Caribbean spring surge
Spring break crowds are swelling in the Caribbean — Los Cabos expects about 52,000 student visitors this season and beaches are bracing for another 25% uptick as Easter nears. Meanwhile Four Seasons opens a new 131‑room hotel in Cartagena next week with two rooftop pools and salsa classes, expanding luxury options in the region. (tribunademexico.com) (caribjournal.com)
Baja California Sur’s tourism office set the Spring Break window at March 1–April 3 and projected 45,000–50,000 student arrivals with an economic spillover “superior” to US$50 million. (bcs.gob.mx) Independent travel outlets and local reporting show variance in estimates, projecting hotel occupancy near 80% and seasonal revenue estimates ranging from US$30–40 million in some forecasts. (thecabopost.com) Cabo San Lucas authorities have boosted beach operations at Playa El Médano by deploying roughly 40 Zofemat personnel and adding lifeguards, patrols and dedicated cleanup crews to manage heavier foot traffic. (oem.com.mx) Some local outlets have reported even higher concentrations — citing figures above 70,000 people in the municipality during peak days — prompting intensified sector-based monitoring from municipal agencies. (meganoticias.mx) Los Cabos’ gateway is also increasing capacity this year amid a US$370 million airport upgrade that includes a larger Terminal 2, more immigration lanes and added self‑service kiosks aimed at easing Spring Break bottlenecks. (thecabosun.com) Four Seasons’ new Cartagena property is slated to officially open April 2, 2026 in Getsemaní, will offer 131 rooms and has been taking reservations while integrating multiple restored landmark buildings near the Walled City. (caribjournal.com)
