According to information from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, statistics from January to November 2025 show that 22,857 common crimes were registered in Baja California Sur; these include more than 200 homicides, six femicides, more than 9,000 robberies, and around 3,000 cases of domestic violence. In recent statements to the media, […]
Baja California Sur confirms the continuation of the Embrace It program
Embrace it is a tourism benefit authorized by Article 129 Bis of the Baja California Sur State Tax Law. In 2025, it costs 470 Mexican pesos per person, approximately US$25, and must be paid exclusively online. The Government of Baja California Sur announced that the tourism benefit known as Embrace it will remain in effect […]
Baja California Sur registers more than 20 protests in 2025
During 2025, Baja California Sur witnessed more than 20 demonstrations, work stoppages, and strikes involving various sectors of the population. Education workers led the list of mobilizations with at least seven strikes throughout the year, while the health sector, students, and citizen groups also took to the streets to demand solutions to their grievances. However, […]
This tax paid by foreign travelers finances works and environmental protection in Baja California Sur.
The government of Baja California Sur announced that the tourism development tax, known as Embrace it, will continue to be levied on foreign travelers. This tax funds environmental protection programs, infrastructure modernization, and cultural and social projects in Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, and Loreto. The revenue collected from the tax levied on […]
The Mayor of Los Cabos led the posadas… in La Paz and Comondú
With two posadas (traditional Mexican Christmas celebrations), the mayor of Los Cabos, Christian Agúndez Gómez, celebrated with thousands of residents of La Paz and Comondú. Thousands of people from La Paz and Comondú ate, drank, and danced at the events hosted by the mayor of Los Cabos this past Saturday and Sunday in Chametla and […]
Security in Los Cabos and La Paz remains positive
In a recent interview with media outlets in Los Cabos, the governor of Baja California Sur, Víctor Manuel Castro Cosío, stated that the municipalities of Los Cabos and La Paz have regained a sense of security, which was lost during the first half of the year due to crimes related to organized crime. The governor […]
Baja California Sur Captures Attention on Social Media for Tourism and Climate
Baja California Sur trended on Twitter this Monday, attracting national attention for its vibrant tourism, cultural events, and favorable weather, a stark contrast to the cold front affecting other regions of the country. Preliminary figures from the State Tourism Secretariat project that Baja California Sur will close 2025 with hotel occupancy exceeding 70%, reflecting a […]
La Paz is the third best destination to visit in Mexico according to U.S. News 2026
It’s no coincidence that more and more travelers are turning their attention to La Paz when planning their next vacation. Tranquil beaches, a sea of impossible colors, and a city that thrives on peace and quiet have put the capital of Baja California Sur back on the international tourism map. The prestigious U.S. News & […]
A doctor in Baja California Sur was sentenced to two years in prison for the death of a minor in Los Cabos.
A doctor was sentenced to two years in prison for manslaughter after being found responsible for the death of a minor in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. According to the court ruling, the events occurred in 2019 when the now-convicted doctor, Laura “N”, treated the minor at a private hospital in that municipality. She diagnosed […]
The “Tamale Told the Pot” festival has been announced for Cabo San Lucas; it will take place this Saturday.
This Saturday, December 20th, the “El Tamal le Dijo a la Olla” Festival will take place, a celebration dedicated to preserving and promoting the roots, traditions, and cultural expressions of the Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities of the municipality of Los Cabos. The event is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. in the León Cota Collins […]