sunapeelucy - 12-27-2019 at 03:01 PM
Is anyone familiar with the village of Los Zacatitos, about ten miles east of San Jose del Cabo? What do folks think about the safety/riskiness of
tent camping there, about a mile inland? With the recent uptick of violence in Los Cabos, just wondering if people think it's bad idea to sleep in a
tent in a rural area.
Thanks all!
wilderone - 12-28-2019 at 10:13 AM
I did some tent camping in the cape area and did not experience any bad vibes. I'm not familiar with Los Zacatitos - are you considering boondocking
somewhere? You can always ask where can you camp that is safe, and possibly get some suggestions. I stayed at a campground outside Santiago at Sol
de Mayo, at Los Arbolitos (5 mi. so. of Cabo Pulmo), which are both a relatively short drive from SJ Del Cabo. Might be worth the miles in terms of
amenities (beach access, hiking trails, showers).
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tiotomasbcs - 12-28-2019 at 12:42 PM
This an area where lots of surfers search for waves and camp on the beach. Find someone else who is camping and pick a place close by. Have not
heard of robbery out there. Cartel activities are normally in San Lucas, San Jose or La Paz.
[Edited on 12-28-2019 by tiotomasbcs]
chippy - 12-28-2019 at 01:27 PM
tio is right. There won´t be many surfers this time of year but maybe some windies. Just find an arroyo to the beach and post up. I did it solo for
decades with no problems. I would go further east though.
sunapeelucy - 12-29-2019 at 08:06 AM
Thanks, this is helpful. My friend’s dad owns the land in the village but there’s no building, hence the camping. There will be 3 tents and at
least one car. (Safety in numbers?)
wilderone - 12-29-2019 at 08:16 AM
Let us know how it goes and what the beach is like - restaurants, other camping options.
Marty Mateo - 12-29-2019 at 09:04 PM
Been dirt biking out that way a bunch. Rode out just past there about a week ago from San Jose and then cut across to just north of Santa Anita. Felt
like most rural areas down here , very mellow and safe.