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.
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The best way to get around Cabo San Lucas is on foot or by car. Sites are clustered within the downtown area, though some vacationers opt for a ride on the scenic water taxi to get from the downtown marina to the best beaches.
Cabo is a safe vacation destination if you travel smart. Be aware of your surroundings, in the evenings stay on the well-lit and populated streets. Don't be flashy with your money or expensive jewelry and don't take unneeded risks.
We've had good experience with an AirBnb in Cabo and another in La Paz. I think the key is making sure the host is responsive, and a solid plan for how to get the key. Ideally, either the host or someone else is available in an emergency if something doesn't work or breaks. Airbnb is definitely safe in Cabo.
If you are in an area with lots of taxis, the cab drivers might not hide their disdain at an Uber picking you up! Other than that, ridesharing is safe and relatively affordable in Cabo.
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.
Puerto Vallarta tends to be the more relaxed, culturally oriented destination of the two, while Cabo San Lucas, located at the southern end of Baja California, is known for its beach life and good-time atmosphere.
Both destinations are relatively safe for tourists. The State Department lists the Quintana Roo State, where Tulum is located, and the Baja California Sur State, where Cabo is, with a Level 2 advisory. As this warning level merely advises travelers to exercise increased caution, travel to both is very much open.