Is it safe to go to Cabo San Lucas right now?

But before you get too jazzed about going, you want to know: Is it safe to travel to Cabo San Lucas? The short answer, in our view, is “yes.” As regular visitors to Cabo for the past 20+ years, we've never hesitated to go to Los Cabos and never experienced any safety concerns.



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Mexico's most popular tourist destinations like Cancun, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, and Cabo San Lucas all remain safe so do not allow the current Mexico travel warning to scare you into not visiting Mexico.

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Latest update:There's a high rate of violent crime in Mexico, especially after dark. Kidnapping and extortion are serious risks (see 'Safety'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico overall due to high levels of violent crime.

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Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Mexico.

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Citing crime and kidnapping, the U.S. State Department advises Americans not travel to 6 of Mexico's 32 states: Guerrero, Colima, Michoacán, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas. The northern state of Tamaulipas is home to Matamoros, which is just across the Rio Grande from Brownsville, Texas.

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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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Swimming in Cabo San Lucas Be sure to look for a green flag on the beach that indicates the area is approved for swimming. If you aren't sure if a beach is safe or not, avoid it or consult a local. Cabo San Lucas is a beautiful place to swim and snorkel, and there are plenty of beaches where you can do so safely.

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When to cruise to Mexico for the best weather. For the best weather, book your cruise during the dry season, between November and May.

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