Los Cabos Duty Free

Gate-side shopping in Terminal 1

Prices here run lower than downtown resort shops for liquor and perfume, so Los Cabos Duty Free in Terminal 1 is worth a walk-through if you like brand-name souvenirs. It sits post-security, after passport control, so you can shop with boarding pass in hand and keep bottles in cabin baggage for connections. Layout is simple: liquor and wine on one side, cosmetics and fragrance in the middle, chocolate and snacks near the front counters.

Doors open 9:00 and close 19:00 daily, which matches most northbound departures out of Terminal 1. If you have an 8:00 flight, this will be closed; buy at a resort shop instead. Late afternoon departures around 16:00–18:00 see short lines at the single main checkout, but you’re usually out in 5–10 minutes. Staff regularly flag spirit allowances for the US and Canada at the counter, so ask if you’re stacking bottles for more than one traveler.

Liquor deals tend to center on 1L bottles of tequila and mezcal, with promos like 2-for bundles that can undercut US domestic prices by a noticeable margin. Chocolate and souvenir candy sit closer to regular tourist pricing; figure you’re paying airport markup for the convenience of a last-minute gift. Fragrance testers are available, but shelves lean heavily on mainstream brands rather than niche labels, so don’t expect deep variety beyond the top sellers.

One practical tip: shop here after security rather than at check-in, especially if you’re buying alcohol. Bags from Los Cabos Duty Free stay sealed and meet liquid rules for immediate onward flights, which saves you from repacking or risking a confiscation during transit screening.