The Mexican peso; US dollars are widely accepted in most of the resorts and restaurants as well as Visa and Master Card. However American Express is accepted in only few businesses and some resorts will not accept payment cash in US dollars. American checks are not accepted in Los Cabos. Also most of the ATM will provide you only pesos. Please note that Costco will only take payment in cash dollars up to $250usd but they accept your credit card. And make sure you contact your bank before you visit Mexico to inform them of your trip.
There is now Uber in Los Cabos but they have no access to pick you up from the airport so you would need to make prior arrangements for pick-up or you will find taxis there. Taxis do not accept credit card payments, cash only.
In May temperatures in Los Cabos are usually between 70F and 80F and sunny. Low chance of rain and the humidity is usually between 55% and 65%.
The Los Cabos area is fortunate to have 21miles of sandy shoreline. The majority of beaches in Los Cabos are not safe for swimming due to strong undercurrents and riptides. The swimmable public beaches are Medano Beach, Santa Maria Bay, Chileno Bay, Palmilla Beach and Costa Azul beach.
The main airport serving Los Cabos is the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and is just 25 miles from Esperanza Resort. A short 35-minute scenic drive from the airport.
All US travelers must have a valid US passport for return travel to the US with a minimum of six 6-month validity.
Los Cabos is on Mountain Standard Time (1 hour ahead of Pacific Standard Time, 2 hours behind Eastern Standard Time)
Dial 911 or 060
- Blue Net Hospital in Cabo San Lucas 5 minutes away from Esperanza Resort: Phone # +52 (624) 104 3911