It is the seat of Los Cabos Municipality lying at a shallow bay 32 kilometres (20 mi) northeast of Cabo San Lucas on the Gulf of California. The city has a population of 136,285 as of the 2020 Census.
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Both Cabo and Cancun have glorious beaches to wash away your winter blues. They both also have 5-star resorts (and luxury all-inclusives), delicious Mexican food and holiday activities vastly different from the 9-to-5 routine of home. (Hello whale sharks! We'll tell you about swimming with them in a jiff…)
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!
Many of Los Cabos' beaches aren't safe to swim on, and entering the water is dangerous. The beaches feature steep ocean-floor drop-offs, strong waves, and harsh undercurrents. These particular beaches are marked with red flags. Never attempt to swim in them, even if you pride yourself on your abilities.
Hiking Adventures. As you walk the streets and hear neighbors greeting each other, you won't have to worry about is San Jose del Cabo safe. You'll feel it for yourself, which makes it tempting to head out exploring on a hike.
Cabo or Cancun recappedYou can't go wrong choosing between Cabo and Cancun for your Mexican getaway. Cabo is a better option for luxury travel and families, while Cancun beats out Cabo for nightlife and partying. However, especially if you're traveling as a family, you should research flight time and non-stop service.
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.
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.
For a true hot tropical getaway, Cancun is a better choice in winter. But if you're trying to decide between Cabo or Cancun in June, Cabo is the better option. Indeed, if your trip is planned for anytime from April to June or October to November, pick Cabo – because Cancun is really hot and humid then.
Rated as one of Mexico's top tourist destinations, Cabo San Lucas is known for its beaches, scuba diving locations, Balnearios, the sea arch El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, and marine life.
Los Cabos Swimming & SafetyThe good news is that there are plenty of stunning beaches perfect for swimming and snorkeling, notably inside the protected waters of bays and coves including Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas and Lovers Beach near El Arco.
Cabo San Lucas is known for the granite rock formations at Land's End which form a protective barrier for the bay, as well as signifying the point where the Sea of Cortés and Pacific Ocean meet.