An error has occurred and your entry was not submitted. Outside of the treatment rooms, the only additional amenity currently open is the private outdoor pool. Not a storm, hurricane, or now, even a pandemic can stop us. They then went to the authorities, and the authorities made it mandatory to comply with what the private sector was regulating.”. Those wanting the same level of privacy, but closer to the action, should check out the multi-bedroom casitas, villas, and private homes at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas. Editor's note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. “Here, it was the opposite. Discover the best of Cabo San Lucas so you can plan your trip right. Road trips are all the rage right now, and driving to Los Cabos is possible. The spa is only open to resort guests, and everyone gets complimentary access to the hydrotherapy facilities, regardless of whether they purchase a treatment. Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. The short answer is yes, Mexico is one of the countries allowing American tourists to plan a vacation. See it for yourself by taking a dive trip or snorkeling tour with Cabo Pulmo Diving. Getty Images, Credit: Don’t travel with someone who is sick. “Normally, the government authorities are the ones to gather and put together health and safety protocols, and local businesses need to comply in order to reopen,” explained Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board. The list, which is based on new cases, hospitalizations, hospital occupancy rates, and percentage of positive cases, is continually updated, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico. This currently includes popular spots like Baja California Sur, Quintana Roo, and Jalisco. The cash-only menu offers mouthwatering tacos starting at $25 MXN (around $1 USD). Gary Jeffrey from Denver and Michael Obrochta from Chicago have been friends since childhood and travel every few months together to scuba dive. Please try again. Some luxury hotels are now even offering deals with partner airlines, like the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal’s Private Passport to Pedregal special with SoCal’s Schubach Aviation, which can pick up groups of four to eight people from anywhere in the U.S. For everyone else, plane spotting can be a fun activity, as locals sometimes become familiar with the private jets of repeat celebrity visitors. The vaccine rollout is driving plans for decadent escapes to the Arctic Circle, Tuscany, Cabo San Lucas and beyond. Instead, we head to El Farallon, a cliffside restaurant in Pedregal, an exclusive sector of Cabo San Lucas, to watch the sunset over the water. “I feel safer here than at home," said Juan Castro, 45, a business owner from Carpinteria who was taking in the sunset with friends at a glitzy rooftop bar in San Jose del Cabo. Hosted by Kellee Edwards. Covid Testing in Cabo San Lucas You don't need a Covid … Plenty of places remain closed in Los Cabos, but there are a few open and available options to choose from. There is a specific nod to vegetarians, with a wide variety of creative meat-free options. Cabo San Lucas is open and traveling to Los Cabos is safe and easy, with few covid travel restrictions or entry requirements, few coronavirus cases and certification as a Safe Travels destination. Get Tested and Stay Home After Travel. Travel + Leisure is part of the Travel + Leisure Group. We are standing up faster than we thought, and we’ll be completely up soon enough,” said María del Pilar Buendía, a training and quality manager at the Viceroy Los Cabos. We are supposed to leave for Cabo on 1/23 and return 1/28. “Not a storm, hurricane, or now, even a pandemic can stop us. A personal butler is on call to satisfy your every whim, from coordinating transfers to making dinner reservations. Cabo San Lucas first beckoned to Hollywood's elite in the 1970s as a luxurious reprieve from the "dregs" of show business. Has anyone taken the Covid test there, and can you share your experience? Credit: Be sure to take a look at their extensive wine list for local bottles they’re currently carrying; Los Cabos offers the world’s largest selection of small-production Mexican wines. Cabo San Lucas is a tourist destination very popular with foreigners, especially because Cabo has been largely free of drug-related violence, unlike many other holiday destinations. We are standing up faster than we thought, and we’ll be completely up soon enough.”. Follow her adventures on Instagram. Mexico has several approved laboratories for viral testing and many local hospitals, clinics, and laboratories offer private testing for travel purposes, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico. Cabo San Lucas Tourism Cabo San Lucas Hotels Cabo San Lucas Bed and Breakfast Cabo San Lucas Vacation Rentals Cabo San Lucas Vacation Packages Flights to Cabo San Lucas Cabo San Lucas Restaurants Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas Cabo San Lucas Travel Forum Cabo San Lucas Photos Cabo San Lucas Map Cabo San Lucas Travel Guide All Cabo San Lucas Hotels (As a point of comparison, Florida has had a total number of 665,722 cases.) Now, the desert town appears to be deserted, as if it were the one (rather than its patrons) nursing a hangover from one too many tequila shots. “We’ve had the entire reef to ourselves,” said Jeffrey. At the time of publication, Los Cabos has 183 active COVID-19 cases. Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences, for example, offers a shuttle for guests every two hours from its property to the heart of Cabo San Lucas for $5/ride (or free, for those with an all-inclusive plan). Because of the open bar and supplied snacks, mask usage was also not enforced. This past June, while flights into San José del Cabo’s airport (where all commercial planes arrive) were down 80 percent from last year, Cabo San Lucas’ numbers were down just four percent. According to research conducted by tourism marketing company MMGY Global, this fall is expected to see a bit of a travel boom, given the increasing popularity of remote jobs and schooling, as well as a long pent-up desire to hit the road after months in quarantine. A taxi ride that distance cost me $40 USD in cash. Due to demand from guests (they’re regularly hitting the 30-percent capacity limit, and have even had to turn away would-be guests during peak times, like July 4), the resort recently created extended stay packages. With the United States now over six months into the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve grown accustomed to the new normal. A lot of people have family in Mexico or were just planning a trip to Mexico. Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that vaccinated people should not assume travel is safe. Every ride was comfortable, secure, and offered excellent service. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the warm evening weather, with children playing gleefully in the town square and couples strolling hand-in-hand down the narrow streets. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Cabo Verde due to COVID-19. Things were different at Blanc Spa, though highly regulated. Over the summer and fall, airlines like United Airlines and Southwest started adding flights to popular spots, including Cancun, San Jose del Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mexico City. Travelers considering a spring break vacation at a Mexican beach resort should consider whether they'll be able to get COVID-19 test results within 72 hours of returning to the U.S. (Shutterstock) Advance reservations are required, however, and each guest is assigned a personal concierge to guide them through the steps. Cases in Mexico are currently on an upward trajectory on a seven-day rolling average.