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Passport to CaboYou do need a travel passport that is valid for the length of your stay, and if you are a U.S. citizen, it is recommended and at times enforced, that your passport have a minimum of six months left before expiration.
You'll get better rates at an exchange house, an ATM, or by using a credit card, but a bank provides the best rates. Although dollars are generally accepted in various resort areas, we recommend using pesos during your visit to Cabo San Lucas.
Los Cabos Still a Relatively Safe DestinationOverall, Los Cabos still remains a relatively safe destination for a vacation getaway. There has been a slight pick-up in criminal activity lately, according to the latest stoplight criminal activity report from the State of Baja California Sur.
Be Patient with Security ProceduresThe time you will spend waiting in line at customs will depend on your travel month. Peak season in Los Cabos is between December and April, so prepare to wait for 45 minutes to an hour. For off-peak seasons, you can breeze through customs in as little time as fifteen minutes.
The norm for waiters is 15% to 20% of the bill, depending on service (make sure a 15% service charge hasn't already been added to the bill, although this practice is more common in resorts).
It's up to you how much you tip, but the recommended amount in Mexico is between 10% – 20% (15% is a good standard in tourist areas) of the bill or ticket price.
In Mexico, every bellboy, chauffeur/driver, or valet parking person expects a tip of 20-50 pesos. Bartenders, waitresses/waiters, and housekeeping staff expect a tip of 15% of your bill, and housekeepers should be tipped about 50 pesos (or more) per day.
Is $500 dollars enough for Mexico? The good news is, in certain parts of Mexico it's still possible to live and travel on just $500 a month! It's even possible to live in Mexico comfortably on $500 per month, as long as you plan your trip correctly.
Applications can be found at the airport, and you need to complete the FMM form for Mexico before you get your turn at the FMM service counter. Once you do that, you hand it to the immigration officer, he or she will rip it in half and you will get one.
What Is the Mexico Tourist Card or FMM? The Forma Migratoria Multiple or Mexico tourist card is a legal requirement for visitors entering the country by land or sea.