If you want an all-inclusive vacation in a party town with sugar-sand beaches and ruins to explore, then Cancún is the way to go. Or, if you prefer a more luxurious getaway full of deep-sea fishing and fine dining, then book a ticket to Los Cabos.
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Both Cancun and Los Cabos are so popular due to their sunny and warm weather. While Cancun has more tropical and humid weather, Los Cabos tend to be a lot drier and cooler. Cabo gets about 10 days of rain throughout the year while in Cancun there are more tropical storms and hurricanes during the rainy season.
Los Cabos is home to some of the top hotels in the world, let alone Mexico. What more is there to say about Los Cabos? The exclusive resort, situated at the tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, has been an enclave for US high flyers for over 70 years.
Traditionally, Cancún and Los Cabos are two of the most sought-after beach destinations in Mexico — and for good reason. Both are well-connected to the U.S., have a wide range of hotel and resort styles, offer plenty of activities, and feature among the best restaurants in the country.
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.
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.
Los Cabos is home to dozens of great beaches, from scenic Pacific Ocean facing stretches of golden sand in Cabo San Lucas to the Playa Hotelera and La Playita in San José del Cabo. Some are best known for their beauty, others for their safe swimming, surf breaks or snorkeling conditions.
Is Cancun or Cabo Cheaper to Visit? Cabo is generally considered to be the more expensive destination of the two, but Cancun can also get pricey depending on your travel style. To save money in Cancun, consider avoiding the all-inclusive resorts that are in the Hotel Zone.
Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pit, the Kardashians, and more have all visited the popular vacation destination multiple times. Cindy Crawford and George Clooney used to even own homes in Los Cabos, and Sammy Hagar and Robert De Niro are each invested in businesses in Cabo San Lucas.
best enjoyed during the driest months of the year, which fall between May and July, when the skies are clear and temperatures reach around 85°F most days. The waters are also warm and ideal for surfing.
The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18 years of age. Drinking alcohol in public is tolerated to an extent in Cabo as it is a party town; however you should know that it is illegal to drink alcoholic beverages on the street, in vehicles, at the beach and other public places.
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.
Yes, but only in certain beaches designated for swimming. Some beaches in Cabo are dangerous, so we have put together a list of the favorite swimmable beaches that make Cabo a great destination for beach lovers.