Cap Cana vs Los Cabos Golf — Overview

Two top international golf destinations compared.

Head-to-Head Comparison

  • Course Quality: Cap Cana: Punta Espada is Nicklaus's best. Los Cabos: Diamante, Quivira, Cabo del Sol.
  • Setting: Cap Cana: Caribbean Sea, tropical. Los Cabos: Pacific/Sea of Cortez, desert.
  • Flight Access: Similar from US East Coast. Los Cabos better from West Coast.
  • Villa Experience: Cap Cana wins — Villa Espada offers on-course villa golf like nowhere else.
  • Verdict: East Coast golfers: Cap Cana. West Coast: Los Cabos. Both world-class.

Our Verdict

For most North American golfers, Cap Cana offers the best combination of world-class courses and easy travel. Base at Villa Espada on Fairway 5 of Punta Espada for the optimal experience.