Los Cabos is usually ranked as one of the safest cities in Mexico. In the latest update to the ranking published by INEGI, the federal institution in charge of statistics and geography in Mexico, Los Cabos came in at number 3. The ranking contemplates the opinions of locals and tourists in many of the main …
Tourist Safety
Los Cabos is already considered one of the safer Mexican vacation destinations to visit, and it’s about to become even safer as they add 150 new police officers to protect tourists and citizens. This year, 50 new municipal police officers will be introduced to the force, with another 100 to follow next year. These officers …
Cases of dengue fever are on the rise in both Los Cabos and La Paz. Local authorities have announced that what is perhaps most concerning about the situation is that at least 50% of the reported cases are of the dengue serotype 3. This particular dengue serotype is known for causing more severe symptoms in …
Local inspectors have warned that they will be on high alert across Los Cabos beaches this winter. According to the head of fiscal inspection in Los Cabos, his organization is going to enforce a sound limit on local bars and nightclubs. Particularly those that are near the beach and other spots frequented by tourists. José …
Even though Los Cabos is one of the safest vacation destinations to visit in Mexico, the military is often used to protect tourists and residents on the streets and the beaches of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. Now, after a recent debate in Congress, it was decided that the military will continue …
After a 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook San Jose del Cabo Sunday afternoon, authorities are warning tourists to be on alert. The earthquake, which occurred around 1:00 pm, was reported by the National Seismological Service (SSN) and was recorded approximately 77 miles northeast of San José del Cabo. Multiple Twitter users also reported the quake. At …
On Monday, September 26th, a male foreign tourist reportedly drowned at a Los Cabos beach. The man’s passing was the third fatality to occur this month across all Cabo beaches. This is the first death due to drowning reported in Los Cabos when there were potentially no warnings to indicate swimming was not encouraged or …
The heavy rains that have fallen over the Los Cabos region in the last few weeks due to multiple storms that passed through the Mexican Pacific have left their mark. Streets and beaches have been filled with debris which has also fallen into the sewage system and burst pipes in different parts of the region. …
A man on American Airlines flight 377, which took off Wednesday from the Los Cabos International airport en route to LAX, assaulted a flight attendant mid-flight. The man, who has been identified as Alexander Tung Cuu Le, of Westminster, California, apparently got in a verbal argument with the American Airlines flight attendant while seemingly intoxicated. …
Despite what is being said in the national news about the dangers of visiting certain cities in Mexico, the majority of residents in Los Cabos feel safe, and it is viewed as the second safest state in the country. Los Cabos, which translates to “The Capes,” are the main tourist cities in the Mexican state …