UABCS opens Los Portales subsede in Cabo San Lucas with investment above 62 million pesos
The Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur officially opened the new subsede “Los Portales” in cabo san lucas, a 4, 610-square-meter complex intended to expand higher-education options for local students and reduce the need to relocate for university studies.
Cabo San Lucas inauguration drew state and municipal leaders
The opening ceremony in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, brought together governor Víctor Manuel Castro Cosío, mayor Christian Agúndez Gómez, rector Dante Arturo Salgado González and representatives of the three levels of government to mark the launch of the Los Portales facility.
Three-stage construction and precise investment figures
The project was completed in three stages and the building totals 4, 610 m² of infrastructure. The first phase, financed in 2022, included urbanization, a caseta de acceso, a plaza cívica and the planta baja of the academic building; in 2023 the primer nivel was raised; and in 2024 the último piso was finished with recursos propios de la universidad. Coverage lists the total investment as 62’82, 746 pesos; other accounts describe the sum as "superior a 62 millones de pesos. "
Officials highlight access, modern facilities and expanded capacity
Officials emphasized that the complex includes an access gate, civic plaza, ground floor and a complete academic building designed to provide modern, dignified spaces for professional learning. Governor Castro Cosío framed the opening as a fulfilled commitment that will allow young people to pursue university studies without moving to other cities and said his administration promotes public education from basic through higher levels to form citizens who are free, solidary and prepared.
Local leaders and university note social impact and enrollment growth
Mayor Christian Agúndez underlined that education is essential for social progress, saying greater educational infrastructure opens opportunities and helps turn students' aspirations into realities. Rector Dante Arturo Salgado González highlighted coordination between state government, municipal authorities and the university as the mechanism that expanded study options and improved infrastructure across the five municipalities of the state. Officials also noted that UABCS has increased its matrícula by more than 30% in recent years, a growth that has driven the need to consolidate and expand facilities.
With the new subsede in cabo san lucas, UABCS expands its capacity to serve students in the Los Cabos delegation and aims to strengthen the university’s presence in the southern part of the state.
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