Cabo Travel Information

Cabo San Lucas Travel Information

Passport Requirements

New requirements for US Citizens
Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.
For more information on passport requirements, please consult the US Department of State website .

Canadian Citizens
Canadian Citizens traveling to Mexico via the United States will be required to present a valid passport. Although a passport is recommended, Canadian Citizens traveling by air directly from Canada to Mexico (without landing in the US) will be admitted with proof of citizenship (such as original birth certificate or naturalization certificate) and photo ID.

Traveling with Minors
US or Canadian citizens under the age 18 who are traveling alone, with one parent or in someone else's custody will require notarized consent from parent (or both parents) in addition to the documentation above. If the minor is traveling with a parent that has full custody, an original court order is required. If one parent is deceased, the Death Certificate must be presented. For further information, please check with the Mexican Embassy

Mexican Entry Requirements
On your flight to Los Cabos, the airline will provide you with a Tourist Card and a Customs Declaration to complete. On arrival to Mexico, you will be required to present your Tourist Card and Declaration to the immigration officials. They will stamp your Tourist Card. You will be required to submit the Tourist Card upon your departure so keep it in a safe place. If you lose this document, you will be required to pay a fine of approximately $20 USD. There is no departure tax payable for departure from Los Cabos, Mexico.

Currency
The local currency in Los Cabos is the Mexican peso, although US dollars are widely accepted. The US exchange rate is currently approximately 11 to 1. This means $1 USD is currently equal to 11 Mexican pesos The Canadian exchange rate is currently approximately 10 to 1. Canadian dollars are generally not accepted at local establishments, but can be exchanged at the money exchange booths located around Los Cabos or at the local banks before 2:00 pm. Most restaurants and businesses also take credit cards but please verify prior to purchasing. Visa and Mastercard are accepted most often. The exchange rates fluctuate on a daily basis so please check out our Currency Converter for up to date information
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ATMs/Bank Machines
ATMs are easily accessible and are located at banks and businesses around town. The ATMs will disburse Mexican Pesos for your withdrawal from your US or Canadian bank accounts. When withdrawing funds, you will be withdrawing the amount in pesos. For $100 USD, you will request approximately $1100 pesos for $100 Canadian dollars, you will request approximately $1000 pesos. ATMs will only accept PINs with 4 digits.

Electrical Compatibility
The electricity in Los Cabos is the same as the US and Canada - 110 volts 60 cycles AC and is compatible with US and Canadian electronics and appliances. An electrical adapter is not necessary for your trip.

Time Zone
Los Cabos and all of the Baja are located in the Mountain Time zone. Mexico has not changed the dates for Daylight Savings time, so the time changes on the original dates.

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