Baja California Sur

Los Cabos

Oceanfront villas and residences in Los Cabos

At the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, where the desert meets the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez, Los Cabos has become Mexico's most established luxury residential destination. Between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, the Tourist Corridor lines up private communities, championship golf courses and oceanfront residences that draw buyers from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The Corridor, Palmilla, Pedregal and the Pacific Coast

Each part of Los Cabos has its own character. Palmilla and the Corridor hold the most established communities, with golf, beach clubs and large-format residences on the Sea of Cortez. Pedregal, in Cabo San Lucas, offers hillside villas with views of the Arch and the marina. San José del Cabo keeps the charm of its historic centre and art district, with Puerto Los Cabos and its marinas. Towards the Pacific, between Cabo San Lucas and Todos Santos, newer communities offer open beaches and a more intimate scale.

The offer ranges from oceanfront villas with infinity pools and private beach access, to residences within communities with golf courses by leading designers, and apartments with hotel services in the finest resorts.

An outdoor way of life, all year round

World-class golf, marinas, sport fishing, surfing on the Pacific Coast, whale watching in winter and more than three hundred days of sunshine a year. San José del Cabo international airport connects in a few hours with the main cities of the United States and Canada, which is why Los Cabos is the favourite second-home destination for North Americans in Mexico.

Buying in Los Cabos as a foreign national

Los Cabos lies within the restricted coastal zone: acquisition by foreign nationals is structured through a bank trust, or fideicomiso, a secure mechanism established for decades that grants full rights of use, rental, inheritance and sale. BARNES coordinates the legal, notarial and tax advice and supports remote buyers with virtual viewings and a bilingual service. It all begins with a conversation about your project.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Los Cabos

Can a foreign national buy property in Los Cabos?

Yes. Because it lies within the restricted coastal zone, acquisition by foreign nationals is structured through a bank trust, or fideicomiso: a Mexican bank is the formal title holder and the buyer is the beneficiary, with full rights of use, rental, inheritance and sale. It is a secure mechanism established for decades. Our consultants coordinate the whole process with specialised notaries and lawyers.

What way of life does Los Cabos offer?

World-class golf, marinas, sport fishing, surfing, whale watching and oceanfront residences with an exceptional climate all year round. Add fine dining, hotels from the world's leading brands and an international airport with direct flights to the main cities of the United States and Canada.

Which are the best areas to buy in Los Cabos?

It depends on the project. Palmilla and the Corridor for established communities with golf and beach clubs; Pedregal for villas with views of the marina and the Arch; San José del Cabo and Puerto Los Cabos for a village atmosphere with a marina and an art district; the Pacific Coast for open beaches and newer, more intimate communities. A BARNES consultant guides you according to your use and investment horizon.

Does BARNES support remote purchases?

Yes. We offer live virtual viewings, pre-selection of properties to your profile, legal and notarial coordination and bilingual support throughout the transaction, backed by the BARNES network in more than 22 countries. Many of our Los Cabos clients buy from the United States, Canada or Europe.

Is Los Cabos a good holiday-rental investment?

High-end holiday rental demand is solid, particularly in winter and in communities with resort services. Returns depend on location, beach access and the quality of management. BARNES helps you assess each property on both own-use and rental criteria.

Properties in Los Cabos

Our portfolio in this area is marketed privately. Tell us about your project and we will present the available properties.