What Most People Don't Know About Cabo San Lucas: 7 Travel Tips Before Traveling to Cabo Mexico

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This video covers all the essential Cabo San Lucas travel tips that you should know before traveling to Mexico's Baja Peninsula. There are a few important things to know before booking your trip to Cabo Mexico that many people don’t realize until they get there.
For example, there’s a few different areas to stay, important information about beaches and swimming, and age restrictions are hotels during certain times of the year.
I hope this video helps you plan your trip to Los Cabos!
Airport transportation (private): viator.tp.st/4JU3KWzu
Airport shuttle (shared - cheaper): viator.tp.st/hyAf6jNE
I also have a travel blog with more Cabo information - please read up if you're interested!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Cabo San Lucas vs. San Jose del Cabo
1:51 Hotel Age Minimums
2:12 Beaches & Swimming
3:02 Currency
3:56 Customs
4:25 Airport Tips
4:56 How to Get Around
5:40 How Long to Stay in Cabo
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@kristinoblon8653 11 ай бұрын

Financial Tip! Most places do not use a favorable exchange rate so it’s more advantageous to pay in pesos…even when using your credit card. Ask them to run the card in pesos. Depending on size of bill, it can be a $5 or more price difference. We always figure out the exchange rate they are using by dividing pesos by the dollar amount…9 out of 10 times they are using a lower exchange rate so running everything in pesos is usually a good bet.

@SantiagoTM1 2 ай бұрын

Today is March 3rd, '24. After a double Knee replacement, in May, & because of your video Lady Aly, I'm now going to Cabo San Lucas. You're so correct regarding using ONLY Mexican Currency.

@juneyoung5503 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips on trip planning to Cabo San Lucas. Thanks for sharing.

@patrickoconnor661 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Good information. Thank you.

@gem3132 Жыл бұрын

Aly, great video. Very clear info. I was confused, like many people, about all those names. And you are beautiful! Thanks again from San Francisco CA.

@dabig25 11 ай бұрын

Very Helpful video...Thanks

@carlosblanco2460 8 ай бұрын

Great video...thank you Ally!!

@lupitaosnaya8843 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for making our town look so beautiful, god bless you ! ❤️

@alalesc3796 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@tracimorgan3695 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips we are going next month!

@alexsakon 5 ай бұрын

This is a short yet practical video about the basics

@ripabiswas3214 Жыл бұрын

Great video👌👌

@Arponhalder68 7 ай бұрын

Good information thank you miss

@mexicoliferodcook9479 Жыл бұрын

Another good video...😊

@sandramavoungou2236 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video

@MiezProduction 10 ай бұрын

Nice video!

@crazypilot4017 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 Been wanting to plan a trip there, just don’t know which hotel yet! 😎

@BEN-xq4ny Жыл бұрын

great videos and super nice voice.

@vla179 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Can you make a video which hotels have a good swimming beach in front?

@mikimiki195 Жыл бұрын

Always great tips I always taught it was just Cabo’s

@alizablair8245 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! You can swim in San Jose Del Cabo. I usually stay at the Royal Solaris or rent a condo in San Jose. I've only had one or two days of rough water, for the most part, we've been able to swim. Also an update, they don't do the visitor card anymore.

@655Louisa Жыл бұрын

I'm there for 30 days. RELAX........enjoy!

@esergokeri8600 Жыл бұрын

thank you again ! definitely subscribing to your channel. could you maybe do a video like your LV video and tell us the most amazing things to do in Cabo?

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

@anacallow509 6 ай бұрын

ALY,IT IS PLEASURE TO LISTEN TO YOU AND WATCH THOSE GREAT VIDEOS .I CAN SPEND HOURS TO DO SO! YOUR NEW SUBSCRIBER!BEST WISHES,ANA 🇭🇷🇨🇦

@alysmalls 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@iambesthair 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

@sandyhuys3053 Жыл бұрын

thank you we have pre planned most of what you said but will get small US bills to add to our mix

@scottwitt8732 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@francinejaninesarmiento1797 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these tips! You're very lovely to watch. Though I need to ask what bag did you use for this trip? Have you tried using a duffle bag for your travel? I recommend using the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane.

@Lolaandcassidyadventures Жыл бұрын

Been there 4 times love it. Stay at Club Cascadas.:)

@dnfreelon13 Жыл бұрын

Great info, especially about exit card. I did I not know this. I leave Sunday for some dental implants. Staying at Riu Santa Fe. Thanks!!

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

Actually you don't have to worry about the card anymore, shortly after this video was posted they did away with those. One less thing to worry about, enjoy your trip!

@ddstraus9149 2 ай бұрын

UBER update! March 2024. While you still cannot get an UBER at the airport, they are readily availble and often less expensive than a taxi. My hotel had a lovely waiting area just outside the main gate, with a bench and a pergola. Most UBERS were there within 5 minutes. Drivers were professional, had nice vehicles and knew exactly where they were headed. When when dropped off back at your hotel, we were dropped off at the main lobby (inside the gate).

@paulhomer8872 Жыл бұрын

Nice music, a little on tips.

@atoosabastani9265 Жыл бұрын

Hi , Your videos are awesome.I absolutely love them. Questions: 1.do you recommend Cabo for solo female travelers?2. What airport shuttle company do you recommend?

@duckspond-douglasslade5054 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! :) For beaches there is Palmilla beach and Chileno BAy as well, great swimming there as well. They are between Cabo and San Jose Del Cabo. Also, for transportation, there are the buses. Really easy to use and cheap, if going to cabo from San Jose Del Cabo, or visa versa, try the bus. It is safe, cheaper and does not take a real long time either. Try it out. Great way to see area and you can stop at the beaches I mentioned as well. Can get to Walmart as well and return in a taxi or uber. Cheers, Love the videos, keep em coming. :)

@TheUnforgiven69 Жыл бұрын

You say "as well" far too many times. You edited your comment. One would think you'd have noticed as well as well as well lol

@duckspond-douglasslade5054 Жыл бұрын

@@TheUnforgiven69 Get a life lol As well!

@colettejaques2559 7 ай бұрын

Never use an uber!!!! Their illegal...ubers

@Tker1970 Жыл бұрын

4:00 no more tourist card in Cabo. You do have to do the customs form (one per family)

@seanhunter4297 9 ай бұрын

Hey Aly! As a fellow traveler, I did find this video helpful. I had a similar experience with the timeshare reps & taxis screaming at me in Cancun...my destination was Playa del Carmen & I walked past the screamers & went to an air conditioned bus for a 45 min. ride to Playa del Carmen. I have a question regarding the bus companies you showed...which one do you recommend??? I saw this purple bus on a video about Cabo...i don't know the name though... Puerto something....please answer if yiu can help give me names of a shuttle I could take to mayan monkey HOSTEL, which is near the Marina.

@lduranceau8046 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful video. I have a question: In Puerto Vallarta, we found that that water on the beach was on the dark side. Is this the same in Cabo?

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

Cabo water had many bright turquoise pockets, and great clear water snorkeling if you head out on a tour. I would say it wasn't as dark as the main beaches in PV proper

@JohnSmith-ji7xt Жыл бұрын

My brother lives in Cancun, and he says the cartels run the taxis. It could be the same here. If that is the case, then it makes sense why rideshares are not welcome.

@asfday Жыл бұрын

Aly, thank you so much for this video. However, I'd like to know how to get resort reservations for the U.S.A.

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

Hi Bashir, what do you mean by that?

@asfday Жыл бұрын

@Aly Smalls Hi Aly, I would like to know how to get hotel reservations from the U.S.A., this will be my first time taking a vacation, and I don't want to be a victim of scammers

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

@@asfday Book through Expedia, Booking dot com or directly with the hotel. I've never had an issue using all 3 of these

@lawrencemorrison1975 2 ай бұрын

Hi, I was wondering what company you would recommend for airport transfer? Thank you

@alysmalls 2 ай бұрын

Hi there - Airport transportation (private): viator.tp.st/4JU3KWzu Airport shuttle (shared - cheaper): viator.tp.st/hyAf6jNE

@andrefuller2409 10 ай бұрын

Is September a good time to visit

@hzleyes7087 Жыл бұрын

Going to Cabo 22-27 Dec. how is Xmas time?

@jimharris8707 Жыл бұрын

When I was there in Nov 2022 they took the immigration card from you at Customs and kept it so you no longer have to keep track of it. I was there in Jan. 2023 and it was the same thing.

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

Yes, this was filmed in Aug 2022, and I think it changed shortly after, thanks for the update

@mr.nuna916 Жыл бұрын

Really? We were just in Cancun in July 22' and we still needed to hang on to those cards. If what you say is true then that's just one less thing to worry about! Did you still need to test neg at the resort before leaving? Or have they relaxed covid restrictions?

@lindabennett5856 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful place just need more time.

@rochellebyrdsong2305 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Do you have any recommendations for a private driver to take us around time and show us the local areas?

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

I don't - but I recommend joining a couple of Facebook groups about visiting Cabo and asking around. That's how I usually find drivers myself.

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

Top things to do in Cabo San Lucas - watch my video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrangNaU3p_SnWg.html

@aliimran9744 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@lili.h1813 Жыл бұрын

Hi Aly 👋 Is it easy to find parking spots in San José and San Lucas when you rent a car?, or it is better use taxi service?. I am watching all your "Los Cabos" videos, and I appreciate all your guidance and tips. Did you think about going to Perú?. Thank you so much 🌷

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

Parking is a nightmare lol. I recommend taxi or Uber if you can. Haven't been to Peru, but would love to one day!

@lili.h1813 Жыл бұрын

@@alysmalls Thank you!! Welcome to Perú!

@shine8moon Жыл бұрын

I didn’t have any issue with Uber which is also much cheaper than taxi in St Lucas. We had to use the resort shuttle to the gate to meet up with Uber on the way out but on the way back they can drop us at the door .

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

Gotcha, sounds like you had the same experience as us.

@sugeymagana124 Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Was the Uber able to pick you up around the airport? Did you have to walk out to a certain area so they can pick you up?

@alainlapointe7777 Жыл бұрын

Riu Santa Fe is an oasis in the desert the area around it is pretty lame but once you get into the resort its another world .

@stanis6543 Жыл бұрын

I just booked a stay there and was worried about kids.

@alainlapointe7777 Жыл бұрын

@@stanis6543 There were a lot of families while we were there ( 5/12 jan.) never seen a party place like that with a lot of drunk folks however never seen a child near any of them so just stay near the pools near the auditorium

@IAmInsane4Zayn Жыл бұрын

@@alainlapointe7777 Did you go on any excursions and did the resort offer any? Going there in May.

@alainlapointe7777 Жыл бұрын

@@IAmInsane4Zayn No we walked on the beach to the marina and then to the Pacific side of the arches . We also took the "water taxi " to go to lovers beach and to cabi san lucas

@alianajackson401 Жыл бұрын

Can you reccommend companies/agencies for transportation from the airport?

@kristinoblon8653 11 ай бұрын

We just used the company, Juan Pablo…$180usd round trip from airport to Cabo San Lucas. Had waters and beer in cooler for us. Not a luxury vehicle but got us where we needed to go!

@celathianaaron6057 Жыл бұрын

❤️

@susannemayer9949 4 ай бұрын

Local transit is extremely affordable and available!

@travelmanMN 10 ай бұрын

My first trip if I go to Cabo will be solo. I am thinking of going during the shoulder season. is that really a bg deal? Thinking mid-Feb.

@alysmalls 10 ай бұрын

We recently visited in mid-February and loved it. Was a little chilly in the evenings though

@rainmaker3700 Жыл бұрын

#1 tip: Bring a supply of imodium with you.

@ApriliaRacer14 Жыл бұрын

Just hit the farmcia and get anti-parasitic tablets. Hit me many times while living in CDMX.

@popdafourliketupacshakur6256 Жыл бұрын

@@ApriliaRacer14what’s the deal with parasites and Imodium? I don’t get it and will be traveling there

@dabig25 11 ай бұрын

Because the water in Mexico is not safe to drink from tap . Bacteria and not as sanitary as the US

@weretheosbornes 10 ай бұрын

Everyone please listen to this comment.

@danalvarado147 Ай бұрын

Si, siempre tengo que llevar pesos. Esta gringa si sabe

@irinamartin8773 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@NIKKIGIA777 Жыл бұрын

How did you like Hacienda Encantada?

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

I didn't like it at all. I made a video review and tour on my channel if you're interested

@David_Saucedo Жыл бұрын

Were those my drone shots? lol

@mattjohnson7835 Жыл бұрын

One mistake I made was exchanging dollars for Pesos at the airport. By far, the worst exchange rate. Do not do it! Taxis quote in Dollars. Pay in dollars.

@paulj4228 Жыл бұрын

Just came back from a cruise that stopped at cabo. The place they can do you in to the port, Like all ports they have a lot of shops a lot of restafrance be wise and where you eat. Food prices could be nuas far as cost. My wife and I stopped at a place called Baja tacos. It was not good. Here's what we ate, One order tacos you got 3, One sandwich called lobster roll. It was fake lobster One Margarita made with Don Julio tequila. And to finish it off one bottle of water. Total costs for this was $97.55 American a little bit pricey. You got about a 2 spoon of what they called lobster on the lobster roll with 2 slices of bacon one piece of avocado Oh yes we had some guacamole too This place rip you off do not go there unless you have a lot of money for c***** food.

@paulj4228 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the mistakes up above.

@kenjohnson6603 Жыл бұрын

I do not agree with only taking $1, $5, $10 and a few $20 bills. Try taking $5,000 in small bills. I have never had any problem getting change back for a hundred dollar bill, but sometimes my change is in Pesos, but so what?

@rich2376 Жыл бұрын

You have beautiful teeth!

@futuregamer5791 Жыл бұрын

I don't have a tourist card.

@_.sunshyne_ Жыл бұрын

Wait so we need a passport to go to Cabo?

@natanhaelalvarado6137 Жыл бұрын

Of course, los cabos is in Mexico, and just like any country, Mexico government asks foreigners proper documentation and information like passports.

@kayosole Жыл бұрын

Never going again because prices are ridiculous out there

@danielgriffin8132 Жыл бұрын

Cartels not safe

@TheUnforgiven69 Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with it... but noticed Aly had her teeth professionally whitened. Just saying. I notice everything.

@alysmalls Жыл бұрын

If Crest white strips count...then sure! lol

@TheUnforgiven69 Жыл бұрын

@@alysmalls You have a great smile and nice white teeth. Blessed is the one who gets to kiss you

@pennyking3823 Жыл бұрын

Here's the biggest tip If you want a TRUE Mexico experience, stay away from Cabo Used to be a great fishing village, now an over priced tourist trap. Sleazy people, drug dealers, everyone looking to make a buck, Expensive hotels, condos, and meals. It's like being in Orange county . I recently stayed for a week in Manzanillo. The entire price would probably be one day in Cabo