If you have a flight booked to SJD this month, you are arriving at the absolute perfect time. March is widely considered the ultimate sweet spot for a Baja vacation—the winter winds have died down, but the oppressive summer humidity hasn’t arrived yet. However, traveling to Los Cabos in March also requires a serious game …

If you have ever booked an airport transfer from SJD all the way down to Cabo San Lucas during rush hour, you know that the “30-minute drive” is often a work of pure fiction. Right now, getting between the two main cities of Los Cabos relies almost entirely on two main arteries: the scenic (but …

You’ve landed at SJD, breezed through immigration, grabbed your luggage off the carousel, and can practically taste your first poolside margarita. But standing between you and the exit doors is one final, unpredictable hurdle: the infamous Los Cabos customs button. It is a rite of passage for anyone traveling to the Baja peninsula. You step …

If you happen to be visiting the Baja Peninsula in the middle of March, you have timed your trip perfectly to experience the absolute heartbeat of local culture. While tourists usually flock to the beach clubs, the locals are gearing up for the biggest, most anticipated event of the year: the Fiestas Tradicionales de San …

If you are walking the boardwalk of the Cabo San Lucas marina this week, you might notice something unexpected: you can actually breathe. During peak season, the marina is usually a shoulder-to-shoulder parade of tourists, fishing charters, and sunset cruises. But right now, local vendors are reporting a significant drop in foot traffic. The boats …

With spring break arriving, millions of travelers are pulling their suitcases out of storage and finalizing their Baja itineraries. However, a recent wave of anxious chatter has hit travel forums. Following the recent security events in Puerto Vallarta on the mainland Pacific coast, some tourists holding tickets to Los Cabos are second-guessing their plans. If …

Anyone who has tried to navigate downtown Cabo San Lucas during the evening dinner rush knows it can sometimes feel like an extreme sport. The narrow sidewalks, the constant flow of taxis, and the bustling crowds spilling out of restaurants often force tourists to dodge traffic just to get down the block. But the days …

Anyone who has ever walked the boardwalk of the Cabo San Lucas Marina knows the resident sea lions are the unofficial mascots of the city. You will see them lounging on the backs of fishing boats, barking for scraps, and swimming right up to the docks. Because they are so accustomed to human presence, it …

When planning a luxury vacation to Los Cabos, you probably account for your flights, resort fees, and plenty of spending money for tacos and tequila. However, there is one mandatory expense that frequently catches visitors off guard: the Baja California Sur tourist tax. Officially known as the “Embrace It” initiative, this state-mandated fee is not …

When Hollywood’s elite need a break from the winter chill, they don’t fly halfway across the world. They take the quick, two-hour private jet ride down to the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. This week, the Sea of Cortez got a massive dose of star power. Longtime friends Selena Gomez and Nina Dobrev were …