What Are the Upcoming Events in Cabo?

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Cabo San Lucas and the broader Los Cabos region are buzzing with cultural celebrations, culinary festivals, and outdoor adventures in 2025. At Mucho Cabo, we’re here to guide you through the most exciting events this March and beyond, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the magic that defines this vibrant destination.

March 2025 Highlights: A Month of Flavor, Faith, and Festivities

Sabor a Cabo Rural

Date: March 2
Location: La Huerta Escondida, San José del Cabo
Dive into the heart of Baja California Sur’s farm-to-table movement at this culinary festival. Local chefs will showcase traditional dishes like birria, mole, and chiles en nogada, paired with regional wines and mezcal. Tickets cost 1,800 pesos for adults (includes food and drinks) and 200 pesos for children aged 6–12.

Fiestas Tradicionales de San José del Cabo

Dates: March 15–22
Location: Plaza Antonio Mijares, San José del Cabo
Celebrate the feast day of Saint Joseph, the patron saint of San José del Cabo, with a week of free events. Highlights include:
- A procession featuring elaborately decorated floats
- The crowning of the festival queen
- Live banda and mariachi performances
- Street vendors serving tostadas, pozole, and churros

East Cape Arts Festival

Date: March 16
Location: La Ribera Community Plaza
Marking its 30th anniversary, this free festival spotlights artists from Los Cabos and La Paz. Browse handcrafted pottery, textiles, and paintings, then enjoy folkloric dance performances and cooking demonstrations using local ingredients like nopales (cactus) and mango.

Cabo Real Estate Summit 2025

Date: March 22
Location: Diamante Cabo San Lucas
This conference is a must for investors and developers eyeing Cabo’s booming property market. Topics include sustainable tourism developments and luxury vacation home trends.

Whale Watching Season (Final Weeks!)

Best Dates to Visit: Through April 15
March offers some of the best opportunities to witness humpback, gray, and blue whales breaching near Land’s End. Book a guided tour for a chance to see mothers teaching calves to swim—a truly unforgettable experience.

Spring and Beyond: 2025’s Can’t-Miss Events

Los Cabos Open of Surf

Dates: June 2–8
Location: Zippers Beach, Costa Azul
Watch world-class surfers ride the waves at Mexico’s largest surf and music festival. Evening beach parties feature DJ sets and fresh seafood buffets.

Mifel Tennis Open

Dates: July 14–19
Location: Cabo Sports Complex
This ATP 250 tournament attracts top-ranked players for matches under Cabo’s dramatic desert-meets-ocean skies.

Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Tournament

Dates: October 15–19
Location: Cabo San Lucas Marina
Anglers compete for millions in prizes in this high-stakes fishing showdown. Even if you’re not competing, the weigh-ins and dockside parties are thrilling to watch.

Los Cabos International Film Festival

Dates: November 5–9
Location: Various venues across Los Cabos
Rub shoulders with filmmakers at screenings of Latin American and international films. Don’t miss the “Cinema Under the Stars” series at Medano Beach.

Día de los Muertos

Dates: November 1–2
Location: San José del Cabo Art District
Experience this deeply spiritual holiday with candlelit altars, sugar skull workshops, and a colorful parade featuring catrinas (skeletons adorned in vibrant dresses).

Beyond Events: Things to Do in Cabo This Spring

Explore Cabo Pulmo National Park

Snorkel or dive in North America’s oldest coral reef, home to sea turtles, parrotfish, and whale sharks. Guided eco-tours emphasize conservation efforts.

Visit El Arco and Médano Beach

Take a glass-bottom boat tour to Cabo’s iconic Arch, then relax at Médano Beach—one of the few swimmable beaches in the area. Pro tip: Arrive by 5 PM for sunset views.

Step Back in Time at Museo de Historia Natural

Learn about Cabo’s geological wonders and indigenous heritage at this museum, housed in a restored 19th-century schoolhouse.

Adventure at Rancho Leonero

Hike through desert canyons, kayak in the Sea of Cortez, or try deep-sea fishing for marlin at this East Cape resort.

Plan Your Cabo Adventure with Mucho Cabo

From savoring farm-fresh cuisine at Sabor a Cabo Rural to marveling at humpback whales, March 2025 is packed with opportunities to connect with Cabo’s culture and natural beauty. And with events like the Los Cabos Film Festival and Bisbee’s Tournament later in the year, there’s never a dull moment in this sun-soaked paradise.

At Mucho Cabo, we’re passionate about helping you uncover the soul of Los Cabos—one festival, beach, and hidden gem at a time. Stay tuned to our blog for more insider guides to making the most of your Cabo experience!

Featured Image Credit: Visit Los Cabos Tourism Board

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