There will be no more Blue Flag certifications in Los Cabos this year

The management of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat) in Los Cabos has announced that it will not seek to certify additional beaches in the municipality during 2023. According to its director, Jorge Alonso Meza, a lack of operational capacity and personnel is preventing the organization from certifying more public beaches.

Los Cabos has 25 beaches that are certified or have some national and international distinction. 22 of those are operated by Zofemat. 15 are located in Cabo San Lucas: El Chileno, Palmilla, Santa María, Las Viudas, Acapulquito, Hacienda, El Corsario, La Ribera, La Gaviota, El Surgidero, Médano Villa la Estancia, Médano Villa El Arco, Médano Villa del Palmar, Médano Club Cascadas de Baja, Médano Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos, Médano Pueblo Bonito Rose, Médano Me Cabo, Médano Casa Dorada, Médano Breathless, Médano Riu Palace and Médano Santa Fe.

Tourism developers operate three certified beaches: Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos, Grand Velas Los Cabos, and Paradisus Los Cabos. A certified beach must meet certain requirements, including lifeguard personnel, good water quality, accessibility for people with disabilities, public restrooms and showers, and parking, among others.