Cabo right now

[jules54]

Hi Tuggers,
Im in Cabo right now until 12/4 if anyone has any questions fire away.

 

[flatiron]

Hi jules-

My friend was invited to Cabo in mid-December in a friends timeshare because her husband dropped out due to Covid travel concerns. It looks like Mexico has no quarantine rules for anyone entering the country. Not sure what medical care is like there if something should happen? Also before returning home our state requires a negative Covid test in Mexico within 3-days of departure back home, (and again 3 days after quarantine/arrival). Not sure how readily available "travel Covid" tests are in Cabo for those without symptoms?

Can you elaborate on your personal thoughts or experience with any or all of the above? She's trying to make an informed decision.
Thanks!

 

[easyrider]

How was the airport ?

Bill

 

[Mcjohan]

We’re flying there next week from California. I’m trying to figure out if we need to fill-out & print any forms from home to present upon arrival, or if the airline (Alaska) will give us everything on the airplane before we land like they usually do.

When we were there in February the police were really cracking down on Uber drivers. Do you know if that’s still going on?

 

[PigsDad]

When we were there in February the police were really cracking down on Uber drivers. Do you know if that’s still going on?

Cracking down in what way? Is Uber not permitted there? Are they restricted from certain places? Just trying to understand your statement. Thanks!

Kurt

 

[Mcjohan]

Cracking down in what way? Is Uber not permitted there? Are they restricted from certain places? Just trying to understand your statement. Thanks!

Kurt

When we were there in February Uber drivers wouldn’t pick-up or drop-off in front of our resort (Westin Los Cabos Resort) because the police were often sitting outside the gates. We had to walk to the highway to catch a ride.

 

[jules54]

Hi jules-

My friend was invited to Cabo in mid-December in a friends timeshare because her husband dropped out due to Covid travel concerns. It looks like Mexico has no quarantine rules for anyone entering the country. Not sure what medical care is like there if something should happen? Also before returning home our state requires a negative Covid test in Mexico within 3-days of departure back home, (and again 3 days after quarantine/arrival). Not sure how readily available "travel Covid" tests are in Cabo for those without symptoms?

Can you elaborate on your personal thoughts or experience with any or all of the above? She's trying to make an informed decision.
Thanks!

I can’t comment on what COVID tests are available in Mexico. My state doesn’t require anything for reentry. Everything is very Covid conscience in Cabo. All restaurants and even Walmart are taking temps and having you sanitize before you can enter. Extra information on Covid in all resorts and in each room. We don’t really do anything but lay out in the sun and eat lol. Pools follow social distancing, of course that is up to the individual to enforce also. 2 out of 3 of the resorts we have stayed at had their gyms open with max of people requirements.

 

[jules54]

Cracking down in what way? Is Uber not permitted there? Are they restricted from certain places? Just trying to understand your statement. Thanks!

Kurt

We have had nothing but positive experiences with Uber. No hassles what so ever. The drivers can not pick up at the lobby of resorts but have you meet them on the street. They do drop off at Lobby. We have only stayed in resorts in Cabo so I can’t speak for the corridor resorts. It costs about 50 peso to go get most places. From PB Rose to Walmart it was 49 return was more expensive I think 69. We also took a taxi back once from Walmart as it was dark and we had a bunch of groceries. That cost 9.00 US.

 

[jules54]

We’re flying there next week from California. I’m trying to figure out if we need to fill-out & print any forms from home to present upon arrival, or if the airline (Alaska) will give us everything on the airplane before we land like they usually do.

When we were there in February the police were really cracking down on Uber drivers. Do you know if that’s still going on?

We tried filling out all the forms online and printed them out. It did us no good. We had to redo all the forms once we landed going through customs.

 

[jules54]

How was the airport ?

Bill

San Jose Airport seemed pretty much the same. Social distancing in customs line. Once again all about personal responsibility. Mask wearing is strictly enforced. Of course If someone won’t wear a mask at home they are going to try to get away with not wearing on here. Most folks I see not wearing masks are clearly from the US.

 

[jules54]

Hi jules-

My friend was invited to Cabo in mid-December in a friends timeshare because her husband dropped out due to Covid travel concerns. It looks like Mexico has no quarantine rules for anyone entering the country. Not sure what medical care is like there if something should happen? Also before returning home our state requires a negative Covid test in Mexico within 3-days of departure back home, (and again 3 days after quarantine/arrival). Not sure how readily available "travel Covid" tests are in Cabo for those without symptoms?

Can you elaborate on your personal thoughts or experience with any or all of the above? She's trying to make an informed decision.
Thanks!

Everyone has to make their own decision upon traveling. We did almost buy travel medical insurance in case of emergency evacuation was needed. Upon doing my research most policies don’t cover Covid. Also a lot of fine print about Evac. Most say to nearest emergency medical treatment center capable of treatment. Doesn’t say in USA or hospital of your choice at home. Maybe in the more expensive policies it might be different.
I would choose to go to Mexico again. We are both 66 and in great health with no under laying medical problems. We are returning home 12/4 and leaving again for Playa Del Carmen 1/10, or 1/16 and returning home 3/6.

 

[jules54]

We go out to eat maybe 3 nites a week. All restaurants we have looked for have been open and Covid measures are practiced

 

[rutharussell]

Hi jules-

My friend was invited to Cabo in mid-December in a friends timeshare because her husband dropped out due to Covid travel concerns. It looks like Mexico has no quarantine rules for anyone entering the country. Not sure what medical care is like there if something should happen? Also before returning home our state requires a negative Covid test in Mexico within 3-days of departure back home, (and again 3 days after quarantine/arrival). Not sure how readily available "travel Covid" tests are in Cabo for those without symptoms?

Can you elaborate on your personal thoughts or experience with any or all of the above? She's trying to make an informed decision.
Thanks!

I do not have any experience with medical since Covid, however, when we were in Puerto Vallarta in November 2018, my husband became sick and was dehydrated and the resort sent us to a clinic - Larry spent the night on IV's and I had to bring the pediolite drinks from the store for him. Everything went well and he got very good care from English speaking staff. However, when I had kidney stones at 30,000 feet and went to the "American" hospital upon arrival in Cancun, we had to pay in advance of any treatment - Xray and ultrasounds - then I spent a night in hospital on IV's. The nurse did not speak English, only the doctor. Both experiences were OK and the costs were a fraction of what it would be in the US. I was glad to have a debit card in Cancun because they only accepted cash. PV accepted our credit card. I assume they would take care of you, but I'd be concerned if a ventilator were required - all of their equipment looked like it was repurposed from the US. Not sure if this helps.