Los Cabos Expands Its Reach With a Direct Flight to Panama
Los Cabos International Airport continues to expand its role beyond a primarily North American gateway with the launch of a new direct flight to Panama City. The nonstop route, operated by Copa Airlines, establishes the first direct air connection between Los Cabos and Central America and opens a new corridor for travel between Mexico and […]
Baja California Sur Named Best Wildlife Destination of 2025 by Matador Network
Baja California Sur has been honored as the Best Wildlife Destination of 2025 by the Matador Network Travel Awards, a recognition that highlights the region’s exceptional natural biodiversity and responsible wildlife tourism practices. The Matador Network Travel Awards are presented annually by Matador Network, a respected digital travel media organization based in San Francisco that […]
December 12: The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12 is the most important religious day in Mexico. Across the country, streets, churches, and neighborhoods fill with processions, music, and collective devotion honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, the nation’s patroness. In Baja California Sur, and particularly in Los Cabos, the celebration offers visitors a rare opportunity to witness a living tradition that is […]
EMBRACE IT Tourist Contribution Confirmed for 2026, While On-the-Ground Clarity Still Lags
Baja California Sur introduced the EMBRACE IT tourist contribution in early 2025 as a mandatory payment for foreign visitors staying more than 24 hours. The state linked the fee to long-term investment in environmental programs, tourism infrastructure, and cultural initiatives. After the initial announcement, public updates were limited, which contributed to ongoing uncertainty about how […]
The Wild Still Lives Here: Rethinking Adventure in a Changing Cabo
Driving through El Tezal in the outskirts of Cabo San Lucas at dusk, you don’t expect to see a fox. Yet one crosses the road, tail high, unhurried, before disappearing into the brush beyond the new houses. The moment lasts a heartbeat, but it underscores a truth: wilderness and city now share the same space. […]
Cabo Pulmo: A Day Underwater in a Living Laboratory
This article is based on a conversation between Rene Cicero from Cabo Pulmo Travel and Alejandro Donnadieu, originally published as a podcast on The Baja Brief. Cabo Pulmo has a well-deserved reputation. New residents in Baja often hear it mentioned. Travelers recognize the name, even if they don’t fully understand why. The reef sits on […]
Why Anglers Call Los Cabos the World’s Top Fishery
This article is based on a conversation between Toby Nunn and Fletcher Wheaton, originally published as a podcast on The Baja Brief. Before sunrise, the marina stirs. Diesel engines turn over in a steady rhythm, deckhands coil lines, and the docks fill with the sound of gear shifting into place. Under the first light, a […]
New Pediatric Rehabilitation Center Opens in Los Cabos
The landscape of specialized healthcare in Baja California Sur reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Teletón Children’s Rehabilitation Center (CRIT) in Los Cabos. Opened on November 25, 2025, in San Jose del Cabo, this facility marks the 27th CRIT in Mexico and, notably, the first in the country to be funded entirely […]
Los Cabos International Film Festival 2025: The 13th Edition Program and the New Vision of Mexican Cinema
From December 10 to 14, 2025, the Los Cabos International Film Festival (FICLosCabos) celebrates its 13th edition by deliberately broadening its scope, evolving the event into a dynamic cultural destination that engages every aspect of the arts. Operating under the narrative #BeyondTheScreen, the Festival maintains its core mission as a strategic bridge between the film […]
Your Guide to Thanksgiving Dining in Baja
For anyone spending the holiday in Baja California Sur, finding the ideal spot to gather and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal is key. From the quiet farm settings of Todos Santos to the expansive oceanfront resorts of Los Cabos, the region provides a variety of excellent dining options scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025. This […]