiences to all our customers and promote our beautiful destination all around the world!”

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This colonial building hosts the cafeteria of El Triunfo town in Los Cabos, where time stops and lets us see the richness of the old mining community

En el punto exacto donde el Océano Pacífico se encuentra el Mar de Cortés (también conocido como el Golfo de California) – en la punta de la Baja California Sur – se encuentra Cabo San Lucas, un lugar de vacaciones ideal para los viajeros ávidos, jóvenes y viejos. Como un lugar pintoresco famoso, Cabo San Lucas ha sido bendecida con playas de arena blanca, sol todo el año y el clima templado, parte de su magnetismo, la atracción de los pescadores dedicadas y amantes de la playa.

Muchos de los visitantes esperan a visitar México por sus hermosas playas y la promesa de diversión ocupado en el sol. Los sitios de Cabos y actividades definitivamente entregar. Hay jardines botánicos de cactus para los amantes de la naturaleza, lugares de interés importantes que se remonta al 19 del país, las raíces del siglo para los aficionados a la historia y, por supuesto, una franja al océano para hacer snorkel, kayak o simplemente por ahí y absorbiendo algunos rayos.

El lanzamiento de www.experienceloscabos.travel de whl.travel conecta los viajeros a Gray Line Los Cabos, los expertos locales en Cabo San Lucas y Los Cabos. Con una amplia gama de alojamientos y recorrido opciones que se ofrecen, el equipo de Gray Line ha hecho resorts de lujo, como One & Only Palmilla a disposición de los viajeros con alta presupuesto. Hay incluso la opción de pasar la noche en un hermoso castillo.

“Saludos desde el soleado Los Cabos!”, dice Karem Matamoros, en nombre de la equipo de Gray Line Los Cabos. “Quiero dar las gracias a todos los que nos ayudaron a conseguir el sitio en línea: los hoteles, operadores turísticos, nuestro personal de oficina y por supuesto, el equipo de whl.travel. Estamos más que contentos de comenzar con este nuevo reto. Estamos dispuestos a proporcionar el mejor de los servicios y auténticas experiencias locales a todos nuestros clientes y promover nuestro hermoso destino de todo el mundo!”