Authorities Warn Los Cabos Landslides Could Continue Over The Next Few Days

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We at The Cabo Sun have been tracking a series of small hillside landslides reported this week across the municipality.

Local Civil Protection officials say the risk could linger in the short term because soils are saturated from recent rains and minor seismic activity has loosened slopes in a few neighborhoods. The good news for travelers: impacts have been localized away from the main resort areas, and there’s a lot you can do to keep plans on track.

What happened—and where

Municipal authorities confirmed three recent slide events: two in Cabo San Lucas (including Lienzo Charro and Quintas California) and one in Santa Rosa in San José del Cabo. In the Santa Rosa incident, no injuries were reported, though a vehicle was damaged.

Officials linked the slides to unstable fill material and rain-softened hillsides, adding that the risk remains “latent” as scattered showers continue. If residents notice slope movement, they’re urged to call 911.

Should tourists be concerned?

For most visitors, the practical concerns are less about hillsides and more about weather-driven ripple effects—think intermittent road slowdowns near arroyos (dry riverbeds that can briefly flood), rough surf, and rolling beach closures when long-period swells or storms pass.

As we noted in our recent briefing on Tropical Storm Lorena, rain bands and high surf can come and go quickly; pay attention to updated advisories and beach flag colors before you head out.

• If you’re here this week, our rainy-day game plan keeps the fun going without the beach: Don’t Let Upcoming Storms Ruin Your Cabo Trip.

Getting around safely during rainy spells

• Avoid arroyos and standing water. Even brief showers can trigger fast-moving flows. If a crossing looks questionable, don’t chance it.
• Monitor official channels. Follow Protección Civil Los Cabos for local closures and updates; they are coordinating responses to slope incidents like Santa Rosa and issuing prevention guidance during the most critical stretch of the rainy season.
• Expect rolling beach closures when long-period Pacific swells (“mar de fondo”) arrive. We’ve seen Lover’s Beach and other hotspots close temporarily during recent swell events—always check the flags and lifeguard instructions on arrival: Lover’s Beach Closed Due To Large Swells.

Bottom line for visitors

Current landslides have been limited in scope and away from main tourist corridors.

Travelers who avoid risky arroyo crossings and keep an eye on weather advisories should be able to enjoy their itineraries with minor tweaks.

If you’re staying on or near the beach, the bigger swing factor is surf—not hillside stability—especially with recent systems like Kiko and Lorena adding moisture and waves to the forecast. For broader regional context, national met services flagged that these storms can increase landslide and flood potential across parts of Baja Sur, which helps explain why hillside neighborhoods are on alert even when resorts feel calm.

If you see signs of slope movement near a rental home (fresh cracks, leaning walls, or popping sounds), move to a safe area and dial 911—responders are prioritizing these calls.