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LOCATION:
Los Cabos refers to two towns — Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo — found at the end of Baja California Sur, about 1,000 miles south of San Diego, CA.
LANGUAGE:
In Mexico, Spanish is the official language; but English is widely spoken throughout Los Cabos, especially by those within the hospitality industry.
ELECTRICITY:
120 volts/60 hertz. Electrical outlets are the same as those used in the U.S.
TIME ZONE:
Los Cabos is on Mountain Time (MT) — one hour ahead of Pacific Time.
CLIMATE:
Located just south of the Tropic of Cancer, Los Cabos is a subtropical desert. In the summer, highs can reach 90° F; and there are sporadic showers. Winter evenings see the thermometer drop to 60° F, with daytime highs near 80° F
EXCHANGE RATE:
At press time, one Mexican peso is equal to $0.05 USD. This rate fluctuates, so check it closer to your travel date and when you arrive.
BANKS AND CURRENCY:
The official unit of currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), but the U.S. dollar (USD) is widely accepted. All major Mexican national banks are represented in the destination and are usually open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many branches have ATMs that accept U.S. bank cards just as they do in the U.S. Keep in mind, transaction fees may be higher; and some ATMs can dispense both Mexican pesos and U.S. dollars. While you can exchange dollars for pesos at the airport, any bank, and many hotels, the banks will usually have the best rates. Credit cards are welcome at most major restaurants and hotels. When using your credit card, the statement total will appear in pesos at the exchange rate posted on that day.
COMMUNICATION:
Most major wireless carriers offer packages that provide messaging, calling, and data services at reasonable rates. Check with your provider and ask about roaming rates in Mexico, international package options, and other travel-related services prior to your trip. The internet works quite well throughout Los Cabos, and Wi-Fi is a standard amenity at many businesses and most hotels and resorts; so Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp, and other Wi-Fi–enabled apps are a cost-effective means of communication To call the U.S. from your U.S. cell phone, dial 00 + 1 + area code + phone number.
To call local landlines, just dial area code + phone number.
To call cell phones area code + phone number.
To call Mexico outside of Los Cabos, area code + phone number.
2024 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
Mexico celebrates a number of public holidays annually. Except for banks and government offices being closed, your vacation plans should not be disrupted by the festivities.
Jan 1 New Year’s Day
Jan 6 Día de los Reyes Magos
Feb 5 Constitution Day
Feb 24 Flag Day
Mar 17 Benito Juárez Day
May 1 Labor Day
May 5 Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo)
May 10 Mother’s Day
May 15 Teacher’s Day
Jun 15 Father’s Day
Jun 19 Corpus Christi
Sep 16 Independence Day
Oct 12 Día de la Raza (Columbus Day)
Nov 2 Día de los Muertos
Nov 17 Revolution Day (Observed)
Dec 12 Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve
LOS CABOS TOURISM BOARD
Managing Director: Rodrigo Esponda
Local Phone: 624-143-4342
Email:
Web: VisitLosCabos.travel
Toll-Free: 800-746-2226
Twitter: @LosCabosTourism
Facebook: Los Cabos Tourism
Instagram: @LosCabosTourism
YouTube: youtube.com/loscabostourism
Share your memories and experiences on social media by tagging @LosCabosTourism and using the hashtag #LosCabos. And download the official Los Cabos app on your mobile device from the App Store or Google Play.
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
For information about Baja California Sur, call 612-124-0100 or go to visitbajasur.travel.
CAR RENTAL AT OR NEAR THE AIRPORT
Alamo 624-146-1900
Avis 624-146-0046 / 800-288-8888
Budget 800-002-8343
Dollar 624-146-5012 / 55-9128-9000
E-Z Car Rental 800-216-7700
Fox Rent A Car 800-225-4369 / 624-146-5470
Hertz 800-405-7000 / 55-9128-9000
National 877-222-9058 / 624-146-5020
Payless 624-105-8411 / 624-146-5290
TEN Car Rental 624-172-2402
Thrifty 624-146-5030
GETTING AROUND
Red and yellow taxi vans operate in San José del Cabo; blue and green vans cruise Cabo San Lucas. They are available 24 hours a day and are never far. You can expect to pay $50–60 USD to get from one town to the other. Buses run regularly and cost $2–3 USD, depending on the exchange rate. Accounting for stops at major hotels along The Corridor, the ride between the towns can take about an hour. Uber is also available.
CONSULATES
U.S. Consular Agency
The Shoppes at Palmilla
Carr. Transpeninsular, Km. 27.5,
Local B221. San José del Cabo
Local Phone: 624-143-3566
Email:
Consular Agency of Canada
Carr. Transpeninsular, Km. 0.5
Plaza San Lucas, Local 82
Col. El Tezal, Cabo San Lucas
Local Phone: 624-142-4333 / 800-706-2900
Email:
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Hospiten Cabo San Lucas – 624-145-6000
Hospiten San José del Cabo – 624-105-8550
AMC Hospital – 624-143-4911
Blue Net – 624-104-3911 / 624-104-3910
Hospital H+ – 624-104-9300
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency – 911
National Highway Guard – 624-119-8196
Cabo San Lucas Fire Department 624-143-3577
San José del Cabo Fire Department 624-142-2466 / 624-189-1082
Military Hospital – 624-122-3488 / 612-121-3441
Red Cross – 624-143-3300
Airport – 624-122-1486 / 624-146-5111
AIRPORT & TRAVEL DETAILS
To enter Mexico, you need a valid passport. All foreign travelers must pass through immigration and customs. Once you have been cleared by immigration officials, collect your luggage and proceed to customs, where you push a button on something that looks a lot like a traffic light; if the light turns red, your luggage has been selected for inspection. After getting through customs and immigration, you may walk past time-share salespeople eager for your attention.
Unless you’ve arranged pickup with your hotel, yellow and white mini shuttles are a good option. They are less expensive than taxis, but they won’t depart unless full, so you may find yourself waiting a few minutes.
Just 20 minutes north of San José del Cabo, the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) services more than 400 domestic, international, and private flights weekly. At press time, the following airlines offered flights to Los Cabos: Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Calafia Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Magnicharters, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Sunwing, United Airlines, VivaAerobús, Volaris, and WestJet.
Nonstop flights and connections to Los Cabos are available from numerous cities across the U.S., including Atlanta; Charlotte; Chicago; Dallas/Fort Worth; Denver; Detroit; Houston; Kansas City, Mo.; Minneapolis; Newark; Phoenix; Salt Lake City; and Seattle. From California, there are flights and connections available from Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose. From Canada, there are flights available from Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
The smaller, less frequented Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL) is located just 10 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas and primarily services private aircraft.
AIRLINE PHONE NUMBERS
Aeroméxico 624-146-5098 / 55-5133-4000
Air Canada 800-296-3408 / 800-361-5373
Alaska Airlines 800-252-7522
American Airlines 800-433-7300 / 800-633-3711
Calafia Airlines 800-560-3949 / 624-143-4302
Delta Air Lines 800-221-1212
Frontier Airlines 800-432-1359 / 558-842-6775
Magnicharters 55-5141-1351 / 55-5678-I000
Southwest Airlines 800-435-9792 / 55-4160-4618
Spirit Airlines 855-882-0464 / 855-728-3555
Sun Country Airlines 800-359-6786 / 651-905-2737
Sunwing 800-668-4224 / 877-786-9464
United Airlines 800-864-8331 / 55-5283-5500
VivaAerobús 888-935-9848 / 818-215-0150 / 866-359-8482
Volaris 55-1102-8000
WestJet 888-937-8538 / 403-444-2446
