Visitor Information in Los Cabos

There's an office in San José del Cabo for the Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau, open weekdays 9-5. Avoid tour stands on the streets; they are usually associated with time-share operations. The Web site of the Gringo Gazette (www.gringogazette.com) can be helpful. In Todos Santos, pick up a copy of El Calendario de Todos Santos for information on local events. Local residents maintain a Web site (www.todossantos-baja.com).

The Baja California Sur State Tourist Office is in La Paz about a 10-minute drive north of the malecón, the seaside promenade. It serves as both the state and city tourism office. There's also an information stand on the malecón (no phone) across from Los Arcos hotel. The booth is a more convenient spot, and it can give you info on La Paz, Scammon's Lagoon, Santa Rosalia, and other smaller towns. Both offices and the booth are open weekdays 9-5.

The Loreto Tourist Information Office is in the Palacio Municipal on the main plaza and is open weekdays 9-5.

Contacts

Baja California Sur State Tourist Office (Mariano Abasolo s/n, La Paz. 612/124-0100 or 612/122-5939. www.vivalapaz.com). Loreto Tourist Information Office (Municipal Bldg. on Plaza Principal, Loreto. 613/135-0411. www.gotoloreto.com). Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau (Plaza San José, Hwy. 1, San José del Cabo. 866/LOS-CABOS. www.visitloscabos.travel). Mexican Government Tourist & Promotion Board (800/446-3942 from U.S. and Canada. www.visitmexico.com).