Casa Peregrino, a new shelter for the homeless, is set to open within the next month, offering shelter, medical care, and psychological support to some of the area’s most vulnerable residents.
Los Cabos Mayor Christian Agúndez announced that the facility will open between three and four weeks. The center aims to address the growing number of homeless people, both locals and foreigners, through comprehensive services and coordination with local healthcare and social institutions.
“This issue is not new,” said Mayor Agúndez. “As authorities, we are committed to creating dignified spaces to care for those in need.”
Casa Peregrino will serve not only as a temporary shelter but also as a point of access to medical and psychological services. The Los Cabos City Council plans to hold an inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony once the facility is ready.
Officials have raised concerns about the increasing presence of abandoned homeless individuals, particularly foreigners, in areas like San José del Cabo, where the issue has become more complex in recent years.
In addition to Casa Peregrino, Mayor Agúndez announced plans for a new Cuna-Casa Hogar in San José del Cabo to serve children from newborn to age six. Two potential sites, Vista Hermosa and Monte Real, are under consideration. The project aims to separate early childhood care from the current mixed-age group shelters.
“We want safe, developmentally appropriate spaces with specialized care for young children,” said Agúndez.
While residents await the completion of ongoing roadwork at the Fonatur San José/San Lucas roundabout, Mayor Agúndez emphasized the importance of these two social projects aimed at improving conditions for the less fortunate in Los Cabos.
Concerned about the safety of tourists and residents, local authorities have increased police patrols in high-traffic tourist areas. Officials noted that while precise data is lacking, homelessness remains a visible issue in Cabo San Lucas, exacerbated by poverty, limited affordable housing, and the aftermath of natural disasters like Tropical Storm Lidia (2017) and Hurricane Odile (2014).
Nationwide, approximately 16 million people in Mexico live in substandard housing made of tin, cardboard, or debris. Although Mexico lacks a national homelessness strategy, regional and municipal efforts, such as Casa Peregrino, are stepping in to address the growing need in places like Los Cabos.
