When I first began
looking at taking a trip to México, it seemed like absolutely everyone was
screaming at me to go to
Cabo. I didn’t know much about the area, but it seemed to be the place to go.
And let me just say, it definitely is! If you’re looking to plan your big
vacation for the year, then let me tell you everything there is to know about Cabo San Lucas México.
For those of you
travelling to México for the first time, let me assure you that despite all the
negative media attention, it is actually a very safe country for tourists. Most
Méxicans are very friendly and welcoming towards visitors, and tourism is a
major factor for the economy. But there are a few things to keep in mind when
visiting.
Firstly, upon arrival
you’ll have your passport stamp. Pretty standard procedure, but in México you
will also be given a small tear off slip from the immigration form you filled
out. DO NOT LOSE THIS! When you leave, you’ll be asked for the slip, and if you
don’t have it, you’ll be fined. Yikes. I just kept it in my passport, but make
sure you leave it somewhere you know is safe and won’t get lost.
Secondly, the Méxican
currency is pesos, not dollars. For some reason, a lot of tourists think that
tourist areas will accept dollars. Some do, but the exchange rate will be
outrageously high! So save yourself some money and the headache, and make sure
you swap out for pesos.
Thirdly, and sort of a
funny one, the official language of México is Spanish. The Spanish word for
women is mujeres. So gents, if you’re
looking for the little boys’ room, don’t go into the door marked with an M!
It’s actually the women’s restroom! Instead find the door marked H for hombres or C for caballeros.
Now for those of you
that don’t know (I certainly didn’t) Cabos is actually made of two towns: San
Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. I decided to go to Cabo San Lucas because I
was absolutely captivated by the photos of the beaches I saw on Google.
Seriously, go look. And that doesn’t even give you the full experience of
seeing it in person.
There is the famous Arch
of Cabo San Lucas, a rock formation that I’m sure you would recognize from any
other travel blog or instagram feed. Then there is Lovers Beach with it’s
beautiful blue waters and soft sands. You can even go snorkeling and have a
look at México’s stunning sea life! Playa El Medano is the main beach in Cabo
San Lucas and features many different outdoor restaurants and bars.
And speaking of the
restaurants, let me just tell you how unreal authentic Méxican cuisine is.
Because of its proximity to the ocean, most of Cabo San Lucas traditional fair
features a variety of seafood. If you’ve ever heard of Baja fish tacos, those
come from the same region! Cabo is located in the Baja California peninsula, so
that is where the name comes from. You have to try the fish tacos. They are to
die for. Another favorite local dish is Chocolate Clams or almejas chocolatas in Spanish. Might sound a bit strange, but those
clams were probably the best I’ve ever had. Locals cook then on hot stone beds
and cover them in romerito, and herb
that grows all over the Baja region.Delicioso!
The nightlife in Cabo
San Lucas is incredible. You could party in the beach bars or cantinas by the
sea, but the dance clubs in the downtown district are where it’s really at. El
Squid Roe has become a landmark icon of Cabo San Lucas, and it was some of the
most vibrant, contagious, and just downright outrageous party scene I had ever
been to, but it was so much fun. The club has not one, not two, but three
stories of dance floors and tequila filled spray tanks.