A new incident of mandatory tipping was recently reported on social media by tourists who went to a Beach Club in Cabo that is currently one of the more popular beach clubs in the region. Due to the demand for a spot at the club, they are able to charge rather high prices. It wasn’t …
Tourist Safety
Cabo beaches are known for being family-friendly spots where locals and tourists can enjoy a dip in the Pacific Ocean or the Sea of Cortez. Authorities want to make sure that the beaches remain family-friendly, and that’s why there are certain rules in place. As is sometimes the case in Mexico, though, some of these …
Tourists planning their next getaway to Los Cabos need to stay aware and vigilant when booking accommodations on the Internet. According to government officials, they are getting an increased level of reports from tourists that have been scammed when planning their vacation adventure. Vacation Package and Accommodation Scams Because of the increased popularity of Los …
It’s the peak of the spring travel season when the demand for fish and shellfish spikes due to religious and cultural influences. It was not the best time for tests of the shellfish in La Paz to come up with unacceptable levels of a potentially deadly toxin. Local officials moved quickly to temporarily ban the …
Tourists in Los Cabos and surrounding towns are being warned about a new scam circulating in the area that is targeting drivers of rental cars. Drivers in high-traffic shopping areas are being targeted by scammers that park their cars too close to the victim’s car on purpose. When the driver “hits” the other car trying …
Forbes magazine has presented its “Holiday Sickness Index”, which is essentially a ranking that they put together to see where travelers are more likely to get sick. Los Cabos was ranked as the fifth destination where travelers were more likely to get sick. The article gave Cabo a 63.3 rating out of 100. That doesn’t …
With the increase in temperatures now approaching 80 degrees for highs in La Paz, local officials are out inspecting traditional beach food stalls to make sure the food is kept at proper temperatures to be safe for tourists. Food Stall Inspections Increase The State Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks announced recently that they …
Tourists visiting Los Cabos for the spring season need to be aware of their credit card charges while on vacation due to a scam making its rounds in the Mexican destination resort community. Beware of Clones While it’s hard to control when a credit card leaves your sight to be charged at a restaurant or …
Local authorities at the Cabo airport released information today about an arrest that they conducted on March 15th. On that date, an American man identified only through his first name (as is required by Mexican law) “Jermetria ” was arrested for possession of a firearm and ammo after being searched at the airport. According to …
In an effort to step up the security of visitors during the peak spring season, the local Los Cabos police are employing a number of four-pawed police officers to help patrol the streets and keep tourists safe. Increasing the Security The General Directorate of Public Security, Preventative Police and Municipal Traffic of Los Cabos Head …