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Puerto L os C abo World Cup and C elebrity G olf Tournament “was the place to be, all of the golf courses are fantastic. Come on down and see for yourself.” Greg Harrison, star of Maneater

in one c ontest s urrounded b y a cheering and boisterous crowd. H is putting s kills were honed but a ccompanied by a

none the less he, “wants to come back next year and bring all

Tiger Wood’s love for M exico is l egendary a s he h as a t least twice won Majors in the US and t hen headed d irectly to Cancun or Los Cabos to savior his victories.

for the last decade, J ack Nicklaus has c laimed M exico as a n expanding c anvas for his world wide a cclaimed golf course designs with a scattering of 24 top rated golf courses through out the entire county. Lorena Ochoa is the goodwill ambassa-dor of Mexico with her charm and grace. Sammy Hager has made a home in Los Cabos with his CaboWabo. Oscar de la

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Mexico’s celebrity appeal continues a s bright a s the stars that v isit and p lay around w orld c lass G olf in M exico. D ave Justice, baseball hall of f amer a nd f ormer Atlanta Braves All

Puerto L os C abo World Cup and C elebrity G olf Tournament “was the place to be, all of the golf courses are fantastic. Come on down and see for yourself.” Greg Harrison, star of Maneater

in one c ontest s urrounded b y a cheering and boisterous crowd. H is putting s kills were honed but a ccompanied by a

none the less he, “wants to come back next year and bring all

Tiger Wood’s love for M exico is l egendary a s he h as a t least twice won Majors in the US and t hen headed d irectly to Cancun or Los Cabos to savior his victories.

for the last decade, J ack Nicklaus has c laimed M exico as a n expanding c anvas for his world wide a cclaimed golf course designs with a scattering of 24 top rated golf courses through out the entire county. Lorena Ochoa is the goodwill ambassa-dor of Mexico with her charm and grace. Sammy Hager has made a home in Los Cabos with his CaboWabo. Oscar de la

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Mexico’s celebrity appeal continues as bright as the stars that visit and play around world class Golf in

Los Cabos during the recent Puerto Los Cabo World Cup and Celebrity Golf Tournament “was the place to be, all of the golf courses are fantastic. Come on down and see for yourself.” Greg Harrison, star of Maneater and

-terous crowd. His putting skills were honed but accompanied by a wee bit of nerves that left his winning putt

Tiger Wood’s love for Mexico is legendary as he has at least twice won Majors in the US and then headed directly to Cancun or Los Cabos to savior his victories.

Mexico as an expanding canvas for his world wide acclaimed golf course designs with a scattering of 24 top rated golf courses through out the entire county. Lorena Ochoa is the goodwill ambassador of Mexico with her charm and grace. Sammy Hager has made a home in Los Cabos with his CaboWabo. Oscar de la Hoya

John Travolta made famous his super celebration of his 50th birthday at the One & Only Palmilla, he and his

carpet for ocean fanatics everywhere Costa Careyes has long been the hideaway for the rich and famous from the days of Robin Leach. President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, really enjoyed a well deserved break at El Tamarindo and now the French are enchanted with a new luxury retreat in Mexico.

Burton left there mark on Puerto Vallarta, Bing Crosby, John Wayne and Desi Arnez were all fans of Acapulco and the Baja. Come live th grand life as well…the red carpet is out, your special table for two is reserved by candle light. Join the many celebrity and pro am tournament events, or special concerts with top headliners,

culture and music for all ages. The TIME to GO! Is NMexico’s celebrity appeal continues as bright as the stars that visit and play around world class Golf in Mexico. Dave Justice, baseball hall of famer and former

and Celebrity Golf Tournament “was the place to be, all of the golf courses are fantastic. Come on down and

in one contest surrounded by a cheering and boisterous crowd. His putting skills were honed but accompa-


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Mexico’s celebrity appeal continues as bright as the stars that visit and play around world class Golf in

Los Cabos during the recent Puerto Los Cabo World Cup and Celebrity Golf Tournament “was the place to be, all of the golf courses are fantastic. Come on down and see for yourself.” Greg Harrison, star of Maneater and

-terous crowd. His putting skills were honed but accompanied by a wee bit of nerves that left his winning putt


Mexico as an expanding canvas for his world wide acclaimed golf course designs with a scattering of 24 top rated golf courses through out the entire county. Lorena Ochoa is the goodwill ambassador of Mexico with her charm and grace. Sammy Hager has made a home in Los Cabos with his CaboWabo. Oscar de la Hoya

John Travolta made famous his super celebration of his 50th birthday at the One & Only Palmilla, he and his

carpet for ocean fanatics everywhere Costa Careyes has long been the hideaway for the rich and famous from the days of Robin Leach. President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, really enjoyed a well deserved break at El Tamarindo and now the French are enchanted with a new luxury retreat in Mexico.

Burton left there mark on Puerto Vallarta, Bing Crosby, John Wayne and Desi Arnez were all fans of Acapulco and the Baja. Come live th grand life as well…the red carpet is out, your special table for two is reserved by candle light. Join the many celebrity and pro am tournament events, or special concerts with top headliners,

culture and music for all ages. The TIME to GO! Is NMexico’s celebrity appeal continues as bright as the stars that visit and play around world class Golf in Mexico. Dave Justice, baseball hall of famer and former

and Celebrity Golf Tournament “was the place to be, all of the golf courses are fantastic. Come on down and

in one contest surrounded by a cheering and boisterous crowd. His putting skills were honed but accompa-


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Cabo AzulSan Jose del Cabo, BCSUS: 1 (877) 216-2226MX: 01(624)163-5100www.caboazulresort.comFantastic time share experience.

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Diamante Cabo San LucasCabo San Lucas, BCSUS: 1 (702) 435-6222www.diamantelife.comDavis Love III designed dunes golf &Phil Mickelson oasis golf course.

Club Campestre San JoseUS: 1 (877) 795-8727MX: 1 (800) 543-2044www.clubcampestresanjose.comNicklaus Design 18 hole golf course.

Puerto Los Cabos Golf ClubCabo San Lucas, BCSUS: 011 52 (624) 146-9656www.puertoloscabos.comGreg Norman Signature course &Jack Nicklaus Signature course.

Punta Ballena, PalmillaSan Jose del Cabo, BCSUS: 1 (888) 463-2816www.puntaballena.com

QuiviraCabo San Lucas, BCSUS: 1 (866) 578-4847www.quiviraloscabos.com

The Villages at Loreto BayLoreto, BCSUS: 1 (866) 956-7386MX: 01 (551)285-2597www.loretobay.com

Villas del Mar, PalmillaSan Jose del Cabo, BCSUS: 1 (888) 348-3221www.villasdelmar.com

Cabo Real Golf ClubCabo San Lucas, BCSUS: 1 (877)795-8727MX: 1 (800) 543-2044www.caboreal.comRobert Trent Jones II golf course.

El Encanto de la LagunaSan Jose del Cabo, BCSUS: 1 (949) 582-0004 x105MX: 01(624)105-8858www.elencantoloscabos.net

Villas de Oro, Palmilla, RentalPhyllis Rockower San Jose del Cabo, BCSwww.PalmillaLuxuryCondos.comLimited Luxury Rental Opportunity

Villa La EstanciaCabo San Lucas, BCSUS: 1 (866) 843-7005www.villalaestancia.com

CostaBaja Resort & MarinaLa Paz, BCSUS: 1 (866) 409-9940MX: 01 (612)121-6226www.costabajaresort.comGary Player’s first course in Mexico.

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QuerenciaSan Jose del Cabo, BCSUS: 1 (888) 236-2229MX: 01 (624) 145-6600www.loscabosquerencia.comTom Fazio designed golf course.

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Four Seasons Punta MitaPunta de Mita, NayaritUS: 1 (213) 291-7590MX: 01 (329) 291-6420www.puntamita-realestate.comJack Nicklaus Signature golf course.

Luma LivingNuevo Vallarta, NayaritUS: 1 (866) 554-LUMAMX: 01 (322) 226-7290www.lumaliving.comActive adult living.

Paradise VillageEl Tigre Golf CourseNuevo Vallarta, NayaritUS: 1 (888) PRUDMEXwww.paradisevillagerealestate.comRobert von Hagge design golf course.

Serena MarinaMazatlan, SinaloaUS: 1 (866) 528-0976www.serenaresidences.comGreat golf course community.

Vallarta GardensLa Cruz de Huanacaxtle, NayaritUS: 1 (866) 598-2580MX: 01 (800) 229-2583www.vallartagardens.comUnique residential.

Marina MazatlanMazatlan, SinaloaUS: 011 52 (669) 998-0484www.marinamazatlan.com.mxNew course by David Fleming.

Emerald Estates, Pueblo BonitoMazatlan, SinaloaUS: 1 (619) 793-4907 MX: 01 (669) 998-0691www.pbemeraldestates.comGreg Norman golf course design.

Isla NavidadManzanillo, ColimaUS: 011 52 (314) 333-0575www.islanavidad.com.mxRobert von Hagge golf course design.

Sensara VallartaNuevo Vallarta, NayaritUS: 1 (866) 386-4976www.sensaravallarta.comActive adult living.

Tres VidasAcapulco, GuerreroMX: 01 (744) 444-5126www.tresvidas.com.mxRobert von Hagge golf course design.

Villa AmorSayulita, NayaritUS: 1 (619) 819-5407MX: 01 (329) 291-3010www.villaamor.comBeautiful ocean residential.

Villa La EstanciaNuevo Vallarta, NayaritUS: 1 (866) 843-7005MX: 1 (800) 561-3128www.villalaestancia.comTop choice oceanfront.

Estrella del MarMazatlan, SinaloaUS: 1 (800) 967-1889www.estrelladelmar.comRobert Trent Jones Jr. designed golf course.

Bay View GrandPuerto Vallarta, NayaritUS: 1 (866) 601-2090MX: 01 (555) 292-0100www.bvg.com.mx/englishOceanfront residential.

El Cid ResortsMazatlan, SinaloaUS: 1 (800) 525-1925MX: 01(800) 7169-800www.elcid.com27 championship holes including a LeeTravino 9-hole expansion.

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Cabo AzulSan Jose del Cabo, BCSUS: 1 (877) 216-2226MX: 01(624)163-5100www.caboazulresort.comFantastic time share experience.

Directory of

Golf Communities

IN MEXICO

Diamante Cabo San LucasCabo San Lucas, BCSUS: 1 (702) 435-6222www.diamantelife.comDavis Love III designed dunes golf &Phil Mickelson oasis golf course.

Club Campestre San JoseUS: 1 (877) 795-8727MX: 1 (800) 543-2044www.clubcampestresanjose.comNicklaus Design 18 hole golf course.

Puerto Los Cabos Golf ClubCabo San Lucas, BCSUS: 011 52 (624) 146-9656www.puertoloscabos.comGreg Norman Signature course &Jack Nicklaus Signature course.

Punta Ballena, PalmillaSan Jose del Cabo, BCSUS: 1 (888) 463-2816www.puntaballena.com

QuiviraCabo San Lucas, BCSUS: 1 (866) 578-4847www.quiviraloscabos.com

The Villages at Loreto BayLoreto, BCSUS: 1 (866) 956-7386MX: 01 (551)285-2597www.loretobay.com

Villas del Mar, PalmillaSan Jose del Cabo, BCSUS: 1 (888) 348-3221www.villasdelmar.com

Cabo Real Golf ClubCabo San Lucas, BCSUS: 1 (877)795-8727MX: 1 (800) 543-2044www.caboreal.comRobert Trent Jones II golf course.

El Encanto de la LagunaSan Jose del Cabo, BCSUS: 1 (949) 582-0004 x105MX: 01(624)105-8858www.elencantoloscabos.net

Villas de Oro, Palmilla, RentalPhyllis Rockower San Jose del Cabo, BCSwww.PalmillaLuxuryCondos.comLimited Luxury Rental Opportunity

Villa La EstanciaCabo San Lucas, BCSUS: 1 (866) 843-7005www.villalaestancia.com

CostaBaja Resort & MarinaLa Paz, BCSUS: 1 (866) 409-9940MX: 01 (612)121-6226www.costabajaresort.comGary Player’s first course in Mexico.

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QuerenciaSan Jose del Cabo, BCSUS: 1 (888) 236-2229MX: 01 (624) 145-6600www.loscabosquerencia.comTom Fazio designed golf course.


Four Seasons Punta MitaPunta de Mita, NayaritUS: 1 (213) 291-7590MX: 01 (329) 291-6420www.puntamita-realestate.comJack Nicklaus Signature golf course.

Luma LivingNuevo Vallarta, NayaritUS: 1 (866) 554-LUMAMX: 01 (322) 226-7290www.lumaliving.comActive adult living.

Paradise VillageEl Tigre Golf CourseNuevo Vallarta, NayaritUS: 1 (888) PRUDMEXwww.paradisevillagerealestate.comRobert von Hagge design golf course.

Serena MarinaMazatlan, SinaloaUS: 1 (866) 528-0976www.serenaresidences.comGreat golf course community.

Vallarta GardensLa Cruz de Huanacaxtle, NayaritUS: 1 (866) 598-2580MX: 01 (800) 229-2583www.vallartagardens.comUnique residential.

Marina MazatlanMazatlan, SinaloaUS: 011 52 (669) 998-0484www.marinamazatlan.com.mxNew course by David Fleming.

Emerald Estates, Pueblo BonitoMazatlan, SinaloaUS: 1 (619) 793-4907 MX: 01 (669) 998-0691www.pbemeraldestates.comGreg Norman golf course design.

Isla NavidadManzanillo, ColimaUS: 011 52 (314) 333-0575www.islanavidad.com.mxRobert von Hagge golf course design.

Sensara VallartaNuevo Vallarta, NayaritUS: 1 (866) 386-4976www.sensaravallarta.comActive adult living.

Tres VidasAcapulco, GuerreroMX: 01 (744) 444-5126www.tresvidas.com.mxRobert von Hagge golf course design.

Villa AmorSayulita, NayaritUS: 1 (619) 819-5407MX: 01 (329) 291-3010www.villaamor.comBeautiful ocean residential.

Villa La EstanciaNuevo Vallarta, NayaritUS: 1 (866) 843-7005MX: 1 (800) 561-3128www.villalaestancia.comTop choice oceanfront.

Estrella del MarMazatlan, SinaloaUS: 1 (800) 967-1889www.estrelladelmar.comRobert Trent Jones Jr. designed golf course.

Bay View GrandPuerto Vallarta, NayaritUS: 1 (866) 601-2090MX: 01 (555) 292-0100www.bvg.com.mx/englishOceanfront residential.

El Cid ResortsMazatlan, SinaloaUS: 1 (800) 525-1925MX: 01(800) 7169-800www.elcid.com27 championship holes including a LeeTravino 9-hole expansion.

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Laguna del MarPuerto Penasco (Rocky Point),Sonorawww.lagunadelmar.com.mxJack Nicklaus Signature golf course.

Las Palomas Beach & GolfResortPuerto Penasco (Rocky Point),SonoraUS: 1 (866) 623-9228MX: 1 (800) 108-1000www.laspalomasresort.netLinks-style golf experience.

Mayan Palace ResortsPuerto Penasco (Rocky Point),SonoraUS: 1 (800) 292-9446MX: 01 (638) 383-0400www.mayanpalace.com/penascoJack Nicklaus Signature Design 18-holechampionship links style course.

Artesana RosewoodResidencesSan Miguel de Allende, Gto.US: 1 (800) 519-7683MX: 011 52 (415) 154-5650www.artesanasanmiguel.comColonial inspired residential.

Tres MariasMorelia, MichoacanUS: 1 (443) 340-4949www.ciudad3marias.comJack Nicklaus design golf course.

La Loma Residential & Golf ClubSan Luis Potosi, SLPMX: 011 52 (444) 825-2141http://www.lalomagolf.com.mxJack Nicklaus Signature Course

Real del MarGolf Resort & Country ClubEnsenada, BCNwww.realdelmar.com.mxPedro Güereca design golf course.

Las Palmas Beachfront ResortPuerto Penasco (Rocky Point),SonoraUS: 1 (866) 475-5445www.laspalmas-mex.comBeautiful oceanfront residential.

Santa Barbara at BajamarEnsenada, BCNUS: 1 (866) 376-1190www.santabarbaraatbajamar.com27 Holes of von Hagge, Percy Clifford& David Fleming designed golf course.

Bosque MonarcaMorelia, Michoacanwww.bosquemonarca.comLorena Ochoa Golf Academy.

Ventanas de San MiguelSan Miguel de Allende, Gto.www.ventanasdesanmiguel.comNick Faldo design golf course.

Playa del ParaisoSan Felipe, BCNUS: 1 (888) 647-5292MX: 011 52 (686) 577-0822www.playadelparaiso.comLuxurious residential condominiums.

El Dorado RanchSan Felipe, BCNUS: 1 (877) 787-2624www.eldoradoranch.comBradford Benz design golf course.

Baja Country ClubEnsenada, BCNUS: 1 (866) 599-0631www.bajacountryclub.comEnrique Valenzuela design golf course.

La Punta, Bay View GrandLa Costa, Bay View GrandEnsenada, BCNUS: 1 (866) 601-2090www.bvg.com.mx/englishGreg Norman golf course design.

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La Amada Residences Hotel & MarinaPlaya Mujeres, Quintana RooUS: 011 52 (998) 883-9754www.laamada.comGreg Norman design golf course.

Laguna Kai, Mayakoba Playa del Carmen, Quintana RooUS: 1 (866) 519-8769 (Rosewood)www.rivieramayakoba.comwww.ownrosewoodmayakoba.comGreg Norman golf course design.

Moon Palace Golf & Spa ResortCancun, Quintana RooUS: 1 (800) 635-1836MX: 01 (998) 881-6000www.palaceresorts.com/resorts/moonpalace/General.aspJack Nicklaus Signature course design.

Puerto CancunCancun, Quintana RooUS: 1 (866) 580-0749MX: 01 (800) 523-4868www.puertocancun.comTom Weiskopf 18-hole golf coursedesign.

Viceroy, MayakobaPlaya del Carmen, Quintana RooUS: 1 (800) 473-0089www.rivieramayakoba.comwww.viceroymayakoba.comGreg Norman design golf course.

Yucatan Country ClubMerida, YucatanUS: 011 52 (999) 800-4000www.yucatangolf.comJack Nicklaus golf course design.

Playa Mujeres ResortCancun, Quintana Roowww.playamujeresgolf.comGreg Norman Signature course design.

La Roca Country ClubCancun, Quintana Roowww.larocacountryclub.comNew Nick Price golf course design.

Campeche Playa, Golf, Marina & Spa ResortCampeche, Campechewww.campechebeachresort.comJack Nicklaus Signature golf courseand Golden Bear Residences.

Bahia PrincipeMayan Riviera, Quintana RooUS: 0 11 52 (984) 875-5085www.bahiaprincipegolf.com36 holes by Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Capella ResidencesBahia MaromaRiviera Maya, Quintana Roowww.capellalivingmaroma.comRees Jones designed golf course.

Capricho ResidencesCancun, Quintana RooUS: 1 (866) 613-6416MX: 01 (800) 054-6245www.caprichoresidences.comGreg Norman design golf course.

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Laguna del MarPuerto Penasco (Rocky Point),Sonorawww.lagunadelmar.com.mxJack Nicklaus Signature golf course.

Las Palomas Beach & GolfResortPuerto Penasco (Rocky Point),SonoraUS: 1 (866) 623-9228MX: 1 (800) 108-1000www.laspalomasresort.netLinks-style golf experience.

Mayan Palace ResortsPuerto Penasco (Rocky Point),SonoraUS: 1 (800) 292-9446MX: 01 (638) 383-0400www.mayanpalace.com/penascoJack Nicklaus Signature Design 18-holechampionship links style course.

Artesana RosewoodResidencesSan Miguel de Allende, Gto.US: 1 (800) 519-7683MX: 011 52 (415) 154-5650www.artesanasanmiguel.comColonial inspired residential.

Tres MariasMorelia, MichoacanUS: 1 (443) 340-4949www.ciudad3marias.comJack Nicklaus design golf course.

La Loma Residential & Golf ClubSan Luis Potosi, SLPMX: 011 52 (444) 825-2141http://www.lalomagolf.com.mxJack Nicklaus Signature Course

Real del MarGolf Resort & Country ClubEnsenada, BCNwww.realdelmar.com.mxPedro Güereca design golf course.

Las Palmas Beachfront ResortPuerto Penasco (Rocky Point),SonoraUS: 1 (866) 475-5445www.laspalmas-mex.comBeautiful oceanfront residential.

Santa Barbara at BajamarEnsenada, BCNUS: 1 (866) 376-1190www.santabarbaraatbajamar.com27 Holes of von Hagge, Percy Clifford& David Fleming designed golf course.

Bosque MonarcaMorelia, Michoacanwww.bosquemonarca.comLorena Ochoa Golf Academy.

Ventanas de San MiguelSan Miguel de Allende, Gto.www.ventanasdesanmiguel.comNick Faldo design golf course.

Playa del ParaisoSan Felipe, BCNUS: 1 (888) 647-5292MX: 011 52 (686) 577-0822www.playadelparaiso.comLuxurious residential condominiums.

El Dorado RanchSan Felipe, BCNUS: 1 (877) 787-2624www.eldoradoranch.comBradford Benz design golf course.

Baja Country ClubEnsenada, BCNUS: 1 (866) 599-0631www.bajacountryclub.comEnrique Valenzuela design golf course.

La Punta, Bay View GrandLa Costa, Bay View GrandEnsenada, BCNUS: 1 (866) 601-2090www.bvg.com.mx/englishGreg Norman golf course design.

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COLONIAL ROUTE

La Amada Residences Hotel & MarinaPlaya Mujeres, Quintana RooUS: 011 52 (998) 883-9754www.laamada.comGreg Norman design golf course.

Laguna Kai, Mayakoba Playa del Carmen, Quintana RooUS: 1 (866) 519-8769 (Rosewood)www.rivieramayakoba.comwww.ownrosewoodmayakoba.comGreg Norman golf course design.

Moon Palace Golf & Spa ResortCancun, Quintana RooUS: 1 (800) 635-1836MX: 01 (998) 881-6000www.palaceresorts.com/resorts/moonpalace/General.aspJack Nicklaus Signature course design.

Puerto CancunCancun, Quintana RooUS: 1 (866) 580-0749MX: 01 (800) 523-4868www.puertocancun.comTom Weiskopf 18-hole golf coursedesign.

Viceroy, MayakobaPlaya del Carmen, Quintana RooUS: 1 (800) 473-0089www.rivieramayakoba.comwww.viceroymayakoba.comGreg Norman design golf course.

Yucatan Country ClubMerida, YucatanUS: 011 52 (999) 800-4000www.yucatangolf.comJack Nicklaus golf course design.

Playa Mujeres ResortCancun, Quintana Roowww.playamujeresgolf.comGreg Norman Signature course design.

La Roca Country ClubCancun, Quintana Roowww.larocacountryclub.comNew Nick Price golf course design.

Campeche Playa, Golf, Marina & Spa ResortCampeche, Campechewww.campechebeachresort.comJack Nicklaus Signature golf courseand Golden Bear Residences.

Bahia PrincipeMayan Riviera, Quintana RooUS: 0 11 52 (984) 875-5085www.bahiaprincipegolf.com36 holes by Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Capella ResidencesBahia MaromaRiviera Maya, Quintana Roowww.capellalivingmaroma.comRees Jones designed golf course.

Capricho ResidencesCancun, Quintana RooUS: 1 (866) 613-6416MX: 01 (800) 054-6245www.caprichoresidences.comGreg Norman design golf course.

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Los Cabos - Mexican Riviera - Cancun/Riviera Maya - Baja/Sea of Cortez - Inland/Colonial Routes

ot all golfers seeking second, retirement or investment homes or condos arelooking for golf course communities. After all, not all residents of golf course communi-ties are golfers, but they do like to be near great golf in Mexico.

Real Estate marketers seek out golfers as a desirable target group known for their highernet worth, premium spending for airlines, hotels, restaurants and real estate. Golfers tend totravel and love to play golf year round, which is something that México can offer.

The fact is, today the economic balance in real estate has shifted from a sellers marketto buyers delight, especially in the search for homes in the US. The Mexican real estate mar-ket should expect the same, no doubt, but not as much, nor for as long a period.

Mexico has over $300 billion worth of build out value in the planning stage or inprocess of development. Mexico has several advantages to help counter downward pric-ing pressures. Buoyed by the US Dollar’s weakness and the pesos’ close ties in housingprices, the Europeans and their stronger Euros are looking at Mexico as a bargain real estatemarket. One year ago, a couple from Germany considering purchasing a $300,000 USDoceanfront 3 bedroom condo in the Riviera Maya was looking at paying 240,000 Euros. Now,with a weaker dollar, they would be looking at paying 198,000 Euros, a bargain from theirpoint of view. All of Latin America is aware of Mexico’s real estate growth as an invest-ment opportunity with plenty of direct flights from Rio, Buenos Aires, Lima and Bogotá.

Canadians are feeling the same way about their dollar exchange value. For yearsthey have been the stepchild with a deflated Canadian dollar. They now have a renewedinterest in investing because of a double digit increase in valuation. Longtime savers andfrugal spenders, they can now can take advantage of their new purchasing power to havetheir dream homes in Mexico.

Sustainable, eco-sensitive, smart homes are the buzz words of the day, and projectsthat promote these concepts are reaping the benefits and separating themselves fromthe competition. The Villages at Loreto Bay, under the watch full eye of Citibank group,is one of the leaders of this movement with a highly successful development in Loreto, inBaja Sur. Here at Loreto Bay they are focused on the restoration of the Estuary with thegoal that every hectare of (2.2 acre) water reclaimed creates ONE TON of commercial fishper year and provides new life and habitats for birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.More and more, developers are thinking the same for their projects.

John Solis, former president of Koll International and a development consultant,strongly urges project developers to give back to the communities that they are work-ing in, and to improve the highways and airports, making conditions better for the sakeof lifestyle and investments.

Mexico’ s home mortgage credit is a new vehicle now available in quantity withcompetitive rates for Mexican nationals and foreign investors for the first time, thusopening a new segment of buyers and investors. BBVA Bancomer is the market leader forresidential and commercial lending for acquisition and construction loans.

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Sustainable, eco-sensitive, smarthomes are the buzzwords of the day, and those projectsthat promote these concepts are reapingthe benefits and separating themselves from the competition.


Los Cabos - Mexican Riviera - Cancun/Riviera Maya - Baja/Sea of Cortez - Inland/Colonial Routes

ot all golfers seeking second, retirement or investment homes or condos arelooking for golf course communities. After all, not all residents of golf course communi-ties are golfers, but they do like to be near great golf in Mexico.

Real Estate marketers seek out golfers as a desirable target group known for their highernet worth, premium spending for airlines, hotels, restaurants and real estate. Golfers tend totravel and love to play golf year round, which is something that México can offer.

The fact is, today the economic balance in real estate has shifted from a sellers marketto buyers delight, especially in the search for homes in the US. The Mexican real estate mar-ket should expect the same, no doubt, but not as much, nor for as long a period.

Mexico has over $300 billion worth of build out value in the planning stage or inprocess of development. Mexico has several advantages to help counter downward pric-ing pressures. Buoyed by the US Dollar’s weakness and the pesos’ close ties in housingprices, the Europeans and their stronger Euros are looking at Mexico as a bargain real estatemarket. One year ago, a couple from Germany considering purchasing a $300,000 USDoceanfront 3 bedroom condo in the Riviera Maya was looking at paying 240,000 Euros. Now,with a weaker dollar, they would be looking at paying 198,000 Euros, a bargain from theirpoint of view. All of Latin America is aware of Mexico’s real estate growth as an invest-ment opportunity with plenty of direct flights from Rio, Buenos Aires, Lima and Bogotá.

Canadians are feeling the same way about their dollar exchange value. For yearsthey have been the stepchild with a deflated Canadian dollar. They now have a renewedinterest in investing because of a double digit increase in valuation. Longtime savers andfrugal spenders, they can now can take advantage of their new purchasing power to havetheir dream homes in Mexico.

Sustainable, eco-sensitive, smart homes are the buzz words of the day, and projectsthat promote these concepts are reaping the benefits and separating themselves fromthe competition. The Villages at Loreto Bay, under the watch full eye of Citibank group,is one of the leaders of this movement with a highly successful development in Loreto, inBaja Sur. Here at Loreto Bay they are focused on the restoration of the Estuary with thegoal that every hectare of (2.2 acre) water reclaimed creates ONE TON of commercial fishper year and provides new life and habitats for birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.More and more, developers are thinking the same for their projects.

John Solis, former president of Koll International and a development consultant,strongly urges project developers to give back to the communities that they are work-ing in, and to improve the highways and airports, making conditions better for the sakeof lifestyle and investments.

Mexico’ s home mortgage credit is a new vehicle now available in quantity withcompetitive rates for Mexican nationals and foreign investors for the first time, thusopening a new segment of buyers and investors. BBVA Bancomer is the market leader forresidential and commercial lending for acquisition and construction loans.

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M E X I C O R E A L E S T A T E

R E AL E ST AT E G R OW T H in M e x ic o

A G o l f e r s P a r a d i s e

Chuck KinderPanelist, Speaker, WriterPublisher/President Golf Publishing International

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Sustainable, eco-sensitive, smarthomes are the buzzwords of the day, and those projectsthat promote these concepts are reapingthe benefits and separating themselves from the competition.


The golf course, located on the west side of the highway, is accessible via tunnel fromthe resort hotels. While the site was solid rock—caliche, Dye calls it “the water table.”It was low enough for him to dig down 15 feet. “And if I can go down 15 feet, I can goup 15 feet, ” he chuckled, referring to his conspicuous mounds and bold shaping. Thecourse is covered from tee to green in Paspalum, the emerald-green, salt-tolerant turfgrass that is driving golf growth along the Riviera Maya, as it has in the Caribbean.Iberostar guests receive preferred tee times, but the course is open to the public.

Forty miles south of Cancun, the resort complex of Mayakobá featuring the GregNorman-designed El Camaleón Golf Course, site of the Mayakobá Classic, host of the firstever PGA event in Mexico. The golf course has sinuous fairways that trace the curve ofthe meandering waterways with cenotes, and even a few limestone caves in play. Manyof the tee shots will be hit-or-miss affairs. The Golf Club at Mayakobá transitions veryquickly from short grass to dense jungle. Two of the holes are links-style creations thatare routed among dunes near the sea, but for the most part, the golf experience likethe hotel experience, is set well back from the beach and the sea’ s turquoise-bluewaters. Fred Funk managed to hold on for a playoff win at the site’ s first PGA Event. Brian Gay battled for the title and trophy by winning in 2008. Mexico’s Esteban Toledofinished 11th.

Expertly conceived hotels at Mayakobá are among the finest in all of Mexico. The 401room Fairmont Mayakobá is a low-rise resort with deluxe rooms, suites, casitas withlagoon views, and beachfront villas that wind throughout the property.

The Mayakobá complex houses several independent real estate developments ofwhich many are noteworthy: Soon to open is Laguna Kai, a mixed-use resort and resi-dential project that features a 120-room hotel managed by Rosewood. The hotel’ s spacious suites hover over the waterways and are built among the tops of the man-grove trees. Developed in conjunction with OHL of Spain and managed by RosewoodHotels & Resorts, the design of Laguna Kai has been influenced by the surrounding jun-gle, lagoons, and towering palms. Real estate sales here have been brusque under thestrong marketing arm of Playground.

The Mandarin Oriental Resort, a hideaway where luxury and natural beauty are incomplete harmony, is set amidst 36 acres of tropical forests with 128 guestrooms withinvillas, Mandarin Oriental service and spas are world famous.

Another part of the master plan is Banyan Tree, the exclusive Singapore-based hoteland Resort Company. The firm’s 100-room hotel will have its own deluxe spa, as will eachof these fine luxury properties. .

Mayakobá set the stage for the Kor Group’s first international resort, Viceroy RivieraMaya themed Urban Retreats and Uncommon Resorts. The refined haven of 128 new lux-ury resort residences and villas will also offer exclusive community amenities, includingmeeting facilities, a swimming pool, gourmet restaurant, and cocktail lounge. A pri-vate water taxi service to its own Viceroy beach club, home to a full-service spa andwaterfront restaurant and beach bar will also be provided. Designed by the interna-tionally acclaimed Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, 91 villas weaved throughout theresort’s lagoons and fairways. The residences will enjoy elite-caliber finishes and ameni-ties, including private infinity edge pools, latest technology, and custom-designed fur-nishings. In addition to an unparalleled investment in luxury, Viceroy Riviera Maya offerspurchasers rental revenue generated by guests when owners are not in residence.

An hour south of Cancun, Playa del Carmen is the major crossroad in this corridor anda “jump off” spot by ferry to Cozumel, which is visible in the horizon. Playa del Carmanis home to the highly rated Robert von Hagge course at Playacar Spa & Golf Club, longconsidered one of the most challenging courses in Mexico at 7,202 yards. Opened in1994, with a slope rating of 148 from the tips, it incorporates a number of cenotes, orsinkholes used by the ancient Mayans to collect rainwater. A key characteristic of vonHagge’s design is the use of steep mounds that guard very long 5 pars, some over 600yards. Bring your A game!

Los Cabos - Mexican Riviera - Cancun/Riviera Maya - Baja/Sea of Cortez - Inland/Colonial RoutesM E X I C O R E A L E S T A T E

The Mayakobá complex houses several independentreal estate developments; one ofwhich is the soon to be openned Laguna Kai, a mixed-use resort andresidential projectthat features a 120-room hotel managedby Rosewood. Thehotel’s spacioussuites hover over thewaterways and arebuilt among the topsof the mangrovetrees.

Mayacoba’sViceroy Riviera Maya.

Luxory at its best.


The golf course, located on the west side of the highway, is accessible via tunnel fromthe resort hotels. While the site was solid rock—caliche, Dye calls it “the water table.”It was low enough for him to dig down 15 feet. “And if I can go down 15 feet, I can goup 15 feet, ” he chuckled, referring to his conspicuous mounds and bold shaping. Thecourse is covered from tee to green in Paspalum, the emerald-green, salt-tolerant turfgrass that is driving golf growth along the Riviera Maya, as it has in the Caribbean.Iberostar guests receive preferred tee times, but the course is open to the public.

Forty miles south of Cancun, the resort complex of Mayakobá featuring the GregNorman-designed El Camaleón Golf Course, site of the Mayakobá Classic, host of the firstever PGA event in Mexico. The golf course has sinuous fairways that trace the curve ofthe meandering waterways with cenotes, and even a few limestone caves in play. Manyof the tee shots will be hit-or-miss affairs. The Golf Club at Mayakobá transitions veryquickly from short grass to dense jungle. Two of the holes are links-style creations thatare routed among dunes near the sea, but for the most part, the golf experience likethe hotel experience, is set well back from the beach and the sea’ s turquoise-bluewaters. Fred Funk managed to hold on for a playoff win at the site’ s first PGA Event. Brian Gay battled for the title and trophy by winning in 2008. Mexico’s Esteban Toledofinished 11th.

Expertly conceived hotels at Mayakobá are among the finest in all of Mexico. The 401room Fairmont Mayakobá is a low-rise resort with deluxe rooms, suites, casitas withlagoon views, and beachfront villas that wind throughout the property.

The Mayakobá complex houses several independent real estate developments ofwhich many are noteworthy: Soon to open is Laguna Kai, a mixed-use resort and resi-dential project that features a 120-room hotel managed by Rosewood. The hotel’ s spacious suites hover over the waterways and are built among the tops of the man-grove trees. Developed in conjunction with OHL of Spain and managed by RosewoodHotels & Resorts, the design of Laguna Kai has been influenced by the surrounding jun-gle, lagoons, and towering palms. Real estate sales here have been brusque under thestrong marketing arm of Playground.

The Mandarin Oriental Resort, a hideaway where luxury and natural beauty are incomplete harmony, is set amidst 36 acres of tropical forests with 128 guestrooms withinvillas, Mandarin Oriental service and spas are world famous.

Another part of the master plan is Banyan Tree, the exclusive Singapore-based hoteland Resort Company. The firm’s 100-room hotel will have its own deluxe spa, as will eachof these fine luxury properties. .

Mayakobá set the stage for the Kor Group’s first international resort, Viceroy RivieraMaya themed Urban Retreats and Uncommon Resorts. The refined haven of 128 new lux-ury resort residences and villas will also offer exclusive community amenities, includingmeeting facilities, a swimming pool, gourmet restaurant, and cocktail lounge. A pri-vate water taxi service to its own Viceroy beach club, home to a full-service spa andwaterfront restaurant and beach bar will also be provided. Designed by the interna-tionally acclaimed Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, 91 villas weaved throughout theresort’s lagoons and fairways. The residences will enjoy elite-caliber finishes and ameni-ties, including private infinity edge pools, latest technology, and custom-designed fur-nishings. In addition to an unparalleled investment in luxury, Viceroy Riviera Maya offerspurchasers rental revenue generated by guests when owners are not in residence.

An hour south of Cancun, Playa del Carmen is the major crossroad in this corridor anda “jump off” spot by ferry to Cozumel, which is visible in the horizon. Playa del Carmanis home to the highly rated Robert von Hagge course at Playacar Spa & Golf Club, longconsidered one of the most challenging courses in Mexico at 7,202 yards. Opened in1994, with a slope rating of 148 from the tips, it incorporates a number of cenotes, orsinkholes used by the ancient Mayans to collect rainwater. A key characteristic of vonHagge’s design is the use of steep mounds that guard very long 5 pars, some over 600yards. Bring your A game!


The Mayakobá complex houses several independentreal estate developments; one ofwhich is the soon to be openned Laguna Kai, a mixed-use resort andresidential projectthat features a 120-room hotel managedby Rosewood. Thehotel’s spacioussuites hover over thewaterways and arebuilt among the topsof the mangrovetrees.

Mayacoba’sViceroy Riviera Maya.

Luxory at its best.



Wonderfully designed and built villas and town homes command a majestic view ofthe Sea of Cortez, prices start at $695,000 for a 2 bedroom condo, all with top notch qual-ity construction.

Rated number three of all private golf courses in Mexico is Querencia, which openedin November 2000. This world-class 18-hole course is Tom Fazio’s first signature course inMexico. It was host to Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf tournament between SergioGarcia and Phil Mickelson. Andre Boersma, General Manager brings a vast array of lux-ury hotel experience to this spectacular location perched over the Los Cabos coastlinewith endless vistas of the Sea of Cortez. “This is a real genuine country club experiencein Mexico”, he advises. “The members have a real sense of friendship and appreciationfor the style and services of our club.

Award winning architectural designs and a sense of community set this private,gated residential project apart for our 270 content members. A second course by mini-malist, Gil Hanes, who mentored under Tom Doak, is in the works.”

Closer to Cabo San Lucas is the Cabo San Lucas Country Club designed by Roy andMatt Dye, featuring an open layout with a view to Land’ s End, Los Cabos’ most pho-tographed landmark. This is the location of Los Cabos Golf Resorts for golf-focused guestswho like the idea of owning a villa for a week or more on a golf course close to town.

What is on the drawing board? Over 20 new golf courses are being planned or con-ceptualized; branded designs by Nicklaus, Fazio, Norman, Dye, Love, Couples, andMickelson are keeping Los Cabos in the lead for Golf in Mexico “Chileno Bay is one of thegrandest of all —a family sanctuary…enchanting, ” according to managing directorGonzalo Franyutti. “This property is recognized as having one of the best beach frontsin Los Cabos. It was the former Hotel Cabo San Lucas, exuding with potential.”

Chileno Bay has been purchased, in part, by the, Midas touch king, Discovery LandCompany. You can plan on another “off the charts” success story here. Two world classcourses by Fazio are in line to compete for Mexico’s best courses.

For the first time, growth along the Pacific side of Los Cabos is taking shape withhighly anticipated Diamante Life. It will compete for the best course in Mexico with itsDavis Love private ocean front golf course and a potential second golf course in themaking on this wonderful master-planned community according to managing director,Bob Gaudet.

Netto Coppell is a legend in Los Cabos, running Pueblo Bonito Resorts, the mostsuccessful timeshare development in México. Now he is expanding on the Pacific sidenear the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Resort with two new Jack Nicklaus golf courses and aQuivira master plan.

It will have two Nicklaus Signature Ocean courses, one private and one semi-pri-vate. Among the two, they will have 8 ocean front golf holes, and almost all of themwill be ocean view. Bandon Dunes meets Pebble Beach is a good description for thesegolf courses due to the dramatic location of several ocean front holes on the cliffs and thedune areas.

The courses will break ground in April of 2008, while at the same time the announce-ment of the Ritz-Carlton will establish a 200-room hotel and the first residential commu-nity in Mexico. The residential ocean front and ocean view community will break groundin April 2008, and the hotel in September of 2008.

During the winter season in Los Cabos, advanced tee time reservations are a must,and now they are available via the Internet at www.best4mexicoteetimes.com It’s alsoa good idea to rent a car to make the most of your golf vacation; with the variety of golfcourses and fine restaurants located along the corridor, you will want to drive up anddown on your own schedule.

Expect to pay premium prices in Los Cabos for accommodations, golf and restaurants,often referred to as Newport Beach South. After all you’ re in a most beautiful adultfantasy land.

Some great new courses are just beginning to take shape north of Los Cabos.

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Rated number threeof all private golfcourses in Mexico isQuerencia, whichopened in November2000. This world-class 18-hole courseis Tom Fazio’s first signature course inMexico.Andre Boersma,General Managerbrings a vast array of luxury hotel experience to thisspectacular locationperched over the LosCabos coastline withendless vistas of the

t Querencia,residents work, play and reconnect with family and friends inside a

private but casual, close-knit community. At the center is a private Tom Faziogolf course, but here even non-golfers enjoy this amenity-rich lifestyle unique

to the Los Cabos region.Be it your primary or secondary residence,Querencia is an enticing place to call home.

Nestled between rugged desert mountains and the sparkling Sea of Cortez, we offeran exclusive, master planned community with an array of ownership options for the

most discerning of residents.

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Que re nc ia ,P r iva te G olf C lub a nd

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Rated number threeof all private golfcourses in Mexico isQuerencia, whichopened in November2000. This world-class 18-hole courseis Tom Fazio’s first signature course inMexico.Andre Boersma,General Managerbrings a vast array of luxury hotel experience to thisspectacular locationperched over the LosCabos coastline withendless vistas of the

t Querencia,residents work, play and reconnect with family and friends inside a

private but casual, close-knit community. At the center is a private Tom Faziogolf course, but here even non-golfers enjoy this amenity-rich lifestyle unique

to the Los Cabos region.Be it your primary or secondary residence,Querencia is an enticing place to call home.

Nestled between rugged desert mountains and the sparkling Sea of Cortez, we offeran exclusive, master planned community with an array of ownership options for the

most discerning of residents.

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BAJA (NORTE) – SEA OF CORTEZ

Puerto PeñascoThis fast growing area of Mexico, in the state of Sonora, is primarily geared toward

a 4 to 6 hour drive market for tourism, golf, and real estate. Travelers from Arizona,Nevada, Colorado, and other land-locked areas are happy to find the Sea of Cortéz. A new international airport is in the works and will welcome more flights. The future isbright for this arid area along the Sea of Cortéz. Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), a hugesuccess story, is known for its middle market real estate properties that have turnedthis area into a bonanza for developers and investors alike. Attractive high-rise condosand single family villas transform the desert into an oasis paradise for water starvedAmericans looking for affordable second homes they can rent out or possibly live in dur-ing their retirement years.

Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort opened to rave reviews and made our list of BEST’sTOP NEW RESORT Courses for 2007. Their 18-hole sea side golf course was designed byForest Richardson, who took advantage of the dunes for a unique golf landscape. Thismega development is along a stretch of sand that plays host to extreme high and lowdaily tidal swings. It is close to the main residential area of Sandy Beach. Hotel guestsand resident owners at Las Palomas have first preference for tee times at the Las Palomascourse, which is managed by OB Sports.

Two major resort developers have announced a $1.2 billion joint project within theSandy Beach Resorts master planned community at Rocky Point. Grupo SBR, which hasbuilt more than 1,500 units at Sandy Beach, will team with Grupo Questro, the largestreal estate developer in Los Cabos. The 630-acre project, known as The Joint Venture, willfeature two 300-room beachfront hotels, 900 beachfront condominiums, a Nicklausdesigned, 18-hole golf course and resort with 1,000 homes, 1,000 more condominiums,and a convention and expo center to be built by the state of Sonora. “ Sandy BeachResorts, a 5,000-acre planned development, primarily been built by Phoenix and Sonoradevelopers, has recently attracted major players from Mexico City and Cancun, and nowCabo San Lucas and Spain” according to Bruce Greenberg of Montaña Verde.

New life has come back to Laguna del Mar, a beautiful Jack Nicklaus Signature golfcourse that currently has only nine holes. With the rebirth investment of Grupo Salvago,from Spain, together with the original owner and development partner, Carlos Ruiz Galindohas committed to complete this low density project with a balanced mix of condos,attached, and detached single family homes. New construction will begin by May 2008and Ruiz Galindo stresses that Laguna del Mar will be “the” address of Puerto Peñasco.Approximately 40 minutes to the east, the Mayan Resort Group has opened a new JackNicklaus Signature designed 18-hole championship links style course along with their wellknown timeshare residential project. The Grupo Mayan Golf Puerto Peñasco voted one ofBEST’s TOP NEW RESORT Golf Courses for 2008. This seaside resort development will catchthe eyes and ears of vacation ownership investors looking for paradise on the Sea of Cortez.

San FelipeThe Mexican State closest to California, Baja California consists of two major parts:

the Tijuana - Ensenada corridor, and San Felipe, a small, seaside town four hours fromSan Diego, a most important city on the Sea of Cortez. This quiet and peaceful areawith wide swings of ebbing tides flourishes on the weekends. In San Felipe, land reformpioneer, Patrick Butler has privatized over 40,000 acres of Ejido (agrarian) land into asuccessful project, El Dorado Ranch. Las Caras (The Faces) is the community’s first golfcourse to open. Designed by Bradford Benz, a 9-hole expansion is under way, completewith an island green. Each hole has a statue of a famous person who has contributedto golf or Mexico. A statue of Lorena Ochoa, the woman golfer who is currently theLPGA’s best player, stands guard on the 18th hole. A complete array of quality homesand condos are available to meet the price points of the Canadian and US investors.


Two major resortdevelopers haveannounced a $1.2 billion joint project within theSandy Beach Resortsmaster planned community at RockyPoint. Grupo SBR, which has built more than1,500 units at SandyBeach, will teamwith Grupo Questro,the largest real estate developerin Los Cabos.




Puerto PeñascoThis fast growing area of Mexico, in the state of Sonora, is primarily geared toward

a 4 to 6 hour drive market for tourism, golf, and real estate. Travelers from Arizona,Nevada, Colorado, and other land-locked areas are happy to find the Sea of Cortéz. A new international airport is in the works and will welcome more flights. The future isbright for this arid area along the Sea of Cortéz. Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), a hugesuccess story, is known for its middle market real estate properties that have turnedthis area into a bonanza for developers and investors alike. Attractive high-rise condosand single family villas transform the desert into an oasis paradise for water starvedAmericans looking for affordable second homes they can rent out or possibly live in dur-ing their retirement years.

Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort opened to rave reviews and made our list of BEST’sTOP NEW RESORT Courses for 2007. Their 18-hole sea side golf course was designed byForest Richardson, who took advantage of the dunes for a unique golf landscape. Thismega development is along a stretch of sand that plays host to extreme high and lowdaily tidal swings. It is close to the main residential area of Sandy Beach. Hotel guestsand resident owners at Las Palomas have first preference for tee times at the Las Palomascourse, which is managed by OB Sports.

Two major resort developers have announced a $1.2 billion joint project within theSandy Beach Resorts master planned community at Rocky Point. Grupo SBR, which hasbuilt more than 1,500 units at Sandy Beach, will team with Grupo Questro, the largestreal estate developer in Los Cabos. The 630-acre project, known as The Joint Venture, willfeature two 300-room beachfront hotels, 900 beachfront condominiums, a Nicklausdesigned, 18-hole golf course and resort with 1,000 homes, 1,000 more condominiums,and a convention and expo center to be built by the state of Sonora. “ Sandy BeachResorts, a 5,000-acre planned development, primarily been built by Phoenix and Sonoradevelopers, has recently attracted major players from Mexico City and Cancun, and nowCabo San Lucas and Spain” according to Bruce Greenberg of Montaña Verde.

New life has come back to Laguna del Mar, a beautiful Jack Nicklaus Signature golfcourse that currently has only nine holes. With the rebirth investment of Grupo Salvago,from Spain, together with the original owner and development partner, Carlos Ruiz Galindohas committed to complete this low density project with a balanced mix of condos,attached, and detached single family homes. New construction will begin by May 2008and Ruiz Galindo stresses that Laguna del Mar will be “the” address of Puerto Peñasco.Approximately 40 minutes to the east, the Mayan Resort Group has opened a new JackNicklaus Signature designed 18-hole championship links style course along with their wellknown timeshare residential project. The Grupo Mayan Golf Puerto Peñasco voted one ofBEST’s TOP NEW RESORT Golf Courses for 2008. This seaside resort development will catchthe eyes and ears of vacation ownership investors looking for paradise on the Sea of Cortez.

San FelipeThe Mexican State closest to California, Baja California consists of two major parts:

the Tijuana - Ensenada corridor, and San Felipe, a small, seaside town four hours fromSan Diego, a most important city on the Sea of Cortez. This quiet and peaceful areawith wide swings of ebbing tides flourishes on the weekends. In San Felipe, land reformpioneer, Patrick Butler has privatized over 40,000 acres of Ejido (agrarian) land into asuccessful project, El Dorado Ranch. Las Caras (The Faces) is the community’s first golfcourse to open. Designed by Bradford Benz, a 9-hole expansion is under way, completewith an island green. Each hole has a statue of a famous person who has contributedto golf or Mexico. A statue of Lorena Ochoa, the woman golfer who is currently theLPGA’s best player, stands guard on the 18th hole. A complete array of quality homesand condos are available to meet the price points of the Canadian and US investors.


Two major resortdevelopers haveannounced a $1.2 billion joint project within theSandy Beach Resortsmaster planned community at RockyPoint. Grupo SBR, which has built more than1,500 units at SandyBeach, will teamwith Grupo Questro,the largest real estate developerin Los Cabos.



Playa Paraiso is a 208-unit condominium resort with 1,000 feet of beach frontageand 100% Sea of Cortez views. The three buildings are at various stages of construction,with a first building that is nearly completed. There are deposits on 95% of the 208 units,which are among the most spacious for the value. Prices here range from approximately$215, 000 for a 1 bedroom, 1, 035 sq. ft. condominium to $700, 000 for a 2, 700 sq. ft.Penthouse. Title insurance is provided by Stewart Title. A popular investment, indeed.

Ensenada / Tijuana CorridorOver on the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula, just south of the border between

Tijuana and Ensenada, is a wealth of coastal real estate. An unbelievable amount ofbeachfront property along this 100-mile corridor is owned by foreign investors, 82% ofwhich are Americans, purchased through bank trusts (Fideicomisos) where they are thebeneficiary of the trust and owners of the land. Ensenada is a pleasant city with all of theservices, amenities, and attractions that make living here enjoyable and affordable.

Less than 30 minutes, along a most beautiful, scenic highway, you will find the largeocean side enclave of BAJAMAR, one of BEST’s TOP GOLF RESORTS in Mexico. With newowners and several new projects, including the expansion of a Greg Norman designedgolf course, this property is having a renaissance. Currently there are 27 holes of golf,designed by Percy Clifford, David Fleming, and the ocean nine by Robert von Hagge. All are in the best of shape with ample water from the winter storms.

Santa Barbara, a luxurious community at Bajamar, is a new, four phase develop-ment with 96 units planned for the total build-out. Their first phase of 24 units perbuilding, consists of 2 and 3 plus bedrooms, designed by the award-winning architect,Danielian, who combines Spanish mission and early California architecture, resemblinghomes in the Santa Barbara, California region. Full ownership starts at $399, 000 orClub Santa Barbara a private co-ownership from $85,000 is available all with Bajamar golfmembership with unlimited golf including cart. Opening is scheduled for summer 2008with some developer financing available.

The big gun on this picturesque point is La Punta at Bajamar, being developed byBay View Grand, one of the residential development giants in Mexico. A series of low risecondos with spectacular sunset views of the Pacific Ocean is currently under construction.They will overlook the new, exclusive, Greg Norman, La Costa golf course. “I’m very excitedabout this new project. I have always been intrigued by the natural beauty of the Bajaregion, and I consider it an honor to have my design associated and showcased on this mag-nificent piece of waterfront property Bay View Grand is developing. When finished, it willbe one of the most spectacular scenic golf courses in Mexico,” stated Norman.

Amenities and features include a fitness center, business center, lobby lounge, pri-vate, double guard gated entrance for increased security, storage, underground parking,walking areas, jogging trails, and an exclusive private beach club! For only 240 exclusiveOwners, Bay View Grand will offer the best on a 12.5 acre site. Weekend golf packagesare available at the Bajamar Hotel.

Real del Mar, 30 minutes to the north and half way to the border, is a solid successstory of the Rivera Torres family from Mexico City. Having greatly expanded their resi-dential offerings and marketed to both the domestic and international cross-border com-munity, they have sold most of everything they have built. This large land massoverlooks the vast Pacific Ocean, Isla Guadalupe, and a wonderful, 18-hole golf coursedesigned by Pedro Güereca.

A treat, either going into or returning across the border, is the Tijuana Country Club,which welcomes golf visitors with open arms. Here one has a chance to enjoy thewarmth and wonderful people of Mexico, and play in a private country club with either acaddie and or cart. Whatever you find, today, along this very scenic highway and waterway is nothing compared to what you will see in the future. This area represents thetip of the iceberg; many projects - big and small - are on the drawing board. Purchasingnow while prices are down is a smart move.


In less than 30 minutes,along the most beautiful,scenic highway, you will find the large ocean side enclave of BAJAMAR; one of BEST’sTOP GOLF RESORTS inMexico. With new owners and several new projects - includingthe expansion of a Greg Norman designedgolf course - this property is having a renaissance.

At Bay View Grand bla bla bla ......from left to right:

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Playa Paraiso is a 208-unit condominium resort with 1,000 feet of beach frontageand 100% Sea of Cortez views. The three buildings are at various stages of construction,with a first building that is nearly completed. There are deposits on 95% of the 208 units,which are among the most spacious for the value. Prices here range from approximately$215, 000 for a 1 bedroom, 1, 035 sq. ft. condominium to $700, 000 for a 2, 700 sq. ft.Penthouse. Title insurance is provided by Stewart Title. A popular investment, indeed.

Ensenada / Tijuana CorridorOver on the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula, just south of the border between

Tijuana and Ensenada, is a wealth of coastal real estate. An unbelievable amount ofbeachfront property along this 100-mile corridor is owned by foreign investors, 82% ofwhich are Americans, purchased through bank trusts (Fideicomisos) where they are thebeneficiary of the trust and owners of the land. Ensenada is a pleasant city with all of theservices, amenities, and attractions that make living here enjoyable and affordable.

Less than 30 minutes, along a most beautiful, scenic highway, you will find the largeocean side enclave of BAJAMAR, one of BEST’s TOP GOLF RESORTS in Mexico. With newowners and several new projects, including the expansion of a Greg Norman designedgolf course, this property is having a renaissance. Currently there are 27 holes of golf,designed by Percy Clifford, David Fleming, and the ocean nine by Robert von Hagge. All are in the best of shape with ample water from the winter storms.

Santa Barbara, a luxurious community at Bajamar, is a new, four phase develop-ment with 96 units planned for the total build-out. Their first phase of 24 units perbuilding, consists of 2 and 3 plus bedrooms, designed by the award-winning architect,Danielian, who combines Spanish mission and early California architecture, resemblinghomes in the Santa Barbara, California region. Full ownership starts at $399, 000 orClub Santa Barbara a private co-ownership from $85,000 is available all with Bajamar golfmembership with unlimited golf including cart. Opening is scheduled for summer 2008with some developer financing available.

The big gun on this picturesque point is La Punta at Bajamar, being developed byBay View Grand, one of the residential development giants in Mexico. A series of low risecondos with spectacular sunset views of the Pacific Ocean is currently under construction.They will overlook the new, exclusive, Greg Norman, La Costa golf course. “I’m very excitedabout this new project. I have always been intrigued by the natural beauty of the Bajaregion, and I consider it an honor to have my design associated and showcased on this mag-nificent piece of waterfront property Bay View Grand is developing. When finished, it willbe one of the most spectacular scenic golf courses in Mexico,” stated Norman.

Amenities and features include a fitness center, business center, lobby lounge, pri-vate, double guard gated entrance for increased security, storage, underground parking,walking areas, jogging trails, and an exclusive private beach club! For only 240 exclusiveOwners, Bay View Grand will offer the best on a 12.5 acre site. Weekend golf packagesare available at the Bajamar Hotel.

Real del Mar, 30 minutes to the north and half way to the border, is a solid successstory of the Rivera Torres family from Mexico City. Having greatly expanded their resi-dential offerings and marketed to both the domestic and international cross-border com-munity, they have sold most of everything they have built. This large land massoverlooks the vast Pacific Ocean, Isla Guadalupe, and a wonderful, 18-hole golf coursedesigned by Pedro Güereca.

A treat, either going into or returning across the border, is the Tijuana Country Club,which welcomes golf visitors with open arms. Here one has a chance to enjoy thewarmth and wonderful people of Mexico, and play in a private country club with either acaddie and or cart. Whatever you find, today, along this very scenic highway and waterway is nothing compared to what you will see in the future. This area represents thetip of the iceberg; many projects - big and small - are on the drawing board. Purchasingnow while prices are down is a smart move.


In less than 30 minutes,along the most beautiful,scenic highway, you will find the large ocean side enclave of BAJAMAR; one of BEST’sTOP GOLF RESORTS inMexico. With new owners and several new projects - includingthe expansion of a Greg Norman designedgolf course - this property is having a renaissance.

At Bay View Grand bla bla bla ......from left to right:

dfnsflksdfnskl, dfkldsfdkslfksf,Greg Norman and Chuck Kinder


INLAND - COLONIAL & INDEPENDENCE ROUTES

GuadalajaraMexico is a more convenient travel destination than Europe for Americans. Its early cities

of temples, its stunning architectural masterpieces; churches, cathedrals theatres, govern-ment buildings, incredible mansions, are the autentic blueprint of Mexico’s rich history. Mostof these cities retain a certain glory from centuries past for that are for all to enjoy.

Guadalajara and the nearby lakeside towns of Chapala and Ajijic are considered thegolf Mecca of Mexico’s inland destinations.

They claim to have the largest collection of Americans expatriates living off-shore.This area in the heart of Mexico, perhaps often overlooked in favor of beach locations,is home to six outstanding private country clubs with an open door policy for foreigngolfers.

Guadalajara, at an altitude of 5, 000 feet and perfect weather, offers golfers theopportunity to play city clubs, “ the Riviera Country Clubs or Oak Hills of Mexico” yearround. Add friendly veteran caddies to the intimate country club environment, andyou have a golf vacation or lifelong investment that can rarely be matched.

Atlas Country Club, in Guadalajara, BEST’s number four on the TOP 30 PRIVATE CLUBSlist, has one of the longest courses in the country. It is host to several annual amateurtournaments events.

El Cielo (formerly, El Palo mar) is a spectacular, upscale course overlooking Mexico’ssecond largest city, and a hit among local golfers. It has steadily developed on the sur-rounding hillside along with custom homes that afford vistas of the city lights below. Thisgolf course, high above Guadalajara, is a source of great satisfaction to visitors.

El Rio, on the outskirts of Guadalajara, is a new Jack Nicklaus Signature designedcourse and a favorite of Lorena Ochoa, their Touring Professional. Jack Nicklaus said, “ Itis the best piece of inland property in Mexico.”

Las Lomas Club de Golf, voted BEST’s number one NEW PRIVATE GOLF COURSE in2007, is an exclusive, 18-hole city golf club in a residential community. Created by the USbased JMP design team, it is a Par 71, 6950 yard parkland style golf course with numer-ous sand bunkers, extensive colorful landscaping, and captivating water featuresthroughout the setting. The putting greens and tees, planted with bent grass, are insuperb condition, while fairways and roughs feature Salam Paspalum turf; a first forMexico. There is more to life in Guadalajara than Tequila and Mariachis, although theyare great as well.

San Miguel AllendeSan Miguel Allende, this beautiful colonial village with narrow cobblestone streets,

grand plazas, boutiques, quaint hotels, and now of course golf, is enchantment redefined. Its enticing charm is “a place of possibilities where souls are reborn”.

Just outside of the town is the luxurious Las Ventanas de San Miguel Golf Resort. Inthis exclusive resort community - a collaboration with Schmidt-Curley - is their Nick Faldo-designed 18-hole championship golf course. At Las Ventanas de San Miguelone can experience the tranquility of countryside living and the challenge of playing aworld class championship golf course within minutes from the heart of the historictown of San Miguel de Allende.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will open a full ownership resort village in San Miguel deAllende. The developer, Bald Mountain de Mexico is planed to complete the project inlate 2009. Rosewood San Miguel de Allende The Resort, which will define luxury in SanMiguel de Allende, will also include some of central Mexico’s most unique residences,the Artesana Rosewood Residences, which will be available for sale in 2008.





GuadalajaraMexico is a more convenient travel destination than Europe for Americans. Its early cities

of temples, its stunning architectural masterpieces; churches, cathedrals theatres, govern-ment buildings, incredible mansions, are the autentic blueprint of Mexico’s rich history. Mostof these cities retain a certain glory from centuries past for that are for all to enjoy.

Guadalajara and the nearby lakeside towns of Chapala and Ajijic are considered thegolf Mecca of Mexico’s inland destinations.

They claim to have the largest collection of Americans expatriates living off-shore.This area in the heart of Mexico, perhaps often overlooked in favor of beach locations,is home to six outstanding private country clubs with an open door policy for foreigngolfers.

Guadalajara, at an altitude of 5, 000 feet and perfect weather, offers golfers theopportunity to play city clubs, “ the Riviera Country Clubs or Oak Hills of Mexico” yearround. Add friendly veteran caddies to the intimate country club environment, andyou have a golf vacation or lifelong investment that can rarely be matched.

Atlas Country Club, in Guadalajara, BEST’s number four on the TOP 30 PRIVATE CLUBSlist, has one of the longest courses in the country. It is host to several annual amateurtournaments events.

El Cielo (formerly, El Palo mar) is a spectacular, upscale course overlooking Mexico’ssecond largest city, and a hit among local golfers. It has steadily developed on the sur-rounding hillside along with custom homes that afford vistas of the city lights below. Thisgolf course, high above Guadalajara, is a source of great satisfaction to visitors.

El Rio, on the outskirts of Guadalajara, is a new Jack Nicklaus Signature designedcourse and a favorite of Lorena Ochoa, their Touring Professional. Jack Nicklaus said, “ Itis the best piece of inland property in Mexico.”

Las Lomas Club de Golf, voted BEST’s number one NEW PRIVATE GOLF COURSE in2007, is an exclusive, 18-hole city golf club in a residential community. Created by the USbased JMP design team, it is a Par 71, 6950 yard parkland style golf course with numer-ous sand bunkers, extensive colorful landscaping, and captivating water featuresthroughout the setting. The putting greens and tees, planted with bent grass, are insuperb condition, while fairways and roughs feature Salam Paspalum turf; a first forMexico. There is more to life in Guadalajara than Tequila and Mariachis, although theyare great as well.

San Miguel AllendeSan Miguel Allende, this beautiful colonial village with narrow cobblestone streets,

grand plazas, boutiques, quaint hotels, and now of course golf, is enchantment redefined. Its enticing charm is “a place of possibilities where souls are reborn”.

Just outside of the town is the luxurious Las Ventanas de San Miguel Golf Resort. Inthis exclusive resort community - a collaboration with Schmidt-Curley - is their Nick Faldo-designed 18-hole championship golf course. At Las Ventanas de San Miguelone can experience the tranquility of countryside living and the challenge of playing aworld class championship golf course within minutes from the heart of the historictown of San Miguel de Allende.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will open a full ownership resort village in San Miguel deAllende. The developer, Bald Mountain de Mexico is planed to complete the project inlate 2009. Rosewood San Miguel de Allende The Resort, which will define luxury in SanMiguel de Allende, will also include some of central Mexico’s most unique residences,the Artesana Rosewood Residences, which will be available for sale in 2008.





MoreliaMorelia - in the state of Michoacan - is a thriving town that has expanded greatly

from its historic central zocolo. The rolling hillsides, fantastic weather, cultural diversity,and warm and friendly people, is a “welcome sign” for any and all who want to comeplay and invest.

Tres Marias, set out to be the best residential golf course in the interior of Mexico. Its27 holes Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course varying from tame to intimidating, offers agreat game to all. Tres Marias have hosted several LPGA tour events including, of courseLorena Ochoa, and the February 2008 Mexican Open. It houses a modern clubhouse withstate-of-the art facilities and an awesome pro shop; thanks to its golf focused management.All visitors will find the Tres Marias a community of comprehensive, attractive lifestyle.

Bosque Monarca has teamed up with Rafael Alarcon and Jay Moorish to build a greatnew course set to open in 2008, along with a master-planned, gated community sur-rounded by a forest. The state of the art golf clubhouse will have an area for the firstLorena Ochoa Golf Academy with her coach, Rafael Alarcon.

El Club de Golf Hacienda Erandeni - just outside the city of Morelia - is a residentialcomplex with a golf course. Designed by Enrique Valenzuela, this 18-hole course isequally shared and enjoyed by home owners and visitors.

San Luis PotosiLast but not least, our number one selection of this year’s winner of BEST NEW SEMI-

PRIVATE GOLF COURSES in MEXICO at San Luis Potosi is the La Loma Club de Golf. Thisis a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, with 18 holes, par 72 and 7577 yards long. LaLoma is a semi desert golf course and it has bent grass on the greens and blue, fescueand ray grass in rough and ray grass in fairways. The golf practice facility also has a build-ing with a golf clinic, equipped with video facilities. Individual lots and custom homeswill be a feature of this must-see property.

It has a great Club House with a restaurant, business center, and a world class gymmany golf courses would envy. It is equipped with the newest, state of the artTechnogym, a kinesis wall, the latest technology in strength conditioning. All the cardioequipments are complete with TV monitors and iPod dockings. Wellness assistants andpersonal trainers are standing by to help you. Now, that’s a gym.

Needless to say that golf in Mexico is growing and attracting top investors andadventuresome golfers from around the world. Bruce Greenberg, Mexico’s leading val-uation consultant and President of Tucson-based Montaña Verde, a real estate appraisalcompany, has a handle on the current real estate situation south of the border. “Mexico,with its financial infrastructure, is better prepared than before for a United States eco-nomic slowdown and is now “ globally” oriented. Mexico’ s GNP growth rate will beslower (2.8% vs. 3.8%) for the forthcoming year, yet this is still a respectable amount.The low-end market will be weak, but the high-end buyers will present their cash to wor-ried developers. This cycle has been seen before.” He also adds: “ Mexico ranks second in the world in timeshare sales and its tourism will exceed 30 million visitors thisyear – a projected growth rate of about 7.5% is forecasted.

Come and join them; live and play at some of the best golf communities in Mexico.Your choice. Your real estate. Your life.

For a free Best’ s Golf Guide to Mexico, contact Golf Publishing International at (949) 494-8561 or go to www.golfinmexico.net

Tres Maria Golf Clubset out to be the best residential golf course in the interiorof Mexico. Its 27 holesJack Nicklaus Signature golf coursevarying from tame to intimidating, offers a great gameto all.

(Nature and Man in absolute harmony)

Tres Marias Golf Club52- (443)-428-0033

T he M e xic a n s e ns a tion,L ore na Oc hoa

a t T hre s M a ria s golf C lub



MoreliaMorelia - in the state of Michoacan - is a thriving town that has expanded greatly

from its historic central zocolo. The rolling hillsides, fantastic weather, cultural diversity,and warm and friendly people, is a “welcome sign” for any and all who want to comeplay and invest.

Tres Marias, set out to be the best residential golf course in the interior of Mexico. Its27 holes Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course varying from tame to intimidating, offers agreat game to all. Tres Marias have hosted several LPGA tour events including, of courseLorena Ochoa, and the February 2008 Mexican Open. It houses a modern clubhouse withstate-of-the art facilities and an awesome pro shop; thanks to its golf focused management.All visitors will find the Tres Marias a community of comprehensive, attractive lifestyle.

Bosque Monarca has teamed up with Rafael Alarcon and Jay Moorish to build a greatnew course set to open in 2008, along with a master-planned, gated community sur-rounded by a forest. The state of the art golf clubhouse will have an area for the firstLorena Ochoa Golf Academy with her coach, Rafael Alarcon.

El Club de Golf Hacienda Erandeni - just outside the city of Morelia - is a residentialcomplex with a golf course. Designed by Enrique Valenzuela, this 18-hole course isequally shared and enjoyed by home owners and visitors.

San Luis PotosiLast but not least, our number one selection of this year’s winner of BEST NEW SEMI-

PRIVATE GOLF COURSES in MEXICO at San Luis Potosi is the La Loma Club de Golf. Thisis a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, with 18 holes, par 72 and 7577 yards long. LaLoma is a semi desert golf course and it has bent grass on the greens and blue, fescueand ray grass in rough and ray grass in fairways. The golf practice facility also has a build-ing with a golf clinic, equipped with video facilities. Individual lots and custom homeswill be a feature of this must-see property.

It has a great Club House with a restaurant, business center, and a world class gymmany golf courses would envy. It is equipped with the newest, state of the artTechnogym, a kinesis wall, the latest technology in strength conditioning. All the cardioequipments are complete with TV monitors and iPod dockings. Wellness assistants andpersonal trainers are standing by to help you. Now, that’s a gym.

Needless to say that golf in Mexico is growing and attracting top investors andadventuresome golfers from around the world. Bruce Greenberg, Mexico’s leading val-uation consultant and President of Tucson-based Montaña Verde, a real estate appraisalcompany, has a handle on the current real estate situation south of the border. “Mexico,with its financial infrastructure, is better prepared than before for a United States eco-nomic slowdown and is now “ globally” oriented. Mexico’ s GNP growth rate will beslower (2.8% vs. 3.8%) for the forthcoming year, yet this is still a respectable amount.The low-end market will be weak, but the high-end buyers will present their cash to wor-ried developers. This cycle has been seen before.” He also adds: “ Mexico ranks second in the world in timeshare sales and its tourism will exceed 30 million visitors thisyear – a projected growth rate of about 7.5% is forecasted.

Come and join them; live and play at some of the best golf communities in Mexico.Your choice. Your real estate. Your life.

For a free Best’ s Golf Guide to Mexico, contact Golf Publishing International at (949) 494-8561 or go to www.golfinmexico.net

Tres Maria Golf Clubset out to be the best residential golf course in the interiorof Mexico. Its 27 holesJack Nicklaus Signature golf coursevarying from tame to intimidating, offers a great gameto all.

(Nature and Man in absolute harmony)

Tres Marias Golf Club52- (443)-428-0033

T he M e xic a n s e ns a tion,L ore na Oc hoa

a t T hre s M a ria s golf C lub



CABO & BAJA SURLos CabosWithout a doubt, Los Cabos is the leader in the development of world-class golf inMexico. This burgeoning resort located at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula recentlyranked 14th in a listing of the 50 most popular golf destinations in the world.

Los Cabos’ climate and setting are perfect, like Palm Springs on the ocean. A 20-mile stretch of coast between the two towns of Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas and San Josedel Cabo, is home to some of the world’s best Oceanside courses, carved out of a land-scape where stark desert meets an azure sea.

Three Nicklaus signature courses are open along this corridor, including the top-ratedCabo del Sol, ranked 88 in 2007 in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses in the World.” Thecourse boasts five oceanfront holes, including the “finest three finishing holes in golf,”according to its designer.

Up the road, at the legendary One and Only Palmilla resort, you’ ll find Nicklaus’first signature course in Latin America, with 27 holes featuring the ocean, arroyo andmountain nines. Surrounding the One and Only Palmilla is one of Cabo’s great real estatesuccess stories. Villas Del Mar, guard gated, ocean front homes that originally sold for$400,000 in 1987, now fetch over $5 million each according to Chris Snell, president ofSnell Real Estate, who specializes in several high end developments in Los Cabos, includ-ing Cabo del Sol, Villa de Oro and Punta Ballena. Snell also reports that “ In 2008 salesof homes are down 15% from 2007, the highest year on record; yet at the same time,price per deals are up 20%, an indicator that prices are holding up for good qualityhomes that have all of the bells and amenities with great views or locations. New hometours are up 11% over last year.”

Across town, Debbie Dodson of Prudential CaboGold represents a broad range ofreal estate properties in Los Cabos with three offices for the past 20 years along withher husband, Golf Professional, Steve Dodson.

One of the great new finds in San Jose del Cabo is the ocean front, Cabo Azul, a fan-tastic hotel /resort/ vacation ownership experience with architecturally stunning roomsand a delightful Mexican style restaurant, Javier’s. Here they exceed your expectationswith quality service and experienced management.

Close by is one of the six successful Mayan Palace Resorts in Mexico, along with it’sunique, nine hole San Jose del Cabo golf course directly across the street.

In the middle of the Los Cabos corridor is Cabo Real , a master-planned golfresort featuring deluxe hotels and properties such as the Westin Regina, GrandRegina, Hilton Los Cabos (now under the Waldorf-Astoria brand), Melia Cabo Real,Dreams Los Cabos, and the ultra-luxurious Las Ventanas al Paraíso. Tiger Woodsstayed here after he won the US Open.

Cabo Real boasts three residential golf course master plans; Cabo Real Golf Course byRobert Trent Jones II; the newer, spectacular, oceanfront El Dorado, a Jack Nicklaus sig-nature design, now a private real estate retreat under the management of the DiscoveryLand Group; and the just opened Campestre San Jose, another Jack Nicklaus designrounding out the current projects open for business. Eduardo Sanchez Navarro, generaldirector of Questro Golf, Mexico’s number one golf course development group with sixcourses in Mexico and a dominant presence in Los Cabos said, “Our goal is quality, con-sistence and professionalism.”

Soon Grupo Questro will open the mega-complex Puerto Los Cabos, a projectfour years in the making, with two 18-hole golf courses, one by Greg Norman andthe other Jack Nicklaus, along with Cabo’ s newest and grandest marina. The loca-tion between Los Cabos and the expansion on the East Cape is spectacular and a per-fect option for your second home investment. On a stretch of beach next to the GregNorman designed golf course is one of my favorite real estate subdivisions calledEl Encanto de la Laguna.

Eduardo SanchezNavarro, generaldirector of Questro Golf, Mexico’s number one golf course development group;with six courses inMexico and a dominant presence in Los Cabos said;“Our goal is quality,consistence and professionalism.”

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Palmilla resort

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CABO & BAJA SURLos CabosWithout a doubt, Los Cabos is the leader in the development of world-class golf inMexico. This burgeoning resort located at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula recentlyranked 14th in a listing of the 50 most popular golf destinations in the world.

Los Cabos’ climate and setting are perfect, like Palm Springs on the ocean. A 20-mile stretch of coast between the two towns of Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas and San Josedel Cabo, is home to some of the world’s best Oceanside courses, carved out of a land-scape where stark desert meets an azure sea.

Three Nicklaus signature courses are open along this corridor, including the top-ratedCabo del Sol, ranked 88 in 2007 in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses in the World.” Thecourse boasts five oceanfront holes, including the “finest three finishing holes in golf,”according to its designer.

Up the road, at the legendary One and Only Palmilla resort, you’ ll find Nicklaus’first signature course in Latin America, with 27 holes featuring the ocean, arroyo andmountain nines. Surrounding the One and Only Palmilla is one of Cabo’s great real estatesuccess stories. Villas Del Mar, guard gated, ocean front homes that originally sold for$400,000 in 1987, now fetch over $5 million each according to Chris Snell, president ofSnell Real Estate, who specializes in several high end developments in Los Cabos, includ-ing Cabo del Sol, Villa de Oro and Punta Ballena. Snell also reports that “ In 2008 salesof homes are down 15% from 2007, the highest year on record; yet at the same time,price per deals are up 20%, an indicator that prices are holding up for good qualityhomes that have all of the bells and amenities with great views or locations. New hometours are up 11% over last year.”

Across town, Debbie Dodson of Prudential CaboGold represents a broad range ofreal estate properties in Los Cabos with three offices for the past 20 years along withher husband, Golf Professional, Steve Dodson.

One of the great new finds in San Jose del Cabo is the ocean front, Cabo Azul, a fan-tastic hotel /resort/ vacation ownership experience with architecturally stunning roomsand a delightful Mexican style restaurant, Javier’s. Here they exceed your expectationswith quality service and experienced management.

Close by is one of the six successful Mayan Palace Resorts in Mexico, along with it’sunique, nine hole San Jose del Cabo golf course directly across the street.

In the middle of the Los Cabos corridor is Cabo Real , a master-planned golfresort featuring deluxe hotels and properties such as the Westin Regina, GrandRegina, Hilton Los Cabos (now under the Waldorf-Astoria brand), Melia Cabo Real,Dreams Los Cabos, and the ultra-luxurious Las Ventanas al Paraíso. Tiger Woodsstayed here after he won the US Open.

Cabo Real boasts three residential golf course master plans; Cabo Real Golf Course byRobert Trent Jones II; the newer, spectacular, oceanfront El Dorado, a Jack Nicklaus sig-nature design, now a private real estate retreat under the management of the DiscoveryLand Group; and the just opened Campestre San Jose, another Jack Nicklaus designrounding out the current projects open for business. Eduardo Sanchez Navarro, generaldirector of Questro Golf, Mexico’s number one golf course development group with sixcourses in Mexico and a dominant presence in Los Cabos said, “Our goal is quality, con-sistence and professionalism.”

Soon Grupo Questro will open the mega-complex Puerto Los Cabos, a projectfour years in the making, with two 18-hole golf courses, one by Greg Norman andthe other Jack Nicklaus, along with Cabo’ s newest and grandest marina. The loca-tion between Los Cabos and the expansion on the East Cape is spectacular and a per-fect option for your second home investment. On a stretch of beach next to the GregNorman designed golf course is one of my favorite real estate subdivisions calledEl Encanto de la Laguna.

Eduardo SanchezNavarro, generaldirector of Questro Golf, Mexico’s number one golf course development group;with six courses inMexico and a dominant presence in Los Cabos said;“Our goal is quality,consistence and professionalism.”

The legendary One and Only

Palmilla resort

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Querencia,Private Golf Club and

Residential Community

Rated number threeof all private golfcourses in Mexico isQuerencia, whichopened in November2000. This worldclass 18-hole courseis Tom Fazio’s first signature course inMexico.Andre Boersma,General Managerbrings a vast array of luxury hotel experience to thisspectacular locationperched over the LosCabos coastline withendless vistas of theSea of Cortez.
















Querencia,Private Golf Club and

Residential Community

Rated number threeof all private golfcourses in Mexico isQuerencia, whichopened in November2000. This worldclass 18-hole courseis Tom Fazio’s first signature course inMexico.Andre Boersma,General Managerbrings a vast array of luxury hotel experience to thisspectacular locationperched over the LosCabos coastline withendless vistas of theSea of Cortez.

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Todo SantosAn oasis spot on the map is Todo Santos, a sleepy artist town, now getting ready to join

the golf scene. Arthur Hills has begun construction on his second course in the Baja, atPunta Lobos (Sea Lion Point). It will occupy more than 1,800 acres of seaside propertyowned by the Santa Ana Family, stewards of this land, since 1803. The two golf courses,residences, hotels and marina associated with the project will be built on coastal terrainmade verdant by arroyos that channel fresh water from the Sierra de La Laguna Mountains.Also slated for development in sleepy little Todo Santos is Maravilla Resort, with spa, golfand villas on over 900 acres of plush palm trees, an oasis setting with a swimable beach.A golf course designed by Clive Clark, of Indian Wells fame, has been permitted.

La PazLess than an hour up the coast in La Paz is Arthur Hills’ first championship course,

in Mexico, taking shape at Paraiso del Mar, a peninsula in the bay of La Paz with anagenda of sustainable living. No motor cars on this peninsula; just golf carts and aferry service between the gated community and the beautiful port side of the state cap-ital. High demand calls for full build out of 290 single story casas and 400 condo villas.

Across the bay, is the 500-acre seaside development of Costa Baja Resort & Marina.One can purchase full ownership condos and villas on the waterfront or with golf courseview. This project was conceived in the ivory towers of Parque Reforma in Mexico City andboasts of being the first Gary Player designed golf course in Mexico. Parque Reforma iscommitted to the preservation, enhancement, and protection of the nation’s naturalwonders, and has been a continual supporter of the Mexican Foundation forEnvironmental Education. This will be one of the most sought after addresses in Mexicowith units starting at $300,000.

The team of Schmidt & Curley is moving forward with their 18-hole design plus ashorter course called IRONS for seniors at Maravia. Construction of the first course atMaravia Golf Club begins in April.

Named “Comillo de Coyote” (Fang of the Coyote), it is part of a planned golf residen-tial community overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Located after Pichilingue, 15 minutesnorth of La Paz in Mexico’s Baja California, it is a par 71 of 7,068 yards and will combinedesert-style “target golf” with numerous spectacular ocean vistas. The layout will featureextensive, rugged, sandy waste areas with backdrops of the sea and dramatic moun-tains, as well as the revolutionary Seashore Paspalum grass on its tees, greens, fairwaysand roughs. The master planning firm von Hagge, Smelik and Barril designed Azul deCortez, a community that will include an interesting 18-hole, hillside championshipcourse with the goal of preserving the natural environment and making the best use ofthe terrain around incredible ocean vistas.

Perhaps one of the hidden treasures of golf will be the Tom Doak minimalist designat Bahia de los Sueños, the first Doak golf course in Mexico. The routing is completed,and dirt has been moved, open for play in 2009. I predict that it will be one of Mexico’smost sought after golf course resorts and high-end custom residential communities.Several homes currently on site, utilities exist other prime locations still available in thefirst release for site inspection and rental. You must see Villas of Bahia de los Sueños.

On site you can enjoy a taco and beer at the Giggling Marlin II.

LoretoUp the coast, is The Villages of Loreto Bay, a successful project now under the watch-

ful eye of Citibank and the Replay Group. Over 600 villas are under construction, 900homes have been sold, and more than 175 owners have moved in. This project will havethe first David Duvall golf course, a redo of the existing course that has incredible scenicvalue, and now quality investment in shaping, design and infrastructure.

With all of these spectacular courses and developments moving forward. All themore reason to visit and invest in the state of Baja Sur, Mexico.

Costa Baja Resort & Marina is a favorite of many; a 500-acre seasidedevelopment in La Paz. One can purchase full ownership condos and villas on thewaterfront or with golf course view, or stay at one of the prestigious luxory hotels.The Marina, by right,is the host to some ofthe most extravagantsports fishing boats in the world.

The newly established

CostaBaja Resort & Marina

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Todo SantosAn oasis spot on the map is Todo Santos, a sleepy artist town, now getting ready to join

the golf scene. Arthur Hills has begun construction on his second course in the Baja, atPunta Lobos (Sea Lion Point). It will occupy more than 1,800 acres of seaside propertyowned by the Santa Ana Family, stewards of this land, since 1803. The two golf courses,residences, hotels and marina associated with the project will be built on coastal terrainmade verdant by arroyos that channel fresh water from the Sierra de La Laguna Mountains.Also slated for development in sleepy little Todo Santos is Maravilla Resort, with spa, golfand villas on over 900 acres of plush palm trees, an oasis setting with a swimable beach.A golf course designed by Clive Clark, of Indian Wells fame, has been permitted.

La PazLess than an hour up the coast in La Paz is Arthur Hills’ first championship course,

in Mexico, taking shape at Paraiso del Mar, a peninsula in the bay of La Paz with anagenda of sustainable living. No motor cars on this peninsula; just golf carts and aferry service between the gated community and the beautiful port side of the state cap-ital. High demand calls for full build out of 290 single story casas and 400 condo villas.

Across the bay, is the 500-acre seaside development of Costa Baja Resort & Marina.One can purchase full ownership condos and villas on the waterfront or with golf courseview. This project was conceived in the ivory towers of Parque Reforma in Mexico City andboasts of being the first Gary Player designed golf course in Mexico. Parque Reforma iscommitted to the preservation, enhancement, and protection of the nation’s naturalwonders, and has been a continual supporter of the Mexican Foundation forEnvironmental Education. This will be one of the most sought after addresses in Mexicowith units starting at $300,000.

The team of Schmidt & Curley is moving forward with their 18-hole design plus ashorter course called IRONS for seniors at Maravia. Construction of the first course atMaravia Golf Club begins in April.

Named “Comillo de Coyote” (Fang of the Coyote), it is part of a planned golf residen-tial community overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Located after Pichilingue, 15 minutesnorth of La Paz in Mexico’s Baja California, it is a par 71 of 7,068 yards and will combinedesert-style “target golf” with numerous spectacular ocean vistas. The layout will featureextensive, rugged, sandy waste areas with backdrops of the sea and dramatic moun-tains, as well as the revolutionary Seashore Paspalum grass on its tees, greens, fairwaysand roughs. The master planning firm von Hagge, Smelik and Barril designed Azul deCortez, a community that will include an interesting 18-hole, hillside championshipcourse with the goal of preserving the natural environment and making the best use ofthe terrain around incredible ocean vistas.

Perhaps one of the hidden treasures of golf will be the Tom Doak minimalist designat Bahia de los Sueños, the first Doak golf course in Mexico. The routing is completed,and dirt has been moved, open for play in 2009. I predict that it will be one of Mexico’smost sought after golf course resorts and high-end custom residential communities.Several homes currently on site, utilities exist other prime locations still available in thefirst release for site inspection and rental. You must see Villas of Bahia de los Sueños.

On site you can enjoy a taco and beer at the Giggling Marlin II.

LoretoUp the coast, is The Villages of Loreto Bay, a successful project now under the watch-

ful eye of Citibank and the Replay Group. Over 600 villas are under construction, 900homes have been sold, and more than 175 owners have moved in. This project will havethe first David Duvall golf course, a redo of the existing course that has incredible scenicvalue, and now quality investment in shaping, design and infrastructure.

With all of these spectacular courses and developments moving forward. All themore reason to visit and invest in the state of Baja Sur, Mexico.

Costa Baja Resort & Marina is a favorite of many; a 500-acre seasidedevelopment in La Paz. One can purchase full ownership condos and villas on thewaterfront or with golf course view, or stay at one of the prestigious luxory hotels.The Marina, by right,is the host to some ofthe most extravagantsports fishing boats in the world.

The newly established

CostaBaja Resort & Marina

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The Vista Vallarta Golf Club and its two dynamic championship courses,having hosted the PGAsponsored World Cupin December 2002 andThe Champions Tour in 2006, is making theVallarta area a majorgolf destination inMexico. With dramaticviews of the town andbay, golfers will wantto play this coursetwice—once with acamera, and againwith their clubs.


MEXICAN RIVIERAGood golf travel advice would not be complete without some focus on the Mexican Rivi era, on Mexico’s Pacific coast. From Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta, Man za nillo andsouth to Acapulco, this area has a legitimate claim to some of the best golf in the world.

MazatlanMazatlan is located on the northern tip of the Mexican Riviera, in the state of

Sinaloa. It has awakened from a period of flat tourism, whereas many other areas ofMexico have grown and prospered. Here, branded hotels and luxury resort develop-ments have been limited. In the mean time, central downtown has seen a renaissancein the restoration of colonial buildings and historic sites. Now Mazatlan is taking shapeas a form of golf destination.

El Cid, the mainstay, is an oceanfront mega-resort with more than a thousand roomsto meet your budget needs. It is home to a Lee Treviño designed nine-hole expansionfor a total of 27 holes of pleasant recreation. El Cid offers vacation ownership in the hoteltowers, marina villas, and single family homes at the country club.

Down the beach and conveniently close to the international airport, Estrella delMar Golf and Beach Resort boasts a top-rated Robert Trent Jones, Jr. masterpiece witheleven holes touching the water. A second 18-hole course is in the works according toManaging Partner, Pat Butler. This beautiful property provides an investment opportu-nity as a second home with its upscale condo/ hotel accommodations. The third condo-minium building, with 84 units, is now ready for sales after the first two buildingssuccessfully sold out with high demand. In addition, a new ultra spa facility and newrestaurant are in the works. Rounds of golf are up considerably as word is getting aroundabout this beautiful golf course on the Pacific.

The other side of town has growth going north with Grupo Echavarria, a powerhouseof residential and resort golf development in Mexico. Stylish David Fleming designedMarina Mazatlan Golf Club - with Paspalum grass and views to the ocean and the marina -is ready to open. This is a full scale residential development with pleasantly surprisingprice points.

Next door is the new Serena Marina and Golf, a private community of waterfront res-idences designed in the Spanish Mediterranean style, and surrounded by beachfront,boating and golf. Although the word is spreading fast, Golf in Mazatlan is still relativelyless known, so those who discover it, practically have affordable golf courses and realestate to themselves!

Amongst several other projects that are taking shape, is the expansion of PuebloBonito’s Emerald Bay with a new golf course on the drawing board. We are also antici-pating Nuevo Altata‘ s golf courses to break ground in the mega-resort located nearCuliacan, also in the state of Sinaloa.

! ! ! Ad four lines... only! page must end with word: . . .”clubs” The principal partner isIng. Felipe Rodrigues Arias. He has a construction company with lots of good equip-ment and a great staff. This project will be a residential golf resort with a different face.The Golf Links style golf course is his passion and I will enjoy the creation opportunity.

Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo VallartaPuerto Vallarta, with commanding views of Bandaras Bay, is no longer just a lazy

one-course town. The Vista Vallarta Golf Club and its two dynamic championshipcourses, having hosted the PGA-sponsored World Cup in December 2002 and TheChampions Tour in 2006, is making the Vallarta area a major golf destination in Mexico.

Occupying the property’s highest elevations, Vista Vallarta’s first course designedby Nicklaus offers golfers a variety of terrain and challenges as they play across rollinghillsides, dense palm forests, giant ficus trees, and at least a dozen natural arroyos. Withdramatic views of the town and bay, golfers will want to play this course twice—oncewith a camera, and again with their clubs.

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The Vista Vallarta Golf Club and its two dynamic championship courses,having hosted the PGAsponsored World Cupin December 2002 andThe Champions Tour in 2006, is making theVallarta area a majorgolf destination inMexico. With dramaticviews of the town andbay, golfers will wantto play this coursetwice—once with acamera, and againwith their clubs.


MEXICAN RIVIERAGood golf travel advice would not be complete without some focus on the Mexican Rivi era, on Mexico’s Pacific coast. From Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta, Man za nillo andsouth to Acapulco, this area has a legitimate claim to some of the best golf in the world.

MazatlanMazatlan is located on the northern tip of the Mexican Riviera, in the state of

Sinaloa. It has awakened from a period of flat tourism, whereas many other areas ofMexico have grown and prospered. Here, branded hotels and luxury resort develop-ments have been limited. In the mean time, central downtown has seen a renaissancein the restoration of colonial buildings and historic sites. Now Mazatlan is taking shapeas a form of golf destination.

El Cid, the mainstay, is an oceanfront mega-resort with more than a thousand roomsto meet your budget needs. It is home to a Lee Treviño designed nine-hole expansionfor a total of 27 holes of pleasant recreation. El Cid offers vacation ownership in the hoteltowers, marina villas, and single family homes at the country club.

Down the beach and conveniently close to the international airport, Estrella delMar Golf and Beach Resort boasts a top-rated Robert Trent Jones, Jr. masterpiece witheleven holes touching the water. A second 18-hole course is in the works according toManaging Partner, Pat Butler. This beautiful property provides an investment opportu-nity as a second home with its upscale condo/ hotel accommodations. The third condo-minium building, with 84 units, is now ready for sales after the first two buildingssuccessfully sold out with high demand. In addition, a new ultra spa facility and newrestaurant are in the works. Rounds of golf are up considerably as word is getting aroundabout this beautiful golf course on the Pacific.

The other side of town has growth going north with Grupo Echavarria, a powerhouseof residential and resort golf development in Mexico. Stylish David Fleming designedMarina Mazatlan Golf Club - with Paspalum grass and views to the ocean and the marina -is ready to open. This is a full scale residential development with pleasantly surprisingprice points.

Next door is the new Serena Marina and Golf, a private community of waterfront res-idences designed in the Spanish Mediterranean style, and surrounded by beachfront,boating and golf. Although the word is spreading fast, Golf in Mazatlan is still relativelyless known, so those who discover it, practically have affordable golf courses and realestate to themselves!

Amongst several other projects that are taking shape, is the expansion of PuebloBonito’s Emerald Bay with a new golf course on the drawing board. We are also antici-pating Nuevo Altata‘ s golf courses to break ground in the mega-resort located nearCuliacan, also in the state of Sinaloa.

! ! ! Ad four lines... only! page must end with word: . . .”clubs” The principal partner isIng. Felipe Rodrigues Arias. He has a construction company with lots of good equip-ment and a great staff. This project will be a residential golf resort with a different face.The Golf Links style golf course is his passion and I will enjoy the creation opportunity.

Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo VallartaPuerto Vallarta, with commanding views of Bandaras Bay, is no longer just a lazy

one-course town. The Vista Vallarta Golf Club and its two dynamic championshipcourses, having hosted the PGA-sponsored World Cup in December 2002 and TheChampions Tour in 2006, is making the Vallarta area a major golf destination in Mexico.

Occupying the property’s highest elevations, Vista Vallarta’s first course designedby Nicklaus offers golfers a variety of terrain and challenges as they play across rollinghillsides, dense palm forests, giant ficus trees, and at least a dozen natural arroyos. Withdramatic views of the town and bay, golfers will want to play this course twice—oncewith a camera, and again with their clubs.

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The other Vista Vallarta course, designed by Tom Weiskopf, takes players acrossdeep natural ravines and swift creeks that are characteristic of the property’s lowestelevations. Weiskopf has done a masterful job of working the terrain’s natural featuresinto an incredible, playable and memorable course, from the first tee to the green ofthe “drivable” 18th hole.

Diamond Golf Construction, a leading golf course builder in Mexico, transformedthe property from wild jungle into landscaped fairways and greens, preserving the nat-ural beauty of this idyllic setting. The result is, in the words of famed agronomist BobbyHeine, “The best golf complex in Mexico…difficult to duplicate anywhere in the world.”

The Marina Vallarta Golf Course, designed by Joe Finger, was Puerto Vallarta’s firstgolf course. Located between the marina and the ocean, the course is owned and man-aged by ClubCorp, Resident Director of Golf, KC Crandall, maintains U.S. standards, ser-vices and upkeep.

Surrounding this course are several notable hotels, one — the Casa Velas, a small,intimate all-inclusive boutique spa resort is located right in the middle of the Marina GolfCourse, is a must stay. Along the oceanfront sky, high rises overlook the marina full oflarge and expensive mega yachts on one side, and the sun sets over the Pacific at the endof a perfect day.

The Bay View Grand group is the power house here with several condo options tochoose from, including the new Venetian styled development with all of the lifestyleamenities to complete your Puerto Vallarta investment.

By crossing the Rio Ameca bridge northward, into the State of Nayarit, and then theNuevo Vallarta area, one will find several golf properties. The Mayan Resort, a highlysuccessful timeshare project with five locations throughout Mexico, has a property witha golf course in Nuevo Vallarta. It has closed down the front nine holes for a completeredo of its entire 18-hole golf course by the Nicklaus design team.

Next door is Paradise Village, the super sports residential resort complex, a one-of-a-kind property in Mexico, and its top-ranked Robert von Hagge golf course with 11 waterholes. Paradise Village has a complete range of real estate offerings from marina vil-las, Porto Royal, ocean view high rise condos and golf course single family home siteson the El Tigre golf course.

In this master plan complex you will find several unique, independent developmentsthat cater to seniors looking for Paradise. According to their president Bill Jennings,“Luma Living offers one the first American-developed, full ownership, active adult beach-front communities in Mexico by one of the most successful real estate managementgroups, Front Porch.” They are California’s largest non-profit provider of active adult andsenior living communities, comprising 13 communities in California, Louisiana andFlorida.” Luma will create a new standard in active adult living,” said Mr. Jennings.

Sensara Vallarta, also on the Paradise Village property, is another luxury living facil-ity geared toward the golden aged baby boomers with a passion for golf and pets. Thiscollaboration is between Grupo Suites of Spain and Active Living International of NewportBeach, California. Their project, on the El Tigre golf course, is backed with 30 years of realestate experience and success.

North of Nuevo Vallarta and before Punta de Mita in the Costa Bandera area youcan find the lovely Vallarta Gardens. Close to the beach and golf, these full ownershiphomes - set within lush gardens - are represented by Chris Haines at G3MEX GROUP RealEstate in Puerto Vallarta.

Villa Amor features a total of 35 luxury beachfront villas. Every villa is uniquelydesigned to afford expansive views of the magnificent coastline, jungle and town.Beautiful, landscaped gardens of tropical plants, including fan palms, torch ginger, birdof paradise, and bougainvilleas frame the villas.

All villas feature unique open-air designs and incomparable views from the terraces,with lounges for sunbathing and nighttime stargazing. Punta Mita is approximatelyforty minutes north of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit.

“Punta Mita has everything I love about Four Seasons: ....details like an on-site museum,a signature refreshment of hibiscus juice, the flavor of local culture and amenities...the Jack Nicklaus course, cabanas with DVD players and huge flat LCD's, the staff

spritzing you with cool Evian water and even cleaning your Ray Bans."Yachting Magazine, February 2007

Just 42 kilometres (26 miles) from Puerto Vallarta, an unrivalled luxury Mexican vacationexperience, edged in pristine white sand beaches, natural islands and the turquoise Pacific

is waiting for you. A unique spa experience. ...and of course, sunset dining.

Punta Mita, Four Seasonsthe ultimate luxury

to endulge your senses

Puerto Vallarta, with commandingviews of Bandaras Bay,is no longer just aone-course town. The

Vista Vallarta Golf Cluband its two dynamicchampionship courses,having hosted thePGA-sponsored WorldCup in December 2002and The ChampionsTour in 2006, is making the Vallartaarea a major golf destination in Mexico.



The other Vista Vallarta course, designed by Tom Weiskopf, takes players acrossdeep natural ravines and swift creeks that are characteristic of the property’s lowestelevations. Weiskopf has done a masterful job of working the terrain’s natural featuresinto an incredible, playable and memorable course, from the first tee to the green ofthe “drivable” 18th hole.

Diamond Golf Construction, a leading golf course builder in Mexico, transformedthe property from wild jungle into landscaped fairways and greens, preserving the nat-ural beauty of this idyllic setting. The result is, in the words of famed agronomist BobbyHeine, “The best golf complex in Mexico…difficult to duplicate anywhere in the world.”

The Marina Vallarta Golf Course, designed by Joe Finger, was Puerto Vallarta’s firstgolf course. Located between the marina and the ocean, the course is owned and man-aged by ClubCorp, Resident Director of Golf, KC Crandall, maintains U.S. standards, ser-vices and upkeep.

Surrounding this course are several notable hotels, one — the Casa Velas, a small,intimate all-inclusive boutique spa resort is located right in the middle of the Marina GolfCourse, is a must stay. Along the oceanfront sky, high rises overlook the marina full oflarge and expensive mega yachts on one side, and the sun sets over the Pacific at the endof a perfect day.

The Bay View Grand group is the power house here with several condo options tochoose from, including the new Venetian styled development with all of the lifestyleamenities to complete your Puerto Vallarta investment.

By crossing the Rio Ameca bridge northward, into the State of Nayarit, and then theNuevo Vallarta area, one will find several golf properties. The Mayan Resort, a highlysuccessful timeshare project with five locations throughout Mexico, has a property witha golf course in Nuevo Vallarta. It has closed down the front nine holes for a completeredo of its entire 18-hole golf course by the Nicklaus design team.

Next door is Paradise Village, the super sports residential resort complex, a one-of-a-kind property in Mexico, and its top-ranked Robert von Hagge golf course with 11 waterholes. Paradise Village has a complete range of real estate offerings from marina vil-las, Porto Royal, ocean view high rise condos and golf course single family home siteson the El Tigre golf course.

In this master plan complex you will find several unique, independent developmentsthat cater to seniors looking for Paradise. According to their president Bill Jennings,“Luma Living offers one the first American-developed, full ownership, active adult beach-front communities in Mexico by one of the most successful real estate managementgroups, Front Porch.” They are California’s largest non-profit provider of active adult andsenior living communities, comprising 13 communities in California, Louisiana andFlorida.” Luma will create a new standard in active adult living,” said Mr. Jennings.

Sensara Vallarta, also on the Paradise Village property, is another luxury living facil-ity geared toward the golden aged baby boomers with a passion for golf and pets. Thiscollaboration is between Grupo Suites of Spain and Active Living International of NewportBeach, California. Their project, on the El Tigre golf course, is backed with 30 years of realestate experience and success.

North of Nuevo Vallarta and before Punta de Mita in the Costa Bandera area youcan find the lovely Vallarta Gardens. Close to the beach and golf, these full ownershiphomes - set within lush gardens - are represented by Chris Haines at G3MEX GROUP RealEstate in Puerto Vallarta.

Villa Amor features a total of 35 luxury beachfront villas. Every villa is uniquelydesigned to afford expansive views of the magnificent coastline, jungle and town.Beautiful, landscaped gardens of tropical plants, including fan palms, torch ginger, birdof paradise, and bougainvilleas frame the villas.

All villas feature unique open-air designs and incomparable views from the terraces,with lounges for sunbathing and nighttime stargazing. Punta Mita is approximatelyforty minutes north of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit.

“Punta Mita has everything I love about Four Seasons: ....details like an on-site museum,a signature refreshment of hibiscus juice, the flavor of local culture and amenities...the Jack Nicklaus course, cabanas with DVD players and huge flat LCD's, the staff

spritzing you with cool Evian water and even cleaning your Ray Bans."Yachting Magazine, February 2007

Just 42 kilometres (26 miles) from Puerto Vallarta, an unrivalled luxury Mexican vacationexperience, edged in pristine white sand beaches, natural islands and the turquoise Pacific

is waiting for you. A unique spa experience. ...and of course, sunset dining.

Punta Mita, Four Seasonsthe ultimate luxury

to endulge your senses

Puerto Vallarta, with commandingviews of Bandaras Bay,is no longer just aone-course town. The

Vista Vallarta Golf Cluband its two dynamicchampionship courses,having hosted thePGA-sponsored WorldCup in December 2002and The ChampionsTour in 2006, is making the Vallartaarea a major golf destination in Mexico.



Punta Mita Resort - a huge success story - developed by Grupo Dine and operated bythe Four Seasons, has a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. It is designed as a semi-pri-vate club for hotel guests, Punta Mita residents and their invited guests. The course has19 holes; no typo here. When water or tide conditions prevent players from reachingthe ”Tail of the Whale” , a unique, par three third hole with its green situated on a naturalisland 180 yards off the coast, then an optional par three is played.

The master-planned residential-resort community of Punta Mita is Four Seasons‘ firstresort in Latin America, offering both award-winning luxury hotel services and vacationownership with a lifetime of Four Seasons amenities. A second Jack Nicklaus golf courseis almost complete and ready for play this summer.

Just north of Punta Mita, the Mexican Government tourism development arm,FONATUR, is master planning the Litibu resort community with a spectacular Greg Norman golf course which will be ready for year-end golf. This area will have severalsmall boutique residential developments.

Brett Ellsworth, who is planning a private community adjacent to the Norman coursesaid, “CDC has been instrumental in transforming some of the world’s most prominentresort developments from vision to successful completion and global renown, with a blend of US management and the roots of a quality Mexican Company.” Their 89-unitproject will have continued success here as well.

ManzanilloMore than 31 years ago, billionaire tin magnate Antenor Patiño gave us a golf course

Las Hadas. Designed in 1969 by Roy Dye - La Mantarraya’s management began to hiretop-rated U.S. golf architects to design courses in Mexico. The Dye family, Roy and AndyDye at its best - made it one of the most magnificently crafted course.

An addition to the original plan, is the famous million-dollar hole —a 144-yard parthree 18th hole with the green positioned on a man-made island, built in the ocean.The view from the tee is spectacular, with the all-white Las Hadas Resort in the back-ground. The best advice is to take a couple of extra balls!

Next door, the all-inclusive Barceló’s Karmina Palace, also with a spectacular viewof the 18th hole, offers a super package that includes golf and many other activities forthe entire family.

Heading north up the coast is the “kingdom” of Isla Navidad and its deluxe GrandBay Hotel, one of only two properties in Mexico to receive Golf Magazine’s Gold Award(the other is Los Cabos’ One and Only Pal milla). Here Robert von Hagge has built a mas-terpiece with 27 holes of oceanfront and bay front fairways and greens. Isla Navidad ispoised to expand their real estate offerings with a series of oceanfront single familyhomes and a lagoon view condominium project.

Thirty-five minutes north is El Tamarindo, the number three golf course in Mexico, aspectacular, modern wonder in the world of golf with its own unique village-like hide-away and an ocean-side golf course in the jungle, designed by David Fleming. This des-tination requires special consideration and may appeal to those who have a sense ofclassy adventure or luxurious isolation.

This property, with an incredible array of villas with views ranging from jungle to oceanis owned by ultra chique Yellowstone Club. Sophisticated and adventurous golfers will beable to brag about an experience of a lifetime with a visit to El Tamarindo. Limited, exclu-sive and pristine ocean view lots are available at El Tamarindo through Grupo Plan.

The Enrique Valenzuela designed golf course, Corazon de Manzanillo, with com-manding views of Santiago Bay in Manzanillo, is scheduled to open in 2008. Theentire Costa Alegre area between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, in the State ofJalisco, is gearing for mega developments in conjunction with the new regional air-port close to Chamela. Projects with Nicklaus and Norman courses are set to makethis southern area of the Mexican Riviera a fast-paced growth area for golf and spe-cialized boutique developments.

Thirty-five minutesnorth from Manzanillois El Tamarindo, thenumber three oceanside golf course inMexico.A spectacular, modern wonder inthe world of golf with its own unique village-like hideawayin the jungle. Luxury at its best, definitely a spa-lovers’ favorite.



Punta Mita Resort - a huge success story - developed by Grupo Dine and operated bythe Four Seasons, has a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. It is designed as a semi-pri-vate club for hotel guests, Punta Mita residents and their invited guests. The course has19 holes; no typo here. When water or tide conditions prevent players from reachingthe ”Tail of the Whale” , a unique, par three third hole with its green situated on a naturalisland 180 yards off the coast, then an optional par three is played.

The master-planned residential-resort community of Punta Mita is Four Seasons‘ firstresort in Latin America, offering both award-winning luxury hotel services and vacationownership with a lifetime of Four Seasons amenities. A second Jack Nicklaus golf courseis almost complete and ready for play this summer.

Just north of Punta Mita, the Mexican Government tourism development arm,FONATUR, is master planning the Litibu resort community with a spectacular Greg Norman golf course which will be ready for year-end golf. This area will have severalsmall boutique residential developments.

Brett Ellsworth, who is planning a private community adjacent to the Norman coursesaid, “CDC has been instrumental in transforming some of the world’s most prominentresort developments from vision to successful completion and global renown, with a blend of US management and the roots of a quality Mexican Company.” Their 89-unitproject will have continued success here as well.

ManzanilloMore than 31 years ago, billionaire tin magnate Antenor Patiño gave us a golf course

Las Hadas. Designed in 1969 by Roy Dye - La Mantarraya’s management began to hiretop-rated U.S. golf architects to design courses in Mexico. The Dye family, Roy and AndyDye at its best - made it one of the most magnificently crafted course.

An addition to the original plan, is the famous million-dollar hole —a 144-yard parthree 18th hole with the green positioned on a man-made island, built in the ocean.The view from the tee is spectacular, with the all-white Las Hadas Resort in the back-ground. The best advice is to take a couple of extra balls!

Next door, the all-inclusive Barceló’s Karmina Palace, also with a spectacular viewof the 18th hole, offers a super package that includes golf and many other activities forthe entire family.

Heading north up the coast is the “kingdom” of Isla Navidad and its deluxe GrandBay Hotel, one of only two properties in Mexico to receive Golf Magazine’s Gold Award(the other is Los Cabos’ One and Only Pal milla). Here Robert von Hagge has built a mas-terpiece with 27 holes of oceanfront and bay front fairways and greens. Isla Navidad ispoised to expand their real estate offerings with a series of oceanfront single familyhomes and a lagoon view condominium project.

Thirty-five minutes north is El Tamarindo, the number three golf course in Mexico, aspectacular, modern wonder in the world of golf with its own unique village-like hide-away and an ocean-side golf course in the jungle, designed by David Fleming. This des-tination requires special consideration and may appeal to those who have a sense ofclassy adventure or luxurious isolation.

This property, with an incredible array of villas with views ranging from jungle to oceanis owned by ultra chique Yellowstone Club. Sophisticated and adventurous golfers will beable to brag about an experience of a lifetime with a visit to El Tamarindo. Limited, exclu-sive and pristine ocean view lots are available at El Tamarindo through Grupo Plan.

The Enrique Valenzuela designed golf course, Corazon de Manzanillo, with com-manding views of Santiago Bay in Manzanillo, is scheduled to open in 2008. Theentire Costa Alegre area between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, in the State ofJalisco, is gearing for mega developments in conjunction with the new regional air-port close to Chamela. Projects with Nicklaus and Norman courses are set to makethis southern area of the Mexican Riviera a fast-paced growth area for golf and spe-cialized boutique developments.

Thirty-five minutesnorth from Manzanillois El Tamarindo, thenumber three oceanside golf course inMexico.A spectacular, modern wonder inthe world of golf with its own unique village-like hideawayin the jungle. Luxury at its best, definitely a spa-lovers’ favorite.


“One of the most exciting cities in theworld, Acapulco isfamous for its explosive nightlife,postcard beaches,unlimited watersports,first-class hotels,gourmet restaurantsand the breathtakingphysical beauty ofAcapulco Bay! “www.acapulco.com


The Fairmont Acapulco Princess for all your earthly pleasures

AcapulcoAcapulco, in the southern limits of the Mexican Riviera, is regaining its luster as a

wonderful golf destination, due in part to the top-rated Tres Vidas Golf Club, site of theChrysler Cup Championship. This plush, private country club, rated number four inMexico, is an incredible Robert von Hagge lay-out hugging the Pacific Ocean, using theoffshore breezes as friend and foe. Several high-rise towers on Tres Vidas are beingsnapped up as second homes with access to this terrific course and to the second coursethat is being planned. Much of Acapulco’s demand is from Mexico City residents whomake the 4 hour journey by car, many weekends throughout the year. The US andCanadian markets find their way here by cruises, boats, air charters, and some direct andconnecting flights through Mexico City and Guadalajara.

The Fairmont Acapulco Princess and the Pierre Mar ques hotels which, along withtheir respective courses, have been updated, revamped - and recently purchased by asophisticated investment group - will experience further enhancements and realestate expansion with opportunities for home purchasers. The two complimentary golfcourses have both moved up in BEST’ ’ s TOP 30 rankings. Both resort courses havefamous histories: renowned golfer-architect Ted Robinson designed the AcapulcoPrincess and Robert Trent Jones, Sr. , redesigned the Pierre Mar ques, which served asthe site of the 1960’s World Cup.

The Mayan Acapulco Resort has an enjoyable and playable 18-hole golf coursedesigned by Pedro Guerrica which meets the needs of its resident owners and hotelguests. In addition, there is a fun nine-hole course; the Acapulco Country Club which iscloser to the convention center. Acapulco truly offers great golf followed by the bestnightlife in Mexi co.

KEY POINTS TO FOLLOW WHEN READY TO BUY

- GET PROOF OF OWNERSHIP – an “Escritura or Fideicomiso”

- HIRE A MEXICAN ATTORNEY with references you are comfortable with.

- GET PROPER LEGAL ADVICE - This is a must to help you though the

buying process. All contracts must be written in Spanish, the official

language in Mexico.

- GET A CERTIFIED TRANSLATION OF THE DOCUMENTS - make sure

you understand everything before signing papers.

- USE AN ESCROW COMPANY WITH A AMERICAN DEPOSIT INSTITUTION

You must protect your deposit and final payment. ( Some foreign banks have

lost deposits due to negligence, or fraud)

- YOU MUST USE A NOTARIO It has to oversee all land ownership

transfers in Mexico. Bank Trusts (Fideicomisos) are required in the

Restricted Zone.

- DO NOT EVER PAY A LANDOWNER DIRECTLY

- A MUST, DURING CLOSING OF TRANSACTION: the buyer have to appear

front of a notario unless he appoints a personal representative with a Power of

Attorney from the Secretary of State’s office in the state of residence.


“One of the most exciting cities in theworld, Acapulco isfamous for its explosive nightlife,postcard beaches,unlimited watersports,first-class hotels,gourmet restaurantsand the breathtakingphysical beauty ofAcapulco Bay! “www.acapulco.com


The Fairmont Acapulco Princess for all your earthly pleasures

AcapulcoAcapulco, in the southern limits of the Mexican Riviera, is regaining its luster as a

wonderful golf destination, due in part to the top-rated Tres Vidas Golf Club, site of theChrysler Cup Championship. This plush, private country club, rated number four inMexico, is an incredible Robert von Hagge lay-out hugging the Pacific Ocean, using theoffshore breezes as friend and foe. Several high-rise towers on Tres Vidas are beingsnapped up as second homes with access to this terrific course and to the second coursethat is being planned. Much of Acapulco’s demand is from Mexico City residents whomake the 4 hour journey by car, many weekends throughout the year. The US andCanadian markets find their way here by cruises, boats, air charters, and some direct andconnecting flights through Mexico City and Guadalajara.

The Fairmont Acapulco Princess and the Pierre Mar ques hotels which, along withtheir respective courses, have been updated, revamped - and recently purchased by asophisticated investment group - will experience further enhancements and realestate expansion with opportunities for home purchasers. The two complimentary golfcourses have both moved up in BEST’ ’ s TOP 30 rankings. Both resort courses havefamous histories: renowned golfer-architect Ted Robinson designed the AcapulcoPrincess and Robert Trent Jones, Sr. , redesigned the Pierre Mar ques, which served asthe site of the 1960’s World Cup.

The Mayan Acapulco Resort has an enjoyable and playable 18-hole golf coursedesigned by Pedro Guerrica which meets the needs of its resident owners and hotelguests. In addition, there is a fun nine-hole course; the Acapulco Country Club which iscloser to the convention center. Acapulco truly offers great golf followed by the bestnightlife in Mexi co.

KEY POINTS TO FOLLOW WHEN READY TO BUY

- GET PROOF OF OWNERSHIP – an “Escritura or Fideicomiso”

- HIRE A MEXICAN ATTORNEY with references you are comfortable with.

- GET PROPER LEGAL ADVICE - This is a must to help you though the

buying process. All contracts must be written in Spanish, the official

language in Mexico.

- GET A CERTIFIED TRANSLATION OF THE DOCUMENTS - make sure

you understand everything before signing papers.

- USE AN ESCROW COMPANY WITH A AMERICAN DEPOSIT INSTITUTION

You must protect your deposit and final payment. ( Some foreign banks have

lost deposits due to negligence, or fraud)

- YOU MUST USE A NOTARIO It has to oversee all land ownership

transfers in Mexico. Bank Trusts (Fideicomisos) are required in the

Restricted Zone.

- DO NOT EVER PAY A LANDOWNER DIRECTLY

- A MUST, DURING CLOSING OF TRANSACTION: the buyer have to appear

front of a notario unless he appoints a personal representative with a Power of

Attorney from the Secretary of State’s office in the state of residence.

(Caution...TURTLE crossing)


CANCUN & RIVIERA MAYA

CancunThe Cancun area attracts upwards of three million visitors a year. For golfers, it offers acouple of vintage courses in and around the main tourism area and a host of new onesalong the expanded corridor to the south, called the Riviera Maya. With over ten worldclass golf courses, and now the second most played area in Mexico, this is truly a golfdestination set on gaining market share in the world of golf in Mexico.

It all started when Robert Trent Jones-designed Cancun Golf Club at the Pok-Ta-Pokcourse that was part of the original FONATUR development in the early 1970’s. Now itis a very playable municipal type course with value priced daily fees.

Nearby, the Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort, formerly known as Cesar Park, is alandmark 426-room property, replicating a three-tiered pyramid. This property offersguests an ocean view from every room and an interesting layout with several views ofMayan ruins. Last year the Hilton golf course had a 2 million dollar remake by PedroGuerreca and has regained a very credible golf experience.

Four miles north of Cancun on a small, secluded peninsula nestled between theCaribbean Sea and the Chacmochuc Lagoon is a budding 930-acre development knownas Playa Mujeres Resort, with a Greg Norman designed course. The resort will eventuallyfeature four luxury hotels (including a Ritz-Carlton), a high-end retail shopping compo-nent, horse stables, a 50-slip marina, more than 50 exclusive waterfront homes, andmore than 1,000 interior home sites. Now open for play, the 18 holes of Playa Mujeres uti-lize a rearrangement of the site’s native vegetation, notably palms. Norman states:“When players walk on that first tee for the first time, the course is going to look likeit’s been there for 20 years.” A second golf course by Norman is in the works.

From Cancun, one must go south into the Riviera Maya area along a modern highwayknown as “the corridor” , and stop at some of the best golf resorts in the world on theway to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.

Riviera MayaFirst stop is the Palace Resort’s Moon Spa & Golf Club with 27 holes, designed by

Jack Nicklaus. As fine as the course is, and it is one of the fairest tracks on Jack’s longrésumé, at Moon Palace, it is not all about golf. A round of golf here doubles as a naturesafari. Crocodiles sun themselves on the sandy banks of the lagoons. Iguanas and aardvarks occasionally appear where the rough meets the jungle. Deer and fox can oftenbe seen early and late in the day. The Moon Palace course has the distinction of havingthe most rounds of golf played, over any course in Mexico. The Palace Resort hasbecome very successful in real estate sales via their timeshare offering. Here you can geta great property with golf privileges and exchange opportunities.

Driving south, one will find the Grupo Mayan Golf Riviera Maya, an exciting executivepar 3, Jack Nicklaus design. An 18-hole par 54, this 2,923-yard course, with radiant whitesand traps, dark tones of natural stone lining pristine lakes, deep hues of the greensand bunkers, is a garden of delight for golf lovers. The lakes and native plant life thatmake the Mayan jungle such an extraordinary natural landscape are seamlessly inte-grated into all 18 holes, becoming additional obstacles in the game. The greens, builtin a style in fashion half a century ago, add to the challenge in a striking way. The17th, the course’s signature hole, nicknamed “Donna-green” , boasts two bunkers oneither side of the green and one more at its center, making it one-of-a-kind, and notori-ously difficult.

Almost next door, mega resort, Iberostar Playa Paraíso Golf Club has a great cham-pionship caliber course designed by Pete Dye’s eldest son PB Dye. It is a “must play” inthis area. Iberostar Paraíso Maya, a deluxe, all-inclusive property with 432 junior suitesopened in late 2004. The hotel’s towering entrance is a replica of the pyramid-shapedtemple at Chichen-Itza. It joins three other pre-existing Iberostar hotels on site.


Playa Mujeres Resort,will eventually feature four luxury hotels - including a Ritz-Carlton - a high-end retail shopping component,horse stables, a 50-slip marina, exclusive waterfronthomes to choose from.


Cenote, “reservoir”of the Greg Norman designed

Playa Muheres Golf Course

When nature lends its authenticity to your game... magic happens.

52-998-887-7322www.plajamujeresgolf.com



CancunThe Cancun area attracts upwards of three million visitors a year. For golfers, it offers acouple of vintage courses in and around the main tourism area and a host of new onesalong the expanded corridor to the south, called the Riviera Maya. With over ten worldclass golf courses, and now the second most played area in Mexico, this is truly a golfdestination set on gaining market share in the world of golf in Mexico.

It all started when Robert Trent Jones-designed Cancun Golf Club at the Pok-Ta-Pokcourse that was part of the original FONATUR development in the early 1970’s. Now itis a very playable municipal type course with value priced daily fees.

Nearby, the Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort, formerly known as Cesar Park, is alandmark 426-room property, replicating a three-tiered pyramid. This property offersguests an ocean view from every room and an interesting layout with several views ofMayan ruins. Last year the Hilton golf course had a 2 million dollar remake by PedroGuerreca and has regained a very credible golf experience.

Four miles north of Cancun on a small, secluded peninsula nestled between theCaribbean Sea and the Chacmochuc Lagoon is a budding 930-acre development knownas Playa Mujeres Resort, with a Greg Norman designed course. The resort will eventuallyfeature four luxury hotels (including a Ritz-Carlton), a high-end retail shopping compo-nent, horse stables, a 50-slip marina, more than 50 exclusive waterfront homes, andmore than 1,000 interior home sites. Now open for play, the 18 holes of Playa Mujeres uti-lize a rearrangement of the site’s native vegetation, notably palms. Norman states:“When players walk on that first tee for the first time, the course is going to look likeit’s been there for 20 years.” A second golf course by Norman is in the works.

From Cancun, one must go south into the Riviera Maya area along a modern highwayknown as “the corridor” , and stop at some of the best golf resorts in the world on theway to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.

Riviera MayaFirst stop is the Palace Resort’s Moon Spa & Golf Club with 27 holes, designed by

Jack Nicklaus. As fine as the course is, and it is one of the fairest tracks on Jack’s longrésumé, at Moon Palace, it is not all about golf. A round of golf here doubles as a naturesafari. Crocodiles sun themselves on the sandy banks of the lagoons. Iguanas and aardvarks occasionally appear where the rough meets the jungle. Deer and fox can oftenbe seen early and late in the day. The Moon Palace course has the distinction of havingthe most rounds of golf played, over any course in Mexico. The Palace Resort hasbecome very successful in real estate sales via their timeshare offering. Here you can geta great property with golf privileges and exchange opportunities.

Driving south, one will find the Grupo Mayan Golf Riviera Maya, an exciting executivepar 3, Jack Nicklaus design. An 18-hole par 54, this 2,923-yard course, with radiant whitesand traps, dark tones of natural stone lining pristine lakes, deep hues of the greensand bunkers, is a garden of delight for golf lovers. The lakes and native plant life thatmake the Mayan jungle such an extraordinary natural landscape are seamlessly inte-grated into all 18 holes, becoming additional obstacles in the game. The greens, builtin a style in fashion half a century ago, add to the challenge in a striking way. The17th, the course’s signature hole, nicknamed “Donna-green” , boasts two bunkers oneither side of the green and one more at its center, making it one-of-a-kind, and notori-ously difficult.

Almost next door, mega resort, Iberostar Playa Paraíso Golf Club has a great cham-pionship caliber course designed by Pete Dye’s eldest son PB Dye. It is a “must play” inthis area. Iberostar Paraíso Maya, a deluxe, all-inclusive property with 432 junior suitesopened in late 2004. The hotel’s towering entrance is a replica of the pyramid-shapedtemple at Chichen-Itza. It joins three other pre-existing Iberostar hotels on site.


Playa Mujeres Resort,will eventually feature four luxury hotels - including a Ritz-Carlton - a high-end retail shopping component,horse stables, a 50-slip marina, exclusive waterfronthomes to choose from.


Cenote, “reservoir”of the Greg Norman designed

Playa Muheres Golf Course

When nature lends its authenticity to your game... magic happens.

52-998-887-7322www.plajamujeresgolf.com

22 BEST’S GOLF GUIDE TO LOS CABOS WWW.GOLFINMEXICO.NET

Your Mexico Real Estate Connection

Mexico’s close proximity to the U.S. is agreat bene�t to the vacationer or retiree.The lower cost of living, availability of quali-ty resort homes at lower prices comparedwith the U.S., and top-notch medical facili-ties make living in Mexico more attractive.There are many �ights that can get you todestinations such as Cabo and PuertoVallarta in less than two hours.Destinations such as Manzanillo areattracting more �ights. One can also �ndbeautiful resort property within atwo-hour drive from San Diego.

On the Mexican mainland, a foreignercan purchase property fee simple (directdeed); except when the property is locatedin the restricted zone: 50 kilometers (31miles) from the shoreline or 100 kilometers(62.5 miles) from the borders.

Residential properties located in all ofthe Baja Peninsula, and coastal and borderareas within the restricted zone, may onlybe acquired through a Mexican Bank Trustcalled a Fideicomiso . The bank,for an annu-al service fee of $300-$400, serves as atrustee, which holds the legal title to theproperty for up to 50 years. The cost for thepermit to establish a bank trust is less than$1,000 USD. To purchase through aFideicomiso, a foreigner must �rst register

at the Secretariat de Relationes Exterioresfor a permit to establish the trust. Uponreceipt of the permit, the trustee banksends instructions to a Notario (a governorappointed attorney), who prepares thedeed (Escritura) to the bene�cial rights.Applicable taxes are paid (2% of purchaseprice), then the deed is recorded in thelocal municipality.

The foreigner, as a bene�ciary of theFideicomiso, has the right to use, improve,lease, sell , mortgage, and will the property.Should you die, your estate becomes thebene�ciary. Also a second bene�ciary tothe trust can be named on a Fideicomiso toavoid probate. Upon expiration aFideicomiso may be extended inde�nitelyin 50-year periods when one pays the renew-al fee. After 100 years, the property remainsyours, but a new trust must be created.

Commercial or non-residential proper-ty in the restricted zone can be purchasedfee simple with 100% foreign capital as aMexican corporation, without the need for aFideicomiso, but going through an applica-tion process through the Secretariat deRelationes Exteriores.

Escrow arrangements in Mexico do nottypically exist as in the US. Some American-based real estate companies work with ahybrid type of escrow,incorporating the clos-ing customs of Mexico and California for U.S.-based buyers. Fabiola Thébaud-Kinder hasclose working relationships with the bestnotarios to help better serve its clients.

In Mexico most residential real estate ispurchased on a cash basis. Financing ofhomes in Mexico has been customarilydone through a home equity loan on a U.S.buyer’s primary residence. Developers usu-ally o�er some type of �nancing and somewill carry back a portion of the note.Mexican banks and �nance companies havebegun to o�er loans to foreigners.U.S.-based mortgage companies are o�eringlong term, �xed rate �nancing with as littleas 20-30% down.

Absolutely! Questions of title may beresolved through the title company ratherthan through the Mexican Courts. In the USthings may go wrong with title, and inMexico as well, so it is prudent to get a titlepolicy. The Title insurance policy issued forMexico is 99% similar to an ALTA policy.There are di�erences in the law and the lan-guage, i.e. there is no Spanish equivalent of“marketability.” Ejido rights and agricultur-al reform have a part in the Mexican policy.In addition, in Mexico, mineral rightsbelong to the federal government, not tothe owner of the land.

First American Title Corporation,Stewart Title, and Fidelity National Title area few US-based companies o�ering titlepolicies in Mexico.

*The above is provided as general information. Aslaws are subject to change and not all details can possi-bly be mentioned in this article,we recommend that youseek legal and tax advice from a quali�ed professional.

Fabiola Thébaud - Kinder is a licensed real estate agent in Laguna Beach, California. With over 18 years management experience at several major interna-tional hotel companies, her specialty is hospitality & resort real estate. If you are interested in learning more about real esta te in Mexico, please contact Fabiolaat (949) 246-2327, www.fabulousresorts.com or email: [email protected]

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Your Mexico Real Estate Connection

Mexico’s close proximity to the U.S. is agreat bene�t to the vacationer or retiree.The lower cost of living, availability of quali-ty resort homes at lower prices comparedwith the U.S., and top-notch medical facili-ties make living in Mexico more attractive.There are many �ights that can get you todestinations such as Cabo and PuertoVallarta in less than two hours.Destinations such as Manzanillo areattracting more �ights. One can also �ndbeautiful resort property within atwo-hour drive from San Diego.

On the Mexican mainland, a foreignercan purchase property fee simple (directdeed); except when the property is locatedin the restricted zone: 50 kilometers (31miles) from the shoreline or 100 kilometers(62.5 miles) from the borders.

Residential properties located in all ofthe Baja Peninsula, and coastal and borderareas within the restricted zone, may onlybe acquired through a Mexican Bank Trustcalled a Fideicomiso . The bank,for an annu-al service fee of $300-$400, serves as atrustee, which holds the legal title to theproperty for up to 50 years. The cost for thepermit to establish a bank trust is less than$1,000 USD. To purchase through aFideicomiso, a foreigner must �rst register

at the Secretariat de Relationes Exterioresfor a permit to establish the trust. Uponreceipt of the permit, the trustee banksends instructions to a Notario (a governorappointed attorney), who prepares thedeed (Escritura) to the bene�cial rights.Applicable taxes are paid (2% of purchaseprice), then the deed is recorded in thelocal municipality.

The foreigner, as a bene�ciary of theFideicomiso, has the right to use, improve,lease, sell , mortgage, and will the property.Should you die, your estate becomes thebene�ciary. Also a second bene�ciary tothe trust can be named on a Fideicomiso toavoid probate. Upon expiration aFideicomiso may be extended inde�nitelyin 50-year periods when one pays the renew-al fee. After 100 years, the property remainsyours, but a new trust must be created.

Commercial or non-residential proper-ty in the restricted zone can be purchasedfee simple with 100% foreign capital as aMexican corporation, without the need for aFideicomiso, but going through an applica-tion process through the Secretariat deRelationes Exteriores.

Escrow arrangements in Mexico do nottypically exist as in the US. Some American-based real estate companies work with ahybrid type of escrow,incorporating the clos-ing customs of Mexico and California for U.S.-based buyers. Fabiola Thébaud-Kinder hasclose working relationships with the bestnotarios to help better serve its clients.

In Mexico most residential real estate ispurchased on a cash basis. Financing ofhomes in Mexico has been customarilydone through a home equity loan on a U.S.buyer’s primary residence. Developers usu-ally o�er some type of �nancing and somewill carry back a portion of the note.Mexican banks and �nance companies havebegun to o�er loans to foreigners.U.S.-based mortgage companies are o�eringlong term, �xed rate �nancing with as littleas 20-30% down.

Absolutely! Questions of title may beresolved through the title company ratherthan through the Mexican Courts. In the USthings may go wrong with title, and inMexico as well, so it is prudent to get a titlepolicy. The Title insurance policy issued forMexico is 99% similar to an ALTA policy.There are di�erences in the law and the lan-guage, i.e. there is no Spanish equivalent of“marketability.” Ejido rights and agricultur-al reform have a part in the Mexican policy.In addition, in Mexico, mineral rightsbelong to the federal government, not tothe owner of the land.

First American Title Corporation,Stewart Title, and Fidelity National Title area few US-based companies o�ering titlepolicies in Mexico.

*The above is provided as general information. Aslaws are subject to change and not all details can possi-bly be mentioned in this article,we recommend that youseek legal and tax advice from a quali�ed professional.

Fabiola Thébaud - Kinder is a licensed real estate agent in Laguna Beach, California. With over 18 years management experience at several major interna-tional hotel companies, her specialty is hospitality & resort real estate. If you are interested in learning more about real esta te in Mexico, please contact Fabiolaat (949) 246-2327, www.fabulousresorts.com or email: [email protected]

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