All of Mexico is full of ancient traditions, stories, explorers and religion, where each city has its own curiosities to learn. Knowing some historical facts before visiting the city of Cabo San Lucas will help you enrich your experience, as well as better appreciate the landscape and populations.
Land formations
The history of this city has been created and evolved over millions of years, one of the main and popular characteristics of the city are the rock formations. These irregular rocks that are part of the natural landscape of the city have existed for 30 million years, which have taken the name The End of the Earth. The granite rock formations are found at the tip of the Baja California peninsula and living up to their name, where the land ends and the sea meets.
First people
The Pericúes, an indigenous tribe, were the first people to see these magnificent formations. They were dedicated to sailing and fishing in the sea, according to the approximations and facts that are known, the Pericúes arrived in the city around the year 13,000 BC. However, the group became culturally and linguistically extinct by the end of the 18th century. Information about this group could be obtained through the records of the Spanish conquistadors and Jesuit priests.
Pirate treasures
There are many legends in the history of Los Cabos, which tell how pirates roamed this area, stealing from ships that contained merchandise and then hiding them as treasures. This is how it reached the merchants and explorers when sailing through the seven seas, they began to hear stories and rumors about lands full of gold and treasures, reaching this information to the Spanish conqueror Hernán Cortés.
Conquest
Hernán Cortés decided to sail the Pacific looking for the aforementioned treasure, although he did not find it, this land became a popular rest for merchants who sailed to Spain from Asia. Spain decided to send Jesuit priests to these lands to begin a permanent settlement in the city, this around 1697, thus unleashing fights between colonizers and indigenous people.
As we can see, the history of Cabo San Lucas dates back millions of years, having a substantial growth, as it has become a world-class destination. Currently, you can find in some parts of the city some touches of indigenous culture and colonial influence.
Likewise, it is the perfect destination to get to know a different part of the country’s history, as well as to take a relaxing vacation with family or friends, having many possibilities of activities to explore it. Do not forget to visit the historical places of the city and above all enjoy its warm culture and sun.
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