The independent guide · Baja California Sur, Mexico
Plain-English guides for Americans and Canadians: where to buy, how the fideicomiso works, what it really costs — and virtual tours so you can explore from home. Independent and editorial: we don't sell you a house, we help you buy it right.
Where to buy
Each guide covers prices, lifestyle, rental potential and who each area is really for.
Marina life, nightlife and the strongest vacation-rental demand in the region.
Historic charm, art district and a calmer, family-friendly pace.
Resort communities and golf between the two towns — premium inventory.
The established luxury addresses: gated, ocean views, proven appreciation.
The frontier: land, pre-construction and Costa Palmas-level upside.
Pueblo Mágico with a growing creative and expat community.
Baja's laid-back capital: malecón living at prices below Cabo.
Value plays minutes from the marina — popular with first-time buyers.
Buyer guides
Yes — through the fideicomiso bank trust. What it is, what it costs, and why it's safe.
The real 4–7% breakdown: acquisition tax, notary, trust setup, registration.
Payment schedules, developer risk checks, and how to protect your deposit.
What condos actually gross in Cabo, management fees and realistic net yields.
Developer financing, cross-border loans and why most buyers pay cash.
Running your place as a vacation rental without living here.
See before you fly
Selected listings with immersive virtual tours — walk every room, check every view, shortlist before you book a flight.
Interactive walkthroughs of homes, condos and villas across Baja Sur.
Drone views of the lot, the beach access and the neighborhood.
Understand the layout before you ever step inside.
FAQ
Yes. In coastal zones foreigners buy through a fideicomiso — a bank trust granting full ownership rights: sell, rent, remodel, inherit. It's the standard structure used by thousands of US and Canadian owners.
Budget roughly 4–7% of the purchase price: acquisition tax, notary fees, trust setup, registration and appraisal.
No. We're an independent guide. When you're ready, we connect you with vetted local agents and you decide who to work with.
Limited coastal inventory plus strong rental demand plus steady foreign buyer flow — but returns vary hugely by area and management. Our guides break down the numbers.
Next step
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll connect you with a vetted agent for your area and budget — free, no obligation.
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