Baja California Sur is undergoing a tourism transition. Shedding its former image as a spring break student getaway, cities across the state are repositioning their tourism product to focus on more upscale and luxury travel. La Paz is the latest entry into this strategy, announcing that two new luxury resort properties are planned for the …
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It’s on the top of the list for nearly a third of all visitors to Los Cabos. What is this favorite amenity or activity that’s a lure for a large part of the Mexican resort destination’s visitors? We’ve been baiting you long enough… it’s sportfishing. The Lure of Sportfishing According to the Baja California Sur …
It’s been quite the banner year for whale watching in Baja California Sur. For the first time ever, gray whales are being spotted off the coast of La Paz this late in the season. This is leading to an extension of the popular tourist season. Season Extended Into April Municipal Tourism of La Paz Director …
It has been a couple of months since the public smoking ban went into place in Los Cabos. However, the enforcement of the law is still lacking among tourists in town for the peak spring travel season. What is the Smoking Ban? It was illegal for tourists to smoke in public in Los Cabos, effective …
Tourists have been flocking to Los Cabos during this peak spring travel season. The demand for tourist services has already been impacting the area with increased traffic, crime, and congestion in key tourist areas. Now it is also affecting the labor supply in Los Cabos as restaurants and nightclubs are reporting an increased demand for …
Los Cabos is all in when it comes to the luxury travel segment visitor. In fact, according to Baja California Sur Secretary of Tourism and Economy Rosa Maribel Collins Sánchez, Los Cabos really stands out in the entire nation when it comes to attracting this key customer segment. Attracting the Affluent In Baja California Sur, …
It’s official. Los Cabos is now the third most popular tourist destination in Mexico. It follows in the footsteps of two big Mexican destination powerhouses – Mexico City and Cancún. Tourists visiting Los Cabos during the current peak spring travel season are already experiencing the impact of higher visitation. The number of visitors to the …
Tourists planning their next getaway to Los Cabos need to stay aware and vigilant when booking accommodations on the Internet. According to government officials, they are getting an increased level of reports from tourists that have been scammed when planning their vacation adventure. Vacation Package and Accommodation Scams Because of the increased popularity of Los …
The spring travel season is a busy one in Los Cabos. It’s also a popular time for Los Cabos locals to get away and enjoy a peaceful spring vacation. So, if you live in a popular spring-season resort destination, where do you go to enjoy your holidays? Well, it’s a secret that many Los Cabos …
A popular tourist activity is back on in La Paz after being paused indefinitely in February. Once again, tourists can get up close with whale sharks in the water. Why Was It Stopped? A sudden drop in the number of whale sharks in the Bay of La Paz refuge area led local officials to stop …