Megayachts in Mexico

For those of you who were wondering where to dock your yacht in Mexico, the answer is here. Mexico will soon be home to two new megayacht ports: Liberty Cove in Puerto Libertad, Sonora, and Porto Hussong in Ensenada, Baja California.
These large scale developments will lure travelers from all over the world.

Liberty Cove, slated to be the "Monaco of Mexico", is located south of Arizona and sits on the Sea of Cortez. It is said to be the largest single development in all of Mexico.

On the Pacific side of Baja California, Porto Hussong will provide refuge for international yachters. The development has already received numerous inquiries from around the world for slips in the marina. The oceanfront condominium resort and private residence club will have its grand opening in the summer of 2009.

Looking for the next big thing in Mexico

A lot of people want to know what the next big investment hotspot in Mexico is going to be. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. There are so many wonderful places in Mexico, that it is hard to pick just one. Baja California has been a longtime favorite, with cities like Los Cabos and Rosarito attracting scores of Americans and Canadians looking for a more peaceful life. In the past few years, Sonora, home to Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco) and San Carlos has been booming with developing. Puerto Vallarta still remains high on the list for those looking for a vacation home or primary residence in Mexico, but most of the new development is taking place in Nuevo Vallarta and the Punta Mita area.

Mexico's east coast is famous for the Riviera Maya, which is a peninsula that is comprised of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and other smaller towns. This whole area has seen an influx of new hotels and residential projects.

My suggestion is that you visit the location before you buy. If possible, rent a house or a condo and spend a few weeks there so you can really get to know the town. Also, read all you can before you buy. Did you know that Rocky Point is getting a new airport and a new superhighway? Did you know that Ensenada will be home to the largest marina on the west coast? Ask local realtors about future improvements to the city, as they may have inside knowledge that you couldn't find elsewhere.

SPOTLIGHT: Ensenada

Ensenada, home to one of the largest ports on the Pacific West coast, is located 80 miles south of San Diego. Its location makes it the perfect weekend getaway for visitors from Southern California. Ensenada is probably best known for its fishing, but it has quickly established itself as an up and coming cultural center.




Some of the best wines in Mexico come from Ensenada and the Guadalupe Valley. Its temperate climate is very conducive to producing wine. What goes better with a great glass of wine than a great meal? The innovative chefs in the region have put Ensenada on the map, making it one of the finest culinary centers of Mexico.


Another popular attraction in Ensenada is whale watching. Every year, from late December through March, visitors can witness the California Gray whales off of the coast. The whales migrate south to the warmer waters of the lagoons of Baja. Many companies offer whale watching day trips that leave around 11am and return at 3pm.





If you are looking for nightlife, Ensenada has it. Hussong's Cantina, Baja's oldest bar and home of the Margarita, is a great place to eat, drink, and be merry. If you are looking for something a little more wild, try Papas N Beer. This establishment has been a favorite of spring breakers and cruise ship passengers for years.





Ensenada offers something for everyone. Whether you are looking to party or just sit back and enjoy the scenery, you will not be disappointed.

Baja California Meeting Point

I recently attended the Baja California Meeting Point and was amazed by all of the development going on in the Sea of Cortez region. The Sea of Cortez is flanked by the Mexican States of Sonora, Baja California Norte, and Baja California Sur. The cities that are seeing the highest number of new developments are Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco), San Felipe, Loreto, the Tijuana-Rosarito-Ensenada corridor, and the Los Cabos/East Cape area. Cities like La Paz, San Carlos, and Kino Bay are also starting to see a number of new developments springing up.

The developments are becoming more and more sophisticated, with each developer trying to out do another with added amenities. One particular development I looked at will have a state of the art clubhouse, a gym over looking the ocean, and miles of exercise trails. Another development will have a mini-market and dry cleaners on-site so that residents can take care of their errands without leaving the property.

More and more people are choosing homes in Mexico as their primary residence. With the availability of high-speed internet connections and VOIP phones that allow you to call anywhere in the world for pennies on the dollar, working from a foreign country has become easier than ever.

I invite you to check out some of the new developments in the Sea of Cortez area by visiting:
Baja California Meeting Point