A Boater’s Guide to Los Cabos Port Closures
How the Capitanía de Puerto decides when to close Los Cabos marinas, and where boaters, anglers and cruise passengers can check real-time status during storm season.
La Paz Job Fair: 500 Openings, 270 Showed Up
A La Paz job fair offered more than 500 formal positions but only 270 people showed up — a small number with a big message for local employers.
BCS Ranks 5th in National Competitiveness Index
Baja California Sur landed fifth nationally on Mexico's 2026 State Competitiveness Index — and pulled in over 41% of the country's tourism FDI along the way.
Los Cabos Bird Festival Returns With 2026 Lineup
Los Cabos has unveiled the program for its second International Bird Festival, running October 8–10 with birdwatching outings and talks spanning sierra to sea.
Pacific Village San Juanico Braces for Hurricane Polo
As Hurricane Polo tracks toward a Monday landfall near San Juanico, the Mexican Army has mobilized 1,200 troops and Mulegé's civil protection council is…
Boomtown Baja: Los Cabos’ Population Surge Strains Water, Schools, and Roads
New census data shows Baja California Sur grew 20% in five years — with Los Cabos leading the surge — as Governor Víctor Castro admits water, schools and…
Los Cabos Ports Close as Hurricane Polo Nears
Sportfishing charters, panga tours and whale-watching trips are grounded in Los Cabos after the port authority closed navigation ahead of Hurricane Polo.
La Paz Bay Sea Level Hits 33-Year High in 2026
La Paz Bay's sea level hit a 33-year high in 2026, rising 9.2 cm since monitoring began. When elevated water meets high tide, expect flooding on the malecón…
Empty Chairs, Canceled Bookings: How Hurricane Polo Cost Cabo
Hurricane Polo has stayed offshore, but the rain, wind and swell it generated still emptied beach restaurants and rattled bookings across Los Cabos.
BCS Mayors Push Back as Funds Cuts Threaten Again
Baja California Sur municipalities face a repeat of the 70% FAIS cut that funds roads, water and drainage projects, and mayors are pressing federal officials…
Volunteers Needed for BCS Beach Cleanup Next Weekend
Volunteers across BCS will join 21 groups nationwide for an international beach and underwater cleanup October 3-4. Here's how residents and visitors can…
BCS Creates First Climate Fund to Finance Environmental Projects
BCS launches its first environmental fund to finance climate adaptation, reforestation, aquifer protection and coastal resilience — a concrete shift in how…
Mulegé’s Third Annual Date Festival Showcases Region’s Agriculture
Ejido Alfredo V. Bonfil in Mulegé hosted its third annual date festival with 43 vendors, showcasing the region's 240-ton annual date harvest and palm-based products.
Cell Phones, Tablets Banned in BCS Schools Starting Nov 3
Cell phones and tablets will be banned during school hours at BCS primary and secondary schools starting November 3, affecting expat families with kids in…
Los Cabos Launches Bilingual Student Exchange Program
Los Cabos launches "Puentes de Amistad" bilingual exchange program, connecting 52 local students with California peers using donated laptops for weekly…
Cascada Sol de Mayo: Baja Sur’s Best-Kept Waterfall Secret
Discover Cascada Sol de Mayo, a 40-foot waterfall hidden in Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve near Santiago — a lush desert oasis perfect for exploring…
Associa Honors Hispanic Leaders During Heritage Month
Associa is marking Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing Hispanic leaders across its operations, including Vice President Aranza Flores of La Paz and other…
Cruise Lines Warn New Federal Tax Hike Threatens Baja Sur Ports
Cruise industry warns proposed 35.8% immigration fee hike could make Los Cabos and La Paz less competitive, pushing ships to cheaper Caribbean and Latin…
Hurricane Polo Reaches Category 5 Off Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo intensified to Category 5 Tuesday with sustained winds of 260 km/h. Los Cabos Protección Civil is monitoring the storm, which remains offshore…
Baja California Sur Tops Mexico’s 2026 Labour Rankings
Baja California Sur leads Mexico in wages, workforce participation and job quality for the second year running, according to the 2026 IMCO State…
Tropical Storm Polo Takes Aim at Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Tropical Storm Polo is forecast to rapidly strengthen off Mexico's Pacific coast. Baja California Sur residents should prepare for rough surf, gusty winds,…
BCS Signs Real Estate Pact to Speed Permits, Cut Red Tape
Governor Castro signed an agreement with real estate associations to launch an online platform for faster permit processing and property record access,…
September 21, 2026 Edition
Click here to read the GG in a full screen… Best enjoyed before your second margarita. Or after. Gringo Gazette The Gringo Gazette is Baja California’s…
Mexico’s Wind Energy Capacity Expected to Grow 84% by 2030
Mexico plans to boost wind energy capacity 84% by 2030, reaching 15,000 megawatts as part of a broader push to more than double renewable electricity generation.
La Paz Streets to Close Sunday for President Sheinbaum Visit
President Claudia Sheinbaum visits La Paz this Sunday. Four downtown streets will close at 6 a.m. as the governor prepares to request federal funding for…
Las Guardianas del Conchalito Restore La Paz Mangroves
A community group of women from El Manglito has spent 15 years restoring La Paz's Estero El Conchalito, turning a degraded wetland into a thriving mangrove…
Cabo Real Wave Pool Begins Filling After Years of Planning
Cabo Real's four-acre wave basin began filling this week and could be operational by December, bringing Mexico's first artificial surf facility to Los Cabos.
Los Cabos Firefighters Rescue 70 Animals So Far in 2026
Cabo San Lucas firefighters have rescued 70 animals this year, from cats stuck in trees to snakes entering homes, reflecting steady demand for wildlife…
Heavy Rain, High Surf Alert Issued for Los Cabos This Week
Three low-pressure systems are developing off Mexico's Pacific coast, with one carrying an 80% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone near Los Cabos by mid-week.
Los Cabos to Invest Up to 300 Million Pesos in Mobility Projects
Los Cabos plans to invest up to 300 million pesos from its environmental trust fund on seven mobility projects designed to ease chronic traffic congestion…
BCS Bill Could Mean 11 Years in Prison for Giving Minors Vapes
BCS lawmakers are weighing a bill that would impose prison terms of up to 11 years for anyone who provides tobacco, vapes or e-cigarettes to minors.
Los Cabos Teachers Question Federal Plan to Hire Cuban Educators
Local teachers in Los Cabos are questioning a federal plan to bring Cuban educators to Mexico, arguing that hundreds of qualified Mexican teachers still lack…
6.5 Tons of Storm Debris Cleared from El Médano Beach
Municipal crews removed 6.5 tons of debris — including 300 tires — from El Médano Beach after recent storms washed waste onto Cabo's busiest shoreline.
CFE to Invest 2.87 Billion Pesos in BCS Power Grid
CFE will spend 2.87 billion pesos upgrading BCS's electrical grid, adding transformers, substations and 108 km of transmission lines as Los Cabos and La Paz…
BCS Governor Floats Expropriation Idea, Draws Rebuke
Governor Víctor Castro's suggestion that Mexico expropriate banks and transport firms drew swift condemnation from federal lawmakers and even members of his…
Christian Agúndez Returns as Los Cabos Mayor Sept. 15
Los Cabos Mayor Christian Agúndez officially returned to office September 15 after the Cabildo approved early termination of his extended leave, citing the…
Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Return to La Paz Beaches
Olive ridley sea turtles are nesting on La Paz beaches this season, with federal environmental authorities protecting 14 endangered nests along the coast.
BCS Fumigates 23,000 Hectares in Dengue Prevention Push
Baja California Sur has fumigated more than 23,000 hectares in La Paz and Los Cabos as part of an expanded dengue prevention effort ahead of the fall…
353 Officers Deployed for Independence Day Security in BCS
BCS is deploying 353 officers across La Paz tonight for Independence Day celebrations, with aerial monitoring and road closures near the Palacio de Gobierno.
Los Cabos Schools Closed Tuesday After Heavy Rain
Los Cabos schools will remain closed Tuesday for both shifts due to ongoing rain and weather risk, according to the State Civil Protection Council.
Hotels Clean 1.2 Km of Cabo Pacific Beaches in Joint Effort
Six Pacific-side hotels in Cabo San Lucas cleaned 1.2 kilometers of beach together, removing storm debris and raising environmental awareness among staff and guests.
Free Downtown Cabo History Walking Tour Workshop This Month
Los Cabos is offering a free two-evening workshop on downtown Cabo San Lucas history and culture, open to residents and visitors September 22–23.
San Ignacio to Launch El Sazón del Rancho Festival Oct 17
San Ignacio will host its first El Sazón del Rancho festival Oct 19, bringing 45 fishing and agricultural producers from Mulegé communities together to…
Mexico Sees 3.2% Drop in International Tourists in July
International tourist arrivals to Mexico fell 3.2 percent in July, with air travelers down 5.7 percent. The national trend could signal headwinds for Los Cabos.
Los Cabos Bird Festival Returns in October for Second Year
Los Cabos prepares for the second International Bird Festival in October, drawing birders from across the Americas and expanding eco-tourism offerings.
Grupo Solmar Names New CEO, Reorganizes Leadership
Mauricio Salicrup becomes CEO of Grupo Solmar while Michel Albahari takes over operations at the Los Cabos hotel group managing six coastal properties.
38M Pesos Brings Power to La Candelaria, Los Pozos
Los Cabos, the state and CFE launch a 38-million-peso electrification project in La Candelaria and Los Pozos, bringing grid power to two rural Cabo San Lucas…
Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Shakes San José del Cabo
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck near San José del Cabo early Saturday morning. No damage or injuries were reported.
Los Cabos Beaches See Peak Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Los Cabos beaches are seeing up to 350 sea turtles nightly during peak nesting season. Officials are asking residents and visitors to keep their distance and…
Tracy Ann Dubeau de Ehrenberg: 1964–2026
Tracy Ann Dubeau de Ehrenberg, a beloved member of the Cabo San Lucas community, passed away on September 12, 2026. Family and friends are invited to…
OOMSAPAS Secures 260M Pesos for 11 Water Projects
OOMSAPAS Los Cabos announced 260 million pesos in federal funding for eleven water and wastewater projects, targeting neighborhoods in Cabo San Lucas and…
57 Vendor Spaces Open for Independence Day in CSL
Cabo San Lucas is offering 57 vendor spaces for food and crafts during Independence Day celebrations September 13–15, with registration open now at municipal…
San José Residents Demand Bridge After Arroyo Floods
The arroyo El Zacatal flooded twice in one day, cutting off north-side San José neighborhoods and leaving commuters stranded for hours. Residents are…
PAN Leader Demands Data Behind Governor’s Homicide Claims
State PAN leader Rigo Mares is asking Governor Víctor Castro to publish verifiable homicide data instead of dismissing critics with political attacks.
13th Pa’h La Calle Arts Festival Coming to Los Cabos in Nov.
Los Cabos will host the 13th Pa'h La Calle Festival from November 14–22, featuring free street performances by artists from Spain, Cuba, Costa Rica and…
Los Cabos Independence Day: Grito, Parade Schedule
Los Cabos will celebrate Independence Day with Grito ceremonies September 15 at 10 p.m. and civic-military parades September 16 in San José and Cabo San Lucas.
BCS to Hold Statewide Earthquake Drill —7.1 Magnitude
Baja California Sur will participate in Mexico's national earthquake drill Saturday, September 19, with a simulated 7.1 magnitude quake, offering residents a…
Man Charged in $829,000 ATM Theft in La Paz
A suspect accused of stealing more than $829,000 pesos from an ATM at a La Paz shopping plaza has been charged and ordered held without bail.
Los Cabos Urges Federal Government to Reconsider DNR Fee Hike
Los Cabos is urging the federal government to rethink a proposed 35% hike to the visitor entry fee as Mexico debates its 2027 budget.
Golf Is Los Cabos’ New High-End Tourism Play
Los Cabos officials say golf tourists spend 11,000 pesos per day — 2,000 more than average visitors — and the destination is now openly betting on courses…
Los Cabos Patches San José Roads After Weekend Rain
Municipal crews are patching Bulevar Mijares and Paseo San José after weekend rains damaged key streets in San José del Cabo.
Hospiten Cabo Partners With Unidos de Corazón for 25 Pediatric Heart Surgeries
Hospiten Cabo San Lucas will host 25 volunteer pediatric heart surgeries in late August as part of a multi-year partnership addressing gaps in specialized…
President Sheinbaum to Visit BCS on September 20
President Claudia Sheinbaum will visit Baja California Sur on September 20, Governor Víctor Castro confirmed. He plans to request federal bridge funding for…
Los Cabos Braces for Weekend Storms: 150mm Forecast
Protección Civil warns of up to 150mm of rain, 60 km/h winds, and 2.5-meter waves this weekend in Los Cabos. Officials urge residents to avoid arroyos and…
40 Police Commanders Complete Training in Los Cabos
Forty Los Cabos police commanders have completed a 120-hour diplomado in crisis negotiation and crowd control, part of the state's ongoing effort to…
Los Cabos Officials Assess Damage, Monitor Friday Rain Forecast
Los Cabos officials are evaluating Thursday's rain damage and monitoring forecasts calling for more heavy rainfall throughout Friday.
BCS Prosecutor Denies Homicide Cover-Up Claims
State Attorney calls senator's claims 'completely false,' says 172 incidents classified as 'other crimes' are not hidden homicides but separate offenses…
Colombian Visitors to Los Cabos Jump 64% in First Half of 2026
Colombian tourist arrivals in Los Cabos jumped 64% in the first half of 2026, with over 6,700 visitors fueled by new Copa Airlines connectivity through Panama.
La Paz Rules Out Underground Storm Drains as Too Costly
La Paz's water agency says underground storm drains would require massive, costly pipes to handle torrential flows that only occur a few days each year.
Los Cabos Marks 20 Years of World Wide Technology Championship
Los Cabos prepares to host the 20th edition of the World Wide Technology Championship this November, celebrating two decades of PGA TOUR golf and sports…
Premium Gas Tops 30 Pesos at 13+ La Paz Stations
Premium gasoline has crossed 30 pesos per liter at more than 13 La Paz stations, with a 40-liter fill-up now varying by as much as 152 pesos depending on location.
Federal Authorities Seize 200+ Liters of Meth Near La Paz
Federal authorities seized over 200 liters of liquid methamphetamine hidden in fertilizer boxes during a traffic stop in El Centenario, north of La Paz.
Cabo Architects Host Seminars, Fishing Tournament Oct 1-2
The Los Cabos architects association is hosting professional seminars and a dorado fishing tournament Oct 1–2 to mark National Architect's Day.
Federal Court Orders Semarnat to Review Gulf LNG Moratorium
A federal judge ordered Mexican environmental authorities to provide a full response on calls to halt Gulf of California LNG projects, including the pending…
La Paz Malecón to Host First OEM Running Circuit Race
La Paz will host its first Circuito Running OEM race on November 29, with 5K and 10K courses along the malecón and registration now open for up to 500 runners.
Surviving Summer in BCS: From Sky Camping to Silver-Mining Museums
From sky camping and astro-tourism to exploring silver-mining museums and mountain waterfalls, full-time residents share creative ways to stay active and…
Todos Santos Day of the Dead Festival Returns Nov 1-2
La Paz will host its 10th annual Día de Muertos Todos Santos Festival on November 1-2, with costume contests, traditional food, music and family activities.…
Expat or Immigrant? Why the Words We Choose Matter
The growing debate over who gets to be called an expat and who is labeled an immigrant is raising questions about privilege, language and what it means to…
La Paz Summer Beach Patrol Ends with Zero Drownings
La Paz's Operativo Verano Seguro ended with zero drownings and no fatalities across 36 beaches, despite monitoring nearly 190,000 vehicles during peak summer season.
Vista Hermosa, El Zacatal Fumigation Set for This Week
Los Cabos fumigation crews target dengue mosquitoes in Vista Hermosa Sept 9–10 and El Zacatal Sept 11. Residents should keep windows open during spray operations.
Los Cabos Hotels Warn Guests: Stay Out of the Ocean
Hotels across Los Cabos are intensifying ocean safety warnings to guests as storm season brings dangerous swells and unpredictable currents to Pacific and…
What to Know About Driving in BCS During Rainy Season
Arroyo crossings, road conditions, and what to keep in your car when the rains arrive in Baja California Sur.
Transpeninsular Closed Between La Paz and Ciudad Constitución
The Transpeninsular Highway is closed between La Paz and Ciudad Constitución after heavy rains flooded arroyos and blocked traffic in both directions.
Los Cabos, CFE Map Rural Electrification Plan
Los Cabos and CFE are mapping rural communities for solar power under a federal electrification program — but no timeline or application process has been…
Viral Post Calls Out Foreign Development Push at Cerritos
A viral video from content creator Diego Saul Reyna has reignited debate over foreign-focused development at Playa Cerritos, citing water stress,…
Five Rescued After Vehicles Trapped in Los Cabos Arroyos
Protección Civil rescued five people from vehicles stuck in flowing arroyos during weekend rain, with operations ongoing at El Surgidero arroyo in La Ribera.
Cabo Bay Cleanup Set After Rains Wash Debris to Seafloor
Authorities will remove debris from the Cabo San Lucas bay seafloor after recent rains swept over 2,500 tires and other waste into the water.
Heavy Rain Forecast Remains in Effect Across BCS
State authorities activated four temporary shelters in Los Cabos and issued preventive measures as forecasters warn of heavy rainfall continuing through Tuesday.
September 7, 2026 Edition
Click here to read the GG in a full screen… Best enjoyed before your second margarita. Or after. Gringo Gazette The Gringo Gazette is Baja California’s…
Mexico Tops Canadian Travel Charts Again in 2026
Mexico remains the top overseas destination for Canadian travellers, with 1.3 million visits in the first quarter of 2026 — as Canadians shift away from U.S.…
UABCS Enrolls 133 International Students—Half from the U.S.
UABCS enrolled 133 international students in 2026—a 46 percent increase since 2021—with Americans accounting for more than half the total.
Volaris Adds Direct Los Cabos–Cancún Route This December
Volaris launches a direct Los Cabos–Cancún route December 1 with three weekly flights, reconnecting Mexico's top beach destinations after years without…
Marie Cleanup: 6,000 Tons Kept Off Cabo Beaches
Over 6,000 tons of trash removed from Cabo neighborhoods before Hurricane Marie kept beaches 80% cleaner than past storms. Here's what washed up anyway.
88 KM of Los Cabos Roads Cleared After Marie—Work Continues
Municipal crews have cleared 88 kilometers of Los Cabos roads and removed 3,598 cubic meters of debris since Hurricane Marie. Work continues across urban and…
Cabo Beaches Reopen for Swimmers but Swell Closes Some
San José del Cabo beaches are open for swimming, but Cabo San Lucas remains closed to all water activities as officials monitor wave conditions following…
BCS Captures 40% of Mexico’s Tourism Investment in H1 2026
Baja California Sur captured $511.9 million in foreign tourism investment during H1 2026, accounting for 40% of the national total and leading all Mexican states.
La Paz Acting Mayor Ranks 7th in National Poll
La Paz acting mayor Amor Fenech Montaño ranked seventh in Mitofsky's August approval poll of Morena mayors, scoring 56.9 points and placing ahead of…
Los Cabos Hotels Brace for 45% Occupancy This September
Los Cabos hotels project 45% occupancy this September, the destination's slowest tourism month, with room rates dropping to around $350 per night.
Hurricane Marie: Baby Born in Ambulance Amid Storm Traffic
Hurricane Marie brought flooding and traffic chaos to Cabo San Lucas Wednesday, where paramedics delivered a baby inside an ambulance stuck in storm-related…
La Paz Beaches Closed for Four Days After Heavy Rain
La Paz health officials are asking beachgoers to stay out of the water for four days after heavy rains washed sediment and contaminants into the bay.