Cabo San Lucas Is About To Get More Walkable — Here’s What Visitors Will Notice First

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We at The Cabo Sun love good news that makes your trip easier, safer, and—let’s be honest—more fun on foot. Los Cabos officials just unveiled a slate of urban beautification projects designed to prioritize pedestrians, spruce up key public spaces, and protect the character that makes this destination special.

The marquee piece: a downtown Cabo San Lucas initiative called “Camina Cabo” (Walk Cabo) that shifts the spotlight to walkers first, with safer crossings, wider, more comfortable sidewalks, and spots to linger and people-watch.

What “Walk Cabo” means for your vacation days

If your Cabo days revolve around the marina, Medano Beach lunches, and strolling to dinner along Lázaro Cárdenas, the first upgrades you’ll likely feel are clearer pedestrian routes and calmer traffic patterns.

The project brief highlights urban tweaks to encourage outdoor enjoyment and social interaction, so think more shade, more benches, better lighting, and cleaner sightlines—the little quality-of-life details that make you say, “Let’s just walk it.” Local media have echoed the plan’s goals to transform priority corridors right in the tourist zone, reinforcing that pedestrian-first approach.

That’s especially welcome during big downtown moments—like Halloween or Día de Muertos—when crowds swell and certain streets temporarily close. If you were out this weekend, you saw how closures funneled traffic and turned parts of downtown into a people-priority zone for a few hours; consider that a preview of how walkability upgrades can improve the vibe long-term. (We broke down which streets closed and when for Halloween so you can picture the area.)

Beyond Cabo San Lucas: upgrades you’ll notice in San José del Cabo

The plan also calls for improvements at the San José del Cabo viewpoint on Costa Azul Beach—a favorite pull-off for photos of the coastline—plus rehab and maintenance in the Historic Center to keep plazas, façades, and sidewalks welcoming.

That’s a win for your evening paseo before dinner in the Art District or an ice-cream stop in the main square. Officials say these pieces are part of a coordinated identity-building effort for the destination, not one-offs—so expect a consistent look and feel as work rolls out.

Why this is happening now

Tourism leaders, including FITURCA, were in the room for the presentation and signaled they’re ready to collaborate on resources and execution.

Translation: this isn’t just a pretty rendering; the tourism board understands that walkability = better visitor experience = stronger word-of-mouth. That aligns with other infrastructure pushes we’ve been tracking—like the fix to the notorious SJD roundabout and the airport’s new flood-prevention system—all of which add up to smoother arrivals and easier days on the ground.

How to plan your days around the changes

• Favor walking for downtown hops. With “Camina Cabo” coming online, short rides that used to feel easier by car (or rideshare) may genuinely be nicer on foot—especially between the marina, dining corridors, and shopping blocks. If there’s a temporary closure or festival, our quick guide to weekend road operations shows how officials typically re-route vehicles.
• Build in buffer time for airport transfers. Streetscape upgrades don’t instantly fix regional construction. We’ve seen incremental improvements around the airport, but construction near the new underpass can still add minutes—leave early and relax once you’re through security.
• Use events as an excuse to walk. From altar displays to special performances like the “Dance of the Spirits” celebration, the best way to experience them is often on foot. Our etiquette primer for Día de Muertos altars and the city’s official safety guidance are worth a skim before you head out.

The bottom line

Cabo San Lucas is leaning into something savvy destinations worldwide have learned: when streets work for people, trips feel better.

Expect to see more pedestrian-first design downtown, a refreshed Costa Azul viewpoint, and tidier historic-core walks in San José del Cabo—plus the confidence that tourism officials are backing the plan. Pair these with ongoing transportation fixes, and the 2025–2026 season is shaping up to be the most strollable Cabo yet.

And because walkable cities and clean beaches go hand in hand, it’s nice timing: Los Cabos just picked up 22 new Platinum Beach certifications, underscoring that what you’re walking to is getting better, too. Now that’s a step in the right direction.