Los Cabos, Mexico Event Planning

Key Highlights

Hotels	35
Total Sleeping Rooms	6,882
Committable Sleeping Rooms*	639
Committable Meeting Rooms*	22
Average Hotel Room Rate	MXN 3,227
Average Daily Meal Cost	MXN 1,424
Average Weekly Car Rental	MXN 1,999
*Maximum for a single hotel

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Los Cabos, Mexico Meeting Planning Overview

Located at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos is known for its breathtaking and unique landscape, which features a striking contrast between the ocean and the desert. But its stunning scenery is just an added bonus for meeting and event planners, who know that amidst the awe-inspiring views and ruby sunsets await top-notch modern meeting facilities. In fact, Los Cabos as a whole has been experiencing a recent surge of construction, leading to new luxury resorts, residential properties, restaurants, and unique meeting venues.

Leading the way in Los Cabos convention facilities are top meeting hotels, many of them heavily focused on the meetings industry.

This laid back Los Cabos lifestyle is easily accessible, making events in the region a stress-free experience from start to finish. The San Jose del Cabo International Airport serves more than three million passengers each year thanks to non-stop and easy connection flights from the continental United States and Canada. Once landed, guests find driving easy on the four-lane Corridor highway.

Los Cabos continues to distinguish itself from other Mexican resort destinations by offering unique and personalized meeting services beyond breathtaking beaches. With a state-of-the-art convention center under construction, world-class hotels, and one-of-a-kind luxury services, Los Cabos continues to position itself as a leader in corporate meetings and incentive travel.

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About Los Cabos, Mexico / Additional Info

Located at the tip of the Baja Peninsula just about 1,600 kilometers south of San Diego, Los Cabos is nestled between two bodies of water, the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez. Home to just over 238,487 people, Los Cabos is made up of three distinct areas: the upbeat and trendy Cabo San Lucas in the southwest, laidback town of San Jose del Cabo in the northeast, and the 32-kilometer-long Corridor that runs between the two. A true outdoor playground, the entire region is brimming with shimmering sands, rugged cliffs, quiet coves, world-class golf courses, and historic architecture.

In addition to admiring this breathtaking landscape, guests can truly immerse themselves in the Los Cabos environment thanks to a number of eco tour and adventure expedition options. Thrill seekers can really get an adrenaline rush on the Outdoor Adventure. Offered by Cabo Adventures, this zip-line expedition through the Boca de Sierra Biosphere Reserve features challenging climbing walls, swings, and a 550-meter zip line. Enjoy a bird's eye view of the Baja Peninsula during a 3,960-meter drop through the air with SkyDive El Sol, or keep things closer to the ground with a lesson from the experts at Mike Doyle Surf School.

For a more relaxing tour of the Los Cabos scenery, visitors can find a number of companies that offer less challenging activities. See wild animals and exotic desert plants on the Pacific Beach Horseback Tour offered at Rancho Carisuva. Tio Sports offers a colorful snorkeling adventure to top snorkel spots such as the Playa del Amor, Chileno Bay, and Cabo Pulmo Marine Park, home of the only living coral reef in western North America. Or visitors can stay above the water aboard the Buccaneer Queen. This stunning replica of an 18th-century pirate ship offers sunset cruises that sail past the famous El Arco stone formation.

For as much as they are active, Los Cabos locals also know how to unwind. The region features nearly 30 world-class spas that offer facials, massages, cleansing treatments, and more. Try "vinotherapy" at the SOMMA Wine Spa at the Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos, where treatments are infused with wines from the Mediterranean and Baja California. Visit the 1,395-square-meter spa at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos, which uses indigenous ingredients in its healing massages, hydrotherapy baths, body treatments, and more. For a different take, indulge in a little retail therapy at Luxury Avenue in Cabo San Lucas or The Shoppes at Palmilla in San Jose del Cabo, where guests can find high-end retailers and unique boutiques.

After working up a healthy appetite, visitors to Los Cabos can take advantage of the region's five-star dining scene. With its seaside location, Los Cabos cuisine focuses on seafood, accented by fresh chiles and exotic herbs and spices characteristic of pre-Columbian and Spanish cultures. Enjoy this unique marriage of flavors at establishments such as La Pangua Antigua, and Mi Casa, one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in the region. Then end the night right at one of the area's famed club venues, which range from the wild Giggling Marlin to upscale The Office on the Beach. As the sun sets over the water, guests understand why in Los Cabos it's more than easy to "leave it all behind."

Los Cabos, Mexico Key Stats for Meeting Planners

Time Zone: Mountain Time (MT)

Hotel at Convention Center? No

Airport(s):

San Jose del Cabo International Airport

Destination Type(s):

Golf Destination
Historic Destination

Population
238,487
Country Code
52
Sales Tax
16.00%
Currency
Mexican Peso
Standard Tipping Practice
15%
Electricity
120V / 60Hz
Official Languages
Spanish

Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques widely accepted? Yes

All average costs based on U.S. Government Per Diem rates as published by the U.S. General Services Administration.

Cities Near Los Cabos, Mexico

	Distance	Estimated Driving Time	Estimated Min. Flying Time	Estimated Flight Cost
Phoenix, AZ	1,193 km	n/a	1 hr 57 min	MXN 10,713+
San Diego, CA	1,305 km	n/a	2 hr 5 min	MXN 6,937+
Las Vegas, NV	1,557 km	n/a	4 hr 50 min	MXN 5,683+
Cancun, MX	2,370 km	n/a	5 hr 15 min	MXN 4,703+

Los Cabos, Mexico Climate Information

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg. High (°C)	18	19	20	23	24	27	24	30	29	27	23	20
Avg. Low (°C)	13	13	14	15	17	19	22	24	24	20	18	15
Rec. High (°C)	32	35	35	38	40	42	41	41	42	39	35	33
Rec. Low (°C)	3	1	2	6	10	13	17	18	17	14	10	5
Rainfall (cm)	1.0	3.0	-	-	-	1.0	1.0	4.0	4.0	2.0	2.0	3.0

Los Cabos features a spectacular subtropical desert climate that affords dry, warm weather for about 350 days per year. Cancun has an average annual temperature of 26°C, with the months of October to April boasting temperatures of 26°C to 28°C during the day and 14°C to 17°C at night. The rest of the year brings summer highs over 30°C and nighttime temperatures of around 25°C.

Rainfall measures in at fewer than 25 millimeters a year, with most falling during the August to October hurricane season. Tropical storms, or “chubascos,” can bring torrential rains and heavy wind from mid-May to mid-November, peaking in August and September. The best time to visit Los Cabos is during the winter and spring months, which bring dry conditions and moderate temperatures.

Los Cabos, Mexico Meeting Venue Spotlight

Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive ● Golf & Spa

Located in Cabo San Lucas, the luxurious Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos resort boasts a picturesque seaside location and modern meeting facilities. The six-floor, 249-room resort's indoor meeting space is comprised of the 985-square-meter Grand Master Room, 165-square-meter Grand Slam Room and 657-square-meter boardroom, with each boasting an oceanview terrace. Overall, the resort's indoor facilities can be arranged into nine versatile rooms capable of accommodating groups of 20 to 1,110 guests. The Fiesta Americana also has four open-air meeting areas among its landscaped grounds and private beach.

Resort amenities include five pools, three restaurants, three bars, a modern fitness center and the only wine spa in Mexico. Guests of the Fiesta Americana also have exclusive access to two adjacent Cabo del Sol championship golf courses, as well as to the on-site business center, which features wireless Internet access, mobile phone rental, office and messenger service, faxing and printing.

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Sheraton Grand Los Cabos, Hacienda del Mar

Situated on an expanse of quiet gardens along its private beach, the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort resembles an old world hacienda thanks to its authentic Mexican architecture, gardens and fountains. The 270-room Sheraton Hacienda has four indoor meeting spaces totaling over 1,600 square meters of space and three outdoor meeting areas that can accommodate 100 to 300 guests.

The largest of the indoor meeting spaces is the Hacienda Ballroom. Divisible into three spaces, the ballroom offers over 1,150 square meters of space, or room for up to 1,600 reception guests. Other indoor spaces include the 300-square-meter Arcos Room; the 100 -square-meter Cristal Room; and the 120-square-meter Chapel Room, located in an on-site Mexican chapel. All indoor meeting spaces feature wireless Internet access and state-of-the-art audio visual equipment.

Located just nine kilometers outside of Cabo San Lucas and 22 kilometers from San José del Cabo, the Sheraton Hacienda's amenities include three pools, four restaurants, five bars, and the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ocean Golf Course, which ranked number 68 in the world by Golf Magazine. The resort is also home to the Cactus Spa, known for its signature Cactus facials.

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Los Cabos, Mexico Airport Information

San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD)

Approximate taxi fare: 980 MXN

Located about 13 kilometers north of San Jose del Cabo and 47 kilometers northeast of Cabo San Lucas, the San Jose del Cabo International Airport accommodates more than 200 domestic, international, private and charter flights per week. The three-terminal airport is currently working on upgrades and expansions for passenger comfort and safety. Started in 2007, these renovations include additional landing strips to accommodate more flights, reconfigured highway access and expanded rental car facilities, shops and business services.

San Jose del Cabo International Airport runs several non-stop and easy connection flights to the United States and Canada, including popular destinations of Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Vancouver. About three million passengers travel through the airport every year.

Airline carriers serving San José del Cabo International Airport

Alaska Airlines
Aeromexico
American Airlines
Continental

Delta
Frontier
Mexicana
Northwest

United Airlines
US Airways
WestJet

Los Cabos, Mexico Public Transportation

Subercabos

Subercabos refers to the public bus system that travels between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo daily. Subercabos begin running in San Jose around 5 AM and in Cabo San Lucas around 5:20 AM. Buses run until about 10 PM. One-way fare is about USD $1.50 between towns.

Rental Cars

Renting a car is the easiest way to get around Los Cabos. The San Jose del Cabo International Airport has car rental counters for Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National and Payless.

Taxis

Visitors to Los Cabos can find several taxi companies outside of the San Jose del Cabo International Airport baggage claim area. Guests should expect to pay anywhere from USD $60 to USD $110 from airport to hotel, depending on the hotel's location. Taxi fare is about USD $36 to get from one town to another. Opting for collective rather than private taxis at the airport is often a less expensive option.

Red and yellow taxis run in San Jose del Cabo, while Cabo San Lucas is served by blue and green taxis. Taxis run 24 hours a day and can be hailed on the street or from hotel taxi stands.

Distance To...

	Distance	Estimated Driving Time	Estimated Min. Flying Time	Estimated Flight Cost
Phoenix, AZ	1,193 km	n/a	1 hr 57 min	MXN 10,713+
San Diego, CA	1,305 km	n/a	2 hr 5 min	MXN 6,937+
Las Vegas, NV	1,557 km	n/a	4 hr 50 min	MXN 5,683+
Cancun, MX	2,370 km	n/a	5 hr 15 min	MXN 4,703+