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Where to Stay and Play in Los Cabos

On the tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, sun-drenched Los Cabos draws in everyone from honeymooners and celebs to hard-partying spring breakers. Here's how to get it right, no matter what you're looking for.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on June 18, 2013 at 11:34:35 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Mexico, Hotels
5 Reasons to Get off the Beach in Los Cabos

Think of Los Cabos and you'll probably have images of umbrella drinks and sandy beaches swimming in your head. Shake those off in favor of these awesome off-the-beach activities (think baby turtles).

Posted by Cate Starmer on January 11, 2013 at 4:33:49 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Mexico,
Mind the beach flags in Los Cabos

Not all beaches are swimmable all the time (or ever). Flags on beaches alert you to the surf. Red flags warn of dangerous swimming conditions; yellow flags indicate that you should use caution; and green flags mark safe-swimming areas.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 11, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Mexico,
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Read about Los Cabo's tequila scene.

What once was the drink of the poor Mexican farmer is now produced en masse and enjoyed internationally, with countless varieties crowding shelves across the world. Unfortunately, lower-quality brands make up the bulk of exports, so if the thought of sipping this heady liquor turns your stomach, take some time to seek out some of a higher quality while you're in Los Cabos.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 05, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Mexico,
Time for everyone to migrate: Follow gray whales south to Los Cabos for winter

Every December through March, gray whales swim 8,000 km (5,000 mi) south from Alaska’s Bering Strait to the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Up to 6,000 whales swim past and stop close to the shore at several spots to give birth to their calves. Whale-watching boats—most of them pangas (small skiffs)—must get permission from the Mexican government to enter whale-watching areas.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 10, 2011 at 2:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips
Los Cabos: Consider a Road Trip to Cabo

Baja aficionados will tell you that you haven't explored the peninsula unless you've driven its length. Mexico Highway 1 (Carretera 1 or the Carretera Transpeninsular) run 1,700 km (1,054 mi) from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas—a major journey, requiring at least a week one way. Unforgettable!...

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 23, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips
Where to Be in 30 Days: Los Cabos Two Ways for Valentines Day

Whether you're contemplating a romantic escape or a singles getaway for Valentine's Day, Los Cabos makes the perfect long-weekend destination. Here's what you need to know about where to stay and what to do.

Posted by Laura Kidder on January 13, 2010 at 1:01:03 PM EST in Events Tagged: Escapes, Los Angeles
Is Mexico Safe?

In the first of a series of articles on travel to Mexico, a Fodor's editor—with the help of a few Fodor's writers and readers—weighs in on current safety south of the border.

Posted by Laura Kidder on October 06, 2009 at 3:43:00 PM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Mexico, Cancun, Riviera Maya,