The Northern Baja Sur Circuit: A Road Trip Beyond Loreto
Travelers who want to understand the northern half of Baja California Sur often find that the region reveals itself best through its roads. This road trip starts north from Loreto through a sequence of coastal bays, river oases, desert stays, and protected cultural sites. Each stop reveals a different facet of the peninsula: palm-lined riverbanks […]
New Year’s Eve Dining Across Baja California Sur
New Year’s Eve in Baja California Sur is a night that gathers people around shared tables. The evening takes shape around long dinners, set menus, and live music that often run past midnight. In the resort towns, fireworks and countdowns mark the hours. In smaller communities, the focus stays on food, conversation, and the quiet […]
Winter Wellness in Baja California Sur: Calm, Light, and Restorative Space
Baja California Sur offers a winter setting that helps people feel refreshed and clear-headed. During the dry season, mornings are cool, afternoons are warm, and the steady sunlight invites you outside without the harshness of summer. The wide beaches, open deserts, and quiet mountain paths give your daily routine a sense of space. Here, winter […]
Guide to Christmas Eve Dining in Los Cabos 2025
Christmas Eve in Los Cabos combines familiar holiday traditions with the region’s established dining scene and resort culture. On December 24, many restaurants across Baja California Sur shift their regular service to offer fixed menus, extended dinners, and evening programming designed specifically for Noche Buena. These meals often blend international holiday staples with Baja California […]
A Practical Guide to Water Parks in Baja California Sur
In Baja California Sur, water parks fill a specific need for families. They aren’t the main draw here, but they offer a break from the sun and open space, especially for parents with young kids. These parks are about play, not adventure. They give structure and shade, and you don’t have to plan your whole […]
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. […]