Itinerary · 3–4 days

Baja California Sur Road Trip:
East Cape, Cabo Pulmo, La Ventana and Todos Santos

A route that starts along the East Cape coast, continues through the marine life of Cabo Pulmo, heads on to the beaches and Sea of Cortez vibe of La Ventana, and ends among surf, town and Pacific coast in Todos Santos.

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Duration 3–4 days We recommend 4

Total distance 390–430 km approx.

Experience Beach · snorkeling/diving · road trip · town

Fuel San José del Cabo · La Ventana · La Ribera · Todos Santos

Day-by-day itinerary

The route at a glance

Flexible route. We recommend doing it in 4 days. In 3 days, day 3 ends with the drive back to Los Cabos; in 4, that's the day you head to the Pacific and sleep near the beach.

Day 1 · KAVAN → East Cape → La Fortuna

Approx. 55–65 km · Night at La Fortuna / ALAIA

Day 2 · La Fortuna → Cabo Pulmo → La Ventana

Night at La Ventana / El Sargento

Day 3 · La Ventana → Todos Santos → El Pescadero / Cerritos

Night at El Pescadero / Cerritos (4-day version)

Day 4 · Cerritos → Todos Santos → Punta Lobos → San José del Cabo

Final stop: San José del Cabo / KAVAN

Day 1

KAVAN → East Cape → La Fortuna

The adventure starts at KAVAN in San José del Cabo, then heads out to the East Cape. This first day is ideal for driving the coast, enjoying the beach and starting the trip with a night by the sea.

Mitsubishi L200 de Kavan con la tienda de techo abierta en una playa de Cabo Este al amanecer

First stop

La Fortuna

La Fortuna is a great first stop to spend the day, enjoy the beach and start getting to know this part of the East Cape.

If you're interested, you can also drive over to Nine Palms to see the area and then head back to La Fortuna for the afternoon.

End the day at La Fortuna

For the first night, La Fortuna is an excellent choice. You can camp by the sea or, if you'd rather have facilities, ALAIA Surf Lodge is right nearby, an option with services for the night.

East Cape

Practical info for the day

Distance KAVAN → La Fortuna: approx. 55–65 km.

Road Highway + dirt road.

Supplies San José del Cabo · La Fortuna.

Night La Fortuna / ALAIA.

Day 2

La Fortuna → Los Frailes → Cabo Pulmo → La Ribera → La Ventana

Leave La Fortuna early and continue to Cabo Pulmo. On the way you can make a short stop at Los Frailes to see the beach before moving on.

In Cabo Pulmo, the main activity is discovering its marine life. You can take a snorkeling or diving tour. If you want to add another stop during the day, visit Playa El Arbolito, where you can rent snorkel gear and walk to Bahía Chopitos.

Then continue to La Ribera, where you can refuel and buy water, ice or supplies before heading on to La Ventana. The idea is to reach La Ventana at the end of the day, settle in and rest.

Key stop

La Ribera

Then continue to La Ribera, where you can refuel and buy water, ice or supplies before heading on to La Ventana.

Where to sleep

We recommend spending the night in La Ventana or El Sargento. The idea is to arrive at the end of the day, settle in and rest.

One option is the Ejido campground of La Ventana and El Sargento.

Practical info for the day

Road Dirt road + paved highway.

Fuel La Ribera · La Ventana.

Supplies La Ribera · La Ventana.

Night La Ventana / El Sargento.

Timing Plan the day to reach La Ventana in daylight and set up at the campground.

Day 3

La Ventana → Todos Santos → El Pescadero / Cerritos

Make the most of the morning in La Ventana. During wind season you can take a kitesurfing, windsurfing or wing foil lesson, walk the beach or visit El Sargento.

If you're doing the route in 3 days, after the morning in La Ventana continue to Todos Santos, explore downtown, its galleries, shops and restaurants, and then head back to Los Cabos to return the vehicle.

If you're doing it in 4 days, enjoy La Ventana at a slower pace and then drive to Todos Santos to explore the town and have lunch before continuing to El Pescadero / Cerritos, where you'll spend the night.

Where to sleep

In the 4-day version, you can spend the night in El Pescadero / Cerritos.

Some options are Surf Point Village RV Park and Cerritos Beach Campground.

La Ventana

Practical info for the day

Road Paved highway.

Fuel La Ventana · Todos Santos · Los Cabos.

Supplies La Ventana · Todos Santos.

Night (4 days) El Pescadero / Cerritos.

End (3 days) San José del Cabo / KAVAN.

Flexible route. If you're doing the route in 3 days, this day ends with the drive back to Los Cabos. If you're doing it in 4, this is the day to move to the Pacific and sleep near the beach.

Day 4

El Pescadero / Cerritos → Todos Santos → Punta Lobos → San José del Cabo

Spend the last day getting to know this part of the Pacific coast at a slower pace.

Then start the drive back to San José del Cabo to return the vehicle at KAVAN.

If you still have time, make one last stop to walk around downtown San José del Cabo before the end of the trip.

Mitsubishi L200 de Kavan con la tienda de techo abierta y mesa de campamento en la arena al atardecer

In the morning

Cerritos Beach

Enjoy the morning at Cerritos Beach. You can walk the beach, spend time by the sea or surf. There are also surf schools and gear rentals if you'd like to take a lesson.

Edificio cubierto de enredaderas con una camioneta clásica amarilla estacionada al frente

Before heading back

Todos Santos and Punta Lobos

You can go back to Todos Santos to explore downtown at a slower pace, visit galleries and shops or have lunch before continuing to Punta Lobos.

At Punta Lobos you can see the beach and, if you'd like to hike, walk the trails in the area for views of the Pacific.

Practical info for the day

Road Paved highway.

Fuel Todos Santos · Los Cabos.

Supplies El Pescadero · Todos Santos.

What to do Cerritos · Todos Santos · Punta Lobos · hiking.

Final stop San José del Cabo / KAVAN.

Map

Full route map

Explore the whole route, with every stop, campsite and point of interest.

KAVAN · San José del Cabo

Start and end of the road trip

La Fortuna

Day 1 · Night

Nine Palms

Day 1 · Optional

Los Frailes

Day 2 · Short stop

Cabo Pulmo

Day 2

El Arbolito

Day 2 · Optional

La Ribera

Day 2 · Fuel and supplies

La Ventana

Day 2 · Night

Todos Santos

Day 3

El Pescadero

Day 3 · Night (4 days)

Cerritos

Day 4

Punta Lobos

Day 4

Checklist

Before you go

Bring cash, water and enough supplies, especially for the East Cape.

Download your maps; some areas have limited signal.

Drive the dirt stretches in daylight whenever possible.

Check road conditions if it has rained recently.

Book any activities you want to do in Cabo Pulmo in advance.

Check the wind conditions if you want to do water sports in La Ventana.

Keep the vehicle on permitted roads and access points only.

Respect the wildlife and vegetation and take all your trash with you.

Ready to drive this route?

Drive the East Cape, discover the marine life of Cabo Pulmo, enjoy La Ventana and end the trip between Todos Santos and the Pacific beaches. Rent your vehicle with KAVAN and explore Baja your way.

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