This seaside town is known for its stunning beaches, luxury resorts, and exciting nightlife. However, behind this colorful first impression lies a grim reality. Los Cabos, one of the most popular resorts in Mexico, is also one of the most dangerous cities in the world with approximately 300 murders a year, Express reports.
Los Cabos is a beautiful seaside city in Mexico, known for its stunning beaches, luxury resorts, and vibrant nightlife. However, behind this tourist splendor lies an alarming statistic: Los Cabos has one of the highest murder rates in the world — about 300 annually.
Los Cabos includes Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. Despite the high crime rate, tourists continue to arrive here, attracted by the warm climate, convenient flights, and various recreational opportunities — from deep-sea fishing to whale watching.
However, the murder rate in Los Cabos continues to rise. With 111.3 deaths per 100,000 people, the city is included in the list of the most dangerous cities in the world. Most of the crimes are related to drugs and gang conflicts, which have worsened in recent years.
Despite this, millions of tourists continue to visit Los Cabos. Serious measures have been taken to ensure their safety: specialized tourist police have been created, security has been strengthened at major resorts, and surveillance has been increased at popular tourist spots.
Thanks to these measures, tourists can enjoy a relatively safe vacation in Los Cabos, famous for its beaches, and culinary and adventure activities. Some of the city’s beaches are marked with the Blue Flag for high environmental standards and cleanliness.
Although Los Cabos remains a popular tourist destination, local authorities, despite efforts, have not yet been able to solve the underlying problems that give rise to high crime rates.