Travel Info & Safety
Traveling to Los Cabos: What to Know Before You Go
Los Cabos’ tourist areas — Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor between them — are among the most visited and well-patrolled destinations in Mexico. A little preparation makes the trip smoother from the moment you land.
General Safety
Everyday precautions, not a reason to worry.
Millions of travelers visit Los Cabos every year, and the resort corridor is built around tourism — hotel security, patrolled beaches, and a local economy that depends on visitors feeling safe. The same common-sense rules that apply in any resort destination apply here: stick to well-traveled tourist areas at night, keep valuables out of sight, use hotel safes, and keep a copy of your passport separate from the original.
As with any international trip, check your government’s current travel advisory for Mexico before you fly, and consider travel insurance that covers medical care and trip interruption.
Getting From the Airport
Skip the curbside sales pitch.
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is famous for aggressive timeshare and taxi touts working the arrivals hall — they are not airport staff, and you’re never obligated to stop and talk to them. Booking your transportation online, before you land, is the simplest way to skip that entirely: your driver is waiting with a sign, your price is already set, and there’s nothing to negotiate at the curb.
Only use licensed, insured transportation for the drive out of the airport — official airport taxis or a pre-booked private/shared shuttle. Avoid unmarked cars offering rides inside the terminal.
Beaches & Water
Not every beach in Cabo is a swimming beach.
Many Pacific-facing beaches around Cabo San Lucas have strong currents and undertow, and are not safe for swimming even when they look calm — look for posted flags and lifeguard signage, and ask your hotel which beaches nearby are swim-safe. The Sea of Cortez side (Medano Beach and the Tourist Corridor’s east-facing beaches) is generally much calmer.
Practical Info
Money, documents, and what to pack.
Documents
A valid passport is required for U.S. and Canadian visitors. Airlines typically include the Mexican tourist card (FMM) in your ticket — keep the stamped copy you’re given until you leave.
Money
U.S. dollars are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and tours, alongside Mexican pesos. Cards are common; carry some cash for smaller purchases and tips.
Weather
Los Cabos is a desert climate — sunny and dry most of the year with strong sun even on cooler days. Pack sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water for outdoor plans.
Start your trip with a driver who’s already waiting.
Book your Los Cabos airport transfer online and skip the arrivals-hall sales pitch entirely.