10 THINGS NOT TO DO IN CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO | TRAVEL TIPS
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The creator provides a series of travel recommendations for visitors to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, focusing on common mistakes to avoid. The guide begins with advice regarding airport arrivals, warning travelers against engaging with aggressive salespeople offering timeshares or transportation. Instead, the creator suggests pre-arranging reputable transportation services before arrival to ensure a relaxing experience. Financial advice includes bringing plenty of cash to avoid international ATM fees and noting that while US dollars are widely accepted, pesos are useful for tipping. When shopping at local markets, the creator encourages negotiation and advises against buying from beach vendors while eating to avoid being swarmed. Safety and health tips include avoiding tap water, wearing sunscreen due to the strong sun, and researching tours online rather than booking with unverified locals. Finally, the creator emphasizes the importance of keeping a passport in a secure location, such as a resort safe, rather than carrying it while out in public.
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we have traveled to cabo san lucas many times mostly by cruise ship although we recently flew down there for the second time
do not drink the water that's right do not drink the water in mexico
always keep your passport in a safe location you do need a passport to travel to mexico to and from
don't pay the price that they first asked you know pretty much everything's negotiable in mexico
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