How far apart are Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos?

If you hear someone say they're going to Cabo, they probably mean Cabo San Lucas. It's taken on the shortened version over the years even though there's more than one Cabo. As we mentioned, it's only about a 20-minute drive between the Cabos, lined with hotels along the coast.



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It's up to personal preference whether Tulum is nicer than Cabo. Tulum has a rustic, hippie feel compared to Cabo. It also has lush jungle and beaches that often contain natural debris. If you travel to Tulum from May to October, you likely won't think it's nicer than Cabo.

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Uber Cabo, Lyft Cabo, and Other App-Transportation Services Aren't Legal, No Safe in Los Cabos or Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo Airport. If you're planning a trip to Los Cabos, Mexico, you may be tempted to use popular ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft to get around.

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You definitely do not need a car in Cabo San Lucas. There are many options for getting around the city and public transportation is easy and cheap. With that said, driving your own vehicle is certainly a convenience and it makes more sense if you find yourself traveling to areas that are not popular amongst tourists.

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The main reason so many travelers visit Los Cabos is the beautiful beaches. These shorelines are spacious, giving beachgoers plenty of space to spread out, build sandcastles, and kick a soccer ball around.

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August or September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cabo, but they're also the rainiest months of the year. While you'll likely have several rain showers when you travel to Cabo San Lucas in the fall, the weather is fairly predictable.

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Los Cabos is one of the most expensive destinations in all of Mexico for a couple of reasons. The main problem that Los Cabos has which drives up the prices for basically everything is the fact that it's isolated from the rest of the Mexican mainland.

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Although Mexico's national currency is the Peso, Cabo San Lucas and other places in Los Cabos will accept U.S. dollars (USD) for convenience. Popular tourist areas, as well as shops, restaurants, and other establishments, accept U.S. dollars and major credit cards.

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While most places in Cabo will accept USD, it is almost always better to just pay with pesos.

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Blue Flag certified Medano Beach is Cabo San Lucas' most famous beach. Because it's the safest swimming beach in the region, it can be a bit crowded with tourists and locals most of the time. This long beach has plenty of restaurants and provides easy accessibility to the downtown nightlife, hotels, and bay.

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