CABO SAN LUCAS

Local Tips

Los Cabos is referred to the two main towns, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. It’s most remarkable feature is The Legendary Cabo San Lucas Arch at the tip of the magnificent Baja Peninsula. Los Cabos is blessed with a perfect climate of an average year-round temperature of 78 degrees. Our wonderful destination has become world-class known and it offers sophisticated accommodations, championship golf courses, spectacular sport fishing, unique scuba diving, a full-service marina, superb restaurants and a renowned nightlife. The jewel of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas has something for everyone. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it here!

Language
Mexico as the rest of Latin America is a Spanish speaking country; although since Tourism is the largest source of income, almost everybody speaks English in a fluent way.

Currency
Even though the currency in Mexico is Pesos, most places will accept USD. Approximately $1.00 usd = $10.00 pesos

Credit Cards
Most major credit cards (Visa, Master Card and Amex) are widely accepted. In restaurants, it is best to ask before ordering, not every business accepts credit cards. Banks give cash advances and they all have ATM machines at their locations, for after hours cash.

Drinking Age
The legal drinking age is 18.

Electricity
México uses the same voltage as the United States and Canada. If you are coming from Europe, or any country that uses 220 volts, you will need the proper adapters.

Cellular phone
Some cellular services will allow you to roam in Mexico. Most cell phones will work, but they must be reprogrammed by the local service provider (Baja Celular or Telcel).

Water
Do not drink tap water. In hotels and most restaurants, you will get purified water. Buy bottled water to be on the safe side.

Walking around town at night
It is safe to walk around the town at night. There is very little crime in the Baja Peninsula but use your common sense, and be careful. This applies only to Los Cabos; the mainland of Mexico is another matter.

Taxi rates
It is best to check with the front desk. They should be able to tell you what the fare should be, and then check again with the taxi driver.

Public bus system
There are public busses that run between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo all day, every day of the week. They start running in San Jose at 5:00 AM and in Cabo they start at 5:20 AM, and run until 9:30 or 10:00 PM.
There are official bus stops, with seats and shade, but the busses can be flagged down, from almost anywhere along the highway, by waving your arms. The fare is 16 pesos (about $1.45 U.S.) between the two towns, less if you’re only going part of the way.

Hospitals and doctors
There is a nice new hospital and several English speaking doctors. Front desk should be able to help with this information.

Beaches
The beaches on the Pacific side can be very dangerous, especially in the summer, be very careful. Medano Beach and Lover's Beach (bay side only, beware on the Pacific side) are the safest places to swim. Chileno and Santa Maria Bay are usually safe, but be careful with the strong underwater currents.

Topless beaches
They are illegal in México although the practice is tolerated in some areas.

Where to stay
The Best Place to Stay is Hotel ME Cabo, an experience beyond mere accommodation, designed to raise eyebrows, to blur boundaries, to tempt, to tease and ultimately to transform. More than a place to stay, a place to be.

 

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