The Arch of Cabo San Lucas loses access on 24 September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 13:03 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Arch of Cabo San Lucas, also called Arco de Cabo San Lucas, was affected by a port closure beginning on 24 September 2026 as Hurricane Polo approached Baja California Sur. The measure temporarily stopped boat trips to the landmark from Cabo San Lucas.
Port closure cuts boat access to The Arch on 24 September
The closure began on Thursday, 24 September 2026, according to a report that identified Cabo San Lucas as the location of the port order. The same report said boat rides out to the Arch were temporarily shut down, alongside sunset catamaran cruises and trips to nearby snorkelling sites.
The restriction concerns the normal way visitors reach the landmark. A 24 September port closure report linked the harbour measure directly to access by boat and described dangerous surf around Cabo San Lucas. Los Cabos Civil Protection separately urged people on 25 September 2026 not to go to beaches or approach the shoreline in response to elevated waves.
Boat-only access defines The Arch of Cabo San Lucas
The natural formation stands at Land's End, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortes. The regional tourism board describes it as a granite formation shaped by tidal and wind erosion over long periods.
The Arch is not connected to the road network or a walking trail. Under normal conditions, visitors approach it by boat from Medano Beach or the Cabo San Lucas Marina, using glass-bottom boats, water taxis, private yachts, sailing cruises or guided kayak tours. That geography gives the 24 September closure a direct effect on the landmark rather than on a distant supporting service.
The same tourism board notes that nearby Lover's Beach is associated with swimming and snorkelling, while Divorce Beach has cliffs and strong surf. Its guide to the Cabo San Lucas landmark also identifies sea lions and dolphins among the wildlife that may be seen from the water.
Visiting The Arch of Cabo San Lucas: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The relevant access change began on 24 September 2026. Boat trips to the Arch were temporarily shut down under the Cabo San Lucas port closure.
- The restriction affects the core visit because The Arch is accessible only by water. Travellers should not assume that a land viewpoint provides access to the formation itself.
- The landmark lies at Land's End by Cabo San Lucas, with normal boat departures from Medano Beach or the Cabo San Lucas Marina.
- The surrounding setting includes open water, rocky formations, beaches and strong surf. The reported 25 September 2026 warning advised people not to approach the shoreline during elevated waves.
- Spanish is the official language used in Mexico, and the national currency is the Mexican peso.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about The Arch of Cabo San Lucas
What changed at The Arch of Cabo San Lucas?
A port closure beginning on 24 September 2026 temporarily stopped boat trips to the landmark.
Where is The Arch of Cabo San Lucas and how do you get there?
It stands at Land's End near Cabo San Lucas and is normally reached by boat from Medano Beach or the Cabo San Lucas Marina.
What is The Arch of Cabo San Lucas?
It is a granite natural formation at the meeting point of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortes.
