• NORTH AMERICA
• CENTRAL AMERICA
• SOUTH AMERICA
• CARIBBEAN
• EUROPE
• AFRICA
• ASIA
• OCEANIA
• DARREN’S JOURNAL

Who said this was accessible?

When traveling to places where accessibility can be questionable, purchase and carry a light weight, foldable “suitcase ramp”. Great for those places that have a couple of annoying steps. The ramp fits nicely in a large skateboard backpack, or hiking backpack, and can be carried by a companion traveler. The ramp is also easy to check at the airport.

REGISTER NOW TO JOIN THE DISCUSSION!

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico

CABO SAN LUCAS : Overview

OVERVIEW

Cabo San Lucas is a small recreational town located on the tip of Baja California, and is best known by it’s popular land mark “El Arco” a gorgeous rock formation at the tip, where the Pacific meets the Cortez Sea.  If you’re searching for an accessible vacation, the city is moderately wheelchair accessible by foot or cruise ship, but accessible transportation is limited. The walk from the cruise terminal into town along the waterfront is fully wheelchair accessible for people who utilize a mobility device. Travelers who are interested in Cabo San Lucas for accessible travel should plan well in advance.

LANGUAGE

The official language of Mexico is Spanish.

CURRENCY

The official currency of Mexico is the Peso.

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

CABO SAN LUCAS : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

SJD Cabo San Lucas International Airport: If flying into the Cabo San Lucas International Airport contact your airline to organize assistance (e.g., aisle chair, wheelchair, transfer, etc.) Power wheelchairs must have dry cell batteries.

Add your accessible travel knowledge about airports for this destination.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Locating accessible ground transportation in Cabo San Lucas can be extremely challenging.

Add your accessible travel knowledge about ground transportation for this destination.

RENTAL VEHICLE (Accessible Van)

There is a wheelchair accessible rental van located approximately 50 miles north of Cabo San Lucas in Los Barriles. Contact the owner Larry Cooper “Baja Larry” well in advance for more details, as the van books up quickly.

Add your accessible travel knowledge about accessible rental vehicles for this destination.

SHUTTLE

Add your accessible travel knowledge about shuttle services for this destination.

BUS

There are buses in Cabo San Lucas, but no desinated bus stops. People must wave their arms in the air to be picked up by the bus. Buses are not wheelchair accessible in Cabo San Lucas and they do not have air conditioning. 

Add your accessible travel knowledge about bus services for this destination.

TRAIN (Light Rail)

Add your accessible travel knowledge about train services for this destination.

FERRY

If you are arriving by cruise ship, there is no dock in Cabo San Lucas. Ships moor outside the harbor, and passengers must utilize a tender to visit the port. Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship, has tenders that are wheelchair accessible. Cruise personnel will determine if the seas are calm enough for a power wheelchair to transfer to the tender for the safety of guests. Only 1 wheelchair at a time can utilize the accessible tender.

Add your accessible travel knowledge about ferry services for this destination.

CABO SAN LUCAS : Accommodations

HOTELS

Add your accessible travel knowledge about hotels for this destination.

CABO SAN LUCAS : Entertainment

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Add your accessible travel knowledge about sightseing tours for this destination..

ACTIVITIES

Shopping: There are plenty of places to shop in Cabo, whether it is in the cruise port area or downtown Cabo San Lucas. Most of the shopping in the cruise port is wheelchair accessible. In the non-touristy area, downtown shopping can be a bit more challenging as there is usually a step or lip to get into most shops. Local people are always very helpful to assist though.

Glass Bottom Boats: Glass bottom boats in Cabo San Lucas are currently not wheelchair accessible.

Fishing: There is a wheelchair accessible fishing boat through Baja Enterprises, specifically modified for people who utilize a wheelchair that will head into Cabo San Lucas. The boat is located in Los Barriles and is owned by Baja Larry, who also utilizes a wheelchair.

Accessible whale watching: Accessible whale watching and fishing can be arranged through a nearby company called, Baja Enterprises. Reservations should be made well in advance as they book up fast. This tour is not recommended for people who are visiting off a cruise ship, since time in Cabo San Lucas is limited.

Museo Cabo San Lucas (museum): The museum is located in the town center and is wheelchair accessible via ramp located to the left side of the building. The ramp is marked with the international accessibility logo.

Town Square: Town Square is where many of the locas go to watch festivities or picnic with their families. The Town Square is wheelchair accessible, but the ramp can be difficult to find. The Gazebo is not wheelchair accessible.

Add your accessible travel knowledge about activities for this destination.

RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE

Restaurants and nightlife are a fun part of the Cabo San Lucas scene. There are many to choose from, but from an accessibility standpoint they are limited. Restrooms at most establishments are not wheelchair accessible. Some claim to be accessible, but the stalls are too small to accommodate larger chairs.

 Cabo Wabo Cantina: Cabo Wabo’s outside patio/bar is wheelchair accessible, however the tables are high and can be difficult to reach if your wheelchair does not elevate. There is a small step to get into the actual Cabo Wabo nightclub. The nightclub has regular tables that are at the correct height for a wheelchair. There are two levels inside the nightclub, and the top level has a flight of stairs.

 No Worry’s: The restaurant is located on the waterfront and is a relaxing place to enjoy some drinks and a bite to eat with friends. No Worry’s is wheelchair accessible. There is a ramp around the side to access the main restaurant area.  Restrooms are not wheelchair accessible – the stalls are too small.

Add your accessible travel knowledge about restaurants and nightlife for this destination.

CABO SAN LUCAS : Emergency Services

MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL

Add your accessible travel knowledge about medical services and hospitals for this destination.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Ameri Med American Hospitals

Add your accessible travel knowledge about medical equipment rentals for this destination.

CABO SAN LUCAS : AbilityTips

PRECAUTIONS

Cabo San Lucas is not fully accessible. There are ramps to get up sidewalks in places, but there might not be a ramp located on the other side of the sidewalk. Not all restaurants and shops are accessible, however there are many that are accessible at the entrance. Restrooms in Cabo San Lucas are not fully accessible relative to the United States. Careful planning must be considered. 

Cabo San Lucas can get extremely hot. Travel with bottled water and a spray bottle to cool down.

Add your accessible travel knowledge about abilitytips for this destination.

OTHER USELFUL LINKS:

Add your accessible travel knowledge about other useful links for this destination.

TOP 10 DESTINATIONS

1. Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
2. Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
3. Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
4. San Juan, Puerto Rico, US Territory
5. Hamilton, Pembroke, Bermuda
6. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI
7. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
8. Montreal, Quebec, Canada
9. Colon, Colon Province, Panama
10. Washington, District of Columbia, USA

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

July 2009

August 2009

September 2009

October 2009

November 2009

December
2009

January
2010

February
2010

March
2010

April
2010

May
2010

June
2010

July
2010

August
2010

September
2010