js_cruise Posted March 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hello - We are traveling to the Mexican Rivera in April with our 2 young kids 5 and 7. We are thinking about getting off the ship in Cabo San Lucas to check things out maybe get a bite to eat and then head back to the ship. My husband and I have been to Cabo years ago w/o kids, but how safe is it now and especially with 2 small children. Should I be concerned or am I just being a little too nervous. :confused: Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2016 To me it is quite safe. I would not have any concerns. Just walk from the tender drop off into town and no worries. Overal a very safe area. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coveguy4 Posted March 14, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 14, 2016 If you stick to the downtown area you won't have any worries. Lots of restaurants, stores, very clean, full of tourists. Very walkable . Was just there in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted March 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I would make sure the children know they have to stay right with you.Holding hands would be good. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyweir Posted March 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2016 We were in Cabo last Feb 18. It was very safe. You can walk around the harbor over to Medano Beach, or take a water taxi. If you're just looking for a close by beach, turn left when you get off the tender and go around the port shop building. There's a beach right there. Or, go to Los Arcos with a beach and sights. You can negotiate water taxi ride for about $7 or $8 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted March 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Off the Marina the sidewalks can have potholes. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimigirl54 Posted July 13, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Hello - We are traveling to the Mexican Rivera in April with our 2 young kids 5 and 7. We are thinking about getting off the ship in Cabo San Lucas to check things out maybe get a bite to eat and then head back to the ship. My husband and I have been to Cabo years ago w/o kids, but how safe is it now and especially with 2 small children. Should I be concerned or am I just being a little too nervous. :confused: Thanks! As long as you're not there at night (which shouldn't be an issue on a cruise) you should be fine. A couple from a town in our area was just attacked at 12:15 a.m. while walking back to their condo. A car pulled up, asked them where they were going.....it's a long story, but the husband ended up being dragged down the street as they held on to his arm while they drove away. He was severely injured and will be in the hospital in San Diego for who knows how long. I don't know if he was "part of the problem", but it's pretty scary in any case. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 13, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2016 YIKES :eek:...Thanks for sharing that scarrrry story..but it may have been a bit inappropriate in response to the OP's concerns ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted July 13, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 13, 2016 YIKES :eek:...Thanks for sharing that scarrrry story..but it may have been a bit inappropriate in response to the OP's concerns ;) The same thing happens in Los Angeles and other major U.S. cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted July 13, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2016 The same thing happens in Los Angeles and other major U.S. cities. Which is why it is unwise to wander along some streets in the early morning hours in LA and other major (and lessor) U. S. cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted July 14, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 14, 2016 If you stick to the downtown area you won't have any worries. Lots of restaurants, stores, very clean, full of tourists. Very walkable . Was just there in November. Yeah. Soldiers and police armed with M16 everywhere. How much more safer do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted July 14, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Yeah. Soldiers and police armed with M16 everywhere. How much more safer do you want? Haven't seen those in a while. Not for at least 2 years. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ano Posted July 14, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) We went to the Mexican Riviera last November, and Cabo was the safest stop of all. You seem to be worried about Cabo and I wouldn't be, now other Mexican stops, that is another story. Yes I do remember a shooting in Cabo in the tourist area about a year ago. It was drug related and I think a tourist might have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. Could that happen in just about any US city also, certainly. Overall, I think Cabo is certainly no worse than most US cities and actually in many ways, its probably safer. Edited July 14, 2016 by ano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistycruiser Posted July 14, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I've always felt safe in Cabo. I was last there in December and I do remember a cop that was armed with a rifle outside the mall. The only reason I noticed is because it was so hot and his uniform was a dark color and felt bad for him because he had to be roasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted July 15, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I was there in 2015 and felt safe. Not so much in Acapulco (excessive but likely necessary police and military presence) and Hualtulco (solicitation right on the beach). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted July 15, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Of course the risk of casual street crime exists anywhere - so normal caution is indicated: meaning staying out of desolate areas, especially after dark. Mexico, however, is special given the known presence of well armed gangs in certain areas - with a penchant for occasional extreme violence: ergo the heavily armed militarized patrols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted July 16, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 16, 2016 We were in Cabo last April 2016, & have been there a few times. We felt very safe there, walked downtown, took a pedal taxi, had a great time. The vendors there can be a bit pushy, we just politely say no thanks & go on our way with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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