If you’ve spent any time in Los Cabos this year, you know the region is moving into a completely new era. What used to be known as a resort destination is now becoming a true lifestyle city — with better infrastructure, international flight routes, long-awaited retail additions, and a wave of new openings and renovations shaping everyday life.
Here’s a real insider look at what’s genuinely new in Los Cabos right now — the restaurant openings, the infrastructure upgrades, global connections, and the major projects that will define life here moving forward. For those investing in or living in Baja California Sur, these changes are enhancing the quality of life and long-term appeal of the region as we move into 2026.
1. Rústico at ACRE Just Opened in November 2025
ACRE Resort — already beloved for its treehouses, design aesthetic and farm-driven cuisine — has recently opened its brand-new restaurant, Rústico, after the first week of November 2025. The concept uses wood-fired cooking, open-flame techniques, and local Baja flavors within a garden-immersed setting.
New restaurant openings are always exciting, but Rústico is a big deal because ACRE has become a lifestyle anchor for locals and second-homeowners. Its expansion signals how our culinary scene is maturing and has evolved into an international destination for food lovers.
2. Direct Flights From Panama Begin in December 2025
One of the most exciting changes for the region is international connectivity. Copa Airlines will officially launch the first-ever nonstop route between Panama City (PTY) and Los Cabos (SJD) on December 4, 2025. This route will operate three times per week and opens Los Cabos to all of Central and South America through Copa’s major international hub.
For full-time residents and second-homeowners, the new route means the option for seamless travel to Panama and a wide network of Latin American cities. It’s a significant lifestyle benefit, especially for those who split time between countries or travel frequently for work.
3. Costco is Coming to San José del Cabo
Yes, this one is finally real. Costco has officially confirmed its expansion into San José del Cabo, with land studies complete and development plans moving forward for a second Los Cabos warehouse.
Locals have been waiting years for this, and for good reason. A San José location will drastically reduce cross-town traffic, especially for families living in Club Campestre, La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos, Zacatitos and the East Cape. For homeowners, it means rising convenience — and for investors, it signals that San José’s residential growth has reached a new level of demand.
This is a quality-of-life upgrade as much as a commercial one.
4. Ánima Village Opens Late 2025 in Cabo Del Sol
Cabo Del Sol is undergoing one of the most significant lifestyle transformations in the region, and Ánima Village is at the centre of it. Opening late 2025, this high-design, open-air lifestyle destination brings 84+ luxury retail and dining concepts, wellness studios, cafés, art installations and shaded pedestrian plazas — all curated and built by some of Mexico’s top architects and designers.
With so much development happening along the Corridor and in Cabo San Lucas, buyers are also paying closer attention to market trends, including the average cost of a home in Cabo San Lucas. This will continue to shift as new lifestyle offerings come online. With these upgrades in motion, living in Baja California Sur is becoming more connected, more accessible, and far more walkable than in previous years.
5. City Market Is Opening Its First San José Location (End of 2025)
City Market — the ultra-premium supermarket chain under La Comer — is opening a new location in San José del Cabo at the end of 2025. This is part of a broader move to expand high-end grocery options across the region, giving residents access to gourmet products, premium produce, international brands and elevated in-store experiences.
For anyone living full-time in San José, this is a game-changer, especially paired with the coming Costco.
6. San José del Cabo Is Undergoing a Massive Pedestrian & Mobility Upgrade
One of the most meaningful changes happening right now in Los Cabos isn’t a new restaurant or hotel — it’s the way San José del Cabo is rethinking how people move through the city. For the first time, the municipality is investing heavily in walkability, bike access and safer public routes, marking a major shift from the car-first layout that has shaped the region for decades.
The project centers around the full modernization of the Glorieta FONATUR roundabout, one of San José’s busiest and most important connecting points. What used to be an intimidating intersection for anyone on foot or bike is now being redesigned with thousands of square metres of new sidewalks, dedicated bike paths and improved pedestrian crossings that link the hotel zone with nearby neighborhoods.
In addition to mobility upgrades, the area is receiving enhanced lighting, updated landscaping and improved traffic flow, making it both safer and more visually appealing. These changes might sound simple, but for residents and long-stay visitors, they’re transformative. Daily errands become easier, walking becomes enjoyable rather than stressful, and the city starts to feel more connected.
Los Cabos has never been known as an exceptionally walkable destination outside of the downtown areas, but San José is clearly leading the way toward a more livable, everyday-friendly city. And for buyers considering a permanent move, families with children or investors looking at long-term rentals, improved infrastructure like this is becoming just as important as ocean views or resort access.
7. St. Regis Los Cabos at Quivira Is Set to Open in 2026
High-end hospitality continues to expand along the Los Cabos coastline, and the upcoming St. Regis Los Cabos is one of the most anticipated openings for 2026. Located inside Quivira, the project includes an ultra-luxury hotel and branded residences, bringing one of the world’s top hospitality brands fully into the Baja market.
For real-estate owners near the Pacific side, this is excellent news. Brand-driven luxury developments create international attention and often elevate surrounding communities in both desirability and long-term value.
8. The Cabo Real Surf Club Breaks Ground for a 2026 Launch
Cabo Real is stepping into a new identity with the creation of the Cabo Real Surf Club, complete with a private wave-pool basin (Endless Surf technology), new homesites, and added lifestyle amenities. Set to open in 2026, it brings a new niche to the area: surf-focused living without needing to rely on ocean conditions.
This project is a sign of how diverse Los Cabos’ lifestyle offerings are becoming — not just golf resorts, not just luxury hotels, but residential communities built around experience-driven amenities.
Los Cabos is Entering its Most Exciting Phase Yet
From new international flights to major retail additions, from luxury developments to the arrival of bike lanes and walkability, 2025 is not just another year of tourism growth — it’s a complete lifestyle upgrade.
We’re watching Los Cabos evolve into a place where you don’t just vacation. You live, explore, raise a family, invest and build a life.
If you want more insider updates on what’s opening, the best places to eat, and the latest listings, follow us at Century 21 Paradise Properties — we’re here, we’re locals, and we’ll keep you ahead of the curve as Los Cabos steps into its next chapter.