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[13 Aug 2009 | One Comment | 1,172 views]
Baja Winds Up Wind Power

The delivery of 5 new wind turbines from Spain will be the latest addition to eco-energy in Baja California.

Baja California, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Cozumel, Featured, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Tourism, Uncategorized »

[23 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 500 views]

A raft of new flights from airline WestJet makes flying from Canada to Mexico even cheaper and easier.

Baja California, Cabo San Lucas, Cozumel, Featured, Mexico Real Estate news, New Developments »

[14 Jul 2009 | 13 Comments | 1,214 views]
Mayan Theme Park Coming To Los Cabos

A Mayan theme park planned for Cozumel will now be built in Los Cabos.

Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Headline, Hotspots, Mazatlan, Mexico Real Estate 101, Property management in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta »

[15 Dec 2008 | 4 Comments | 2,141 views]
Top Five Places for Beachfront Property in Mexico

One of Mexico’s most valuable resources is its thousands of miles of tropical coastline which will likely become increasingly more valuable in the future. Here are some of the top locations for beachfront property in Mexico.
5. Cabo San Lucas
At the southernmost tip of the Baja Pennisula, Cabo has become on the top beachfront destinations in Mexico. It has great accessibility from the mainland US, where it can take as little as two hours to get here by air. It also has a strong rental market where visitors are willing to …

Cabo San Lucas, Headline, Mexico Investment Facts, Mexico Real Estate, Mexico Real Estate 101, Property management in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Tourism »

[29 Sep 2008 | No Comment | 1,255 views]
Top 10 Facts About Puerto Vallarta Real Estate

Puerto Vallarta has grown from a quiet little fishing village to one of the fastest growing real estate markets in Mexico. Here are our top ten facts about this investment hotspot.
1. Sales of resort real estate in Puerto Vallarta has increased from $50 million in 2000 to $500 million in 2007 (NuWire).
2. Vallarta is home to 350,000 residents, with a community of 6500 expatriates (VisitPuertoVallarta.com).
3. PV is the number 2 resort town in Mexico with 2.2 million tourists annually (NuWire).
4. Vallarta’s continuously expanding international airport welcomes more than 450 flights …

Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Headline, Mexico Economy, Mexico Real Estate, Mexico Real Estate news, Yucatan »

[23 Sep 2008 | 3 Comments | 1,387 views]
US Financial Turmoil Affecting Mexico Real Estate

“The Mexican economy is strong and can withstand the effects of the crisis affecting the financial sector in the United States,” said Augustin Carstens, Secretary of Hacienda (Mexican Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit), in a statement made to local press September 15 when asked about the effects of the government bailout of Lehman Brothers. He added, “We are fine…and Mexico has a strong economy.”
The effects of the U.S. crisis were felt immediately, however in the Mexican stock market, the Bolsa, which fell that day by 3.79% fueled by the U.S. drop. The …

Cabo San Lucas, Hotspots, Mazatlan, Mexico Economy »

[19 Sep 2008 | 3 Comments | 2,046 views]
Mazatlan Real Estate: Why We Are Bullish on Mazatlan

If you are looking for a place in Mexico to live that has a picturesque tropical oceanfront, a historical experience but also the modern conveniences of a developed resort, Mazatlan is a hidden jewel that is worth serious consideration. Mazatlan is a thriving port town that has grown to a population of about 600,000. It reminds me a lot of New Orleans, because of it’s rich culture, historical district, it’s busy port, and it is also home to Carnival, which is a huge festival in Mexico similar to Marti Gras. …

Cabo San Lucas, Headline, Interviews, Living in Mexico, Mazatlan, Tourism »

[17 Sep 2008 | 2 Comments | 1,981 views]
Moving from the Pacific Northwest to Mexico: Interview with Nancy from Mazatlan

Nancy Dardarian and her husband Paul Pattee moved to Mazatlán, Mexico in September 2007.  Paul retired in August of 2007 but Nancy would still need to work if they stayed in the US. Only having been married for 10 years, they wanted a lifestyle that would allow them to spend more time together. Nancy also has a son who lives in Mexico City.

Today, we welcome Nancy, who authors Countdown to Mexico, a blog on life in Mazatlan. Thank you Nancy, for offering to share your insights on living in …

Cabo San Lucas, Interviews »

[28 Aug 2008 | 8 Comments | 3,304 views]
Young People Moving to Mexico: Interview with Mexpat from Playa del Carmen

Mexico is not just a haven for retirees. Young people are seeing the benefits of escaping the traditional 9-5 in the US and designing a more fulfilling lifestyle in Mexico. Continue reading for our insightful discussion with a young expat who shares her experiences and thoughts on working remotely in Mexico, escaping the traditional path, and enjoying a new lifestyle.
Mexpat is a 31 year old woman who is happily married to a fellow wanderer and the proud parent of one black lab. She grew up in North Carolina, but lived …

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[25 Aug 2008 | One Comment | 4,932 views]
Ritz Carlton’s $1.5 Billion Development in Los Cabos

The Ritz-Carlton, in partnership with Mexican resort developer Ernesto Coppel, is working on a $1.5 Billion dollar luxury development consisting of 200 hotel rooms and 200 residences in Los Cabos. The ambitious development on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula is just six miles from the Los Cabos international airport and 1 mile from downtown Los Cabos. It will also include two oceanfront golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, a 18,000 square-foot spa and wellness center, and a 6,000 square-foot ballroom. One part of “The Residences” will have …