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 answer? Also yes…. and here’s why.
First, let’s talk geography. Los Cabos sits at the very bottom of the Baja peninsula. Jalisco, where the unrest happened, is on the mainland across the Gulf of California. They are not neighboring states. You can’t just drive from one into the other. Cabo operates in its own pocket of Mexico — physically separated, which matters more than most people realize.
On the ground here in Los Cabos, it feels like… Cabo.
Flights are landing. The airport is busy. Resorts are full. The marina is buzzing. Golf carts are rolling across fairways overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Sunset dinners are happening exactly as planned.
There are no roadblocks. No shutdowns. No disruptions.
Los Cabos is one of Mexico’s most important international tourism destinations. It’s heavily monitored and consistently patrolled. You’ll often see National Guard or military vehicles in visible areas; not because something is wrong, but because Cabo is considered a priority tourism corridor. That presence is normal here, and in moments of heightened national attention, it simply becomes more visible.
It’s also important to remember something: Mexico is a very large country. News in one state does not automatically equal instability everywhere else. The same way an incident in one U.S. city doesn’t define the entire country, mainland unrest doesn’t mean Baja California Sur is affected.
As of now, there are no reports of incidents in Los Cabos related to what happened in Jalisco.
Now, here’s the part that applies anywhere in the world; whether you’re traveling to Mexico, Paris, Miami, or Tokyo: being aware of your surroundings is always smart. Use reputable transportation. Stay informed. Trust official updates. That’s good travel advice everywhere.
But there’s a difference between smart awareness and unnecessary alarm.
Right now, Los Cabos remains what it has always been: a polished, well-protected, internationally loved destination built around hospitality, ocean views, and luxury escapes.
If you’re heading here for a wedding, a golf trip, a fishing tournament, or just to sit by the pool with a margarita, there is nothing on the ground suggesting your plans should change.
The headlines may feel intense. Cabo does not.
And we’ll keep watching the story — but today, the beaches are open, the sunsets are on schedule, and Los Cabos is carrying on as usual.
