Los Cabos, Baja California Sur is making headlines in 2025—not just for its luxury resorts and pristine beaches, but now for major public investments set to redefine the region’s livability and long-term property value. During her May 2025 visit, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced key developments that are fueling real estate growth in Los Cabos.
From a state-of-the-art IMSS hospital to thousands of affordable homes and urban infrastructure upgrades, these projects are reshaping buyer demand, attracting investors, and increasing rental potential in both Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.
🏥 IMSS Regional Hospital: Healthcare Access Boosts Property Demand
High-quality healthcare is a cornerstone of livable communities, and now, Los Cabos is getting a world-class IMSS hospital in San José del Cabo. Highlights include:
- 260 hospital beds, 46 medical specialties
- ICU, emergency trauma care, MRI, cancer treatment
- Open to non-IMSS patients under universal coverage
- Will serve over 500,000 people
- Staffed by 2,600+ professionals
🔑 Real Estate Impact:
- Increased buyer confidence from retirees, expats, and families
- Higher demand for healthcare-adjacent rental units
- Boosts in neighborhood desirability near medical zones
🏠 Affordable Housing Projects: Workforce Living Near Tourism Hubs
The new “Vivienda para el Bienestar” program will deliver over 37,500 homes in Baja California Sur—many of them in Los Cabos. Initial developments include:
- 576 homes in Cabo San Lucas (Phase 1)
- Priority for service workers, teachers, and young professionals
- Rent-to-own and youth housing options
- Completion targets beginning late 2025
🔑 Real Estate Impact:
- Growth in long-term rental opportunities
- Development of mixed-income neighborhoods
- Improved urban planning balance between luxury and essential housing
🚧 Infrastructure Modernization = Stronger Property Values
✔️ New Underpass at Fonatur Roundabout
- 1.5 km traffic tunnel, bike path, 17 pedestrian crossings
- Construction began May 2025, completion by mid-2026
- Budget: 450 million pesos
✔️ Road & Street Upgrades
- Paving of key residential and commercial corridors
- Improved transit access for new developments
✔️ Water Infrastructure
- Desalination plant in Los Cabos
- El Novillo dam project for regional supply
- Over MXN 2.8 billion in water investment through 2026
Real Estate Impact:
- Increased buyer interest in up-and-coming neighborhoods
- Supports new subdivision development
- Long-term water solutions protect property values and construction feasibility
📈 What This Means for Real Estate in Los Cabos (2025–2030)
These initiatives are part of Plan México, Claudia Sheinbaum’s national development strategy—and Los Cabos is at the forefront.
Key Takeaways for Real Estate Investors and Buyers:
- Healthcare access makes Cabo more attractive to expats, retirees, and digital nomads
- Affordable housing stabilizes the labor market and boosts demand for mixed-use properties
- Infrastructure lowers buyer risk and supports future luxury and mid-tier developments
- Rental potential rises with improved services and growing year-round population
