S A F E T Y Why Los Cabos? Longtime resident Sandra A. Berry responds to concerns about travel in México Why would anyone miss a chance to visit Los Cabos on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula? Unfortunately, some people have been scared off because of misleading, sensationalistic reports in the media. The entire country has been shown in a negative light due to isolated instances that have, in some cases, been taken out of context. Los Cabos—as well as many other parts of México—is actually safer than other popular tourist destinations around the world and safer than many U.S. areas. Does bad publicity in New York City preclude vacationers from going to Cape Cod? What if México published warnings not to visit the United States? Would this help the relationship between the adjoining countries? The long border between the two countries means that peace and security are paramount. Despite the bad hype, thousands of visitors still visit Los Cabos, but there are those who are missing what Los Cabos has to offer. They are reading and listening to negative reports about the entire country. Not only is Los Cabos 6 Los Cabos Magazine | Winter 2016 safe but there have been no safety advisories posted by the U.S. State Department for travel to Los Cabos. In fact, much of México remains unaffected by violence, and statistics prove there is less violence in México overall than in the United States. Let’s think about the positives. Why would celebrities not only continue to have Los Cabos on their annual getaway list but also invest in real estate in what they consider a paradise? Some possible reasons: It has beautiful beaches; it is a haven for relaxation with a plethora of beachfront villas, condos, and hotels; it offers an abundance of year-round activities like golfing and fishing 360 days out of the year; the people are friendly and most speak English; and last, but not least, it is safe. The who’s who list of international celebrities who continue to visit includes such names as George Clooney, Jennifer Anniston, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, and more. Here are more questions to ponder. Why would filmmakers spend millions filming in Los Cabos? Why would an- FROM LEFT: FRANCISCO ESTRADA; COURTES Y DESTINATIO N BAJA SUR From left: Scenes like this gorgeous image of the estuary in San José del Cabo inspire people to move to and visit Los Cabos each year; new TV show Destination: Baja Sur introduced the peninsula to new audiences (pictured: host and executive producer Bill Boyce, left, and director and post producer Darryl Van Slack).
Los Cabos Magazine Issue #42 - Winter 2015
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