What type of documentation do I need to enter Mexico?

A valid US/Canadian passport is required. Tourist visas are also required, and normally airlines supply these to passengers during the flight. Please be sure to keep the perforated portion of these visas, as they will be required to be submitted to the airline representative upon your departure. Non-US/Canadian citizens will need to obtain a visa from the Mexican consulate nearest them. Minor children under the age of 18 will need notarized written permission from the other parent when traveling with one parent, or from both parents when traveling without either parent.

Most airlines require check-in at least 2 hours before flight time for international flights. We also suggest you re-check your departure time with the carrier at least 72 hours prior to leaving.

Most airlines will allow each passenger to check in one bag per passenger weighing a maximum of 50 pounds, plus a carry on and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase.

Taxi's are readily available at the airport. Rental cars are also available. See our Transportation Page for more info.

Almost everywhere in Mexico the atmosphere and dress is casual with t-shirts and shorts being the uniform of the day. For evening attire to a local restaurant, tropical shirt, shorts or pants and tennis shoes for men and a blouse and shorts or sundress and sandals for women is fine. We suggest you bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, swimsuits, camera, film, toiletries, prescription medication, snack foods, etc. [many of these items are available in our gift shop.]

Here's a general guideline for the weather during the year - Winter: 60's in the mornings to 70's during the day; Spring: 60's in the mornings to 80's during the day; Summer: 70's in the mornings to 100's during the day; Fall: 70's in the mornings to 90's during the day.

Rancho Leonero's natural well produces excellent drinking water and is piped throughout the resort making the drinking water safe.

The resort has personnel who are fluent in English. Our fleet captains all understand some English. Should you need to make a special request, please advise the front desk.

Check-out time is 12:00 noon - Let us know the day before if you want a later check-out time; we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Breakfast is from 6:30 to 9:00; lunch from 12:00 to 1:30; and dinner is served from 7:00 to 8:30. Snacks or sandwiches can be prepared between meals upon request. If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise the front desk. Check our Meals Page for more info.

The East Cape's pristine beauty and isolation are one of the main reasons why we are like "old Mexico". There are several restaurants catering to tourists in the area, offering a wide range of cuisine comparable to any of the world's fine resort areas, but no nightclubs or other nighttime entertainment. Night-time excursions to Cabo San Lucas or La Paz can be arranged at the front desk.

All prices are in US Dollars - subject to change without notice.

Payment policy - US Reservations office accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards from any country. Payments at the resort are cash, traveler's checks, and credit cards with US billing addresses only. Sorry, but we cannot accept Canadian Dollars. Please note that personal checks will not be accepted at checkout. Rate quotes and reservations are not binding until receipt of a confirming deposit.

Currently the exchange rate is about 10.6 Pesos per 1 US Dollar. Most all businesses in the Los Cabos area will accept US Dollars [generally at a slightly reduced exchange rate]. The resort accepts US Dollars and Mexican Pesos. Please note we cannot accept Canadian Dollars.

See our tackle list for recommended tackle for fishing in Baja. High quality rental tackle [4/0 and 6/0 Penn Senators] is available at the resort. Mexican fishing licenses are required and can be purchased at the front desk. For more information on fishing see our Sportfishing Page.

We recommend a 48 to 60 quart-sized quality ice chest which will not only keep you within the limits of Mexican fish and game laws, but also within the airlines' 50 pound weight limit. Please bring freezer bags for storing your fish and duct tape for securing your ice chest. Bring newspaper for insulating your catch, as most airlines do not allow ice in the coolers. Also, most airlines do not permit Styrofoam chests for transporting your fish.

*  FISH STORAGE & LICENSE DISCLAIMER

RANCHO LEONERO OFFERS FROZEN FISH STORAGE AS A COURTESY TO OUR GUESTS.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SHARED FREEZER STORAGE FACILITY, SO MARK YOUR BAGS CLEARLY.
RANCHO LEONERO WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MISSING OR UNFROZEN FISH.

IF YOU CHOOSE, YOU MAY USE THE COMMERCIAL SERVICE OF EASTCAPE SMOKEHOUSE WHICH OFFERS ITS FISH FREEZING OR SMOKING SERVICES FOR A NOMINAL FEE.

MEXICAN REGULATIONS REQUIRE YOU TO HAVE A VALID FISHING LICENSE. YOU MAY CHOOSE TO PURCHASE THIS LICENSE FROM THE FRONT DESK. LOCAL OFFICIALS FREQUENTLY CHECK TO VERIFY INFORMATION, SO KEEP YOUR LICENSE ON YOUR PERSON.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION ~RANCHO LEONERO RESORT

A gratuity of 10% has already been added to your room rate and bar charges. Tips for boat captains and fish filleting crews is not included. A general guideline would be 10% to 20% of the boat charter price. Tipping should be based on the attention and service the crew provides as opposed to the amount of fish caught.