Earthquake hits Los Cabos I September 2024 I 4.4 Magnitude

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Strikes Near San José del Cabo: A Firsthand Experience San José del Cabo, BCS, Mexico – September 3, 2024, 4:58 AM In the early hours of September 3rd, 2024, residents of San José del Cabo and surrounding areas were rattled awake by a magnitude 4.4 earthquake, centered just 6 miles from the […]

Mexican Peso Plummets: Weekly Decline Nears 4%

Mexican Peso Plummets: Weekly Decline Nears 4% The Mexican Peso hit a yearly low of 19.22 against the US Dollar, dropping over 1% daily and nearly 4% weekly. Concerns about the US economy have impacted Mexico, its largest trading partner, leading to a significant shift in market sentiment. Mixed Economic Signals Mexico’s recent economic data […]

“Now Open” 24 hour Soriana Hiper Grocery Super-center

Soriana Hiper 24 cabo

Doors are now open, and Soriana Hiper El Tezal! Cabo San Lucas residents and visitors have a new reason to celebrate.  Whether you’re looking for groceries, gadgets, or even a haircut, this new hypermarket is ready to serve you 24 hours a day. Situated in the bustling El Tezal area located next to Costco Warehouse, […]

Fire Near New Soriana Store in Cabo San Lucas

Fire Near New Soriana Store in Cabo San Lucas

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur (BCS) – On Monday July 8, 2024 in the late afternoon, a fire broke out near the new Soriana store located in the tourist corridor of Cabo San Lucas near the Costco warehouse . The fire, which started around 4:00 p.m., quickly spread through the dry grass, fueled by strong […]

Multiple Earthquakes Hit Near Baja California Sur

Map showing earthquake locations near Baja California Sur

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur (BCS) – On Wednesday, July 3, a series of significant earthquakes shook the regions near Baja California Sur, with the most recent one measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale, located 369 km from Cabo San Lucas. Details of the Earthquake Series According to the National Seismological Service (SSN), the 5.2 […]

Understanding the Impact of the Mexican Peso’s Exchange Rate

  As of June 17, 2024, the exchange rate for the Mexican peso (MXN) to the US dollar (USD) is 18.54 MXN per USD. This represents an 8.27% increase from the same time last year, indicating that the Mexican peso has depreciated against the US dollar over the past year​ (YCharts)​​ (EFA Forecast)​. Implications for […]

Historic Bar “The Giggling Marlin” in Cabo San Lucas Devastated by Fire

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Historic Cabo San Lucas Bar Destroyed in Early Morning Fire This morning, at 5:50 am, the Cabo San Lucas Fire Department responded to a fire at “The Giggling Marlin” restaurant on Boulevard Marina. All available units and on-duty personnel were dispatched to the scene to manage the situation.  The Giggling Marlin, a beloved bar and […]

What you need to know about Cabo Hurricane Season

When is Hurricane Season in Cabo? Cabo Hurricane Season: What Travelers Need to Know Hurricane season in Cabo San Lucas, located in Baja California Sur, typically runs from June 1 to November 30. This period sees the highest likelihood of hurricanes and tropical storms, with the peak season occurring between August and October. What Travelers […]

Mexico’s Presidential Election: Claudia Sheinbaum Makes History

Claudia Sheinbaum

Claudia Sheinbaum Wins In a historic turn of events, Claudia Sheinbaum, a renowned climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, has won Mexico’s presidential election. This significant victory marks her as the first woman and the first Jewish person to be elected as president of Mexico. Who Is Claudia Sheinbaum? Claudia Sheinbaum, 61, brings […]