After a long week of hard work, have you ever pictured yourself on a warm beach holding a refreshing margarita? Cabo San Lucas offers this kind of peaceful and relaxing opportunities for hard-working people like you. However, some travelers hesitate about taking a flight to Cabo San Lucas Airport because they don’t want to go through all the trouble of going through customs in another country and finding safe transportation to their hotel or other places they would like to go to. We will answer frequent questions and concerns in this regard that will make you feel at ease when coming for vacation or a quick get-away.
Where can I fly from?
Many airlines in the United States and Canada fly from the major airports and hubs as well as from smaller airports, allowing passengers to fly from their home city or connect to a close-by airport. From Europe, there are flights to and from Gatwick airport in London, United Kingdom. For travelers that would like to visit other parts of the beautiful country of Mexico, there at least 10 domestic destinations that you can travel to at a very reasonable cost from Cabo San Lucas Airport. Some of the states and cities you can fly to are Jalisco, Guanajuato, Sinaloa, Monterrey, and Mexico City.
How safe is Cabo San Lucas?
Although there’s crime in some areas of the country and the US State Department has asked its citizens to be cautious, Cabo San Lucas is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Americans and in the past 20 years an increasing amount of them have moved to Cabo to retire or just because they love it so much.
One thing that you can do to make your trip even safer and relaxing is to hire Cabo Transfers. The drivers that provide this service are the most professional that you will find. You can arrange for a pick-up at the gate and the drop off will always be right at the door of your hotel or lodging place. This service is not only for Los Cabos but also for San Jose del Cabo, the Diamante area, The Corridor, Los Arcos, East Cape, La Paz and various among other locations around Los Cabos.
You can make your safe trip to Los Cabos a step further. Our services include not just a Cabo Airport Shuttle but also transportation in and around the city if you would like to visit other beaches, restaurants, clubs, markets or shops.
How safe if the Cabo San Lucas Airport?
Security personnel at the airport work full-time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and all 365 days of the year. Should you have an emergency, 911 also works in Mexico. Our Airport Baja Transfers staff and drivers will always meet you inside the airport premises, no matter your time of arrival.
What should I know about Mexican Customs?
Once you arrive at Cabo San Lucas Airport, you only need your passport and to fill out a customs form that you can get from your airline and in your language. Only if you were going to stay for more than 6 months, you would need a tourist visa.
Once tourists from the US are returning home from Mexico are required to present a passport, birth certificate, resident alien or a SENTRI card. It’s required to have proof of being a legal resident in the United States of America, not just a citizen, in order to get in and out of Mexico. The U.S.
If for any reason you forget your passport or ID at Cabo San Lucas Airport, it will be safely kept in airport security for up 30 days. However, if you lost it in your hotel or any other location, don’t panic, there is US Consulate located in San Jose del Cabo. You can call them at (52) (624) 143-3566 from Monday to Friday, or 1-619-692-2154 any other day or if there’s an emergency.
On the other hand, if you have lost your Mexican tourist visa, go to the Mexican Customs office located at passenger drop-off in Terminal 2 of the Airport.
Are there any items or substances that the forbidden by the Mexican laws?
The laws in Mexico and the United States or other countries vary very much when it comes to certain items or substances that are used as prescribed medicine or are recreational.
Some of the things that are not allowed to bring into the country are:
- Firearms. All weapons, ammunition, cartridges, explosives, and things like these are strictly forbidden. If you own a firearm and have the necessary permits from the US, you will also have to declare it at customs and get the necessary Mexican permits.
- Fireworks and explosives. Any flammable materials and substances like the ones made from explosive materials are not allowed into Mexico because they are considered hazardous. They are also prohibited to take in any flight, whether on a checked-in suitcase or carry-ons.
- Some forms of tobacco like Cuban cigars are not allowed to bring into Mexico
- Any product or medicine with or without prescription containing cannabis (marijuana) is not permitted by the Mexican laws.
- Any person bringing in illegal drugs can be severely fined or even imprisoned.
- Articles and clothing like knives or boots made from endangered species such as sea turtles, crocodiles, elephants or corals are forbidden.
- USD 10,000 or more in cash is not allowed. If are bringing such a sum of money in cash, you should declare it at customs upon arrival.
What’s included in the Duty-Free?
The Mexican Laws allow for an allowance in taxes to foreign tourists who bring in or import merchandise to Mexico in addition to what they bring in their baggage. Such merchandise can be for up to USD 300 or $500 during certain holiday seasons such as Christmas and New Year’s.
If you are thinking of importing merchandise that exceeds that value, visit the web site www.aduanas.gob.mx, to check for the tax rates and summit the form Payment of Foreign Trade Duties.
Do you have more questions or need suggestions?
We are ready to assist you and make your trip to Los Cabos safe and relaxing. Call us now at 011 (52) 624 242 4600 or email us at airportbajatransfers@gmail.com.
