Playa El Tule

Located on the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula in the town of Casa Fortuna in the municipality of Los Cabos, Playa Boca del Tule is a long and wide beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  The beach is adjacent to the famous Playa el Chileno and is positioned at the mouth of the dry, wide river delta on the tourist corridor along the coastline of the Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California).  It has a beautiful backdrop of rugged desert landscapes, coastal vegetation, luxurious hotels, beachfront restaurants, condominiums, and opulent resorts, which together offer incredible views of the vast Pacific Ocean.

Playa Boca del Tule offers many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic areas, beachfront restaurants, and hotels.

Playa Boca del Tule offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, paddleboarding, strolling, and rockpooling.  If you plan to go into the water, swimming is allowed, but we recommend being cautious as the water is known to have unpredictable rip currents.  Snorkelers and divers may spot an array of marine life, making it a popular activity among nature enthusiasts.  The beach is a perfect spot for windsurfing due to its frequently windy weather and a series of popular surf breaks in both sand and reef that break in front of the mouth of the river.  In addition, this beach is located a few kilometers north of another famous surf spot known as 9 Palms.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.   Anglers may catch a variety of fish, including marlin, Dorado, and tuna.  Depending on the time of year, visitors may spot sea turtles, humpback whales, and gray whales in the water near the beach.  It is perfect for visitors seeking a quiet beach experience in the Casa Fortuna Cabo region.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, and it is open from sunrise until sunset.

Playa Boca del Tule offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Playa Boca del Tule is easy - the beach is located near Km 17, Carretera Transpeninsular Km 17, Fracc. Cabo Real, 23400 San Jose del Cabo, where visitors can conveniently park their vehicles directly on the beach.

The beach is named after the nearby town, popularly known as "Boca del Tule," which has historical and geographical significance.  Also, the eastern location of Playa Boca del Tule makes it the perfect place to watch the sunrise over the Sea of Cortez.

There are many attractions near Playa Boca del Tule.  Arch of Cabo San Lucas is a distinctive, rugged granite rock formation located at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, marking the meeting point of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez.  Visitors can take boat tours or private charters from Cabo San Lucas Marina to get up close to the arch.  Interestingly, it is one of the most popular and recognizable landmarks in Cabo San Lucas and is often featured in postcards and advertisements promoting tourism in the region.    Plaza Mijares is a historic square located in the heart of the city, surrounded by colonial-style buildings, shops, art galleries, restaurants, an open-air amphitheater, and an artisan market.  It hosts various cultural events, festivals, and performances, including live music, dance, art exhibitions, and traditional celebrations, throughout the year.  The San Jose Church, or Mission of San Jose del Cabo Anuiti, is one of the oldest churches in the Baja California Peninsula and showcases traditional Spanish colonial architecture, featuring whitewashed walls, a bell tower, and arched doorways.  It is recognized as a cultural heritage site by the Mexican government due to its historical and architectural significance.  

Cabo San Lucas Marina is a waterfront recreational area on the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula with many amenities, including restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shops, a shopping mall, boutiques, and a promenade.  Visitors can enjoy many water sports activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching, sunset cruises, fishing charters, and luxury boat trips.  The marina also hosts numerous events and festivals, including fishing tournaments, boat shows, and concerts, that attract a large influx of visitors from around the world.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Estero San Jose is a protected reserve that is home to mangrove forests, wetlands, salt marshes, and a freshwater lagoon.  Visitors can explore the estuary's waters through guided eco-tours, kayak excursions, and birdwatching trips offered by local tour operators.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants on Playa Boca del Tule.   Vela 10 is a waterfront restaurant on the beach that serves incredible seafood.   Vela is a waterfront upscale restaurant on the beach that serves incredible Italian food, including seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.   Acre Resort is an upscale restaurant that serves eggs, French toast, burritos, rancheros, salads, soups, burratas, pasta, risotto, tempura, ceviche, tacos, burgers, pizzas, steaks, meat, and poultry dishes.  Comal is another beachfront award-winning restaurant that offers outdoor seating areas and serves incredible seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  El Ciruelo serves salads, soups, rib-eye steaks, seafood, pork, meat, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Mezcal serves amazing Mexican food, including salads, tortillas, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, meat, pork, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Playa Boca del Tule, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Grand Velas is five minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including three infinity pools, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a spa, a kid’s club, a fitness center, and many restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the waterfront 4-Star Hilton Grand Vacations Club La Pacifica Los Cabos, which has a few amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Club Regina Los Cabos, which has many amenities, including four outdoor pools, a spa, a fitness center, an outdoor seating area, a spa, and many restaurants.   A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a tennis court, a spa, a fitness center, whirlpool tubs, and many restaurants.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Posada Real Los Cabos Beach Resort offers many amenities, including a pool, a hot tub, a bar, a fitness center, a tennis court, and two restaurants.