Driving
Driving
Hold on Tight, its gonna be a wild ride!...Just kidding.
Actually driving in Los Cabos does take some getting used to, but as many will
remind you, it’s generally a “go with the flow” system. There is a balance between
some defensive and the need for a little “offensive” driving locally. Generally, if
you keep an eye on traffic flow and be aware of your surroundings, you’ll find it is
easy to manage. The main roads in Los Cabos are super and they’ve done a great
job with maintenance and upgrades in the last few years. Many of the side roads
and turn-offs, like at beach accesses/arroyos, Not So Much. Just need to be
patient and watch for the pot-holes.
Renting a car is quite easy as there are many rental places locally and at the
airport. If you do have the unfortunate experience of being pulled over by local
police, be prepared to go to the police station immediately to pay your fine and
get your DL back.
Fuel: You will find most gas stations are full service and you cannot pump your
own gas. Its actually quite nice because they wash windows etc too, so we
recommend handing the attendant some extra pesos (~20p) for their service.
If you travel to the airport, use the Toll Road (Rte 1D). Its fast and cheap
(~37pesos). If its later at night or you have time, feel free to take the Main drag all
the way through San Jose (Rte 1). It’s a nice scenic route, showing off the local
stuff, but has many traffic lights etc.