Baja California’s Secretary of Culture, Alma Delia Abrego Ceballos, announced that no additional tangible or intangible assets from Rosarito have yet been approved as part of the state’s official cultural heritage, following the recent designation of the Rosarito Beach Hotel as the city’s first recognized cultural landmark.

She noted that the State Council for Cultural Heritage is currently reviewing several proposals, including the Cabalgata Fiesta de las Fronteras—a historic horseback procession that celebrates the cultural identity and history of the border region.

However, Abrego emphasized that the approval process is highly rigorous due to the variety of criteria considered by professionals on the council.

“No agreement has been reached because the proposals are still under review,” she explained. “There are several citizen-led initiatives, but none have yet passed the council’s evaluation, which has been extremely strict. The council is made up of architects, historians, engineers, writers, and academics, so it’s not easy to meet all the requirements.”

She added that these standards are in place to ensure that any newly designated cultural heritage—whether material or intangible—truly contributes to the historical, cultural, and social identity of Baja California’s communities.

The Secretary of Culture has submitted a proposal to designate several traditions as intangible cultural heritage. The Cabalgata Fiesta de las Fronteras is among them.

If approved, the tradition would be formally protected and promoted as a vital expression of Baja California’s cultural identity. The annual procession, which dates back to the early days of the region, features riders reenacting historical events and commemorating the division between the Californias.