La Ribera

Travel Guide

La Ribera which includes night scenes and a pool
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La Ribera featuring a sunset and desert views
La Ribera showing general coastal views and desert views

Colorful rocks line the rear of quiet secluded beaches, where you’ll find thatched palapas, seafood restaurants and an old lighthouse.

La Ribera is a charming fishing town in the Cabo Riviera, a stunning coast lined by white-sand beaches. The crystalline waters of the Gulf of California provide a shimmering window for viewing the large and colorful fish here. Participate in watersports activities in this serene bay.

Go fishing for tuna, roosterfish and dorado among the enormous catches found in this part of the sea. Stroll along the shore with your family and enjoy the views of the bay. La Ribera Beach has safe and shallow water that is ideal for kids. Take shelter from the afternoon heat in the shade of thatched palapas.

Near the beach, rent equipment for kayaking and sport fishing. Stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling are among the popular activities here, along with biking and hiking. Try the seafood at one of the beachside restaurants that provide vistas of the bay.

Lodge at the exclusive hotel a little inland from the beach. Take out an all-terrain vehicle with a tour operator and explore the dirt roads enclosing the town. You can also take boat trips around the region.

Head a little southeast along the coast to reach Punta Colorada Beach. Admire the rock formations rising from the rear of this remote stretch of sand. As you walk southeast along the strand, you’ll reach the defunct Punta Arena Lighthouse, which has black and white stripes.

Find La Ribera at the northern end of the East Cape at the foot of the Baja California Peninsula. Arrive via one of the airports in the region and drive here by rental car. You can leave your vehicle in the parking lot at the back of the beach. Make sure to visit nearby highlights, such as Cabo Pulmo and San José del Cabo.

La Ribera is a secluded spot for fishing, all-terrain driving and sunbathing.

Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas

Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas

5 out of 5
Calle Hacienda Eureka s/n, Entre calle Santa Maria de la Ribera, La Ribera, BCS
The price is ₩1,439,592 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
₩1,439,592
₩1,984,174 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in La Ribera. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Popular attractions La Ribera Beach and Punta Colorada Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Outstanding property, but it could use a little night life

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
Villa Zafiro ad Oceanum

Villa Zafiro ad Oceanum

3.5 out of 5
Punta Arena, La Ribera, BCS
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in La Ribera. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Punta Arena Lighthouse and Punta Colorada ...
Villa Zafiro ad Oceanum
Hotel Punta Pescadero Paradise

Hotel Punta Pescadero Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Domicilio Conocido Punta Pescadero, 16 km north of Los Barriles, Los Barriles, BCS
The price is ₩242,857 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
₩242,857
₩315,714 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Los Barriles. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (231 reviews)
Great place to stay away from all the crowds.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Hotel Punta Pescadero Paradise
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villa Zafiro ad Oceanum

Villa Zafiro ad Oceanum

3.5 out of 5
Punta Arena, La Ribera, BCS
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in La Ribera. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Punta Arena Lighthouse and Punta Colorada ...
Villa Zafiro ad Oceanum
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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one newer restaurant in town, along the road to Cabo Pulmo, serving excellent "home cooking" breakfast, lunch, and dinner makes La Ribera easier to visit than a few years ago, but expect very few tourist services [the only ATM in town may be broken]