Urgent Warning: Cartel Violence @ Mexico Tourist Spot
Baja California Sur Unrest
Within the past few days, the US State Department has issued urgent travel advisories to US residents about a Mexican destination that is popular with US tourists: Los Cabos / Cabo San Lucas/La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
"Reports include a shootout that spread through several neighborhoods in Cabo San Lucas in the early hours of April 25, three buses set on fire in La Paz and Los Cabos on April 24, the killing of a law enforcement officer and three other homicides on April 22, and the posting of threats against officials by cartels. Expect to see increased security presence, public transportation restrictions, and other actions to manage the situation." -US State Department Travel Advisory
In addition to the torched buses, Mexican cartels also hung "narco-banners" threatening their perceived opponents from highway signs & overpasses.
That was enough for at least one US Cruise Ship (Royal Caribbean's "Serenade of the Seas") to cancel a scheduled port visit on Saturday, April 27, 2025, according to a Reddit user said to be aboard that ship.
Despite the reports of Cartel violence, the US State Department increased its warning level for Las Cabos/La Paz (Baja California Sur) only slightly to "Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution" due to "crime and criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state."
Would you travel to Los Cabos/La Paz (Baja California Sur) in light of these US travel advisories?
Share your opinions in the comments to this article.
Abrazos,
Jack Beavers
No way….. I believe the WARNINGS!
I have been to Cabo, it used to be AMAZING & BEAUTIFUL, NOT ANYMORE, SADLY!!😢😢😢
I've never been to Cabo, and probably will never go because of the cartel and their prevalence in Mexico. The Mexican government and law enforcement have been infiltrated and are in the control of the cartels. There are so many other places to go, so no, not taking vacations in Mexico will not be missed by myself or my family. Others go there and I feel they are beguiled by the appearance of peace.