Drivers on the Los Cabos toll bypass saw fares increase by up to 6 pesos starting April 13, as Caminos y Puentes Federales (Capufe), Mexico’s federal highway and bridge authority, rolled out its latest nationwide tariff adjustment.
The toll bypass, officially called the Libramiento Aeropuerto Los Cabos, is the only toll road in all of Baja California Sur. It connects Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) with San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas along Highway 1D, offering a faster alternative to the free road through town.
What Drivers Will Pay Now
Before the increase, cars paid about 89 pesos (roughly $4.50 USD) for the San José del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas section and 49 pesos ($2.50 USD) for the shorter Airport to San José del Cabo stretch. The new adjustment adds up to 6 pesos per section, depending on vehicle type.
The full route from the airport to Cabo San Lucas previously cost around 120 pesos ($6 USD) for a standard car. Motorcycles pay about half the passenger vehicle rate. Cargo trucks face the steepest tolls, ranging from 103 to 387 pesos ($5.20 to $19.50 USD) based on the number of axles.
A Routine Increase on a Key Route
Capufe applies periodic rate updates across its entire national toll road network, and the Los Cabos bypass is no exception. The 6-peso bump amounts to roughly $0.30 USD at current exchange rates.
The bypass cuts the drive between the two Cabos to about 22 minutes through the hills, compared to the longer but more scenic Tourist Corridor along Highway 1. Anyone commuting between the two cities, heading to the airport, or driving a rental car from SJD will pass through one of the road’s toll plazas.
Tips for Paying the Toll
Tolls can be paid in cash at the booth or with an electronic tag such as IAVE, PASE, or Televia. Drivers paying cash should carry pesos, as toll booth attendants may not accept U.S. dollars or may offer a poor exchange rate. Those who use the bypass daily may want to confirm their electronic tag balance has been updated to reflect the new rates.
The fare increase was first reported by El Sudcaliforniano.