Arch of Cabo San Lucas facts for kids
The Arch of Cabo San Lucas is a very special rock formation. It is made of granite rock. You can find it at the very southern tip of Cabo San Lucas. This area is at the end of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. People often call the Arch "El Arco," which means "the arch" in Spanish. It is also known as "Land's End."
This unique spot is where the mighty Pacific Ocean meets the Gulf of California.
The Arch is a popular place for sea lions to gather. Many tourists visit it every day. It stands about three stories tall. Natural erosion over many years helped to shape it. The Arch of Cabo San Lucas is next to two beaches. Lovers Beach is on the calm Sea of Cortez side. Divorce Beach is on the rougher Pacific Ocean side. You can reach the Arch by walking along the beach from the last hotel on the Pacific side. You will need to climb over some large rocks to get there. Once you do, you will be at the very tip of the peninsula, close to El Arco.
How the Arch Was Formed
The rocks in the Los Cabos area are very old. They were formed about 115 million years ago. This happened during the Cretaceous period. Hot, melted rock from deep inside the Earth slowly cooled down. This process created the strong igneous rock that makes up the Arch today. Over millions of years, wind and water slowly wore away the softer parts of the rock. This natural erosion carved out the amazing arch shape we see now.
See also
In Spanish: Arco del Cabo San Lucas para niños
