Place to visit
Faro Cabo Falso, Mexico: what it is and when to go
Faro Cabo Falso is a former lighthouse in Mexico (Cabo San Lucas). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Former lighthouse in Mexico · Architecture
- Where
- Mexico
- Best time
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- SJD San José del Cabo, 40 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 22.87379, -109.96405
What it is and where
Faro Cabo Falso is a former lighthouse in Mexico (Cabo San Lucas).
It is in Cabo San Lucas, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 6.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 22.87379, -109.96405; the nearest main airport is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD, San José del Cabo), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Mexico. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Faro Cabo Falso is November to April.
- JanBest time10:44
- FebBest time11:14
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:32
- MayPossible13:06
- JunPossible13:24
- JulPossible13:17
- AugPossible12:48
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:27
- NovBest time10:53
- DecBest time10:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Mexico
To enter Mexico there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Mexico checklist. Currency: Mexican peso (MXN); plugs: Type A and B · 127 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything · 078 tourist assistance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Faro de Cabo San LucasLighthouse in Mexico633 m
- Museum of Natural History in Cabo San LucasMuseum in Mexico5.2 km
- Origin of The CaliforniasMonument in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico5.2 km
- Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos PedregalBeaches5.3 km
- Marina Fiesta Resort & SpaBeaches5.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mexico guide.
More in Mexico: Architecture
- Baluarte Bridge: cable-stayed bridge in Mexico
- Bridge of the Americas: Bridge connecting the Mexican state of Chihuahua with the U.S. state of Texas
- Eagle Pass–Piedras Negras International Bridge: bridge between U.S and Mexico
- Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge: International bridge connecting Laredo, Texas, and Laredo, Tamaulipas, on the US–Mexico border
- Stanton Street Bridge: international bridge between El Paso, Texas, United States and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Del Rio–Ciudad Acuña International Bridge: International bridge crossing the Mexico–United States border
Every Mexico place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Faro Cabo Falso?
It is a former lighthouse in Mexico.
When is the best time to visit Faro Cabo Falso?
November to April. In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36.
How do you get to Faro Cabo Falso?
The nearest main airport is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), 40 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mexico is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Mexico map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Faro de Cabo San Lucas, Museum of Natural History in Cabo San Lucas, Origin of The Californias. The rest is in the Mexico guide.
Keep reading
- Cabo San Lucas10 places to see in and around Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Museum of Natural History in Cabo San Lucas. Best time: November to April.
- Architecture26 places for architecture in Mexico, from Baluarte Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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