Red flags are currently waving on 4 of the most popular beaches in Cabo. These flags signal that swimming is prohibited in those waters until further notice. The 4 beaches in question are Playa El Chileno, Las Viudas, Palmilla, and Santa Maria. Ironically at least 3 of these beaches are considered some of the calmest …
Tourist Safety
Travelers to Los Cabos are being urged to respect the beach flags system more than ever due to the destination developing extreme coastal conditions. Los Cabos is no stranger to difficult coastal conditions, but the current system has become more life-threatening than ever due to the impact at sea from a hurricane further south along …
A popular resort near Los Cabos has shut down after the unfortunate deaths of two American citizens. The resort, which is owned by hotel industry giants Hyatt, went into a temporary state of closure days after the deaths in order to allow the authorities to properly conduct their investigations into the matter. Guests who had …
In a recent interview, the Deputy Attorney that has Los Cabos under his jurisdiction talked about the safety situation in the popular tourist destination. According to him and the data provided by INEGI, Mexico’s data collection institute, Cabo is the 4th safest city in the country. The ranking lists 75 different Mexican cities. This makes …
The Los Cabos arch is the landmark that most people know Los Cabos for. Naturally, this makes tours out to the arch a very popular activity while visiting Los Cabos. When you look into the options that you’re going to have to make this trip, you’ll realize that there are a ton of different prices …
Traffic accidents are on the rise across Los Cabos, and it has the attention of not only the local municipal government but also the concern of state and federal authorities as well. One of the major contributing factors to accidents in the area is distracted driving. The major issue is drivers using their smartphones while …
Many of the beaches in Los Cabos are dangerous year-round, but in recent weeks even some of the usually safe beaches are experiencing hazardous conditions. Safety flags are used to warn beachgoers to either use extreme caution or to avoid certain beaches altogether, but many do not heed the warnings. Now, Los Cabos is sending …
Local authorities recently mentioned that they’re expecting a 30% increase in the number of storms that will hit the Mexican Pacific this year. This would take the total number of tropical storms or hurricanes during the season to anywhere between 16 and 22. Despite the fact that these numbers would indicate that it’s likely a …
Los Cabos is characterized by a desert climate, so it’s expected that it will be hot there during the summer months, especially in July and August. But temperatures have been higher than usual, and a new heat wave, the third one of the year so far, is currently affecting the region. These high temperatures can …
Many of the most popular spots in Los Cabos are beginning to be filled with vendors that constantly harass tourists to try and get them to buy their products. This problem was a major concern at El Medano Beach throughout the pandemic years until authorities decided to institute an official uniform for licensed vendors and …