- With strict guarantees for free and permanent entry to Playa San Cristóbal
After more than two decades of legal disputes and private conflicts, access to Playa San Cristóbal in Los Cabos has been fully restored to the public, local officials announced Monday.
City Council members unanimously approved a large-scale tourism master plan known as “Punta Nayu,” a project that will transform roughly 558 hectares of coastal land near Cabo San Lucas. The approval came with a key condition: permanent, unrestricted public access to the beach.
According to Councilman Celestino Atienzo, the long-standing conflict over the land has been resolved, clearing the way for both development and public use. Officials emphasized that Playa San Cristóbal will remain open and free for residents and visitors alike.
Under the approved plan, the developer must build and donate a paved access road approximately 60 feet wide, complete with signage, pedestrian pathways and safety measures. The project also requires the construction of a public beach facility featuring parking areas, restrooms, and both pedestrian and vehicle access points.
To ensure continuity, the agreement explicitly prohibits any closure or obstruction of the current access route until the new infrastructure is fully operational. Public entry to the beach and facilities must remain free of charge.
City officials also mandated that beach access and the public facility be completed during the first phase of development. Failure to comply with these conditions could result in the revocation of the project’s approval.
The authorization applies solely to land-use planning. Developers must still secure all required permits and environmental clearances from municipal, state and federal agencies before construction begins. Authorities also stressed that the project must comply with environmental regulations, including protections for marine wildlife such as sea turtles.
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