The Baja California Sur state government has deployed additional National Guard personnel to the 20-mile tourist corridor connecting San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Specifically, the deployment reinforces visible security patrols at the marina, along the hotel zone on Boulevard Paseo de la Marina, and at Medano Beach. This is the cape region’s busiest public beach. The deployment follows a coordinated security agreement between Governor Victor Manuel Castro Cosio and SEDENA. It aims to strengthen Cabo tourist safety and maintain the region’s reputation as one of Mexico’s top resort destinations. This deployment underscores the government’s commitment to Cabo tourist safety through National Guard presence.
Cabo Tourist Safety Reinforced by National Guard
National Guard units are now conducting regular foot and vehicle patrols along the tourist corridor highway. This includes the four-lane Transpeninsular between the two towns. In addition, officers patrol the Puerto Paraiso and Luxury Avenue shopping centers and popular nightlife zones near the Cabo San Lucas marina arch. Meanwhile, uniformed officers are stationed at the Palmilla and Chileno Bay resort entrances. They also cover key intersections where tourist traffic concentrates during peak evening hours. According to the state security commission, Los Cabos maintained one of the lowest violent crime rates among major Mexican resort destinations in 2025. Consequently, the additional patrols are designed to preserve this distinction.
The enhanced Cabo tourist safety measures through the National Guard are expected to remain in effect through the peak tourism season.
Reporting and Emergency Contacts
Tourists who witness a crime or feel unsafe in the Los Cabos corridor can call 911. This connects them to municipal police or National Guard units for immediate response. Additionally, the state tourism assistance hotline operates at 078, which is toll-free within Mexico. English-speaking operators can coordinate police response, medical evacuation, or consular contact. Furthermore, the U.S. Consular Agency in San José del Cabo assists American citizens with emergency services. It is located on Boulevard Antonio Mijares and can be reached at (624) 143-3566 during business hours. Finally, travelers should enroll in the U.S. State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at step.state.gov before visiting. This enables the embassy to send security alerts and locate travelers during regional emergencies.