Travel to any destination you are not familiar with can illicit fear even among the most seasoned travelers. That fear is compounded when there are so many news reports that warn of violence and corruption at any destination. Our advice to everyone is to research your destination and plan accordingly.
One of the first things to look at is the US State Department Travel Advisories website. Pay special attention to the cities within those advisories. As we are specifically concerned about travelers' perceptions about Los Cabos in Baja California Sur, please take special note that Los Cabos is not mentioned in the most recent Mexico travel notice by the state department.
You will be happy to note, and not just from us, (again, do your own research), that there have not been any reports of gang violence in Los Cabos where travelers need to be concerned. Likewise, the local and state police have a very strong presence in Los Cabos that dissuades any such activity. That doesn't mean that you go to Cabo and be ignorant to your surroundings . . . it just means that you and your family can travel to Los Cabos with assurance that this beautiful destination, rich with cultural, is a great place to visit safely.
Also, look for responsible reporting . . . this is an article posted by the Travel Diva, Ellen Creager, from the Free Press. This supports what we've been saying about travel to Cabo (or anywhere) . . . "use common" sense when traveling and be aware of your surroundings.
We hope to see you in Cabo soon!
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