For many U.S. travelers planning their trip to Baja California Sur, the first thing that comes to mind is safety. As it should be. But in Los Cabos, the biggest risk to your physical well-being usually doesn’t come from crime or scams. It comes from the ocean. At The Cabo Sun, we see the same …
Beach Safety
If you came to Los Cabos dreaming of floating in that turquoise water all day and then you showed up to big surf and warning flags… yeah, that can be a mood killer for about 30 seconds. But here’s the thing: a “no-swim” day doesn’t ruin a Cabo beach day. Not even close. We at …
Good news for beach lovers: the main Los Cabos beaches are open again and currently flying yellow flags, according to ZOFEMAT’s latest lifeguard update. Yellow means “swim with caution”—conditions are manageable, but you should stay close to shore and follow lifeguard instructions. As we at The Cabo Sun have been reporting throughout the recent storm …
Los Cabos officials have just added a fresh set of internationally-coded safety flags along El Médano—Cabo’s busiest, most Instagram-famous swimmable strip—to give beachgoers a crystal-clear heads-up on surf conditions and keep vacation vibes high and hospital visits low. Below, we break down why the new banners matter, what each color really means, and the smart …
Once again, the beaches of Los Cabos are ranked as some of the best in the entire world. That’s according to the very detailed audits performed by the Blue Flag international certification agency. Blue Flag Audits Underway The prestigious Blue Flag audits are underway in Los Cabos with a total of 22 of 25 previously …
The peak spring holiday travel season is now underway in Los Cabos, and according to the latest review by local officials, the beaches are in optimal condition to welcome tourists from all over the world. Safety Review of Beaches According to the official review by the Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) …
With the peak spring holiday travel season right around the corner, Los Cabos officials are working to add more lifeguards to local beaches to keep tourists safe and secure. Recruiting Lifeguards Before the peak travel seasons in winter and spring, Los Cabos officials gear up for the rapid increase in travelers coming to enjoy fantastic …
It may seem a little early in the year for swarms of jellyfish to arrive on the beaches of Los Cabos. However, much to the dismay of visiting tourists, white flags were posted on the most popular tourist beach in the resort destination over the weekend and the dangerous conditions are expected to last into …
Travelers may be looking ahead to their winter plans, but Cabo never truly stops. Even though this time of year is supposedly the ‘slow season’, many tourists still make their way to paradise. The weather has made a big impact in recent months, but travelers continue flocking here. After the recent passing of Hurricane Norma, …
The aftermath of Hurricane Norma, which made a significant impact in Los Cabos, is still being felt in a nearby city that’s popular with tourists for its natural beauty and wildlife adventures. La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur and home to adventures such as swimming with whale sharks and visiting the amazing Isla …