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City guide · Updated June 2026
Latin AmericaMexico22.9° · -109.9°
Cabo San Lucas,Mexico.
Sun, sand, and luxury in Mexico's most glamorous beach resort destination.
Cabo San Lucas · MX
Cabo San LucasMexico
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Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
83,544.3
Total residents
Global rank
#1,236
Wanderlust index
Best time
November to March offers warm…
Peak window
Time zone
America/Denver
Local time
Currency
Mexican Peso (MXN)
Money in use
Language
Spanish
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Cabo San Lucas
Sun, sand, and luxury in Mexico's most glamorous beach resort destination.
Cabo San Lucas is a premier beach destination at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Known for world-class resorts, upscale dining, and vibrant nightlife, it caters primarily to luxury travelers and those seeking all-inclusive experiences. The dramatic rock formations, pristine beaches, and abundant marine life make it a major draw for water sports enthusiasts and tourists.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Cabo San Lucas scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
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/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
4
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
12
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
2
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
2
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
5
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
5
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Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Cabo San Lucas
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
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Sweet spot: November to March offers warm, dry weather with comfortable temperatures ideal for beach activities and water sports..
More cities for these months: Where to go in January · Where to go in February · Where to go in March · Where to go in November · Where to go in December
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Cabo San Lucas
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
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Medano Beach
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Lover's Beach
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Chileno Bay
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Flora Farms
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Cabo Pulmo National Park
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San José del Cabo Art District
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Cabo San Lucas
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$5,200
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$6,400
+23%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$5,200
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$6,537.4
+26%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$1,754.6
-66%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
12
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Cabo San Lucas
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Downtown Cabo San Lucas
Pedregal
Puerto Paraíso
Medano Beach Area
07 · Stay & eat
Places to stay and eat in Cabo San Lucas
Hotels, cafés and restaurants Wanderlust members have added for Cabo San Lucas.
Places to stay
01
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, Los Cangrejos, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico
08 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
Practical tips on places from this Cabo San Lucas guide, written with AI. One is free; Pro members see the rest. Double-check details before you go.
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Practical tips on the sights and neighbourhoods in this Cabo San Lucasguide — when to go, what most visitors miss. Written with AI about the guide's own places; double-check details before you go. Pro members see every tip.
09 · Practical notes
Practical information for Cabo San Lucas
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport — Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
02
Money
- Currency — Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Affordability — 1/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 12 Mbps
- Internet score — 3.1/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 2/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — Spanish
06
Timing
- Best window — November to March offers warm, dry weather with comfortable temperatures ideal for beach activities and water sports.
- Time zone — America/Denver
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Cabo San Lucas safe for travelers?+
Cabo San Lucas has a safety rating of 2 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas?+
The best time to visit Cabo San Lucas is November to March offers warm, dry weather with comfortable temperatures ideal for beach activities and water sports..
How expensive is Cabo San Lucas?+
Cabo San Lucas has an affordability score of 1 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Cabo San Lucas?+
Cabo San Lucas has an average internet speed of 12 Mbps.
What currency does Cabo San Lucas use?+
The currency used in Cabo San Lucas is Mexican Peso (MXN).
What language is spoken in Cabo San Lucas?+
The primary language spoken in Cabo San Lucas is Spanish.
Map
Places in Cabo San Lucas on a map
Places Wanderlust members have added for Cabo San Lucas.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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Real tradeoffs
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Traveler reviews
Reviews of Cabo San Lucas
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