Does the Riu in Cabo have a swimmable beach?

14) Hotel Riu Palace and Riu Sante Fe There are other all-inclusive resorts in Cabo with swimmable beaches, but this one has more party vibes than luxury ones. Sometimes strong waves and currents at this end of Medano Beach mean it's not safe to swim here. But you can usually play in the surf at the water's edge.



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Swimmable beaches in Cabo
  • Medano Beach. This beach is located downtown, and many resorts with swimmable beaches in Cabo open into Medano Beach. ...
  • Lover's Beach. This beautiful swimmable beach is only accessible by boat. ...
  • Chileno Beach. ...
  • Santa Maria Beach. ...
  • Palmilla Beach. ...
  • Cannery Beaches. ...
  • Cabo Pulmo beach.


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Here are our 7 best swimming beaches in Cabo San Lucas:
  • Medano Beach.
  • Lover's Beach.
  • Chileno Beach.
  • Santa Maria Beach.
  • Palmilla Beach.
  • Cannery Beaches.
  • Cabo Pulmo.


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Warning! While at Lover's Beach do not attempt to wade or swim on the neighboring Pacific Ocean side, called Divorce beach, as strong and dangerous under toes are prevalent and very dangerous. Medano Beach is the safest swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas in the middle of downtown and all the major happenings.

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The Hotel Riu Palace Baja California is located in front of the heavenly El Médano beach, on the south of the Baja California peninsula.

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If you want to swim, try to stay on the eastern side of Cabo. The Sea of Cortez experiences much safer waters, and they are warmer. An eccentric vacation is your goal, but do not put yourself at risk!

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Is the water in Cabo San Lucas safe to drink? The short answer is, not exactly. While the water in Los Cabos is very pure, you still need to be careful. The water distribution pipes and other factors can become contaminated.

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The Palace resorts are a slight upgrade to the normal RIUs. The liquor is slightly better and the Palace tends to be larger. Stayed at RIU Guanacaste and it was stunning and quite large for not being a Palace resort. They share the same beach and it is not very large.

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Because there are a number of places around Cabo where strong undertows, unpredictable tides, and hardy waves make for less than ideal swimming conditions, these places have been red flagged around the community as the Cabo San Lucas beaches you wouldn't want to visit if you're looking to frolic in the water.

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Are there Drug Cartels operating in Cabo? Like in most parts of Mexico, Drug Cartels do operate and it's also the case in Cabo San Lucas. However any problems or crime related to drug cartels are between different factions, and tend to happen far away from the major touristy areas.

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Here are our 7 best swimming beaches in Cabo San Lucas:
  • Medano Beach.
  • Lover's Beach.
  • Chileno Beach.
  • Santa Maria Beach.
  • Palmilla Beach.
  • Cannery Beaches.
  • Cabo Pulmo.


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Most crime and violence in Cabo and in Baja California Sur State has a direct connection to the Mexico cartels. As tourists are the drug cartels' best customers, they largely keep their violence away from the Cabo tourist areas — so tourists keep coming traveling to Cabo San Lucas.

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Once winter hits in Cabo, the temperatures “cool down” to a comfortable average of 68 degrees, with the water temperatures ranging from 72-75. The mild temperatures mean you can stay outside longer and enjoy the sunshine, making the winter months, including December, a popular season to visit Cabo.

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Los Cabos Still a Relatively Safe Destination Overall, Los Cabos still remains a relatively safe destination for a vacation getaway. There has been a slight pick-up in criminal activity lately, according to the latest stoplight criminal activity report from the State of Baja California Sur.

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Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort.

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Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort.

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