What side of Cabo Can you swim on?

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!



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Swimmable beaches in Cabo
  • Medano Beach. This beach is located downtown, and many resorts with swimmable beaches in Cabo open into Medano Beach. ...
  • Lover's Beach. This beautiful swimmable beach is only accessible by boat. ...
  • Chileno Beach. ...
  • Santa Maria Beach. ...
  • Palmilla Beach. ...
  • Cannery Beaches. ...
  • Cabo Pulmo beach.


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But here's something you need to know: not all beaches in Cabo are swimmable. While some coasts are fantastic for a splash, other beaches in this region are rife with real dangers that could even be life-threatening. Here are the top reasons why some Cabo beaches are unswimmable, and what you can do as a visitor.

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Is the water in Cabo San Lucas safe to drink? The short answer is, not exactly. While the water in Los Cabos is very pure, you still need to be careful. The water distribution pipes and other factors can become contaminated.

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My first morning in Cabo on my most recent trip, I headed to East Cape Beach for sunrise. There is public beach access here but no amenities. This beach has strong surf, so it's not good for swimming. But it is a gorgeous spot to watch the sunrise.

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Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo make up what is known throughout the world as Los Cabos: a Mexican paradise located south of the Baja California peninsula. Its landscape is imposing, with dramatic cliffs, vast deserts and beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters and exotic rock formations.

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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.

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You're likely to come across info saying salads are the #1 what not to eat in Mexico food. Now, if not eating them makes you feel better, then don't. However, there's no evidence this is true. There's so much amazing produce in Mexico to try — just make sure to clean it thouroughly.

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It is not recommended to drink unfiltered tap water in Cabo San Lucas. Just to be safe, ask for bottled water and be wary of drinks with ice cubes.

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Los Cabos Still a Relatively Safe Destination Overall, 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.

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