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Getting Around

Although Los Cabos is a large municipality stretching from the Pacific coast to the Sea of Cortez and 50 miles to the north, navigating the area is relatively easy. Chances are you will be staying somewhere within the 20-mile Tourist Corridor, in Cabo or San Jose, and using the Transpenisular Highway (Mexico #1) that circles the Cape Region shown on our area map.

The highway is a divided four lane from the International Airport in San Jose to downtown Cabo San Lucas, with similar speed limits as the rest of North America, shown in kilometers. A mile is 1.60 kilometers. On the highway, the speed limit is 90 kilometers or 55 miles per hour. City speed limits are 30 to 50 kilometers, roughly 20 to 30 miles per hour.

 

 

 

Taxi Azul Los CabosTAXIS.-  While staying in the Tourist Corridor has definite advantages, taxi fares in Los Cabos can be pricey if you plan a lot of sightseeing and activities throughout the area. Rates are per car or van, not per person. Ask the fare before you board. Taxis are easily found at most hotels, and throughout the tourist areas. Because of the large geographical area, it’s often more convenient and much more affordable to rent a vehicle than use taxis.
 

 

 

 BUSES.- Modern SuburCabos, InterBaja and Transportes del Norte buses run every 15 minutes from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. between Cabo San Lucas and Santa Anita (north of the International Airport), with bus stops in the Tourist Corridor. Fares are economical and drivers will change small peso bills. Remember, though, U.S. and Canadian coins are not legal tender in Mexico.

BUSSING THE BAJA.-Autobuses Aguila and Autobuses del Pacifico are the two main bus lines that service the peninsula. Buses depart several times a day from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas and return almost every hour. It s a 20 to 30 hour ride and while the comfortable first class seats offer an interesting experience for travelers wanting to experience more of Mexico while en-route to Los Cabos, bus fares are no bargain, with prices close to airline tickets from the U.S. border.

CHAUFERED AND LIMOUSINE SERVICES.- Private transportation, be it a fully equipped Suburban, Hummer or stretch limousine, is easily arranged. Guardian Angel Concierge will assist you with more information and arranging your rental.

   

 

 

 

 RULES OF THE ROAD.- Although English is widely spoken, Mexico is a Spanish-speaking country, with road signs in Spanish. In the state of Baja California Sur, it’s obligatory to wear a seatbelt and stay within the speed limit.

Highway speed limit enforcement is less rigorous than in the U.S. and Canada, even more reason to drive responsibly and defensively. In town, where many police direct traffic by hand, speeds are enforced. Both San Lucas and San José downtown areas are predominantly one-way. Check the traffic flow before you make that turn.

If you are going to be driving in Los Cabos, tgeh best you can do is listen to ROADCD is an audio guide, with the perfect balance of commercial ads, history, culture, music and vital traffic and road information for the traveller. An original idea intended for tourists who arrive to Los Cabos and rent a car. You can get a free copy when you rent a car at this car rentals, or down load the full audio guide here

 

GASSING UP.- There’s only one company available, the national franchised station, called PEMEX, easily identifiable by their bright green and white signs. Most stations in Los Cabos are clean and modern with restrooms and convenience stores. Credit cards and travelers checks are not accepted.

When gassing up, pay particular attention. Gas is pumped by attendants, most who speak little or no English. To request a fill in Spanish say, “Lleno, por favor (Yay-noh, pour favbor).” To minimize confusion, ask for a quantity equal to your peso note amount and pay after the fill is made.

Fifty Pesos, about $5 U.S. is Cincuenta Pesos (ceen-quen-tah peh-sohs), One Hundred, $10 U.S., is Cien pesos (see-en), Two Hundred, $20 US, is Doscientos (dohs-see-en-tohs), and Five Hundred, $50 U.S., is Quinientos (keen-nee yen-tohs). Tipping is discretionary. If you are paying in U.S. dollars, the exchange rate will be posted near the pump.