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Publisher’s Letter
Dear Golf Amigos,
The Mexican Rivera is getting better all
the time! Now world class golf courses span
the Mexican Rivera from Punta Mita, both
Nuevo and Puerto Vallarta, to Costa Alegre
and Manzanillo. In fact, the area holds 8 of
Best’s Top 30 Resort Courses for 2007.
The top honor goes to David Fleming’s El
Tamarindo, reaching #2 in Mexico, a course
carved out of raw jungle that crawls to the
oceanfront; what a golf adventure. Thirty
minutes south lies 36 holes at Isla Navidad
Country Club in Manzanillo, coming in at #5
on this year’s list.
Far north sits Jack Nicklaus’ spectacular
oceanfront and luxurious Punta Mita (#4).
Puerto Vallarta ranks two top-rated courses
at Vista Vallarta with the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus
(#7) and 18-hole Tom Weiskopf (#8) designs.
Gentle slopes, arroyos and undulating greens
have spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
Marina Vallarta by Joe Finger is ranked #23
along the sea with lovely views of the bay.
Nuevo Vallarta is home to Robert von
Hagge’s water-surrounded El Tigre Club de
Golf at Paradise Village at #15 this year, and
the 25 year-old Flamingos Golf Course (#17)
by Percy Clifford is in splendid shape and avail-
able at a great value.
Spend a week on your next golf vacation
and play a different spectacular course every
day. In fact, why leave Vallarta or Manzanillo
at all - beautiful homes, villas and condos are
available for partial or full ownership in all of
these great destinations!
Five new courses are scheduled for com-
pletion in the next couple of years… some are
underway and ready to open with more
designs by Enrique Valenzuela, Jack Nicklaus
and Greg Norman. These elite architects are
all moving forward with courses along this
beautiful stretch of the Pacific.
Mexico maintains the position as #1 GOLF
DESTINATION (ahead of Hawaii, Las Vegas,
and Florida) for American and Canadian
golfers. Come see why over 660,000 golfers
came to Mexico last year to discover great
golf; now it’s your turn to fill in YOUR Top 10!
If you want another reason to visit and
play golf in Vallarta, join in the fun at the
NCAA Texas Division 1 Men’s Golf Tournament
on February 16, 2008. More information is
available at www.GolfInMexico.net/NCAA. Be
part of this event and play with the future
stars of the PGA tour; our golf events are
casual and most enjoyable for everyone.
For vacation information, visit our #1
Google-rated and informative website at
www.GolfInMexico.net, or contact Best4Golf
Packages on our toll-free US number
1(800)381-7054. For guaranteed tee-times
in Mexico, be sure to visit us at
www.Best4MexicoTeeTimes.com.
See you on the first tee among the palm
trees and the ocean breezes!
Best regards,
Chuck Kinder, CTC
Publisher
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Have you ever noticed how some sporting activitiesseem to go together naturally with certain food andbeverage items? For instance, beer and football, tea andcricket, hot dogs and baseball, martinis and horse rac-ing, bottled water and marathons. So, it’s no surprisethat the sophisticated game of golf pairs up quite wellwith fine wine. Of course, you’ve got your beer lovinggolfers, but it appears that wine is the natural compli-ment to the game of golf and with “life loving” golferswho prefer the better things in life. Golfers are likewinemakers in that they both seek perfection, yet seemto accept the reality of something a little less.Or as Don Miller of AdobeGuadalupe Inn and Vineyardin Baja California states,“Hugo D’Acosta (my wine-maker) likes the challenge ofblending wine and I seek per-fection, but like the game ofgolf, perfection cantake an eternity.”
The new quality winesand challenging golf coursesin Baja California await discovery by adventurousgolfers and wine lovers. The beautiful coastline fromTijuana to Ensenada offers several excellent golf coursesand is located just a few miles from Mexico’s premierwine country. Thirty wineries fuel Mexico’s “silent revo-lution” in creating quality wines and a few moretreasures lie “hidden and undiscovered” in the excellentgolf courses at Tijuana Country Club, Bajamar, Real delMar and the Baja Country Club of Ensenada. In addi-tion, both Tecate and Mexicali feature nice golf courseswith great values and open tee times. And, where youfind good wine and great golf, you’ll often find won-derful culinary delights. Chabert’s restaurant in thefamous Rosarito Beach Hotel offers a superb selectionof Mexican wines paired with palate-tantalizing entrées
created by the culinary wizards in their renownedgourmet restaurant. Lucky explorers discover thecharm and ambiance of this “hidden secret andhistorical treasure” once known as the exclusive restau-rant and lounge for movie stars and royalty. Chabert’sis a fifteen minute drive from the Real del Mar golfcourse and just thirty minutes south of the border atTijuana and San Diego.
Baja California has some excellent golf courses ataffordable fees. Tijuana Country Club is a fifteen minutedrive from the San Diego-Tijuana border. This historicalcountry club accommodates locals and international
golfers who want to enjoy awonderful course designed byAllister MacKenzie in 1927.Green fees Mondays, Tuesdaysand Fridays are just $21 for 18holes!Wednesdays and weekendsare $42 for 18 holes. This clas-sic course is par 72 and 6,859yards. Phone: (888)217-1165or
www.clubcampestretijuana.com.mx. Real del Mar is apublic course with 18 holes, par 72 and 6,800 yards. Thislovely course is located on a hillside overlooking theblue Pacific Ocean at Km 19.5 on the scenic Ensenadatoll road. In fact, it’s just a five minute drive fromDonald Trump’s new condominium project. BajamarOceanfront Golf Resort is another forty minutes southof Real del Mar on the same scenic Tijuana-Ensenadatoll road at Km. 77.5 (22 miles north of Ensenada). It fea-tures a championship course, plus 9 Scottish-links-styleholes, driving range, putting & chipping greens, proshop, with tee times from 6 am - 5 p.m. Phone: (011-52-646) 155-0161. One nice option here at Bajamar is thatyou can play a round of golf in the morning and enjoythe afternoon in Mexico’s premier wine country via a
L.A. Cetto
Author Steve Dryden is a wine and travel writer living in Guadalupe Valley where he guides private and motor coach wine tours. Hecan be reached at 619-300-4976 U.S. [email protected] or www.mexicowinetours.com Steve can arrange tours, lodging and golffor interested individuals or groups.
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short and scenic forty minute drive south towardsEnsenada and then east toward Tecate on Highway 3.Baja Country Club is located seven miles south ofEnsenada at Km. 116 and offers a well groomed champi-onship course, open daily from 7 am - 6 p.m. Phone:(011-52-646) 177-5523 or (011-52-646) 177-5524 fromthe US. In addition,Estero BeachResort & RV Park issix miles south ofEnsenada and hasa modern drivingrange. Phone: (011-52-646) 176-6225or (011-52-646)176-6230.
Mexico hasan emerging wineindustry that isproducing someamazing highquality wines thatmatch well withtheir golf coursesand diverse culi-nary delights. DonMiller at Adobe Innand Vineyard canblend his award-winning wineswith superb lodg-ing and fine diningat his charmingand romantic B&Blocated in the“heart” of Mexico’s wine country. L. A. Cetto wineryoffers one of the best Nebbiolo (Barolo) wines in theworld outside of Italy for just $15. In fact, their wine-maker, Camillo Magoni was named top winemaker inthe world in 2004. Vinisterra winery has a cult followingfor its Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend and creates
one of the best Tempranillo wines in Mexico or Spain.Several local artisan wineries are gaining popularitythese days by creating small volumes of high qualityhandmade wines. These marvelous wines and more areavailable in the wineries located in Guadalupe Valley,home to ninety percent of all Mexican wines and winer-
ies. Furthermore,this rural andromantic winecountry featuresseveral options forpalate pleasingcuisine fromFrench fusion toMoroccan andeverything inbetween. Do your-self and yourgolf game a favorand drive yourheart into oldromantic Mexicowhere you’ll dis-cover ambiance,hospitality, adven-ture, challengingcourses and finewine. And, if youdon’t find perfec-tion in your golf-ing adventures,remember herein Mexico wealways havemañana. You won’t
be disappointed with the wine!Cass Colbourne, another leader in Wine Tours stated“GolfWine Mexico specializes in providing custom travelitineraries designed to introduce you to the marvels ofMexico, while indulging passions for golf and wine.” Formore information call 1-888-607-1717 or email CassColbourne at [email protected]
Original photo by Tomás Castelazo
Head to Baja for a captivating golf escape at the newlycompleted Las Caras de México Golf Course. Nestledbetween the radiant Sea of Cortez and regal San PedroMartir Mountains, the championship course is part ofthe El Dorado Ranch master-planned community in SanFelipe, Baja California, Mexico.Located within the community’sLa Ventana del Mar Golf andBeach Resort, the 18-hole coursedebuted at the end of 2005. Itwill also play host to the annualEl Dorado Ranch Charity andCelebrity Golf Classic this fall tobenefit the local community.
“Our property offers chal-lenging rounds, exotic back-drops, and a kicked-back getaway where the margaritasand fresh seafood greet golfers at the end of the day. Fortravelers to Mexico seeking such an adventure, we’re ashort two-hour drive from the border,” said Pat Butler,CEO and chairman of Club Acquisition Company, whichowns and manages El Dorado.
Adorned by statues of Mexican heroes and golf stars,
the course is appropriately known as “The Faces ofMexico.” Butler and his team selected Bradford Benz, thearchitect behind the Hyatt Gainey Ranch golf coursein Scottsdale, Arizona, to design Las Caras de México.Benz made sure the course would conform to its
own natural terrain.The course encompasses 40
acres of fairways, three lakes,extensive practice areas, full dri-ving range, and golf shop. Therecently completed, 10,000-square-foot Pavilion features anew gourmet restaurant andtwo-acre lawn, providing a per-fect setting for large affairs suchas business conferences, golf
tournaments, weddings, concerts and more. The facilitywill serve as the main platform for the golf operationuntil the clubhouse, currently under construction, isready to open later this year.
For more information on El Dorado Ranch, contact theCustomer Relations Office at 1-877-787-2624, or visit theweb site at: www.eldoradoranchvacations.com.
EL DORADO RANCH> L A S C A R A S D E M E X I C O G O L F C O U R S E P R E S E RV E S T H E B E A U T Y O F S A N F E L I P E , B A J A <
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CK: You’re one of the nicest and most
friendly and famous golfers in Mexico.
What was your earliest memory of golf
as a child?
EPA: In 1958 I was shagging golf balls
for Arnold Palmer as a 10 year old, right
here at the Tijuana Country Club.
The entire Perez Acosta family is
involved with golf in Mexico.
How did that come about? Where is
everyone now?
My family lived very close by, and actu-
ally some of us in my family were born
right here at Tijuana Country Club. Part
of the clubhouse facilities in those days
served as the General Hospital of
Tijuana and I and some of my family
were born here. The reason I got
involved with golf, was that we lived
just across the street at Aqua Caliente
were my father worked until they shut
down the casino and the gambling by
President Lazaro Cardenas… they then
turned the casino into a school and my
father started teaching there. In the
morning we went to school, and in the
afternoon we ran across the street to
the golf club.
Were you the first?
No, my older brother, Fidel, started
working here shagging balls and caddy,
sometimes working in the kitchen.
That’s how we started.
You are in what order of the children?
I am the ninth child in my family. My
brother David was the Pro here in 1956
and now he lives and is the Golf Pro in
Hermosillo, and Fidel is in Puerto
Vallarta, he was the Pro at Flamingos
Golf Course for 25 years.
Your son Ernesto Jr. is following in
your foot steps, he is now in the
Cancun/Riviera Maya area at
Fairmont’s Mayakoba Golf Course.
What do you think of him being in the
world of golf?
It is like a dream come true because he
is my only boy. I have two lovely daugh-
ters as well. Ernesto is at the right place
at the right time. I visited with him a
couple of weeks ago during the PGA
event at Mayakoba, it was such a won-
derful experience.
You won the Mexican Open twice, first
in 1971 and then in 1976, during the
time when this event was considered a
national treasure. What were some of
Ernesto Perez Acosta…the Godfather of golf in Mexico. Ernesto Perez Acosta has been involved in the golf arena forover 35 years. He started his career in Tijuana Country Club teaching and playing in the Mexican PGA Tour. Ernesto has a bril-liant career as a player which all added to the history of golf in his country of Mexico and the world. As a player, teacher anda gentleman of the game, Pacific Coast Golf Schools is pleased and honored to have Ernesto as the Director of Instructionin our Tijuana Country Club location in Mexico. He is the winner of TWO Mexican Opens (1971 and 1976), and a member ofEIGHT World Cups starting in 1975 representing Mexico. He is the only Mexico winner of an individual honor in the 1976World Cup… his name is engraved on the World Cup between Gary Player (1977) and Johnny Miller (1975).
Chuck Kinder, Publisher of Best’s Golf Guides interviewed Ernesto Perez Acosta in Tijuana, Baja California on March 7, 2007.
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the highlights of your victory?
Well, I beat Lee Trevino… (laughter)
Rigolato, Tom Weiskopf, Ray Floyd.
It was a big tournament then, you can
see the names of past winners carved
into the trophy.
Why hasn’t the Mexico Open event
gained the world’s attention similar to
the Canadian Open or the US Open?
Well, first of all it’s the money.
Anywhere around the world now they
play for a lot of money. How you get the
recognition of a tournament is by get-
ting the top players. You need the big
purses or appearance fee. Like the PGA
event they just had at Mayakoba, it
is a $3.7 million USD event. The
Mexican Golf Federation needs to get
some very big world-wide sponsors.
Like at Mayakoba, they invited the past
winner of the Mexican Open, that’s
great. That is going to attract more play-
ers. Now the winner of the Mexican
Open will get invited to the PGA event
at Mayakoba and that will be very
good for both events.
You also partici-
pated in the World
Cup 8 times repre-
senting Mexico.
What years did
you play?
Oh yes, a few times. I
started playing in
1975 the year that
Johnny Miller and
Lou Gramm won for
the US in Bangkok,
Thailand until 1989,
I played 8 times.
How do you remem-
ber that experience?
The way that they
used to play the for-
mat, they honored the team and the
best individual. In 1977 in Palm Springs,
Spain won the event with the team of
Seve Ballesteros and Manuel Pinero.
Mexico came in fourth in the World Cup
that year and I won the individual event
and now have my name on the World
Cup trophy. The next morning I got an
early morning phone call… I answered a
little tired from the night before
because we celebrated with some
Champagne, and it was Arnold Palmer
congratulating me for my victory. I’ll
never forget his kindness.
Golf is growing tremendously here in
Mexico, in terms of new golf courses
and development. What is your take
on the future of golf in Mexico?
Golf is worldwide now, we are in the
global era. We will see more develop-
ment and resorts like Mayakoba and
each golf course is bringing more
golfers. My son Ernesto says that they
are not splitting up the big pie. No, each
new golf course is bringing more golfers.
If you have a golf course with 30,000
rounds and then the area has 10 golf
courses, you will generate 300,000
rounds. This means more jobs and
investments in Mexico.
Our estimate is that 650,000 golfers
from the US and Canada travel to
Mexico to play golf…
That is good for promoting tourism but
we need to develop new [Mexican]
golfers. You don’t need to pay $350.00
for a round of golf. NO! We have been
saying that for many years, we need
PUBLIC golf courses. Golf courses that
can charge 400 or 500 pesos, that is how
we are going to develop more junior
golfers to continue our sport.
The whole of the Baja is leading the
way for lots of this growth along with
the Cancun area; what do you see in
the next ten years in these two areas?
We are right on the verge of a big
boom... Puerto
Penasco, San Felipe,
there is one golf
course and a new
Nicklaus design, we
keep hearing the
rumors of a big
mega-project just
south of Ensenada
with a hotel and
marina and perhaps
a golf course
designed by TIGER
WOODS, Baja will
catch up with the
rest of the country.
The future is bright.
Enesto, I want to
thank you for your
time… we both have a great love for
golf in Mexico.
Oh yes!
Career Highlights:1971 and 1976 Mexican Open Champion1975 - 1988 World Cup Representative1976 - World Cup Individual Champion1978 - Rolex World Mixed ChampionshipsWon with Nancy Lopez1979 - Mexican Masters Champion1980 - Mexican PGA Champion1992 - 1994 President of the Mexican PGA2000 - Mexican Seniors Champion
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Tomás Ehrenberg Aldford, Directorof Financial and Mortgage Servicesfor Business and Governmentin Mexico – (Director General deBanca de Empresas, Hipotecaria yGobierno) at Bancomer,
Q. We welcome BBVA Bancomerinto the new age of MexicoMortgage services, what is the rangeof your products and services?
A. Our BBVA Bancomer offersproducts and financial services forthe construction and sale ofgolf courses, residential develop-ments, hotels, recreational centersand all types of real estate develop-ment in the portfolio of theNational Trust Fund for TourismDevelopment (FONATUR) to foster,stimulate and attract domestic andforeign investors.
Q. Travel, tourism and realestate seem to be very popular now.What does BBVA Bancomer haveplanned for this market?
A. BBVA Bancomer supports thetourism real estate industry inMexico, providing financing forthe development of tourism realestate projects and mortgages toU.S. citizens interested in purchas-
ing a vacation home in the manyresort areas of Mexico.
Q. Funding for investment andresidential projects seems to be inhigh demand in Mexico. How areyou approaching this segmentation?
A. Bancomer makes available tointerested investors and developersthe following services:
Development Loans and MajorProject Loans, in accordancewith the client’s needs and develop-ment programs.
Bridge Loans, for the construc-tion of resort units at all levels ofthe socio-economic spectrum: lowincome housing, middle, residentialand luxury estate homes.
Working Capital Loans, to resolvepayroll, suppliers, and other workingcapital needs.
Q. What type of Mortgage prod-uct do you have for the resident andU.S. citizen consumers looking tobuy real estate in Mexico?
A. Bancomer offers to U.S. citi-zens interested in purchasing avacation home or second home forinvestment, Your Dream Home inMexico program, which providescredit in dollars at U.S. interest ratesup to a maximum of 70% loan tovalue, with payment terms of 15, 20or 25 years (minimum loan amountin US dollars $100,000.00.) Thiscredit is through Laredo NationalBank (LNB) in the United States,part of BBVA Group. ®
Toll free from USA:1(888)723-1151Toll free from Mexico:01800 823 1320www.bancomer.comwww.lnb.com
Mexico Real Estate
BBVA BANCOMER SUPPORTS THETOURISM REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
by Chuck Kinder
An Interview with Tomás Ehrenberg Aldford
Director of Financial and Mortgage Services for Business and Government in BBVA Bancomer, Mexico
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Your Mexico Real Estate Connection
ARE YOU CONSIDERING A RETIREMENT ORVACATION HOME?
Mexico’s close proximity to the U.S. is agreat benefit to the vacationer or retiree.The lower cost of living,availability of quali-ty resort homes at lower prices comparedwith the U.S., and top-notch medical facili-ties make living in Mexico more attractive.There are many flights that can get you todestinations such as Cabo and PuertoVallarta in less than two hours.Destinations such as Manzanillo areattracting more flights. One can also findbeautiful resort property within atwo-hour drive fromSanDiego.
WHAT TYPES OF OWNERSHIP CAN A FOREIGNERHAVE IN MEXICO, AND WHAT IS THE ACQUISITIONPROCESS?
On the Mexican mainland, a foreignercan purchase property fee simple (directdeed); except when the property is locatedin the restricted zone: 50 kilometers (31miles) from the shoreline or 100 kilometers(62.5miles) from theborders.
Residential properties located in all ofthe Baja Peninsula, and coastal and borderareas within the restricted zone, may onlybe acquired through a Mexican Bank TrustcalledaFideicomiso. Thebank,foranannu-al service fee of $300-$400, serves as atrustee, which holds the legal title to theproperty for up to 50 years. The cost for thepermit to establish a bank trust is less than$1,000 USD. To purchase through aFideicomiso, a foreigner must first register
at the Secretariat de Relationes Exterioresfor a permit to establish the trust. Uponreceipt of the permit, the trustee banksends instructions to a Notario (a governorappointed attorney), who prepares thedeed (Escritura) to the beneficial rights.Applicable taxes are paid (2% of purchaseprice), then the deed is recorded in thelocalmunicipality.
The foreigner, as a beneficiary of theFideicomiso, has the right to use, improve,lease, sell, mortgage, and will the property.Should you die, your estate becomes thebeneficiary. Also a second beneficiary tothe trust can be named on a Fideicomiso toavoid probate. Upon expiration, aFideicomiso may be extended indefinitelyin50-yearperiodswhenonepaystherenew-al fee. After100years, theproperty remainsyours,but anew trustmust be created.
Commercial or non-residential proper-ty in the restricted zone can be purchasedfee simple with 100% foreign capital as aMexicancorporation,without theneedforaFideicomiso, but going through an applica-tion process through the Secretariat deRelationes Exteriores.
Escrow arrangements in Mexico do nottypically exist as in theUS. SomeAmerican-based real estate companies work with ahybridtypeofescrow,incorporatingtheclos-ingcustomsofMexicoandCaliforniaforU.S.-based buyers. Fabiola Thébaud-Kinder hasclose working relationships with the bestnotarios to help better serve its clients.
WHERE CAN WE FIND FINANCING TO PURCHASEHOMES IN MEXICO?
InMexicomost residential real estate ispurchased on a cash basis. Financing ofhomes in Mexico has been customarilydone through a home equity loan on a U.S.buyer’s primary residence. Developers usu-ally offer some type of financing and somewill carry back a portion of the note.Mexicanbanksandfinancecompanieshavebegun to offer loans to foreigners.U.S.-basedmortgagecompaniesareofferinglong term, fixed rate financingwith as littleas 20-30%down.
SHOULD WE BUY A TITLE INSURANCE POLICY?Absolutely! Questions of title may be
resolved through the title company ratherthan through theMexicanCourts. In theUSthings may go wrong with title, and inMexico as well, so it is prudent to get a titlepolicy. The Title insurance policy issued forMexico is 99% similar to an ALTA policy.There are differences in the law and the lan-guage, i.e. there is no Spanish equivalent of“marketability.” Ejido rights and agricultur-al reform have a part in theMexican policy.In addition, in Mexico, mineral rightsbelong to the federal government, not tothe owner of the land.
First American Title Corporation,Stewart Title, and Fidelity National Title area few US-based companies offering titlepolicies inMexico.
*The above is provided as general information.As
laws are subject to change andnot all details canpossi-
blybementionedinthisarticle,werecommendthatyou
seek legal and taxadvice fromaqualifiedprofessional.
Fabiola Thébaud - Kinder is a licensed real estate agent in Laguna Beach, California.With over 18 years management experience at several major international hotel companies, her specialty is hospitality & resort real estate. If you are inter-ested in learning more about real estate in Mexico, please contact Fabiola at (949) 246-2327, www.fabulousresorts.com or email: [email protected]
BUYING REAL ESTATE IN MEXICOby Fabiola Thébaud - Kinder
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As a real estate consultant/appraiser and
as an observer to many real estate trans-
actions in Mexico, I have seen a number
of easy transfers and also many long,
frustrating closings. Here is my perspec-
tive on generating a good closing experi-
ence for the Seller. As a selling agent or
as a seller, the best way to insure a clean
closing is to have your “work file” fully
complete at the time you execute the
listing agreement and/or at the time
you are ready to list your property for
sale. A competent listing agent will be
able to inform their clients what will be
expected from them when they are
ready to sell their property. A profes-
sional real estate agent and/or seller will
not only have a complete file ready at
the point of listing. The Selling Agent
should maintain these documents and
replace any updated documents as nec-
essary through closing.
This is just a list of some documents
that the Seller’s Agent should request
from the Seller and need to be in the
Seller’s file in order to adequately per-
form due diligence for the property.
For Single Family Homes (Including
Houses or Villas in Condominium
Horizontal Regimes):
A. Deed of Ownership - A copy of the
Deed showing that the person who
purports to sell the property actually
holds title. This should include record-
ing information of the Deed (datos de
registro);
B. A copy of the Fideicomiso (Bank
Trust) and a copy of the most recent
annual payment.
C. A valid power of attorney will be
necessary in Spanish, in the event that
the Seller is not present at closing,
D. Survey - Some buyers and title
insurance companies request a current
survey.
E. Utility Bills - copies of the latest paid
receipts for water/sewer, electricity, and
telephone services;
F. Property Tax Statement - Copy of the
latest paid receipt of the property tax;
G. Federal Zone Concession &
Oceanfront properties - It is crucial to
see the concession or evidence of appli-
cation for the Federal concession. This is
not optional if there are improvements
constructed within the federal zone
boundaries; remember these waterfront
boundaries fluctuate;
H. List of maintenance expenses - Most
buyers want to see the costs of
maintaining a home;
I. No Lien Certificate from the Public
Registry reflecting no encumbrances (in
essence this is a “prelim” title search);
J. A copy of your original style title
report, if available.
K. Current HOA Budget-Actual budget
for the year that shows what is included
in the maintenance fee and what are the
current payments and assessments (if
applicable).
L. A copy of the annual homeowner’s
insurance policy & payment.
M. Condominium Regime and
Amendments, Recorded Spanish
version- This document will show legal
formation of the condominium and the
bylaws that are in place.
Closings: When there is an accepted
offer by parties, have an experienced
attorney review the necessary docu-
ments and agreements. Have an origi-
nal signed offer, signed by all parties on
the same document.
Closing Costs: In Mexico, the Buyer tra-
ditionally pays the closing costs and the
Seller pays the capital gains tax. The
Seller’s Agent should get an estimate
from the Notario Publico of the capital
gains tax the Seller will need to pay.
Mexico Real Estate
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2007Here’s a winter-inspired rumination:The Internet is one of the bettergolf-friendly gadgets to come downthe pike since Gene Sarazeninvented the sand wedge.
Okay, admittedly the World WideWeb is no cure for a wobbly back-swing and it won’t read 30-footputts. But what it can do, quite mag-ically, is offer a bit of vicarious fan-tasy and motivation by way ofvirtual scenery, spectacular photog-raphy, and live-action video ofgolfers taking dead aim.
The Internet even transmits eat-your-heart-out temperature andweather forecasts. My computer, forinstance, is cued to several Mexicangolf destinations, heavenly placeslike Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta,Mazatlan, and Cancun. It couldinclude Maui or St. Andrews, butwhy bother? Flights to CentralAmerica are inexpensive, frequent,and FAST, most taking about halfthe flying time needed to reach the
Hawaiian and British islands.More importantly, the golf es
magnifico en Mexico, featuring aprized assortment of world-classproperties that meet and frequentlyexceed the high expectations ofeven the most erudite traveler.Quite simply, few places in the worldoffer the high quality and quantityof golf now available in Mexico.
That’s a statement you couldn’tmake 25 years ago. Yes, Mexico isirrefutably rich in Nikon-promptinglandscapes—its myriad coastlinesare incessantly compared toMonterey’s Pebble Beach andFlorida’s South Beach, while its arid,cactus-encrusted desert locales areevery bit as dazzling as Scottsdale orPalm Springs.
But in the early 1980s, much ofMexico’s courses were a hodge-podge collection of muni-styledtracks with clubhouses and pro shopservices to match.What was lacking,quite frankly, was a commitment to
bold, inspired architectural artistry,the kind commonly associated withthe singular talents of Tom Fazio,Jack Nicklaus, Robert von Hagge andArthur Hills.
Mexico no longer lacks—andhow! Tangible assets so essential tomemorable golf have amalgamatedMexico. The country now pulsateswith show-stopping courses under-scored with traditional design ele-ments—like dramatic contouring,sumptuous landscaping, impeccableconditioning, and spike-tighteningshot values.
Customer amenities have takena commensurate leap as well.Forward thinking properties haveinstituted five-star services like pre-mium club rentals, showroom-freshgolf carts, fully stocked pro shops,expansive practice areas, classylearning centers, snap-to attendants,knowledgeable caddies, and graciousclubhouses proffering fine diningand chic locker facilities.
By Chris Duthie
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The result has been both mar-velous and expected: Coupled withMexico’s divine mountain, beachand desert terrain, the country’sbest golf properties have beenrewarded with global recognitionand praise, including one inspiringrouting that has earned a slot onGolf Magazine’s prestigious World’sTop 100 Courses listing. Andbecause success often breeds suc-cess, efforts are underway to crafteven better golf experiencesthroughout the country.
To verify Mexico’s burgeoningriches, we’ve reviewed the country’stop 10 layouts, all of which recentlywere selected and ranked by a blue-ribbon panel of international golf
journalists, travel executives andreal estate developers. Make thempart of your golf travel plans. Afterall, the Internet is but a virtualmeans to an enchanted ending.
Cabo del Sol (Ocean);Los Cabos, Baja SurHow does a resort course
become the best layout in Mexicoand 73rd on earth? (Golf Magazine,September 2005) Take a spectacularSea of Cortez location, build abreathtaking clubhouse with everyluxe bell and whistle, ensure thecustomer service is first rate byincluding exceptional practice andteaching facilities, set aside enoughland where seven of the holes are
surfside, then hire the game’s great-est name, Jack Nicklaus, to choreo-graph it all.
You’ll never see the OceanCourse resting on its well-earnedlaurels. Jack and his design teamrecently renovated the 13-year-oldlayout, a 7,103-yard challenge thatcommands a 147 slope and 74.5 rat-ing from its back tees, modifying 11holes to improve the routing’s lus-ter and enhance its already goldenstature.
No wonder the property is whatevery golf course project in Mexicois measured against—past, present,or future.
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Here’s a winter-inspired rumination:The Internet is one of the bettergolf-friendly gadgets to come downthe pike since Gene Sarazeninvented the sand wedge.
Okay, admittedly the World WideWeb is no cure for a wobbly back-swing and it won’t read 30-footputts. But what it can do, quite mag-ically, is offer a bit of vicarious fan-tasy and motivation by way ofvirtual scenery, spectacular photog-raphy, and live-action video ofgolfers taking dead aim.
The Internet even transmits eat-your-heart-out temperature andweather forecasts. My computer, forinstance, is cued to several Mexicangolf destinations, heavenly placeslike Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta,Mazatlan, and Cancun. It couldinclude Maui or St. Andrews, butwhy bother? Flights to CentralAmerica are inexpensive, frequent,and FAST, most taking about half
the flying time needed to reach theHawaiian and British islands.
More importantly, the golf esmagnifico en Mexico, featuring aprized assortment of world-classproperties that meet and frequentlyexceed the high expectations ofeven the most erudite traveler.Quite simply, few places in the worldoffer the high quality and quantityof golf now available in Mexico.
That’s a statement you couldn’tmake 25 years ago. Yes, Mexico isirrefutably rich in Nikon-promptinglandscapes—its myriad coastlinesare incessantly compared toMonterey’s Pebble Beach andFlorida’s South Beach, while its arid,cactus-encrusted desert locales areevery bit as dazzling as Scottsdale orPalm Springs.
But in the early 1980s, much ofMexico’s courses were a hodge-podge collection of muni-styledtracks with clubhouses and pro shop
services to match.What was lacking,quite frankly, was a commitment tobold, inspired architectural artistry,the kind commonly associated withthe singular talents of Tom Fazio,Jack Nicklaus, Robert von Hagge andArthur Hills.
Mexico no longer lacks—andhow! Tangible assets so essential tomemorable golf have amalgamatedMexico. The country now pulsateswith show-stopping courses under-scored with traditional design ele-ments—like dramatic contouring,sumptuous landscaping, impeccableconditioning, and spike-tighteningshot values.
Customer amenities have takena commensurate leap as well.Forward thinking properties haveinstituted five-star services like pre-mium club rentals, showroom-freshgolf carts, fully stocked pro shops,expansive practice areas, classylearning centers, snap-to attendants,
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knowledgeable caddies, and graciousclubhouses proffering fine diningand chic locker facilities.
The result has been both mar-velous and expected: Coupled withMexico’s divine mountain, beachand desert terrain, the country’sbest golf properties have beenrewarded with global recognitionand praise, including one inspiringrouting that has earned a slot onGolf Magazine’s prestigious World’sTop 100 Courses listing. Andbecause success often breeds suc-cess, efforts are underway to crafteven better golf experiencesthroughout the country.
To verify Mexico’s burgeoningriches, we’ve reviewed the country’s
top 10 layouts, all of which recentlywere selected and ranked by a blue-ribbon panel of international golfjournalists, travel executives andreal estate developers. Make thempart of your golf travel plans. Afterall, the Internet is but a virtualmeans to an enchanted ending.
Cabo del Sol (Ocean);Los Cabos, Baja SurHow does a resort course
become the best layout in Mexicoand 73rd on earth? (Golf Magazine,September 2005) Take a spectacularSea of Cortez location, build abreathtaking clubhouse with everyluxe bell and whistle, ensure thecustomer service is first rate by
including exceptional practice andteaching facilities, set aside enoughland where seven of the holes aresurfside, then hire the game’s great-est name, Jack Nicklaus, to choreo-graph it all.
You’ll never see the OceanCourse resting on its well-earnedlaurels. Jack and his design teamrecently renovated the 13-year-oldlayout, a 7,103-yard challenge thatcommands a 147 slope and 74.5 rat-ing from its back tees, modifying 11holes to improve the routing’s lus-ter and enhance its already goldenstature.
No wonder the property is whatevery golf course project in Mexicois measured against—past, present,
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Left to right: #5 Isla Navidad and #6 El Camaleón Mayakoba.
#4 Four Seasons Punta Mita
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Here’s a winter-inspired rumination:The Internet is one of the bettergolf-friendly gadgets to come downthe pike since Gene Sarazeninvented the sand wedge.
Okay, admittedly the World WideWeb is no cure for a wobbly back-swing and it won’t read 30-footputts. But what it can do, quite mag-ically, is offer a bit of vicarious fan-tasy and motivation by way ofvirtual scenery, spectacular photog-raphy, and live-action video ofgolfers taking dead aim.
The Internet even transmits eat-your-heart-out temperature andweather forecasts. My computer, forinstance, is cued to several Mexicangolf destinations, heavenly placeslike Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta,Mazatlan, and Cancun. It couldinclude Maui or St. Andrews, butwhy bother? Flights to Central
America are inexpensive, frequent,and FAST, most taking about halfthe flying time needed to reach theHawaiian and British islands.
More importantly, the golf esmagnifico en Mexico, featuring aprized assortment of world-classproperties that meet and frequentlyexceed the high expectations ofeven the most erudite traveler.Quite simply, few places in the worldoffer the high quality and quantityof golf now available in Mexico.
That’s a statement you couldn’tmake 25 years ago. Yes, Mexico isirrefutably rich in Nikon-promptinglandscapes—its myriad coastlinesare incessantly compared toMonterey’s Pebble Beach andFlorida’s South Beach, while its arid,cactus-encrusted desert locales areevery bit as dazzling as Scottsdale orPalm Springs.
But in the early 1980s, much ofMexico’s courses were a hodge-podge collection of muni-styledtracks with clubhouses and pro shopservices to match.What was lacking,quite frankly, was a commitment tobold, inspired architectural artistry,the kind commonly associated withthe singular talents of Tom Fazio,Jack Nicklaus, Robert von Hagge andArthur Hills.
Mexico no longer lacks—andhow! Tangible assets so essential tomemorable golf have amalgamatedMexico. The country now pulsateswith show-stopping courses under-scored with traditional design ele-ments—like dramatic contouring,sumptuous landscaping, impeccableconditioning, and spike-tighteningshot values.
Customer amenities have takena commensurate leap as well.
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Vista Vallarta by Tom Weiskopf
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Vista Vallarta by Jack Nicklaus
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Forward thinking properties haveinstituted five-star services likepremium club rentals, showroom-fresh golf carts, fully stocked proshops, expansive practice areas,classy learning centers, snap-toattendants, knowledgeable caddies,and gracious clubhouses proffer-ing fine dining and chic lockerfacilities.
The result has been both mar-velous and expected: Coupled withMexico’s divine mountain, beachand desert terrain, the country’sbest golf properties have beenrewarded with global recognitionand praise, including one inspiringrouting that has earned a slot onGolf Magazine’s prestigious World’sTop 100 Courses listing. And
because success often breeds suc-cess, efforts are underway to crafteven better golf experiencesthroughout the country.
To verify Mexico’s burgeoningriches, we’ve reviewed the coun-try’s top 10 layouts, all of whichrecently were selected and rankedby a blue-ribbon panel of interna-tional golf journalists, travel execu-tives and real estate developers.Make them part of your golf travelplans. After all, the Internet is but avirtual means to an enchantedending.
Cabo del Sol (Ocean);Los Cabos, Baja SurHow does a resort course
become the best layout in Mexico
and 73rd on earth? (Golf Magazine,September 2005) Take a spectacu-lar Sea of Cortez location, build abreathtaking clubhouse with everyluxe bell and whistle, ensure thecustomer service is first rate byincluding exceptional practice andteaching facilities, set asideenough land where seven of theholes are surfside, then hire thegame’s greatest name, JackNicklaus, to choreograph it all.
You’ll never see the OceanCourse resting on its well-earned
Playa Mujeres by Greg Norman
Colorado-based Chris Duthie is an impas-sioned golf travel writer and photographerwho contributes regularly to Travel &Leisure Golf, Golf Connoisseur, LINKS, GolfLiving, Meetings & Conventions andColorado Avid Golfer magazines.
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Cabo Real by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
THE LINKS AT LAS PALOMAS> A T R U E L I N K S C O U R S E <
olf, it is said, began among thedunes. On the remote shores ofScotland, where sandy lowlandmeets the sea, the traditions andchallenges of great links courseshave remained virtually unchangedfor over 600 years.
Introducing The Links at LasPalomas — a true links golf experi-ence on the dunes above the Sea ofCortez in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico.Its challenges and views awaitgolfers only a few hours south bycar from Phoenix, Arizona and 4 1/2hours from San Diego, California.
The Links at Las Palomas beganwith the passion of course archi-tects Forrest Richardson and ArthurJack Snyder. As designer ForrestRichardson explains, “we don’t layout the course so you can see it allat once…I sometimes hide a fewareas of the green. This creates atreasure hunt situation. All of thepar-3’s play to different lengths –and we’ve managed to face them in
different directions. Five holes playalong or across water. We have abonus 19th hole. Our extra hole sitsjust below the clubhouse and itlooks out at the Sea of Cortez. It’sabout 100-yards downhill to arolling green. We also designed the18th hole so you can play to analternate green. The course mightlook intimidating, but really playsquite fairly, because Jack Snyder, mymentor and co-designer of LasPalomas has always believed in cre-ating fair and friendly courses.Some of the holes and shots willappear easy, but the winds and ele-vations will play a solid role. [Byusing] Sea Dwarf Palpalum, a grassthat can withstand water and salt,the fairways are lush and beautiful,and the greens putt terrific. Mygoal is to have the player leave thecourse wanting to come back foranother round.”
The lure of any golf courseshould be how often the golfer
wants to return. A great coursemust be played time and time againto be conquered. The Links at LasPalomas draw every golfer into thischallenge, mystifying and reward-ing players of all skill levels witheach new round. The course can beattacked from the very back tees —at nearly 7,000-yards — or frommembers tee markers, club tees orforward tees. This special courseprovides members and guests a lay-out they will never tire of playing.
You are invited to share in thepassion. Come and experienceThe Links at Las Palomas.
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Mexican Riviera Directory
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Baja Country Club “Ensenada” (P) (646) 177-5523 Ensenada 18 72 73.1 6834 6103 5203 Y N $47 $57KM 16 Carr. Transpeninsular (866) 599-0631 Enrique Valenzuela design.
Bajamar (R) ��14 (646) 155-0151 Ensenada 27 72 73.5 6968 5712 4696 Y N $69 $89KM 77.5 Ensenada Toll Road Robert von Hagge design. Mexico’s Pebble Beach.
Club Campestre de Mexicali (P) (686) 563-6170 Mexicali 18 72 72.0 6752 6524 6066 Y N $20 $20Carr. San Felipe, KM 2.5 (686) 563-6171
Real Del Mar Golf Club (R) (664) 631-3401 Rosarito 18 72 70.7 6460 6043 5534 Y Y $69 $89KM 19.5 Ensenada Toll Road Up and downhill terrain into three canyons, ocean views on 11 of 18 holes.
Las Caras de Mexico (R) ��30 (877) 787-2624 San Felipe 18 72 N/A 7202 6337 5772 Y N $70 $85KM 176.5 Federal #5 Bradford Benz design.
Tijuana Country Club (P) ��23 (664) 104-7500 Tijuana 18 72 72.9 6834 6616 5393 Y Y $51 $74Blvd. Agua Caliente 11311, Fracc. Aviacion Alister Mackenzie design. Challenging golf course near racetrack.
DIRECTORY KEY(R) = Resort Course (P) = Private Course (SP) = Semi-Private Course (D) = Daily Fee (L) = Low Season (H) = High Season ��1 = TOP 30 Resort Course ranking
AIRLINES
Aero California011 52 (322) 224-2800(800) 237-6225
Aeromexico01 (800) 021 4050(800) 237-6639www.aeromexico.com
Alaska Airlines(800) 252-7522www.alaskaair.com
American Airlines01 (800) 83 40300(800) 433-7300www.aa.com
America West(800) 235-9292www.americawest.com
Continental Airlines01 (800) 900-5000(800) 523-3273www.continental.com
Mexicana Airlines011 52 (322) 211-3624(800) 525-3273www.mexicana.com
ART FREELANCE
Carlos Farias011 52 (322) 225-8158Blvd. Francisco MedinaAscencio #2039Oficina 206, Edi. Cielito Lindo
ART GALLERY
Galerie des Artistes011 52 (322) 223-0006Leona Vicario 248 Centro
GOLF LESSONS
Swing Clinicas de Golf01 (3) 3616-2925Andres CastellanosJuan Alvarez 1771 Col.VillaSeñor Guadalajara, Jalisco
GOLF PACKAGES
Best4GolfMariana Recines(949) [email protected] www.best4mexicoteetimes.com
HOTELS/RESORTS
Barceló Karmina Palace011 52 (314) 334-1313(877) 527-6462Avenida Vista Hermosa #13Manzanillowww.karminapalace.com
Costa Careyes011 52 (315) 351-0320Km. 53.5 Carretera Barra de Navidadwww.careyes.com.mx
El Tamarindo Beach & Golf Resort011 52 (315) 351-5031Kilometro 7.5 Carretera Barra de Navidad www.yctamarindo.com
Isla Navidad011 52 (314) 331-0512Apartado Postal #20Barra De Navidadwww.islaresort.com.mx
Las Hadas(888) 559-4329Avenida Vista Hermosa y de losRiscos S/N Manzanillowww.brisas.com/mx
Paradise Village011 52 (322) 226-6113Avenida Paseo de los Cocoteros #1www.paradisevillage.com
Pueblo Bonito SambaVallarta011 52 322-226-8250Modulo "J" HORC-2www.pueblobonito.com
Casa Velas011 52 (322) 221-0800(866) 612-1097Pelicanos #311, Fracc.Marina Vallarta
REAL ESTATE
Applegate Realtors011 52 (322) 221-5434Km. 1.5 Carretera a Barra deNavidad Fracc. Conchas Chinas www.applegaterealtors.com
G3 Mex Group1-877-688-3874www.g3mex.com
Lemmus011-52-322-297-1614Calle Rio Neva #13www.lemmus.com
Prudential California Realty- Vallarta Division1-888-PRUDMEX 011-52-322-293-3984Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio Km.3.5 Zona Hotelerera
RESTAURANTS
Café des Artistes011 52 (322) 222-3228740 Guadalupe Sánchez Centro Puerto [email protected]
Tikul011 52 (322) 209-2010Malecón de Marina [email protected]
De Santos011-52-322-223-3052011-52-322-223-3053Morelos 771 Col. Centro Puerto Vallarta
La Palapa011 52 (322) 222-5225Pulpito 103 Playa de los [email protected]
Porto Bello011 52 (322) 221-0003Marina Sol Local 7
Vista Grill011 52 (322) 222-52251579 Jamaica, Puerto Vallarta
TOURISM OFFICES
Manzanillo Tourism Board011 52 (314) 333-1380011 52 (314) 333-3838Blvd. Miguel de la Madrid1294-Bwww.manzanillo.com.mx
Nayarit Tourism Board011-52-214-8071-7174Ave. Mexico y Ejercito Nacional s/nExconvento de la Cruz 63168
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board011 52 (322) 224-1175(888) 384-6822Zona comercial Hotel Cantodel Sol Local 18www.puertovallarta.com.mx
BAJA CALIFORNIAGOLF COURSE DIRECTORY
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Yucatan Village and Resort, Jaguar Course, Merida, Mexico
Cabo del Sol (Ocean Course), Los Cabos, Mexico
La Loma, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Punta Mita Club de Golf, Pacifico Course, Punta Mita, Mexico
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