Zip Lining in Los Cabos: Worth It?

Expect a mix of adrenaline and mild disappointment. Most tours send you down 5-8 lines that last 10-30 seconds each, strung across arid canyons or desert gullies. You'll also do a short hike, cross a wobbly suspension bridge, and usually finish with a Tarzan swing or rappel. The views are decent—cactus-covered hills, ocean in the distance on clear days—but it's not the lush jungle experience you get in Costa Rica. The whole thing takes 3-5 hours door-to-door including transport. Staff are generally safety-conscious and the gear is modern, though the operation feels a bit factory-like during peak season.

Best time is December through April when temperatures are comfortable (70-80°F). Summers are brutally hot and many operators close or run very limited hours during the July-September rainy season. Expect to pay around $80-160 per person depending on whether you choose a basic canyon run or a combo with UTVs/ATVs. Private transport from your hotel adds $20-40.

Tip: pick the smaller morning groups if you can; fewer people means less waiting around in the sun. Skip the photo packages—they're overpriced and the guides already take plenty on their phones you can usually get for free. If you're over 50 or not in great shape, choose the shorter 5-line course instead of the full 8-10 line marathon.