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Los Cabos Travel Guide

The Los Cabos Travel Guide

Practical answers to every Los Cabos planning question — passports, water safety, tipping, currency, getting around, where to stay, and more. Written by local experts.

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Answers to the questions travelers actually Google before a Los Cabos trip — grouped by theme so you can find what you need fast.

Before You Go

Passports, packing, entry requirements, weather and what to expect before you land.

Do I Need a Passport or Visa for Los Cabos?Before You Go

Do I Need a Passport or Visa for Los Cabos?

Passport rules, visa exemptions, the digital FMM, and what to expect at immigration at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).

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Los Cabos Weather & What to PackBefore You Go

Los Cabos Weather & What to Pack

Year-round Los Cabos climate explained, with a practical packing list for clothing, beach gear, electronics, and the things you should leave at home.

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Is There Sargassum in Los Cabos?Before You Go

Is There Sargassum in Los Cabos?

Los Cabos sees almost no sargassum seaweed thanks to its desert climate and the cool California Current. Here's why Cabo is different from Cancun and what you'll actually find on the sand.

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Los Cabos for First-Timers: Everything You Need to KnowBefore You Go

Los Cabos for First-Timers: Everything You Need to Know

A first-timer's overview of Los Cabos — the two towns, the airport, currency, top sights, and the practical tips that make your first trip smooth.

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What to Wear in Los Cabos (by Season & Activity)Before You Go

What to Wear in Los Cabos (by Season & Activity)

A season-by-season and activity-by-activity clothing guide for Los Cabos — from resort casual to whale-watching windbreakers to fine-dining outfits.

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Travel Insurance for Los Cabos: Do You Need It?Before You Go

Travel Insurance for Los Cabos: Do You Need It?

Why travel insurance matters in Los Cabos, what to cover, hurricane season considerations, and how to choose a policy that actually pays out.

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Money & Safety

Currency, tipping, ATMs, safety tips, and medical info for a stress-free trip.

Is the Water Safe to Drink in Los Cabos?Money & Safety

Is the Water Safe to Drink in Los Cabos?

Tap water in Los Cabos isn't recommended for drinking. Here's what to sip, where your ice comes from, and how to stay hydrated safely on vacation.

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Tipping in Los Cabos: How Much to TipMoney & Safety

Tipping in Los Cabos: How Much to Tip

Tipping rules for Cabo restaurants, bars, resorts, taxis, and tour guides — what to tip, what to skip, and whether to use pesos or dollars.

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Money & Currency in Los Cabos: Pesos vs USD, ATMsMoney & Safety

Money & Currency in Los Cabos: Pesos vs USD, ATMs

Mexico's peso, US dollars in Cabo, credit cards, ATMs, and how to avoid losing 5-10% to bad exchange rates. The smart traveler's money guide.

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Is Los Cabos Safe? Safety Tips for TravelersMoney & Safety

Is Los Cabos Safe? Safety Tips for Travelers

State Department advisory level, the tourist corridor, beach safety, common scams, and what to know about drinking, nightlife, and rental cars in Cabo.

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Los Cabos Emergency Numbers & Medical CareMoney & Safety

Los Cabos Emergency Numbers & Medical Care

Emergency numbers, hospitals, pharmacies, and what to do if you get sick or injured in Cabo — plus how to pay for care when US insurance doesn't work.

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Los Cabos ATMs & Avoiding FeesMoney & Safety

Los Cabos ATMs & Avoiding Fees

Where to find ATMs in Cabo, which banks offer the best rates, the dynamic currency conversion scam, and how to withdraw pesos without losing 10% to fees.

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Getting Around

Buses, taxis, rideshare, rental cars and airport transfers explained.

Getting Around Los Cabos: Buses, Taxis, Rideshare & Rental CarsGetting Around

Getting Around Los Cabos: Buses, Taxis, Rideshare & Rental Cars

Buses, taxis, Uber, rental cars — here's how to move between Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor without overpaying.

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Los Cabos Airport (SJD) Guide: Terminals, Immigration & CustomsGetting Around

Los Cabos Airport (SJD) Guide: Terminals, Immigration & Customs

Terminals, immigration lines, the customs button, the timeshare gauntlet, and how to get from SJD to your hotel — all in one practical guide.

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eSIM, Internet & Phone Service in Los CabosGetting Around

eSIM, Internet & Phone Service in Los Cabos

Carrier day passes, eSIM apps, local Telcel SIMs, WhatsApp, and WiFi in Cabo — the smartest way to stay connected without $200 in roaming fees.

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Mexico Entry Requirements & Customs at SJDGetting Around

Mexico Entry Requirements & Customs at SJD

Passport and visa rules, the digital FMM, the red/green customs button, duty-free limits, and what you can (and can't) bring into Mexico at Los Cabos airport.

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Spring Break in Los Cabos: What to ExpectGetting Around

Spring Break in Los Cabos: What to Expect

Peak weeks, where the parties happen, costs, safety, and how to avoid the chaos if you'd rather have a quiet trip — a practical Spring Break guide for Cabo.

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