Digital Nomad Guide to Cabo, Mexico

Considering a trip to Cabo? Whether you’re in San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, or Todos Santos, this destination offers plenty for digital nomads. Explore everything Cabo has to offer for remote work and relaxation.

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San Jose del Cabo 

San Jose del Cabo sits in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains, just 20 minutes away from safe swimming beaches too. The 19th century facade of Misión San José del Cabo gives this town an old-worldly feel, especially when you’re taking part in the weekly evening art walks. You’re able to while away a weekend here meandering between galleries, cafes and the farmers market. 
 

Cabo San Lucas 

Cabo San Lucas is better known for its spring breakers, resorts and beaches. Playa del Medano is the ‘main’ strip, close to the safest swimming beaches and iconic Arch of Cabo San Lucas. Downtown is another popular destination, with plenty of options for nightlife. This is also where you’ll find the main coworking space in Cabo San Lucas. 
 

Todos Santos 

Todos Santos is located further north, away from the south of the peninsula. It’s better known for chic and cheap surf hostels and hotels, previously described by Vogue as an ‘Instagrammer’s nirvana’.

‍The solid infrastructure in Cabo attracts plenty of expats year round, but there are not many digital nomad communities here yet. You can find other remote workers at Outsite Cabo - there are no other coliving spaces in Cabo. Check out the stats on living in Cabo on Nomad List.

San José del Cabo:

• Koral Desk: Close to Palmilla Beach, this coworking space offers desk rentals, air conditioning, and occasional free events.
• Coffee Lab: Located downtown, this is more of a coffee shop with an open-air vibe and great coffee – perfect for getting some work done.

Cabo San Lucas:

• LCI Coworking Space: Right in downtown, it’s a good option with flexible day passes and air conditioning.

In Outsite, the download speed is 92mbps. You can also find plenty of coffee shops to work from. Wifi connections are generally stable around Cabo, however some resorts have been known to charge for their Wifi - so check before you travel.

Cabo has plenty of great cafés for remote workers, from lively spots to quiet places to focus, perfect for grabbing breakfast in San Jose del Cabo while you work or recharge.

Coffee shops with Wifi in San Jose del Cabo ‍

Here's the list of best cafes for digital nomads:

This is a hidden gem - it’s close to the centre, and there’s a huge focus on the community as well as their speciality coffee. Check out their website. 
This is next to Outsite, and Members get access throughout the day.

There’s a standard coffee menu, including matcha. Make sure to get to the interior courtyard for an outdoor desk.

Coffee shops with Wifi in Cabo San Lucas 

This small, welcoming café is perfect for a focused work session or a relaxed coffee break. Known for its high-quality coffee and laid-back vibe, Café de Ciudad also offers reliable WiFi and a variety of drinks and snacks to keep you going throughout the day. It’s a hidden gem for those seeking a calm workspace in the heart of Cabo San Lucas. ‍

Working from your Airbnb in Cabo? This is the spot to pick up a bag of Mexican coffee for your Aeropress at home. You can also use the Wifi inside. ‍

As the name suggests, you’ll find coffee and Wifi in this spot - as well as a lengthy brunch menu, and a variety of frappes.
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• Sierra de la Laguna Mountains
  Escape the crowds for views of the Pacific, cold water lakes and plenty of hiking trails in these mountains. This is also a hotspot for bouldering, scrambling and rock climbing. ‍
• Todos Santos  
  Spend 1 or 2 nights in one of Mexico’s ‘pueblo magicos’ with a weekend in Todos Santos. Todos Santos has been compared to Tulum (prior to the glow up) for the bohemian culture and slower pace of life. ‍
• Whale Watching 
  Thousands of whales migrate to Baja each year between January and April, which makes it a popular area for whale watching. These boat trips are usually combined with tours around the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, and Lover’s Beach. 

Cabo offers some of the best surf spots in Mexico, attracting surfers from all over the world.

Best surf breaks near San José del Cabo

• ‍Costa Azul, Zippers and La Roca
  This is the closest break to San José del Cabo, best reached by car. It's pretty popular with locals and it's a fast breaking right - this isn't one to try if you're a beginner.‍
• Shipwreck 
  Drive an hour north of San José to reach this right hand break. You'll see the biggest swells coming in from April to October, and the wind picks up in the middle of the day, making this a better break to try early morning or early evening.

Best surf breaks around Los Cabos

• Cerritos 
  This is a long shore break, closer to Todos Santos. Everyone can surf here, from beginners to pros.
• Monuments
  Monuments is a left hand break, just outside of Cabo San Lucas. This can be fun, but you'll need experience to get around the rocks and waves at this point.

Need more info? Check out the Magic Seaweed Report for Cabo.

• ‍South Cal CrossFit 
  There are a number of CrossFit gyms in Cabo San Lucas. South Cal is one of the most popular options.
• ‍Seis24 CrossFit 
  Seis24 is the only CrossFit gym in San José del Cabo. ‍
• Los Cabos Yoga 
  Los Cabos Yoga run yoga classes around San José, as well as running meditations and SUP classes.

Grocery Stores
There are plenty of grocery stores in San José and Cabo San Lucas, including Walmart and plenty of MiniSupers. It's much more affordable to shop in the centre, away from the beach. There is also a grocery delivery service called 'Prickly Pear'.

Health food stores
Look for the term 'Tienda Naturista'. This store sells health food products in San José del Cabo, and Cabo San Lucas. There is also a California Ranch Market in Cabo San Lucas.

Looking for a remote work base in Cabo? Outsite offers comfortable coliving spaces with reliable Wi-Fi for digital nomads. Book now.