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Puerto Los Cabos' Foremost Private Residence Club
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Named one of the hundred hottest communities in the world according to Travel & Leisure
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Los Cabos Information |
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Airport: |
The Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is located seven miles north of San José
del Cabo, and
45 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. There is a private jet terminal, and two commercial
terminals serving Alaska, America West, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Northwest,
United, Aeromexico, Mexicana and several charter airlines.
Non-Stop and Direct Flights are available from
Atlanta (4 hrs), Chicago (4.5 hrs),
Dallas (2.5 hrs), Denver (3 hrs), Houston (3 hrs), Los Angeles (2.5 hrs), Las Vegas
(2.5 hrs), New York (5 hrs), Mexico City (1.5 hrs), Phoenix (2 hrs), San Diego (1.5
hrs), San Francisco (3 hrs), Seattle (6 hrs), with more gateway cities being constantly
added.
There is a new toll road which takes you from the airport to the beginning of the
Tourist Corridor, by-passing much of the traffic in San José del Cabo. The current
toll rate is $27 pesos, each way. An extension to this toll road, which will take
you right into Cabo San Lucas, is currently under construction.
There have been extensive renovations to the small airport outside of Cabo San Lucas,
which now offers Immigration and Custom services for private planes and jet aircrafts,
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Taxi: |
Rates to the International Airport by private taxi will vary depending on your departure
point and can be as high as US$75, each way, The taxis are typically large vans
with rooftop luggage racks, which afford more room than standard car cabs. Check with your Concierge for the rate
from your hotel. Shuttle services run from hotels at very reasonable rates, but often your fare must be purchased
in advance. Check
with your hotel for details. It’s sometimes a good idea to arrange
your round trip airport transportation when you book your airline ticket. Private taxis will allow
you to stop to “stock up” at the CostCo or grocery store prior to arriving at your
destination.
Once in Los Cabos, taxi trips into town run approx. $8-10 (1-4 passengers, slightly
higher for more passengers), and taxis are plentiful. It is good idea to get a quote
in advance for you trip, as the taxis are not metered. |
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Buses: |
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The buses are a very convenient way to get from Cabo San Lucas to San José del Cabo
and the beaches and resorts in the Tourist Corridor. Three lines service the Los
Cabos area - SuburCabos, InterBaja, and Transportes del Norte. Buses run every 15
minutes from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. between Cabo San Lucas and Santa Anita (north
of the International Airport), with bus stops in the Tourist Corridor. Fares are
about US$1.50 each way from town to town; drivers will change small bills. To get
to Tourist Corridor beaches, tell the driver which beach when you board. |
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Rental Cars: |
The Los Cabos area offers a plethora of Rental Car Companies, with more companies
coming in the future. You may find that renting a car in Los Cabos is more expensive than back home, but may be
less expensive than taking taxis depending on where you are staying and how often you venture out. Car agencies
are located at the airport, the major hotels, and in offices in both downtown areas. You must have a valid
driver’s license, credit card, and be at least 25 to rent. Purchasing the optional insurance,
in this case, may be a good idea in that most American insurance policies are not
valid in Mexico (check with your carrier for details). It is also wise to check
with your crdit card company; some offer rental card insurance if you use their
card for car rental charges.
With only one major highway, local drivers can be aggressive, especially to rental
cars. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t drive, you just need to learn the lay of the
land. Many rental vehicles drive in the left lane, going slower than the traffic
in the right lane. On federal highways in Mexico, the left lane is used only for
passing, so stay in the slow lane until you know your way around. The highway in
Cabo San Lucas uses the lateral system for local access, left turns and U-turns.
This can be confusing for the first-time driver, so get a local to explain how it
works!
When gassing up, pay particular attention. There’s only one station available, the
national government-owned franchise called PEMEX.
Most stations are clean and modern,
with restrooms and convenience stores.
Gas prices are fixed by the government, and
are typically lower than U.S. prices. There are PEMEX locations throughout Cabo
San Lucas, in the Corridor, and in San José del Cabo, and all easily identified by their
distinctive green signs. There are two grades of unleaded gasoline available,
Magna (Regular) and Premium. Recently, credit cards are accepted at some stations,
but it’s a good idea to plan on paying in either pesos or dollars (at a rate of
$10 pesos per dollar). The attendants (most of whom speak only Spanish) will pump
your gas, and may even clean your windshield and check under the hood. A small tip
is appreciated.
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