Vendor

Travelers to Los Cabos are very familiar with the informal business tradition on the area’s beaches. For those not familiar with the term, it is connected with the vendors walking the beaches selling everything from food and drinks to hats and handmade jewelry. Some travelers love the experience of haggling with the vendors on the …

In many places around the world, shoppers are expected to haggle with local merchants as it is an important part of the culture. However, is that same tourist shopping behavior appropriate in the beach resort destination of Los Cabos? Some say it is part of the culture of Mexico, while others will disagree, saying haggling …

After scattered reports of tourist harassment from vendors on Los Cabos beaches, local officials have worked to ensure the informal businesses are properly licensed and regulated for the protection of tourists. Vendor Licensing Efforts The municipality of Los Cabos recently announced that they have completed the needed registration paperwork and licensing documents for 70 percent …

In another example of the proactive approach to tourist safety that is fast becoming the norm in Los Cabos, all licensed street vendors are required to wear a uniform. This is so they can be easily recognized by both tourists who wish to purchase from them and officials who regularly inspect them for the correct …

Authorities in Los Cabos are urging tourists not to buy souvenirs or other products from children in the area to help combat child labor.  The President of Comprehensive Family Development in Los Cabos, Flora Aguilar de Leggs, said that over the summer holiday period in particular, officials are aiming to double their preventative measures and …