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 …
Tourist Safety
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 …
Los Cabos is hot for tourists. Not just as a popular Mexican beach resort destination, but the temperature for travelers as well. As the mercury tops 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), with more than 50 percent humidity during the day, the heat wave is going to be uncomfortable for most of the visitors to …
The Los Cabos government and law enforcement have confirmed their commitment to improving safety in the destination after announcing the random roadside breathalyzer initiative will continue indefinitely. Roadside breathalyzers were introduced by law enforcement here pre-Covid but were suspended during the pandemic for reasons of public health. A Long-Standing Problem It’s an unfortunate reality that …
Los Cabos might be known for its beautiful beaches, but for unsuspecting tourists, they can be dangerous. Usually, the danger stems from the unpredictable waves and strong currents, which make a number of Los Cabos beaches unswimmable. But a new weather phenomenon is making some of the otherwise swimmable beaches more dangerous now too. Amid …
For the month of May, Los Cabos once again registered the highest level of crime in the Baja California Sur state of Mexico. That’s not surprising due to the fact that it is the largest and most visited city in the entire region. That crime statistic may be alarming to those looking to visit the …
Local authorities in Los Cabos will put out warnings from time to time to ensure that tourists and locals remain safe. Most of these warnings have to do with weather issues and the effects that these end up having. Most common of these warnings show their effects strongest at the beach, where tourists should look …
Something that a lot of tourists love to do when they visit Los Cabos is indulge in some street food at least once or twice. The items being sold at street food carts range from tacos to tamales, and sometimes vendors will have seafood items available, such as fish, shrimp, or even octopus. Seafood can …