The international airport of Los Cabos is located 7 miles north of San Jose del Cabo.
It is about 20 minutes from the airport to the San Jose hotels area and about 45 minutes to to Cabo San Lucas.
There are three terminals in the airport: terminal 1 and 3 are the common ones for departure and arrival.
Both of these terminals offer currency exchange, gift stores, food courts and bars.
There are several car rental facilities just a few steps from these terminals which offer shuttle service to your car.
If you do not intend to rent a car or do not have pre-arranged transportation, you will find the airport shuttles helpful.
These air conditioned and well maintained vans cost about 15 usd per person and will drop you in your hotel or at down town Cabo San Lucas.
You can also use the airport taxi services, the cost will be 50 to 75 usd depends on your destination.
San Jose del cabo International Airport
Phone : 624 146-5111
Web : www.sjdloscabosairport.com
Los Cabos area can provide all level of modern communication.
An abundant of internet cafes are scattered along the touristy area and will provide Hi-Fi wireless connection along with other communicating services as long-distance calls, fax and scanner services. A public phone is to be found in every corner. You can use either pre-paid card or your own credit card.
Cellular phone rental is available at the airport.
To make an international call from Mexico, dial the access code (001 for the U.S. and Canada;
00 for the rest of the world) + country code (52) + area code (624) + phone number.
For example: 001-52-624-1431234 .
The currency is the Mexican Peso. American Dollars are welcomed in most places.
The exchange rate changes respect to the American Dollar fluctuates daily.
Banks are open Monday to Friday usually from 9am to 4 pm or later and some of them are open on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
All banks are closed on Sunday and on Mexican holidays.
It is recommended to use the bank for any money exchange.
An ATM machines are located all over town and in the hotels. Foreign debit and credit card are accepted.
Most of the ATM machines will give the option to withdraw either Mexican Pesos or American dollars but not all.
Credit cards are accepted in most of the shops and restaurants, Visa and Mastercard are the most popular ones although American Express is accepted in some places.
Traveler’s checks are also widely accepted.
In cases where the gratuity is not included, 15% is the accepted amount.
There is a federal tax that must be covered, it called I.V.A and in Baja California Sur represent 10 % of the total cost of your purchase.
The official language of Mexico is Spanish. Most locals around the touristy area of Los Cabos speak English in an acceptable level. You will have no difficulty getting around. Most taxi drivers, restaurant and shop employees hold high level of English.
If you do speak a little Spanish don’t be shy to speak! The local will be more then happy to hear you!
The United States of America Consular Agency is located on Boulevard Marina, Local C-4, Plaza Nautica in Cabo San Lucas.
Telephone: (624) 143-3566 | Fax: (624) 143-6750.
E-mail : usconsulcabo@yahoo.com
The Canada Consulate location is #9 Plaza Jose Green (Banamex), Boulevard Mijares, in San Jose del Cabo
Telephone: (624) 142-4333 | Fax: (624) 142-4262.
E-mail : mailto:loscabos@canada.org.mx
Baja California Sur therefore Los Cabos are located within the Mountain Time Zone (-7:00UTC).
The time changes here whenever Daylight Savings Time changes.
Do not drink the tap water. The only drinking water available comes from sealed purified drinking bottles that you will find in all the hotels and restaurants in the tourist areas.
Although few people drink the water directly from the tap, it is not recommended.
Anywhere in the world, any change in the water you drink may cause stomach distress.
To assure you a good time in Los Cabos, we recommend that you drink only bottled or purified water.
Do not hesitate to ask for a glass of purified water "Agua Purificada" or a (lenlever) bottled water “botella de agua” wherever you have your meals.
Los Cabos climate is by definitions a desert. It sits right on the ‘tropic of cancer’ which gives it a sub-tropical climate with warm days and fresh nights.
October to April the average air temperature is 70-80F during the day and around 60’s during the evening. Bring a sweater.
May to September the average air temperature is about 90F during the day and 75-80 during the evening.
The average years round water temperature is around 72F and can accede 80F in summer.
Average annual rainfall is 10 inches, most of it occurred during September.
The declared hurricane season is from June to October with a pick in September.
Visit this site for current weather
Two bus companies run between San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas. All buses are modern, air-conditioned and clean.
These two companies are Suburcabos and Interbaja. They provide service within the entire highway route and towns.
The cost starts with 7 pesos and gets up to $25 pesos (from terminal to terminal) in both towns.
Other buses providing service while moving in towns and between streets, these are used more by the local people, but are easy to handle by tourists as well.
There are no bus stops for these city buses, just raise your hand.
Taxi services are very developed in the area.
A printed price table should be presented by the taxi driver by law in order to avoid over charging.
A valid passport is now required for persons traveling by air between the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda.
U.S. citizens won't need a passport to cruise or drive into Mexico or Canada until June 1, 2009.
A passport is the best form of ID
It's a good idea to get a passport if you're planning to travel to Mexico, whether or not it is an official requirement. A passport is the best form of international identification and having one may help you avoid hassles.
The blue piece of paper you are given when you enter the country is your Tourist Card, and it's very important that you don't lose it. You can get another, but the process is time consuming. Keep it in a safe place until you leave, along with your passport and other documentation, preferably a hotel security box. | 
