Cabo facts for kids

Cabo is a word that means "cape" in Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician. A cape is a piece of land that sticks out into a sea, lake, or ocean. The word "Cabo" is used in the names of many different places around the world. It can also refer to other things, like a card game or even a song!

Places Called Cabo

Many towns, cities, and regions are named Cabo. These places are often located near a cape or have a connection to the sea.

Cities and Towns

• Cabo San Lucas is a very popular resort city in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It's known for its beautiful beaches and fun activities.
• Cabó is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It's a quiet municipality located in the Alt Urgell area.
• Cabo Frio is a Brazilian city known for its stunning white sand dunes and clear blue waters. It's a popular spot for tourists.
• Cabo Rojo is a municipality on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico. It's famous for its salt flats and a beautiful lighthouse.
• San José del Cabo is another city in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It's part of a larger area called Los Cabos, which includes Cabo San Lucas.

Regions and Areas

• Cabo Delgado is a province in Mozambique, a country in Southeast Africa.
• Cabo Verde is the Portuguese name for the country of Cape Verde, a group of islands off the coast of West Africa.

Natural Reserves and Parks

• Cabo Blanco, Costa Rica is home to the Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve. This was the first protected area in Costa Rica, helping to save its amazing wildlife.
• Cabo Orange National Park is a large national park in Amapá, Brazil. It's a very important area for protecting nature.

Capes Around the World

The word "Cabo" is most often found in the names of actual capes. These landforms are important for navigation and often have lighthouses.

Famous Capes

• Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe, located in Portugal. It has a lighthouse and offers amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean.
• Cabo de São Vicente (Cape St. Vincent) is a headland in the Algarve region of Portugal. It has a long history and is known for its dramatic cliffs.
• Cabo Girão is a towering cliff on the island of Madeira, Portugal. It's one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
• Cabo Branco Lighthouse is located on a cape in Brazil. This cape is the easternmost point of the entire Americas!
• Cabo Catoche is the northernmost point of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. It's an important historical and natural area.

Other Meanings of Cabo

Besides places, "Cabo" can also refer to other things:

• Cabo is a fun card game where players try to get the lowest score.
• Cabo Wabo is the name of a famous nightclub and restaurant chain, started by musician Sammy Hagar.

See also

In Spanish: Cabo para niños

• Cabo Blanco (disambiguation)
• Cabo Rojo (disambiguation)
• Gabo (disambiguation)