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Mexico offers some of the best scuba diving destinations in the world. The barrier reef that begins in Cozumel is the second longest barrier reef in the world (Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the longest.) Cozumel is the largest island in the Mexican Caribbean, situated near the eastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, and it is also the most populated island in Mexico. Cozumel became the primary scuba diving destination right from the get-go and quickly became overcrowded with divers. Up until 30 years ago, travelers had limited choices in Mexico because there were fewer choices concerning transportation.
[+] Read more about La Paz Mexico's scuba diving and snorkeling.
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March is an ideal time to plan a kayak tour of Isla Espiritu Santo, one of the most pristine and intact ecosystems in the Sea of Cortez. Springtime in Mexico is the ideal time for exploring, when the summer heat has not yet reached its peak, the winter winds begin to die down, and the Sea of Cortez is calm. March, April and May bring warmer air and less wind, but since water temperatures lag behind air temperatures, the scuba diving and snorkeling season has not quite yet begun and the best exploring options are above the waters. Isla Espiritu Santo is situated 16 miles north of CostaBaja Resort and Marina, and 20 miles north of La Paz.
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There is no doubt that the real estate market in Mexico is highly influenced by conditions in the US. Yet, there are those who insist that even with its heavy reliance on the US for trade, Mexico and real estate in Mexico is able to stand on its own two feet. In most areas of Mexico, property taxes are still holding at about 0.1%.
[+] Read more about current real estate market conditions in Mexico.
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Because of the similarities of real estate transactions in general, it is easy to assume that the basic terms and principles which are familiar in the United States also hold true in Mexico. Although, there are many aspects of Mexican real estate transactions that are identical to procedures carried out in the United States, there are many aspects that are completely different.
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There are usually four players involved in purchasing property in Mexico, besides the buyer and the seller: A real estate company (or real estate agent), the buyer’s lawyer, a bank and a Public Notary. Transactions outside of the restricted zone do not involve a bank since it is not necessary to establish a real estate trust in those areas.
[+] Read more about who is involved in Mexican real estate transactions.
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Property values in Mexico, like in the US, tend to increase year-over-year. As the demand for oceanfront property in the US has outstripped supply, it has become an unobtainable and unaffordable commodity for the average person. In Mexico, there are still numerous locations where one can still afford the ocean front home, condo or lot as prices started at a much lower price point.
[+] Read more about the future of the real estate market in Mexico.
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Dishing on Mexican Dishes
Dear Miss Mexico Online,
I am visiting CostaBaja Resort and Marina next month on a Stay & Play trip and I was hoping you could tell me about some of the restaurants at the Resort and in nearby La Paz - Any suggestions on where to eat and maybe even what to order?
~ Charlene, L.A., California
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With an "old Baja" feel, La Paz takes pride in being an authentic Mexican small town and, at the same time, as the capital of Baja California Sur, it is a vibrant city with many cultural advantages.
Located as the Gateway to the Sea of Cortez, which Jacques Cousteau aptly called, "The Aquarium of the World," La Paz offers an abundance of water sports and some of the best beaches and adventure-tourism in Baja in addition to the spectacular sport fishing, diving and boating.
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