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By Jonathan Stein

The now famous destination of Los Cabos started out as a small fishing village with one or two hotels that got the attention of movie stars many decades ago. What was remote and pristine, only known among the who’s who circles for the longest time has expanded dramatically over the last twenty years. While some lament the growth and development as taking away from the essence of the place it has also propelled the luxury aspect as top quality brands vie for the highest honors and recognition in customer service. From luxury residential developments such as El Dorado to world class hotel brands such as One and Only, Four Seasons and Rosewood, there are many options to experience luxury at its finest.

Recently the World Travel and Tourism Council gave Los Cabos the stamp of approval for sanitary and hygiene measures put in place as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. The protocols were developed in collaboration with the World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the International Air Transport Association. This allowed Los Cabos to reopen carefully and welcome people back to its beautiful destination. With a spread out population and a well trained service industry, it is very easy to be at your hotel and have every need attended to carefully, discreetly and comfortably.

One of the highlights of Los Cabos is the plethora of gorgeous beaches scattered around the locale. There are beaches for surfing, beaches for sunning, beaches for dining as well as fishing or spearfishing, snorkeling and more! Recently five beaches were honored with the new government certification of Platinum Beach. Las Viudas, Acapulquito, Santa Maria, El Chileno and Palmilla were all chosen based on their “scenic beauty, environmental excellence, safety, facilities, signage with relevant information on each beach and universal accessibility.” These Platinum Beaches also have the accreditation of Blue Flag Beaches which means they have garbage cans, water, restrooms, lifeguard and first aid present as well as providing information on water quality, a code of conduct and environmental educational activities.

Los Cabos is open again and looking forward to welcoming you to the sun kissed beaches with top notch service.

By Jonathan Stein

Los Cabos is back open for business and has many incredible activities and hidden gems waiting to be explored.  Surfing is one of the best activities to do in the summer.  In less than an hour drive from San Jose or San Lucas are dozens of distinct beaches with different swells, breaks and great waves to catch.  Right in front of Palmilla there are a few points but more experienced surfers escape the crowds and head to Nine Palms or La Fortuna just outside of San Jose.  For those in San Lucas a little road trip to Cerritos offers a stunning long beach with bigger waves that don’t break too quickly.  It’s a stunning drive and an easy morning day trip.

The best place to start or end your day is at El Wine Shop, in San Jose. The amazing Mexican grown coffee selection is ground at the moment for full flavor and made on a beautiful Marzocco by any of the great baristas. Flat white, Mocha, Latte, Pour over, you name it, they got it, as well as iced coffees to keep you cool in the heat. El Wine Shop also has an incredible selection of wine for every occasion; from value to luxury, all the labels are high quality. Skip the Starbucks and go for the local, artisanal brew where you could also pick up a bottle for your evening.

Golfing in Los Cabos offers a variety of options. While there are many courses, a perennial favorite of travelers and avid golfers alike is Puerto Los Cabos. The location just after the San Jose Marina and provides a remote and quiet golfing experience that is accessible and fair but has plenty of fun and beautiful views.

The summer provides a great harvest in Los Cabos and you can take full advantage of it by finding organic markets such as El Huerto in San Lucas located near Del Mar school. Apart from selling locally grown organic produce, there are food stands from several iconic restaurants such as La Lupita. There are also handmade quesadillas, tamales, arts and crafts and more. It’s a lovely Saturday afternoon experience for anyone even remotely interested in food. 

Downtown San Jose was recently renovated and has a beautiful center square in front of the old church. There are a plethora of art galleries to explore, restaurants, cafes, bars and street food that are open and taking their precautionary measures. A gem to find, open for private reservations only at this time, is Yumana Kitchen. A simple, clean design is matched with exquisite, rich food that is all sourced from the Baja and features many Mexican classics with a twist such as the Mole Almendrada. This combined with the extremely friendly, attentive owners make this one of the best new places in Los Cabos.

By Nidia Torres

Through constant development, the state is under rapid growth, achieved by generating modern, world-class infrastructure.

According to ProMéxico, its natural wonders and first-class infrastructure allow it to be recognized as one of the world’s favorite tourist sites. The environment and the absence of chemicals facilitate organic agriculture; while sanitary water certification provides an opportunity to add value to both its fishery products and those obtained from aquaculture.

Due to the high capital gain that real estate in Los Cabos is showing, the real estate value will increase more than in any other real estate market in Mexico. Real estate capital gain is the profit obtained as a result of a positive difference in the price at which a property was purchased and the price of its sale.

Los Cabos offers the most complete and highest quality real estate projects in Mexico, ensuring an excellent return on investment and real estate capital gains.

What are the reasons you should invest in real estate in Los Cabos?

1. The Quality of Life

The beaches and landscapes of Baja California Sur are beautiful. Los Cabos have more than 320 sunny days a year. Although the coastal areas are heated, the sea breeze refreshes. Mountain ranges rise more than a mile above sea level and offer incredible landscapes.

The Baja California Sur peninsula has excellent transport connections, whether by sky, sea or land, with world-class infrastructure.

2. The Growth of Los Cabos

Los Cabos is a constantly growing destination that is experiencing a real estate boom.

While other real estate markets in Mexican destinations have experienced a decrease in demand, foreign and domestic investment and demand in Los Cabos is stronger than ever.

Real estate developments on a large scale and of the highest level with affordable pre-sale prices make a real estate capital gain up to 10% more than realistic.

3. The Possibility of Direct Financing

Many presale properties offer developer direct financing plans with attractive rates.

Financing is available in Mexican Pesos or US Dollars and can be adjusted depending on the down payment and other factors.

4. Get Passive Income

The high demand in Los Cabos as a tourist destination offers the opportunity to generate passive income through vacation rentals and rentals in the medium or long term depending on the property and its location.

In addition, on the dates that your property is not rented you can enjoy it with your family and friends.

5. The Quality of Real Estate

Los Cabos has properties at all price levels. From accessible apartments to spacious residences in exclusive communities.

The attractiveness of all the properties is the high quality of construction and design as well as the variety of amenities offered by the developments. You can find spectacular golf courses, private beach clubs and swimming pools with breathtaking ocean views.

Los Cabos offers the most complete and highest quality real estate projects in Mexico, ensuring an excellent return on investment and real estate capital gains.

The real estate sector has many advantages: it is easy to buy and finance. There are no insurmountable financial barriers to entry. It is easy for most investors to improve their properties, get tax advantages, and generate passive income.

Also keep in mind that investing in real estate is not only a safe financial investment, it is also an investment that can provide years of priceless fun and memories that will last for a lifetime.

By Jonathan Stein

Los Cabos has been on the rise for many years now as more tourists find out about the amazing activities, stunning beaches and new hotels opening.  There are many good options but one of the most iconic hotels in Mexico stands out above the rest.  Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort, has been a leader for over 20 years.  The exquisite design is as refreshing as the sea breeze that greets you in the lobby upon arrival.  Everything around the property is manicured and detailed with care and that is what makes this hotel so special.  The attention to details in every aspect, the level of caring that staff have for their guests and coworkers, the focus on incredible service, are all well above the competition.

There are many culinary attractions on site from the Asian fusion restaurant Arbol, lazy river pool Oasis with a swim up bar and a taco stand, a tequila and ceviche bar featuring over 100 labels of tequila, as well as classes by master Tequiliers.  La Botica, the new speakeasy takes you on a journey through time and music while The Restaurant and The Sea Grill continue to be the classics they have always been.  Any food or drink lover will have more than they can handle here in the best way.

There are also incredible ways to stay in shape at Las Ventanas with a stellar tennis pro, amazing fitness and yoga instructors and massage therapists that relax and heal guests so they can enjoy their stay to the fullest. 

You will be taken care of and spoiled and surprised and delighted . . . by your butler!  If none of this convinces you to stay there then all I can do is recommend for you to go for dinner or a drink and get a feel of the place, it truly is beyond words but trust me, it is worth it. 

By Nidia Torres Salazar.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, economic uncertainty is a major concern. However, what will happen to the real estate market in Mexico, specifically, Los Cabos?

Although a recession may feel like a challenging time, the forecast points to a greater impact in certain sectors of the real estate industry. Middle and low-income properties could remain more stable, while sectors such as residential and residential plus will have experience a greater impact, therefore, the luxury residential property market is forecasted to remain stationary.

In all segments, many of the stakeholders will begin to innovate and offer new tools in response to current circumstances, such as banks that, although they will be more selective when offering loans, their interest rates will remain low or in a downward trajectory.

The pandemia must be taken seriously and it will be necessary to follow all the pertinent measures. The real estate industry will continue as real estate developers have great confidence in the country, a situation that has been demonstrated – time and time again – in Los Cabos, with the opening of more than 16 tourist and residential development complexes since 2016.

On the other hand, today we are witnessing the use of existing technological platforms in the real estate sector to streamline current and future transactions, which confirms that, thanks to the entrepreneurial nature of both real estate developers and real estate advisers, we will see changes that will generate new ways to transact and more efficient processes for the benefit of the industry. Given the adversity we are experiencing, it will be very important to innovate to adjust our business models to the “new normal”.

Although the outlook is not encouraging around the world, the permanence of the real estate market is indisputable, but its progress will be slowed down, until confidence by our clients turns their gaze towards home purchases. Fortunately, Los Cabos continues to be a popular destination for both tourism and residents, so we hope that the market will regain fluidity.

Finally, the human being – in essence – is a social  being. The social isolation by COVID-19 we are experiencing is similar to others pandemic that occurred just in the previous century.

During those challenging times our homes symbolized the shelter and safety that our families depended on to keep everyone safe. In this sense, our houses reaffirm their importance, ratify that they are the center of family, heritage and stability.

The temporality of what we will live is a fact, the economic damages will eventually be overcome, the new lessons will become part of our essence and will allow us to have a more complete perspective of what, as an industry, we must correct and what we must keep intact to achieve that our homes, our heritage, continues to give us the certainty, we need to remain resilient, and in front of the challenges to come.