City council approved a raise in taxi fares of 35 %

The city council has just approved a raise in taxi fares of 35 %. The yearly inflation rate in Mexico is just below 7 %. The taxi association has demanded a raise of 40 % and where allowed a whopping 35 %. This makes the taxies in Los Cabos the most expensive in all of Mexico!!

Bad news for smokers: Huffin and puffin will be more expensive. The Mexican congress will raise the taxes on cigarettes by 21 to 50 %. So, get your yearly stock right now.

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Although the tranquillity that brought many of Cabo's original admirers is becoming harder to find, other attractions pull in today's visitors. A first class marina has been completed right near the center of town. Hotels now fill tourist's needs from basic motels to 5 star resorts, and restaurants range from taco stands to sushi bars. Thus far, the stateside ever present golden arches cannot be found in Cabo (thank McGod!). Cabo is notorious for it's night life, and if you are macho enough, you can sing and dance from dusk to dawn in Cabo's many bars.

The beach and water sports scene cannot be matched. Swimming, sunning, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, para-sailing, yachting . . . the list goes on. This is water sports heaven for those who have the desire and the energy to get wet.

Fishing is what put Cabo on the map, and fishing is what keeps 'em coming back. The waters surrounding the tip of the Peninsula offer some of the best fishing to be found anywhere. Recognizing that there is indeed a tomorrow, Cabo is big on the wise fishing practice of catch-and-release, especially with the larger game fish.

Cabo's faster pace is not for everyone. But if you come down with an open mind looking for a good time, and you leave here bored, you better check your pulse. There could be a problem.
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Beaches, Cabo San Lucas has some of the best beaches in the world. What makes a beach a great beach? Of course that all depends what your looking for. But grain for grain, the beaches of Cabo San Lucas get higher marks across the board than most beaches in the world. They're wide and beautiful, the sand is clean and white, and the  water is usually very clear, warm, and calm. The unique item on Cabo's beach agenda is that Cabo San Lucas has two distinctly different beach areas. West of town the Pacific Ocean rolls in uninterrupted to the beach, bringing swells and waves that can be very huge and powerful. Although watching these rollers come in and explode on shore can be quite a dramatic scene, swimming on these beaches can be very dangerous. Which brings us just around the Arch to the calm waters of the Sea of Cortez.
  The Sea of Cortez beaches are protected from the ocean swells by the granite peninsula at Land's End (out by the famous Arch), creating very smooth and calm conditions almost all of the time, from Lover's Beach at the tip, well up the coast towards San Jose Del Cabo. These are the beaches that made Cabo famous, and they continue to  attract travelers from around the world in increasing numbers each year. 
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Camping, RVing, Cabo San Lucas is the end of the line for Baja travelers who have traveled the length of the peninsula. Unlike San Jose Del Cabo just up the coast where camping facilities are scarce, Cabo San Lucas does offer a decent selection of options for setting up the tent or parking the R.V. Only a couple of these facilities are right in town, but most of them are pretty close. Camping on the beach is also an option, and the coast north of Cabo offers dozens of miles of undeveloped beaches for those who don't mind roughing it.
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Fishing - Boating, Cabo San Lucas is better known for fishing than probably an other town on the planet. The waters off of Cabo, both north and west in the Pacific Ocean, and south and east in the Sea of Cortez, are full of life. Many Baja fishermen come to Cabo to try their luck at the large trophy sailfish offshore, including blue marlin, black marlin, and the like. Others just want a good fight, and are happy to hook up with a dorado, yellowtail, wahoo, or a roosterfish. And then there are those for whom fishing is just an excuse to get away from home, and who don't really care what kind of fish they catch, as long as they can get out on a boat, drink a few beers, and have some fun. The exceptional thing about Cabo is that it is able to cater to any kind of fisherman, and have them going home happy.
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Hotel´s, Lodging, 
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Interesting local sites, 
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Recreation, 
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Restaurants - Bars,  As night falls on Cabo San Lucas, everyone's attentionseems to be focused on one thing . . .where to go eat!Let's face it, after a hard day of basking in the sun, playing in the ocean, or out fighting fish, the body needs a well deserved pick-me-up. Cabo offers a huge selection of culinary options, something for everyone.
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Shopping, Cabo San Lucas will definitely give the 'shop til yourop' crowd a run for their money. Most of the popular shopping stores are located on the main streets running through town. Other shops are available in the malls on the north side of the Cabo marina. For those who spent all of their time having too much fun, and forgot to go shopping, there are several shops at the Los Cabos Airport offering gifts and T-shirts. This is a great way to  kill time while you're waiting to get on the plane for home. 
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Transportation,   Airport shuttle, before arriving to Los Cabos International Airport, we sugest you to contact Baja Ground Services, Inc. to pre-arrange for Non-Stop airport transfers to and from your hotel if you do not plan to rent a car.

Car Rentals: Most visitors to Los Cabos who need a car, make arrangements upon arrival at Los Cabos International Airport. This works out good for Baja travelers who want a little more freedom  to explore the cape areas at the drop of a hat. Others,  who have pre-arranged package transfers and  transportation with their hotel package, often choose to rent a car for a day or two from the lobby of the hotel they are staying at, for a quick look-see of the area. By  and large most of the larger hotels have a car rentaldesk near the reception desk.

All rental agencies in Los Cabos require that a deposit be placed on a major credit card. They will not accept the increasingly common debit cards, as these types of cards  can not be processed through any of the banks in Los Cabos. If you do not have a credit card, it is possible that Budget Rent-A-Car at the airport might rent to you if  you pay in advance, and leave your return flight ticket  with them for collateral.

Almost all of the car rentals in Cabo San Lucas include unlimited mileage. A careful walk around of the vehicle you intend to rent is important, if you don't want to be donged for a ding caused by the person who rented the car before you. If you are planning any off road adventures, checking the spare tire and jack is also a good idea.
                       Let's talk about cows. More people are killed in Baja each year by running into cattle on the highway than any other event. The road between Cabo San Lucas and San  Jose Del Cabo has improved with respect to lounging livestock, but driving the corridor can still be dangerous. The roads north from Cabo San Lucas, up Highway 19 to Todos Santos, and up Highway 1 to La Paz, are two of  the worst roads on the entire peninsula. The problem increases significantly at night, when many Baja travelers are driving faster than they can safely see ahead. Once Bessy's big brown eyes are staring at you  from the hood of your car, it's too late. The best time to  prepare for a safe journey is as soon as you get behind the wheel of the car. Drive defensively. Safety is no accident.
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