First Time in Los Cabos? 11 Things to Know Before You Go
Two towns, one corridor, an airport that is farther than you think, and a sea that is not swimmable everywhere. The eleven things first-time visitors to Los Cabos ask us about most.
The Los Cabos Journal
Travel Planning
What to know before you book, pack and land — seasons, logistics and the shape of a Los Cabos trip.
Before You Fly to Cabo: The Los Cabos Travel Guide for 2026
When to come, what the weather actually does, how the airport and the corridor work, and the short list of things that are much easier to arrange before you fly than after you land.
Know Before You Go: The Los Cabos Essentials
Weather, currency, water, tipping, safety and how to get around — the practical, honest primer every first-time visitor to Los Cabos wants before they land.
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- Travel PlanningWhat to know before you book, pack and land — seasons, logistics and the shape of a Los Cabos trip.3 stories
- Food & DiningWhere our guests eat out, what we cook in — and how dining in Los Cabos actually works.2 stories
- TransportationGetting from SJD to your villa and around the corridor, without the airport-curb guesswork.1 story
- Things to DoBeaches, whales, the Arch and the quieter corners worth the drive.3 stories