La Ribera

Travel Guide
La Ribera showing a garden
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 $1,404 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$1,404
includes taxes & fees
$1,197 per night
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (35 reviews)
"AMAZING"

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
Beachfront Hacienda on the Sea of Cortez with pool near Four Season Resort
Beachfront Hacienda on the Sea of Cortez with pool near Four Season Resort
La Ribera
Book a stay at this beach villa in La Ribera. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions La Ribera Beach and Punta Colorada Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Incredible house
"Such a beautiful house on a pristine beach with nothing around. Would highly highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

Beachfront Hacienda on the Sea of Cortez with pool near Four Season Resort
Beautiful home with separate Casita, Ocean Views, Pool, 100 yards to the beach!!
Beautiful home with separate Casita, Ocean Views, Pool, 100 yards to the beach!!
La Ribera
Stay at this vacation home in La Ribera. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Ribera Beach and Punta Colorada Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Terrific place
"We came down as a family with people ranging from age 5 to age 90. We all loved it. My 90 year old dad enjoyed navigating the roads and beaches. Our little 5 year old jumped in and out of the pool all day long with a big "kowabunga" yell or "bobbed up and down in the gentle ocean waves". The casita ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2023

Beautiful home with separate Casita, Ocean Views, Pool, 100 yards to the beach!!
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.
Beachfront Hacienda on the Sea of Cortez with pool near Four Season Resort
Beachfront Hacienda on the Sea of Cortez with pool near Four Season Resort
La Ribera
Book a stay at this beach villa in La Ribera. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions La Ribera Beach and Punta Colorada Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Incredible house
"Such a beautiful house on a pristine beach with nothing around. Would highly highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

Beachfront Hacienda on the Sea of Cortez with pool near Four Season Resort
Beautiful home with separate Casita, Ocean Views, Pool, 100 yards to the beach!!
Beautiful home with separate Casita, Ocean Views, Pool, 100 yards to the beach!!
La Ribera
Stay at this vacation home in La Ribera. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Ribera Beach and Punta Colorada Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Terrific place
"We came down as a family with people ranging from age 5 to age 90. We all loved it. My 90 year old dad enjoyed navigating the roads and beaches. Our little 5 year old jumped in and out of the pool all day long with a big "kowabunga" yell or "bobbed up and down in the gentle ocean waves". The casita ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2023

Beautiful home with separate Casita, Ocean Views, Pool, 100 yards to the beach!!
Serene Jewel on the Sea of Cortez
Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths + Pool
Serene Jewel on the Sea of Cortez Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths + Pool
BCS
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in La Ribera. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions La Ribera Beach and Punta Colorada ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Anniversary get away
"My wife and I wanted to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and picked this beautiful house located outside La Ribera on the beach near Cabo. We were extremely impressed with how open the main room was, the size of the bedrooms, pool, and cleanliness of the property. Our host, Eva-Marie, included ..."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

Serene Jewel on the Sea of Cortez Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths + Pool
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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A.E.

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]

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