Los Cabos
Coverage of Los Cabos in the Nexus archive.
- Tourism ministry rebrands falling revenue as bold ‘low-value visitor’ strategy
Mexico's tourism ministry announced a shift from targeting high-spending tourists to low-value visitors, rebranding a 4.9% spending decline as a strategic success. The new 'National High-Volume, Low-Yield Optimization Initiative' prioritizes budget travelers who spend under US $118, with plans to replace luxury amenities with convenience stalls and focus on border crossings over air arrivals.
- MND Local: 10 years of treehouses and farm-to-table food at Acre in Los Cabos
Acre Resort in Los Cabos, founded in 2016 by Cameron Watt and Stuart McPherson, celebrates its 10th anniversary with treehouse accommodations, farm-to-table cuisine from its 25-acre organic farm, and sustainability initiatives. The resort also features cooking classes, a wellness spa, and eco-friendly programs like beekeeping and dog adoption.
- Mexico is attracting more tourists — but they’re spending less
Mexico saw a 5.3% increase in international tourists between January and May compared to 2025, but tourism revenue fell 0.4% due to a 4.9% decline in average spending per visitor. The shift from high-spending air arrivals to lower-spending border tourists, driven by a 12.4% U.S. market contraction, has raised concerns about Mexico's transition to mass tourism.
- MND Local: Why high-value tourism is down, not just in Los Cabos, but across Mexico’s top beach resort destinations
Mexico's high-value international tourism is declining in top resort destinations like Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, and Cancún, despite overall tourism numbers rising. International air arrivals dropped 7.5% in March 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with continued declines in April, May, and June. Cartel-related violence in February, including arson attacks, is cited as a contributing factor to reduced high-value tourism.
- Car plows through crowd of celebrating fans in Los Cabos, injuring 17
A vehicle struck a crowd of fans celebrating Mexico’s World Cup victory in Los Cabos, injuring 17 people. The driver, who was detained and later hospitalized in cardiac arrest, accelerated after being obstructed by the crowd. Authorities are investigating the incident as multiple hit-and-run cases, while also examining potential assault charges against those who attacked the driver.
- MND Local: Should Cabo San Lucas become an autonomous municipality?
Cabo San Lucas, a major economic driver for Baja California Sur through tourism, faces political challenges due to its status as a delegation within the Los Cabos municipality. Despite generating significant revenue and experiencing rapid population growth, it receives inadequate public services and infrastructure support from the municipal government based in San José del Cabo. A proposed initiative seeks to grant Cabo San Lucas autonomy as the state’s sixth municipality to address these disparities.