90 Percent Of Travelers Say Los Cabos Is Safe: On The Ground Report

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If you read the headlines, you might think Mexico isn’t safe. But if you talk to the people who are actually here—drinking margaritas by the pool and walking the marina—you get a completely different story.

All of us at The Cabo Sun are in and out of Cabo constantly. We bring our families here. None of us has ever felt unsafe walking to dinner or driving up the corridor. But you don’t have to take my word for it.

The data just dropped, and it backs up what we already know: 9 out of 10 tourists feel completely safe in Los Cabos.

The Data: What Travelers Are Saying

This isn’t just a random poll. This data comes from exit surveys conducted by the Los Cabos Tourism Trust. These are real people, answering questions at the airport right after finishing their vacation.

According to René Núñez, the State Government Representative in Los Cabos, the results for the end of 2025 were overwhelmingly positive.

“Nine out of ten tourists say that we are very good in terms of security,” Núñez confirmed.

This is massive. Despite some “high-impact” headlines you might have seen about Baja California Sur last year, the actual experience of the tourist remains untouched.

The “Level 2” Context You Need

When people ask me if they should cancel their trip, I always point them to the official U.S. State Department advisory.

Right now, Baja California Sur is a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.

That sounds scary until you realize it is the exact same rating given to France, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom. You wouldn’t think twice about booking a trip to Paris or Rome, yet the “warning label” is identical.

The advisory often covers vast regions of Mexico, warning about crime that is happening hundreds of miles away from the resort you are booking.

The “Safety Bubble” Is Real

So, why is there such a disconnect between the news and the vibe on the ground?

It comes down to geography. The tourist areas—the Marina, the Hotel Zone, and the Corridor—operate within a well-protected bubble. You will see a reassuring presence of:

• The National Guard: They patrol the beaches and main strips.
• Video Surveillance: Business owners and the government have linked up their camera systems to keep eyes on the streets.

When you are in these zones, you are in one of the safest places in Mexico.

The rare incidents that do occur are almost always targeted and happen far away from where you are sipping your piña colada.

My Personal Experience

I have analyzed hundreds of trip reports from Reddit and TripAdvisor, and the consensus matches my own experience: visitors feel safer here than they expected. And the first time I visited, I felt the same way.

Here is the truth about my time on the ground:

• I walk downtown at night.
• I drive my rental car across the peninsula.
• I eat at local taco stands.

I have never had an issue. Not once. The 10% who didn’t feel safe usually put themselves in bad situations—like wandering into unlit, non-tourist neighborhoods at 3 AM.

The 2026 Safety Upgrades: What’s New?

If you visited a few years ago, you might have noticed the safety presence felt a bit “ad-hoc.” That has changed.

Authorities have recently rolled out permanent upgrades that are shifting the strategy from just “more boots on the ground” to smarter, high-tech monitoring.

Here are the four major updates that just happened:

1. The “Safe Streets” Reinforcement We just saw the deployment of 50 new municipal police officers specifically trained for tourist zones. This isn’t about having a militarized presence; it’s about having approachable officers in the places you actually walk—the marina, the downtown corridor, and the main squares.

2. Eyes in the Sky (Drones & Cameras) The “Wild West” days of the beach are over. A comprehensive video surveillance system is being finalized for downtown Cabo San Lucas. On top of that, local police have begun drone surveillance training to monitor traffic and crowds during peak events from the air.

3. The Blue Flag Standard Safety isn’t just about crime; it’s about the environment too. Los Cabos is aiming to add 11 new Blue Flag beaches in 2026 (bringing the total to 36). Why does this matter? To get a Blue Flag, a beach needs strict safety protocols, clean water, and active management. If you see that flag, you know the area is monitored.

4. The “Guadalupe-Reyes” Success We just wrapped up the massive “Guadalupe-Reyes” holiday operation, where over 1,700 security personnel were deployed across the municipality. The result? A highly controlled, safe holiday season despite record-breaking tourist numbers. That level of coordination is now the standard for peak weeks.

Common Sense Rules

That said, this is a real city, not a theme park. I follow the same rules here that I would in Miami or Chicago:

1. Don’t flash cash: Keep the Rolex at home and don’t count money in public.
2. Watch your drink: This is standard advice for nightlife anywhere in the world.
3. Stay in the light: Stick to the main tourist zones where the police presence is high.

Cabo Is A Vacation Safe Haven

The numbers confirm it. Over 90% of the millions of people who visit Cabo leave with nothing but a tan and good memories.

Don’t let the clickbait scare you away. Paradise is safe, and it’s ready for you.