It wasn’t that long ago that golf travel in Mexico meant one
thing: Cabo and its two premier courses, Palmilla and Cabo del Sol. While these
standard bearers are still must-play courses, they are no longer the only game
in town and Cabo is not the only town in the game. With names like Norman, Trent
Jones Jr., Nicklaus and Fazio leading the way, the golf boom has hit Mexico with
a Category V vengeance.
But it’s not just the golf traveler who is benefiting. There has
been a rapid growth on the real estate front and Americans are flocking to
purchase property south of the border. The reasons behind this trend are many –
the strength of the dollar vs the peso, the easing of the governmental purchase
restrictions, the exotic local – but it really comes down to one factor:
Lifestyle. That special Mexico mystic that has lured visitors for years to Cabo,
Puerto Vallarta and La Paz, now captures them when they are deciding where to
buy real estate. Whether it is a primary, secondary (and beyond) or retirement
home, Mexico has become a big player on the real estate scene.
Here is a look at three destinations with the most growth and
selected properties...
