Is Mexico Phasing Out Cash? Inside the Growing Push to Go Digital at Gas Stations and Toll Roads
In a country where cash has long been king, Mexico may be approaching a turning point. As President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum prepares to take office, conversations around modernizing the country’s payment systems are gaining traction—particularly at everyday touchpoints like gas stations and highway toll booths. While no official nationwide mandate has been enacted to eliminate cash, […]
The world is paying more for gas… Mexico isn’t. Why?
Gas prices are climbing across the globe — fast. From the United States to Europe, drivers are feeling the squeeze as oil markets react to rising tensions in the Middle East. Prices have surged, headlines are heating up, and uncertainty is back at the pump. But in Mexico, something very different is happening. While much […]
Truck Drivers Warn of Road Closures (March 18, 2026) Near Fonatur Roundabout in San José del Cabo Over Unpaid Work Dispute
SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO, Baja California Sur — March 17, 2026 Commuters and residents in Los Cabos may want to plan an alternate route tomorrow morning MARCH 18, 2026 at 8am. A group of freight transport drivers working on the Fonatur roundabout overpass project in San José del Caboannounced they will block key roads near […]
Los Cabos Sets World Record for the Longest Sashimi in the World at Sashimi Fest 2026
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur — March 14, 2026 In a spectacular culinary celebration that blended local seafood, tourism, and community pride, Los Cabos has officially made history by creating the longest sashimi in the world during the 2026 Sashimi Fest. The announcement was made during a live event hosted by the Ayuntamiento de Los […]
No Clock Changes Here — Why Mexico (Mostly) Ditched Daylight Saving Time
If you woke up in Los Cabos this week feeling unusually… calm, you’re not imagining it. While millions of people across the United States and other countries were busy losing an hour of sleep and resetting every clock in the house, Mexico quietly skipped the chaos altogether. That’s right — Mexico no longer observes daylight […]
Baja California Sur’s Minimum Wage Increase Began January 15 — Here’s What People Are Saying Now
LOS CABOS, Baja California Sur — Mexico’s new minimum wage officially began on January 15, and now, as of February 23, residents across Baja California Sur are starting to notice what it really means. In the General Minimum Wage Zone — which includes Baja California Sur — the daily wage increased from 278.80 pesos to […]
Is It Safe to Travel to Los Cabos Right Now? Here’s the Real Story
LOS CABOS — Big headlines out of mainland Mexico this week have travelers doing what travelers do best: Googling. After news broke about violence following the killing of a major cartel leader in Jalisco, many visitors planning trips to Cabo started asking the same question: “Is Los Cabos safe right now?” Short answer? Yes. Longer […]
El Mencho Killed: What the Fall of Mexico’s Most Powerful Cartel Leader Means; and How It Could Affect Los Cabos
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — better known as “El Mencho” — was killed Sunday during a major military operation in the state of Jalisco, marking one of the most significant blows to organized crime in modern Mexican history. As leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), El Mencho oversaw a vast criminal empire […]
Living in Cabo in 2026: What No One Tells You Before You Move
Everyone talks about vacationing in Cabo. Very few talk about living here. The sunsets are real.The ocean really is that blue.The lifestyle really can feel cinematic. But moving to Cabo isn’t a vacation. It’s a shift. And in 2026, more people than ever are making it. The First 30 Days When you first arrive, it […]
CRIT Los Cabos: Rehabilitation and Therapy Center for Children With Disabilities, Autism, and Mobility Challenges
The new CRIT Los Cabos is officially open, bringing world-class rehabilitation services to children and teens with disabilities, autism, and specialized therapy needs. This center marks a major milestone for Baja California Sur, offering families access to care that was previously only available in other states. CRIT Los Cabos What Is CRIT? CRIT (Centro de […]