How long does it take to get through customs in Cabo?


How long does it take to get through customs in Cabo? Be Patient with Security Procedures The time you will spend waiting in line at customs will depend on your travel month. Peak season in Los Cabos is between December and April, so prepare to wait for 45 minutes to an hour. For off-peak seasons, you can breeze through customs in as little time as fifteen minutes.


Do I need to carry my passport in Cabo San Lucas?

A valid passport book is required to enter Mexico by air, and those attempting to enter at an airport with a U.S. passport card only may be denied admission.


How far are Cabo resorts from airport?

Los Cabos Airport is located 43 km away from the hotels in Cabo San Lucas. This journey will take around 40 minutes in a Cabo San Lucas taxi or private car, or 60 minutes on the public Ruta del Desierto bus.


Should I exchange money before I travel to Cabo San Lucas?

Before visiting Mexico it may be a good idea to exchange currency at your local bank as they may be able to provide you with the best Mexican Peso exchange rate. When you arrive at Cabo Airport you can also exchange money at each terminal Cash Exchange facility, Cambio.


How busy is Los Cabos Airport?

In 2021, it handled 5,549,600 passengers, and in 2022, the number rose to 7,019,300, with 63% of them travelling to or from international destinations. All the major U.S. and Canadian air carriers offer flights to and from Los Cabos to all or most of their primary and secondary hubs.


What can I not bring into Mexico?

Items Not Allowed in Mexico:
  • Guns or ammunition. ...
  • Pepper spray.
  • Lethal knives and machetes (anything over 8” is not allowed)
  • Live predator fish.
  • Totoaba fish (fresh or frozen)
  • Turtle eggs.
  • Poppy seeds or flour of poppy seeds.
  • Marijuana, medicinal marijuana, marijuana products, marijuana seeds or spores, or marijuana extracts.


Should I bring cash or card to Cabo?

We certainly recommend bringing cash with you to Mexico because many establishments run only accept cash. However, with that said, we don't expect you to come with enough cash to purchase everything, give tips, etc. And while many businesses only accept cash, many of them also accept cards (especially in Cabo).


Can I bring ibuprofen to Mexico?

You are allowed to bring enough medicine for the time period you will be in Mexico. If you are bringing an unusual quantity of medicine please bring a doctor's prescription just in case you need to prove the medicine is for your own consumption.


What needs to be declared at customs in Mexico?

If you enter or leave Mexico, you must declare any sum of money equaling US$10,000 or more that you bring in cash, checks, money orders, other cashable documents or a combination of them. Failing to declare carries a fine ranging from 20% to 40% of the exceeding amount.