7 days in Coeur d'Alene & Cabo San Lucas Itinerary

Coeur d'Alene is the largest city and county seat of Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): wander the wide-open spaces of Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch, then admire the engineering at Falls Park, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Up North Distillery. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at KnitKnit, contemplate the waterfront views at Coeur d'Alene Lake, then look for all kinds of wild species at Tubbs Hill Nature Trails, and finally trek along North Idaho Centennial Trail.

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Seattle to Coeur d'Alene is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Coeur d'Alene when traveling from Seattle in April, with lows around 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Cabo San Lucas.

One of Mexico's premier vacation spots, Cabo San Lucas lures pleasure seekers with its trendy restaurant scene, raucous nightlife, and, of course, picture-perfect beaches.

Venture out of the city with trips to San Jose del Cabo (Mi Casa Azul Art Gallery & Ivan Guaderrama Art Gallery). There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, take in the waterfront activity at Medano Beach, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and kick back and relax at Chileno Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Coeur d'Alene to Cabo San Lucas takes 11 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mexican Pacific Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Coeur d'Alene in April; daily highs in Cabo San Lucas reach 81°F and lows reach 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.