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 …
If you visited Los Cabos a decade ago, you probably remember a stunning, rugged destination that still felt like a bit of a well-kept secret. Fast forward to today, and it feels like everyone you know is either currently in Cabo or planning a trip there. It turns out, that isn’t just a feeling—it is …
If you’ve been watching the national news cycle this week, you might be second-guessing your upcoming Baja getaway. Sensational headlines and viral videos have dominated social media, painting the entire country as a danger zone and causing unnecessary panic for travelers holding tickets to Los Cabos. Let’s clear the air immediately with the verified reality: …
If you have landed at SJD anytime in the last year, you know the drill. You grab your bags, find your driver, enjoy the first ten minutes of the beautiful desert highway, and then—bam—you hit the wall of brake lights. The “Fonatur Roundabout” in San José del Cabo has been the single biggest logistical headache …