Living in Cabo

How families from California, Texas and Arizona choose between McGregor and Colegio Misión in San José del Cabo, and how school choice shapes where you live, commute times and daily life.

What are the real odds of catching a marlin in Cabo? A study of the Cabo San Lucas fleet found 0.6 striped marlin per trip, 0.9 in winter. Best months, tips and fishing license info.

Moving to Cabo from California, Texas or Arizona? Uber can’t pick you up at the airport, airport taxis run $70–125, the bus costs 37–40 pesos, and most residents need a car with Mexican insurance. Here’s what to know before you sell your car or sign a lease.

What does querencia mean? It’s the Spanish word for the place where you feel safe, at home and strongest. Learn its origin in bullfighting and literature, and why it’s also the name of a private golf community in Los Cabos.

Moving to Cabo from California, Texas or Arizona? Swimmable beaches are on the Sea of Cortez side, from Blue Flag beaches like Palmilla, Chileno and Santa María to resident-only beaches at Querencia, Cabo del Sol and Cabo Bello. See which beach is closest to each community before you choose where to

Which yachts are docked in Cabo right now? How to check live with ship-tracking maps, where superyachts dock in Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Los Cabos, and the best season to see them.

Delmar International School is a private bilingual school in El Tezal, Cabo San Lucas, from preschool through high school. Here’s what U.S. families should know and the questions to ask before enrolling.

Where is the safest place to live in Cabo? The gated communities with controlled access and 24-hour security in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo and the Corridor, plus what to know about open neighborhoods.

Most of Los Cabos is safe for U.S. visitors and expats—but safety issues can be localized in certain residential-periphery zones. This guide lists commonly flagged areas in Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo and shares practical, non-alarmist ways to reduce risk.