Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Rock formation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The natural limestone arch rises 200 feet from the sea at the southern tip of Baja California Peninsula, marking the meeting point of Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez.
The arch developed through millions of years of erosion, as wind and water carved through the coastal cliffs at Land's End during the separation of Baja California Peninsula.
The formation represents the gateway between two bodies of water, serving as a central element in local folklore and maritime navigation throughout generations.
Visitors can reach the formation by water taxi from Cabo San Lucas marina, with tours operating from sunrise to sunset offering close-up views.
During low tide every four years, a temporary beach forms beneath the arch, allowing people to walk between the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez.
Location: Baja California Sur
GPS coordinates: 22.87600,-109.89453
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
Geological forces have carved openings, arches, and caves into rock formations across continents through millions of years of erosion. Water, wind, and weathering have shaped these natural structures from various rock types, creating landmarks that reveal the Earth's ongoing transformation. The formations appear in diverse environments, from coastlines where ocean waves carve passages through limestone cliffs to desert regions where wind erosion creates openings in sandstone walls. This collection spans locations such as Durdle Door along England's Jurassic Coast, where a 200-foot (60-meter) arch rises from layers dating to the Mesozoic era. The Faraglioni Rocks off Capri reach heights of 360 feet (109 meters) and include a natural passage navigable by boat. In landlocked regions, formations like the Eyes of God in Bulgaria's Prohodna Cave display symmetrical ceiling openings where sunlight penetrates the rock. Desert sites such as Las Ventanas in Argentina's Andes showcase wind-carved arches in remote sandstone landscapes. Each location offers direct evidence of erosion processes that continue shaping these geological features, from readily accessible coastal points to isolated areas requiring significant travel to reach.
This Mexican peninsula combines deserts, beaches and marine reserves. It contains cave paintings, volcanic areas and colonial buildings. The region includes canyons, mountains and coastal ecosystems. Visitors encounter marine life, historical missions and geological formations.
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