What part of Cabo has swimmable beaches?


What part of Cabo has swimmable beaches? Avoid rocky shores where waves pound the beach and head to one of these swimming beaches in Cabo San Lucas to stay safe in the water. The top spots for swimming in Cabo are Medano Beach, Chileno Beach, Santa Maria Beach, the Cannery Beach, and Lover's Beach.


Why are some Cabo beaches not swimmable?

Because there are a number of places around Cabo where strong undertows, unpredictable tides, and hardy waves make for less than ideal swimming conditions, these places have been red flagged around the community as the Cabo San Lucas beaches you wouldn't want to visit if you're looking to frolic in the water.


Can you put your feet in the water in Cabo?

But while Cabo doesn't sport the calm, Caribbean shores of other popular vacation destinations like Tulum, there are still many swimmable beaches in Cabo to dip your toes in, including Medano Beach, Lovers Beach, and Chileno Beach.


What is the most swimmable beach in Cabo?

Here are our 7 best swimming beaches in Cabo San Lucas:
  • Medano Beach.
  • Lover's Beach.
  • Chileno Beach.
  • Santa Maria Beach.
  • Palmilla Beach.
  • Cannery Beaches.
  • Cabo Pulmo.


What is cheaper Cabo or Puerto Vallarta?

We own timeshares in both Cabo and PV, and I can assure you that when taking our kids, we definitely perfer Puerto Vallarta. It's less expensive, a beautiful location, and a more genuine experience. Our kids like Cabo too, but PV is the first choice for all of us. Safety wise... we felt very save in both Cabo and PV.


What areas in Cabo have swimmable beaches?

Swimmable beaches in Cabo
  • Medano Beach. This beach is located downtown, and many resorts with swimmable beaches in Cabo open into Medano Beach. ...
  • Lover's Beach. This beautiful swimmable beach is only accessible by boat. ...
  • Chileno Beach. ...
  • Santa Maria Beach. ...
  • Palmilla Beach. ...
  • Cannery Beaches. ...
  • Cabo Pulmo beach.


Is Cabo controlled by the cartel?

Most crime and violence in Cabo and in Baja California Sur State has a direct connection to the Mexico cartels. As tourists are the drug cartels' best customers, they largely keep their violence away from the Cabo tourist areas — so tourists keep coming traveling to Cabo San Lucas.


Which part of Cabo has the best beaches?

Here are our 7 best swimming beaches in Cabo San Lucas:
  • Medano Beach.
  • Lover's Beach.
  • Chileno Beach.
  • Santa Maria Beach.
  • Palmilla Beach.
  • Cannery Beaches.
  • Cabo Pulmo.


Is the water safe at resorts in Cabo?

Is the water in Cabo San Lucas safe to drink? The short answer is, not exactly. While the water in Los Cabos is very pure, you still need to be careful. The water distribution pipes and other factors can become contaminated.


What beaches are not swimmable in Cabo San Lucas?

While at Lover's Beach do not attempt to wade or swim on the neighboring Pacific Ocean side, called Divorce beach, as strong and dangerous under toes are prevalent and very dangerous. Medano Beach is the safest swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas in the middle of downtown and all the major happenings.


Is Cabo ran by cartel?

Are there Drug Cartels operating in Cabo? Like in most parts of Mexico, Drug Cartels do operate and it's also the case in Cabo San Lucas. However any problems or crime related to drug cartels are between different factions, and tend to happen far away from the major touristy areas.


Is traveling to Cabo safe right now?

Los Cabos Still a Relatively Safe Destination Overall, Los Cabos still remains a relatively safe destination for a vacation getaway. There has been a slight pick-up in criminal activity lately, according to the latest stoplight criminal activity report from the State of Baja California Sur.


Is the Cape in Cabo swimmable beach?

My first morning in Cabo on my most recent trip, I headed to East Cape Beach for sunrise. There is public beach access here but no amenities. This beach has strong surf, so it's not good for swimming. But it is a gorgeous spot to watch the sunrise.