Vacation Home Investment in Mesmeric Mexico

Colorful, vibrant, miles of pristine beaches, crystalline bodies of water, and an abundance of resort opportunities come to mind when we think of Mexico.  But in recent years, it has evolved into a safe haven for real estate investment, offering attractive home ownership opportunities in an environment that is undergoing significant growth. While much of the early development in Mexico had been highly commercial in nature, focusing on all-inclusive and timeshare resorts, as ownership laws and lending practices have become more “Americanized” private community development has taken flight, appealing to second home owners, and ex-patriots from all over the world who are seeking a more cost-efficient way of life upon retirement.

Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta – all recognizable Mexico resort destinations that have attracted visitors for decades. Unlike these resort locations, Mazatlán has roots in a tradition of trade and commerce, coming late to the discovery that its miles and miles of sand beaches translated to tourism opportunities.  In this regard, it’s towns and city centers have a prevalent historic nature not often found in Mexican resort locations. Situated on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, almost directly across from the tip of the Baja peninsula, Mazatlán was first colonized by the Mayans.  The name, which means “place of the deer” in the native Nahuatl language, speaks to the region’s remarkable scenic beauty.  Set at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains on a peninsula that extends into the Pacific Ocean, Mazatlán boasts Mexico’s largest commercial port and has its own international airport and car ferry service for trips across the Gulf of California to La Paz.  Interestingly, the City is segregated into two distinct areas: Zona Dorada (Golden Zone) where the majority of hotels and restaurants are located, and El Centro, the downtown, or “heart of the city.” Since 2000, the historic downtown has been undergoing a major restoration of many of its buildings including the famous Plaza Machado. The two city centers are linked by Avenue Del Mar, also known as the Malecón, a scenic beachfront walkway connecting the two destinations.

Estrella del Mar Golf and Beach Resort is being developed as an “American” master-planned community approximately ten minutes from Mazatlán’s International Airport and less than 30 minutes from the heart of the city. The 800-acre oceanfront luxury resort community offers overnight villa accommodations for visitors, and condominiums, and estate beachfront and golf course lots for ownership.  The community is anchored by an 18-hole beachfront golf course designed by legendary Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and is rated amongst the best golf courses in Mexico.  An on-site Turtle Preserve dedicated to protecting sea turtles and other precious wildlife speaks to the environmental sensitivity of the Estrella del Mar development.