About Cabo San Lucas
Los Cabos is a wonderful vacation paradise, with beautiful beaches, superb weather, and friendly people. It is a place to visit and enjoy, where you can forget about your everyday problems and get away from the hectic life you may lead at home.

However, Mexico is not the United States, so things don’t always run as efficiently and effectively as you might expect. It is a land close to ours, yet vastly different. Don’t get upset with little things that may not function to your expectations. It is important to remember to be patient, as the pace is a little slower down here. Sometimes even with the best communications, things can become confused and go wrong, but eventually all of the confusion will be taken care of and problems will be resolved. The people of Mexico are very friendly and extremely courteous. They aim to please all of their visitors.

If you are thinking about running your business or office while on vacation, please reconsider! Fax machines, cellular phones, and computers are available, but you won’t find US style communications in Mexico. So, we suggest that you don’t expect to do business while you are on your vacation. Hopefully, these matters can wait for a while.

If you find that you really need some kind of communication device, special cell phone services are offerred. You can rent a cell phone for $15 a day, or purchase $20 pre-paid phone cards for air-time. (A credit card security deposit of $200 authorization is generally required.)

Before Departure
US Citizens are required to show proof of citizenship when traveling to and from Mexico. Each visitor will need a valid picture I.D. and one of the following: a) State issued Birth Certificate with an affixed seal; b) Naturalization Certificate, with laminated Naturalization Card or a valid US passport. (Expired passports are not valid.)

In route to Los Cabos you will receive the Mexico Tourist Card and a Mexico Customs Declaration form to be filled out prior to arrival in Los Cabos. Each visitor, including infants and children, must be in possession of a Tourist Card. The Mexico Tourist Card should be kept with your ticket as it will be needed when checking in for your return flight.

Upon Arrival
After clearing Immigrations and Customs with your baggage, proceed to the airport lobby area. You will find car rental desks, taxis and transfer companies just outside of the Customs area.

Currency
Pesos are the currency in Mexico; however, most restaurants, taxis and shops accept U.S. dollars and major credit cards. Hotels and banks will change currency at the established daily rate of exchange.

Departing Cabo
When it is time to say goodbye to Casa de Koehler, make sure you get off to the airport in time to check your luggage and catch your departing flight on time! Please be sure you have the proper documentation, especially the MEXICAN TOURIST CARD.