When you touch down at the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), it is incredibly tempting to just hop in a shuttle, drive 30 minutes down the Tourist Corridor, and check into a massive mega-resort. But if you are looking for an authentic, deeply relaxing Baja experience, your final destination shouldn’t be Cabo at all. It …
Transportation
When you hear the term “pirate taxi” in Mexico, you probably picture a beaten-up van idling outside the airport or a local hustler aggressively waving you down near the marina. But as the 2026 spring season kicks into high gear, the transportation black market in Los Cabos has completely evolved. The region is currently dealing …
The Spring Break season has officially kicked off in Los Cabos, but for one of the first groups of arriving American tourists, the start of their vacation was anything but relaxing. On March 12th, dozens of young travelers checking into the massive Riu Santa Fe complex in Cabo San Lucas were met with a frustrating …
Landing at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) should be the relaxing start to your Baja vacation. You grab your bags, walk out into the warm Mexican sun, and hop into an air-conditioned SUV with an ice-cold beer waiting in the cupholder. But for thousands of tourists every year, that dream scenario quickly devolves into a …
If you have ever booked an airport transfer from SJD all the way down to Cabo San Lucas during rush hour, you know that the “30-minute drive” is often a work of pure fiction. Right now, getting between the two main cities of Los Cabos relies almost entirely on two main arteries: the scenic (but …
We at The Cabo Sun want your airport-to-beach ride to be the least dramatic part of your vacation. After last week’s brief but messy traffic snarls around Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), Baja California Sur’s governor says the state will tighten enforcement against “pirate taxis”—unlicensed or mis-permitted drivers who operate outside the rules. What sparked …
You’re having a fantastic time in Cabo San Lucas—the marina is buzzing, the energy is electric. But you’ve heard whispers about the charming art galleries, the historic plaza, and the incredible farm-to-table restaurants in the sister city of San José del Cabo. It’s just a 20-mile trip down the Tourist Corridor, so you decide to …
Dreaming of those stunning Los Cabos sunsets and incredible Baja adventures in 2025? Fantastic choice! But hold on – before you’re sipping margaritas by the Sea of Cortez, figuring out how to get from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to your hotel, condo, or villa can hit your wallet harder than a surprise wave if …
Last year Los Cabos welcomed more than 4 million tourists who arrived by plane at its airport in San Jose del Cabo. It’s one of the most popular vacation destinations in Mexico because it has so much to offer. One of those things is a level of safety and security that not all Mexican vacation …
One of travelers’ favorite ways to get around when visiting any destination is to use rideshare apps like Uber. Although not available for drop off and pick up at the airport, Uber is available to use to get around Los Cabos, but there’s an issue in the destination with illegal drivers. Now Los Cabos is …