Travel advisory · MexicoSome governments advise against travel to parts of Mexico.The warnings cover only these areas: Colima, Guerrero, Sinaloa, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Federal Highway 199 San Cristóbal de las Casas–Palenque, Guanajuato, south of Highways 43D and 45D, Guatemala border region, Chiapas, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Michoacán, Nayarit, within 20 km of Sinaloa and Durango border, Nuevo León, except Monterrey, Piedras Negras, Route 85 Monterrey–Nuevo Laredo, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Tecate, Tijuana, US border region, Zacatecas.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Colima · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, UK
Guerrero · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, New Zealand, UK
Sinaloa · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, New Zealand, UK
Chiapas · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain, France
Chihuahua · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France, UK
Federal Highway 199 San Cristóbal de las Casas–Palenque · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
Guanajuato, south of Highways 43D and 45D · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
Guatemala border region, Chiapas · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France, New Zealand
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
Michoacán · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, New Zealand, UK
Nayarit, within 20 km of Sinaloa and Durango border · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
Nuevo León, except Monterrey · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
Piedras Negras · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
Route 85 Monterrey–Nuevo Laredo · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
Sonora · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
Tamaulipas · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France, UK
Tecate · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
Tijuana · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
US border region · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, France
Zacatecas · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, UK

Also named by one government: Celaya–Irapuato–Salamanca triangle, Guanajuato (France), Culiacán and surrounding area (France), North of Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas (Germany), Route 129 Martinez de la Torre–Teziutlán (France), Route 131 Tapacoyan–Perote (France), Route 180 Martinez de la Torre–Papantla secondary roads (France), Route 40 Monterrey–Reynosa (France), Southern Michoacán from Uruapán to the coast (France), Acapulco (France), Baja California, except Tijuana and Tecate (France), Ciudad Acuña (Spain), Ciudad Juárez and surrounding area (Spain), Ciudad Obregón (France), Coahuila, except southern part (New Zealand), Coatzacoalcos (France), Colonias north and north-east of the Zócalo, Mexico City (France), Durango (France), East Nuevo León, bordering Tamaulipas (France), Guanajuato (Spain), Guanajuato, Highway 45 between León and Irapuato (New Zealand), Guanajuato, south-west of Highway 45D (UK), Jalisco, within 50 km of Michoacán border (Canada), Monclova (Spain), Morelos (France), Nayarit (France), Nogales (France), Non-tourist rural areas of Baja California (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Chihuahua (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Coahuila (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Durango (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Sonora (Spain), Northern municipalities of Jalisco (UK), Northern Tamaulipas from San Fernando to US border (Spain), Northern Veracruz bordering Tamaulipas (Spain), Northern Veracruz from Martinez de la Torre (France), Route 150D Puebla–Orizaba (France), Route 190 Oaxaca–Santo Domingo Tehuantepec (France), Route 85 and 83 Monterrey–Ciudad Victoria–Tampico (France), Route 95 Mexico City–Cuernavaca (France), Selva Lacandona (France), South and south-west of Lake Chapala, Jalisco (UK), South-west Jalisco and Los Altos, except Puerto Vallarta (France), South-west Michoacán (France), South-west Tamaulipas (France), Southern Guanajuato state (France), Southern Michoacán south of Morelia (Spain), Strip within 40 km of Guatemalan border, Chiapas (UK), Tepic (New Zealand), Toluca (France), Veracruz city (France)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise increased caution	May 29, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen (Sicherheitslage) (regional advisories)	Oct 19, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Vigilance renforcée pour le reste du pays (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Cabo Pulmo

Visitors come for clear water over a protected reef and a quiet fishing village about two hours from Los Cabos.

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Cabo Pulmo is a small fishing village on the east coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico, on the Sea of Cortez. The village sits inside Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, where fishing has been limited, and the coral reef there has recovered since. People come mainly to snorkel and dive over the reef, where the water is clear and reef fish are easy to see. The village has a few streets of small inns, dive shops and restaurants, so evenings are quiet and the pace is slow.

Decide between a day trip and a stay before you book. A day trip from Los Cabos is about two hours by road, which leaves less time in the water. Staying on site means early departures for the reef and more time out with a guide. The water is warmest in late summer and early fall. Two to three nights covers the reef and a few trips out, and it leaves time to rest between dives.

Cabo Pulmo in five

Go to snorkel or dive, not for resort comfortsThe village has a handful of dive shops, small hotels and simple restaurants. Bring what you need, because shops and services are limited.
Pick the right season for your goalWarm water and strong visibility often come in late summer and autumn, but that is also hurricane season. Spring and early winter are safer bets.
Carry cashPark fees, boat trips and small restaurants may not take cards, and there is no ATM in the village. Withdraw in San José del Cabo or Los Barriles first.San José del Cabo
Check the road before you set outPart of the access has been unpaved in the past, and rain can make it rough. A high-clearance car helps; ask your rental company what is covered.
Book boats and dive shops in advanceOperators work within park limits on group size. Reserve before the busy winter months, especially for a guided snorkel trip.

Things to do in Cabo Pulmo

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Need to know

Airport: Los Cabos (SJD), about 1.5–2 hours by road
Getting there: Rental car or private transfer from Los Cabos; limited buses
Getting around: On foot in the village; boats to the reef
Best base: A small hotel or cabin in the village
Time needed: A long day trip, or 1–2 nights

Weather by month

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JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh25°Low16°Cool water, quiet
FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh26°Low16°Cool water, quiet
MarchClear0 rainy daysHigh28°Low17°Dry, clear days
AprilClear0 rainy daysHigh29°Low19°Warm, clear
MayClear0 rainy daysHigh31°Low22°Warm, calm
JuneClear1 rainy dayHigh32°Low25°Hot, calm sea
JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh34°Low27°Hot, storm risk
AugustPartly cloudy11 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°Storm risk
SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low25°Peak hurricane risk
OctoberClear4 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low23°Storm risk
NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low20°Warm, clear
DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low17°Dry, holidays

Average daily high and low in Cabo Pulmo, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Cabo Pulmo

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Cabo Pulmo

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Tue31°23°2%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 2%.
Wed30°23°0%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 0%.
Thu29°23°25%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 25%.
Fri28°23°14%Friday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 14%.
Sat29°23°43%Saturday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 43%.
Sun29°23°10%Sunday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 10%.

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Money

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Day trips by train

Before you go to Cabo Pulmo

Rental car for the Cape roadAsk about unpaved sectionsCompare cars

Guided snorkel or dive tripOperators work within park limitsCompare day trips

eSIM for remote BajaSignal is thin on the cape roadRead the guide

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Rules for Cabo Pulmo, checked

Visitors from visa-exempt countries usually receive a tourist permit (FMM) at immigration. Check your entry status on the foreign ministry site before you fly.Source
Declare cash above the legal limit on the customs form. Check the current limit with the tax authority (SAT) before you travel.
Do not take shells, coral or any marine life from the national park. Ask your dive or snorkel operator which zones are closed to fishing.
Dial 911 for police, fire or an ambulance. Cabo Pulmo is small and remote, so serious cases may mean a long drive to a larger town.

Plan around Cabo Pulmo

Cabo San Lucas

The usual base for a day trip to the reef

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A quieter Los Cabos town with a historic center

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The wider Cape region and La Paz

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Whale sharks and sea lions on the Sea of Cortez

Read the guide Todos Santos

A small art town on the Pacific side

Read the guide All of Mexico

Cities, ruins, beaches and entry basics

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Cabo Pulmo FAQ

Is Cabo Pulmo worth the drive?

Yes, if you snorkel or dive. The reef is protected and the water is clear, but the village is small and the drive is long, so it suits people who want nature over resort life.

Can you do Cabo Pulmo as a day trip from Cabo San Lucas?

Yes, but it is a long day: allow about 2 hours each way by road, less time in the water, and an early start. One night in the village is more relaxed.

When is the best time to snorkel at Cabo Pulmo?

Warm water and good visibility run from late spring through autumn, but September and October bring hurricane risk. Spring and November to December are safer.

Do you need a guide to snorkel Cabo Pulmo?

Park rules and local operators govern access to the reef. Book a licensed local operator for boat trips and check current rules on the day.

Is there an ATM in Cabo Pulmo?

Do not count on one. Bring cash from San José del Cabo or Los Barriles and confirm whether your dive shop takes cards.