Los Cabos’ visitor playbook is getting a major upgrade. From smoother drives between sun-drenched towns to crystal-clear safety boards on the sand, local leaders have been busy tackling the pain points travelers told us they hate most. Below, we at The Cabo Sun break down five concrete improvements—already underway or rolling out this season—that promise …
Safety
Los Cabos’ postcard-pretty shoreline hides a not-so-pretty truth: its underwater topography and open-Pacific exposure funnel long-period “mar de fondo” swells straight onto the sand, creating deceptively powerful waves that routinely knock visitors off their feet. Because the continental shelf here plunges to 100 m depth just offshore, the energy doesn’t have time to dissipate, so …
Dreaming of that first plunge into Cabo’s famously turquoise-meets-deep-blue water when—uh-oh—a crimson banner pops against the palm trees? Take a breath. A single red flag isn’t the ocean police … but it is Baja’s way of shouting, “Danger ahead!” Below, we at The Cabo Sun break down exactly what the red flag is telling you, …
Los Cabos’ sterling safety reputation has been a hot topic lately, so we laced up our walking shoes and spent 48 straight hours roaming downtown Cabo San Lucas and the marina—daylight to last call—to see whether the headlines match reality. Spoiler: they mostly do. A few vendors offered the odd “unsavory item” at night, and …
Despite a slight drop in national rankings, new figures confirm what we at The Cabo Sun have long reported: Los Cabos remains one of Mexico’s safest vacation destinations in 2025. While the city recently slipped from 6th to 10th place on the National Urban Public Safety Survey (ENSU), the data paints a more nuanced picture—one …
You know the scene. You’re walking through the streets of downtown Cabo San Lucas after a day at the beach. The sun is setting, the air is warm, and then you smell it—the intoxicating, almost magical aroma of sizzling meat, grilled onions, and warm corn tortillas from a tiny streetside taco stand. You see a …
We at The Cabo Sun are always looking out for you—both for epic beach days and safe ones. With El Médano Beach bursting with energy (and water-sport enthusiasts), local authorities have introduced new safety rules to keep the fun flowing and the risks minimal. Here’s what you need to know before you hit the sand: …
Los Cabos is one of the safest spots in all of Mexico, and tourists are rarely the focus when demonstrations pop up. Still, savvy travelers should be in the know. Just this week, families of missing persons and the Búsquedas San José del Cabo collective protested in Cabo San Lucas over the lack of progress …
Think Mexico is off-limits because of sensational headlines? Think again. While some regions have raised eyebrows, Los Cabos continues to draw travelers in droves—and for good reason. It’s not just the swimmable beaches or the world-class resorts. It’s because Los Cabos has quietly become one of the safest spots in the country to visit. Despite …
Picture this: you arrive in Cabo, the surf looks irresistible—yet a red flag cracks in the wind, warning you to keep your swimsuit dry. We at The Cabo Sun want you prepared: this summer brings heightened enforcement of red-flag swim closures, a blanket ban on beach bonfires, and a strict no-pets rule on Blue Flag …