Good News for Puerto Peñasco

For all of those Southern Californians who love going to Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) but hate to drive I have good news. Aeromexico has announced it will be offering flights from LAX to Puerto Peñasco on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. These flights will make the once sleepy fishing village more accessible to travelers from California. The increased tourism will also have a positive impact on the local economy.

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.

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

SPOTLIGHT: Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point)

What up and coming coastal resort town is drawing visitors from all over Arizona and California? It's Puerto Peñasco! Puerto Peñasco, also known as "Rocky Point", is located in the Mexican state of Sonora, about a 3 hour drive from Phoenix. Tourism has been growing steadily over the last few years, but with the recent addition of luxury developments Puerto Peñasco is sure to turn many of these visitors into residents. Also, the addition of the Coastal Highway, which will connect the San Luis Rio Colorado with the port of Guaymas, will attract investors and promote business in the area. In 2008, the city will open its new International airport, making it accesible to visitors from around the world.

Here are links to some of the newest communities in Puerto Peñasco:

Sandy Beach Resorts--luxury condos, gated homes, golf villas, fractional ownership
www.sandybeachresorts.com.mx

Puerta Privada--exclusive, private oceanfront condos
www.puertaprivada.com

Sonoran Resorts--luxury oceanfront condos
www.sonoran-resorts.com

Laguna Shores
www.lagunashoresgcc.com