When you fly out of Louisville in the middle of February, you usually have exactly one goal: trading the gray winter chill for the warm, turquoise waters of the Baja Peninsula. So, it is understandably crushing when you walk down to the sand on your first morning, towel in hand, only to see the dreaded …
Safety
If you are heading down to Los Cabos for Spring Break or Holy Week this year, you might notice an increased police presence along the tourist corridor. But this isn’t a reaction to a crisis. According to a new report, the Directorate of Public Safety is proactively rolling out a “security surge” designed to heavily …
If it feels like everyone you know is currently in Cabo, or planning a trip to Cabo, the data backs you up. According to a new report, 2025 was a strange year for Mexican tourism. While the overall “beach destination” market saw a slowdown in growth across the country, Los Cabos was an outlier. In …
Safety is the number one question we get from travelers planning a trip to Baja. And while Los Cabos consistently ranks as one of the safest destinations in Mexico, local authorities aren’t resting on their laurels. According to a new report, the destination is launching a coordinated “security surge” designed to tighten the protective net …
You arrive at the beach, drop your towel, and look at the ocean. It looks calm enough. Maybe a little choppy, but fine, right? Wrong. In Cabo, the ocean is deceptive. A beach can look serene on the surface but hide a riptide strong enough to drag an Olympic swimmer out to sea. This is …
According to the new Traveler Safety Index released by Travel Off Path, the verdict from verified travelers in 2026 is overwhelming: 90% of visitors report feeling safe during their vacation in Los Cabos. While North American news outlets often paint Mexico with a broad brush of danger, the operational reality in Los Cabos is distinct. …
If you follow local health news in Mexico, you might have seen a few headlines recently about a rise in dengue fever cases in Baja California Sur. It is true: The numbers are up compared to previous averages. According to a new report, the state of Baja California Sur closed 2025 with 680 confirmed cases, …
For years, there has been an unspoken rule in Los Cabos: You go to Cabo San Lucas for the beaches, and you go to San José del Cabo for the culture. While the “Corridor” and San Lucas boast a long list of pristine, certified beaches, San José’s coastline has often felt like the quieter, slightly …
If you frequent the beaches in Baja, you know the ocean here demands respect. The riptides are strong, and the shore break can be heavy. Not knowing which beaches are swimmable can actually be one of the most dangerous things for Cabo tourists. According to new reports from ZOFEMAT (the Federal Maritime Land Zone authority), …
Every quarter, the Mexican government (INEGI) asks citizens a simple question: “Do you feel safe living in your city?” The results of the latest National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU) were released this morning, and for Los Cabos, the data shows a mixed bag. The perception of insecurity has risen locally, yet when you zoom …