When you book a trip to Los Cabos, your mental packing list is usually pretty straightforward: swimsuit, sunglasses, flip-flops, sunscreen. Maybe a nice outfit for dinner. It’s the standard “beach vacation” uniform. But every winter, thousands of travelers arrive in Cabo, unpack their bags, and realize they have made a critical error. They head out …
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Every winter, as travelers prepare to trade their parkas for swimsuits, the same question circulates in group chats and family emails: “Is it actually safe to go to Mexico right now?” Headlines can be alarming, and social media rumors spread faster than a wildfire. But if you are planning a trip to Los Cabos, the …
Step 1: What Month Are You Visiting? 🗓️ The Ultimate Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Cabo Trip Your vacation can be dramatically affected by the month you visit. We’ll guide you through the 5 “must-know” facts for any time of year. Start Planning Select your travel month below for the insider facts on weather, crowds, …
If you’ve ever wondered what ultra-lux actually looks like in Los Cabos, this is it. Grand Velas Los Cabos isn’t just another fancy all-inclusive on the Tourist Corridor — it’s home to Cocina de Autor Los Cabos, the only Michelin-starred restaurant in the destination, and dinner there is included in your nightly rate. We at …
The idea of a solo trip to Los Cabos is incredibly alluring: a perfect escape to recharge, explore, and enjoy the stunning desert-meets-ocean landscape. But as you start to plan, one big question looms: is an all-inclusive resort, a place so often marketed to couples and families, a good idea for a solo traveler? As …
We at The Cabo Sun leave our resorts for Chileno Beach all the time — and yes, most of the time it’s 100% worth it! However, we know not all travelers are the same, so below we’ll dig into what makes Chileno so special, and whether it makes sense for you to leave your resort …
That gorgeous drive between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo is already one of our favorite “welcome to vacation mode” moments in Los Cabos. Desert mountains, glimpses of the Sea of Cortez, luxury resorts tucked into the hillsides—it’s the kind of transfer where you actually want to stare out the window. And now, …
It’s a feeling that can be deeply unsettling for those not used to it. You’re relaxing in your beautiful resort room, and for a few seconds, you feel a faint rumble or a gentle, rolling sensation. Your phone buzzes with an alert, and social media lights up with one question: “Did anyone else just feel …
It’s the great debate for every first-time visitor to Los Cabos: “Do I need to get Mexican pesos, or can I just use my U.S. dollars?” It’s a simple question with a surprisingly complex answer that can save you a significant amount of money. While it’s true you can navigate your entire vacation using only …
Travelers in Los Cabos right now will notice a predictable side effect of the recent late-season rains: a noticeable increase in the mosquito population. More standing water in the arroyos and on the ground creates ideal breeding conditions for these pests, a normal part of the seasonal cycle in Baja. While the annoyance of a …