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Los Cabos, México

Los Cabos is a municipality located at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, in the state of Baja California Sur. It encompasses the two towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo linked by the thirty-two-km Resort Corridor.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur.
  • Served by Punta Colorada Airport (PCO).

History

Los Cabos is a municipality located at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, in the state of Baja California Sur. It encompasses the two towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo linked by the thirty-two-km Resort Corridor.

Airports

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) 13 km to the centre
San José del Cabo, BCS, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 18 airlines (AeroMéxico, United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 22 destinations incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 18 airlines, 22 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW) 38 km to the centre
Cabo San Lucas, BCS, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) 44 km to the centre
La Ribera, BCS, MX — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Punta Pescadero Airport 61 km to the centre
La Paz, BCS, MX
Outdoor
Los Frailes Airstrip 38 km to the centre
San José del Cabo, BCS, MX
Outdoor
Cabo Cortes Airstrip 42 km to the centre
Los Cabos, BCS, MX
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Punta Colorada Airport (PCO); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Los Cabos, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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