For experienced travelers: Would you rather go to Los Cabos Mexico or Jamaica for Vacation?

Question

We have already been to Ochos Rios Jamaica a couple of years ago and it was awesome.

Friends believe we would get more bang for your buck In Mexico.

Would you even choose Los Cabos Mexico and if so where would you stay?

Answer 1

i have never been to jamaica, but i can tell you that los cabos rocks

THE GOOD: they have world class resorts, world class fishing (marlin), madona or sammy hagar may show up with their friends...the climate in within the tropics, its all out just great.

THE BAD: its kind of expensive as far as mexico prices ( you just cant find the 30 cent beer or soda there),  the resorts will only give you the better rates (up to 75% off) if you haggle.  Some resorts are isolated which for some people is good i guess. but that all i found that was not  my liking...the price.

THE UGLY: you have to leave when your vacation is over  :-(

Answer 2

I have been to both several times and they are very different locations. While Los Cabos is a relatively prosperous area, most of Jamaica is impoverished. In Los Cabos you can roam around in safety and explore. In Jamaica, you are best served to stay in your resort. It is a shame to see all of that wealth with none of it making its way to the native residents.

All that aside, I actually prefer Jamaica and the beaches in Negril. If you have never been to Cabo, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. There are a number of places within walking distance of town and I recommend one of the apartment-like time share units that are available for rent. You won't want to be all-inclusive in Cabo since there is so much to see and do. The Villa del Palmar is very nice and a short walk to town.

Part of the decision may be where you live. On the East Coast, Jamaica is a short flight away but it takes almost a full day to fly to Cabo. Vice verca on the west coast.

Answer 3

I am an experienced traveler and if those were my only two choices for a vacation destination, I would honestly rather stay home and read some book Oprah recommended. Frankly, I'm really surprised that you didn't also include Cancun as one of the choices. While Ochos,Cabo and Cancun were once quiet,beautiful destinations they have each,over the years,degenerated into overcrowded vacation cliches.

My best advice would be to Just Say No to any vacation destination that uses the words 'all' and 'inclusive' in the same sentence and /or their brochure shows photos of towels on a bed that have been folded to resemble either a palm tree or a some kind of small animal.

There are literally hundreds of (very inexpenivse) places with small botique hotels on pristine beaches throughout Mexico and the rest of Latin America with the type of natural beauty that will take your breath away.Fortunately they are in areas that are not close to commercial airports. I think I'll continue to choose those small, little known places off the gringo trail as my vacation destinations.

juan23

Answer 4

Cabo is heaven, we were there last year in August and it is absolutely amazing.  We spent a week in a resort along the ocean north of Cabo San Lucas up towards San Jose Del Cabo and it was one of the best times we have ever had.  There was a store 1/2 mile away where we could get groceries and anything we could of possibly needed (water, beer, and whatnot).  It was hot and humid, but very bearable.  The resort had a day trip planner to make all the arrangements needed to make our stay wonderful.  I have been around the world and have been to many different countries in my lifetime and I have to say that Cabo was one of my favorite destinations.  Jamaica was nice, it was fun and we enjoyed it don't get me wrong.....  The people are so nice and friendly and very accomodating, you gotta at least try it.  The only thing we had problems with were the vendors, we sat at a bar on  Modano Beach and were pestered by them for hours on end.  But don't worry, the bar staff do their best to keep them from bothering you.   Have fun!  We are going back in July for 9 days, It's our yearly thing now.  

Go up towards San Jose Del Cabo if you want rest and relaxation, it's much quieter and slower paced.  It's a $20 cab ride to Cabo San Lucas if you want to hit the night life and all.  All the resorts have bus transportation to Cabo San Lucas for day trips, excursions etc...  so what we did was go snorkeling in Cabo, took the bus provided by the resort into town, and then paid the $20 cab fare (which is negotiable) to get back to the resort after we were done partying for the night.  If you want non stop action go to Modano beach area and you will find plenty of that.  Much younger crowd for sure ( I am 40).  Don't forget the Cabo Wabo Cantina!  Enjoy!

Answer 5

Hola.  I've been to Jamaica and had a nice trip.  The resort I stayed at was well established and kinda on lockdown.  They wanted to escort us everywhere we went.  I found that it was hard to leave and just go wander in town and talk to locals....so for me, I did not like that aspect.  

I live here in Cabo and have to say, it is a lovely place to visit.  You will enjoy the weather, the climate, the sights, etc. It is more a resort town but you can walk around by yourself and not feel nervous.  

The only difference between the two, other than they are different countries is that Cabo is a desert and Jamaica is tropical, so the scenery varies, its not as much lush greenery in Cabo.

You can not compare a resort on the Pacific to a resort on the Caribbean, they are completely different.  

If you do decide to try somewhere different, you won't be disappointed with Cabo!

Answer 6

I´d rather go to los Cabos Mexico because It has more things to see and it´s bigger and has more beaches.