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 […]
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 […]
Turtle Release Season in Baja California Sur
Each year, from late summer to early winter, sea turtles return to the beaches of Baja California Sur to nest in the same areas where they were born. Adult females come ashore at night, dig chambers deep into the sand, and deposit dozens of eggs that will remain buried for more than a month. When […]
Remote Work in Los Cabos: Reliable Spots to Open Your Laptop and Get Things Done
Remote work is no longer an improvised way to get through a busy week on the road. In Los Cabos and in the surrounding towns along the Baja California Sur peninsula, it has become a structured lifestyle with real infrastructure to support it. While the region remains known for beaches and tourism, a growing network […]
Dr. Martin Alcazar on Prostate Cancer Awareness and Modern Urology in Los Cabos
Prostate cancer remains one of the most common and curable forms of cancer among men, provided it is detected early. Yet awareness and routine checkups often lag. As November marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Destino Magazine sat down with Dr. Martin Alcazar Castañeda, certified urologist and founder of Integral Health & Surgery, an ambulatory surgery […]
Powering Independence: A Conversation on Solar Power with Diego Palacios
We caught up with Diego Palacios, director of Lifestyle Energy, a solar power installer based in Todos Santos, to talk about the challenges and opportunities of generating power in one of Mexico’s most isolated regions. From the limitations of the current grid to the growing demand for off-grid living, Diego explains why energy independence is […]
Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore 2025: Precision, Persistence, and a 432-Pound Victory
Although people often describe it as the “Little Bisbee’s,” the Los Cabos Offshore has evolved into a distinct event with its own identity. Its more approachable entry cost attracts a wide range of participants, from first-time teams testing their skill to seasoned professionals fine-tuning their strategy ahead of the Bisbee’s Black & Blue, which follows […]
Exploring La Purisima, Baja California Sur: A Hidden Oasis of Nature and History
Hidden within the valleys of northern Baja California Sur, La Purísima offers a grounded view of life in the peninsula’s interior. This is not a destination that draws crowds or luxury seekers, instead, it attracts travelers looking to understand how people live, farm, and coexist with their environment in one of the driest regions of […]
We Have Sun. Now We Need the Solar Infrastructure to Power Baja Sur
We recently got together with David Ochoa, owner of Cabo Green Power, to discuss the state of energy in Baja California Sur. From the high cost of electricity and the challenges of an isolated grid to the rise of hybrid solar systems and the potential of new technologies like thermosolar power, David offers a grounded […]