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Puerto Los Cabos · Sea of Cortez

Two Collections.
Six Residences.
One Extraordinary Community.

A curated portfolio of ultra-luxury residences within Puerto Los Cabos — from pre-completion estates to completed Ritz-Carlton Reserve homes. Represented exclusively for discerning acquirers.

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The Collections

Two Paths to Ownership

Each collection offers a distinct acquisition strategy — from pre-completion positioning to immediate residency within the most exclusive enclave in the Baja Peninsula.

Collection I

128 Founders

Bespoke pre-completion residences within the Fundadores beachfront enclave. Fully customizable — from private guest villas to personal spas. Pricing upon request.

Explore the Founder's Advantage
Collection II

The Ritz-Carlton
Reserve Residences

Completed homes within The Enclaves at Zadún — one of only a handful of Ritz-Carlton Reserve designations worldwide. Three remain.

Discover What Remains
$1.59B
Annual Market Volume (2025)
+12%
Year-Over-Year Growth
3.8M
Annual Visitors
6
Residences Remaining
The Dream

Where the Sea of Cortez meets the desert —
your next chapter begins.

Sunrise over the Sea of Cortez. Evenings on your private terrace. Mornings that begin with nothing on the calendar but the tide.

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Prenton Realty Prenton Realty

Boutique, family-founded brokerage with 25+ years of experience across Chicago, South Florida, Texas, and Los Cabos.

Market Intelligence

The Investment Case for Los Cabos

$1.59 billion in annual volume. $391 million under contract in Q1 2026 alone. The ultra-luxury segment continues to outperform — and our collections sit at the center of the growth corridor. See the full market report.

Collection I · Puerto Los Cabos

Founder's Advantage.

A private hillside compound designed by one of Mexico's foremost architectural studios — fully customizable before completion. This is the rarest kind of acquisition.

The Opportunity

A Refined Private Retreat

Casa Fundadores 128 is not a spec home waiting for a buyer — it is a courtyard-centered compound on a privileged hillside within Puerto Los Cabos, designed for those who value architecture as both art and experience. Panoramic ocean views, multiple living pavilions, and an infinity pool terrace oriented to capture both sunrise over the Sea of Cortez and sunset over the Sierra de la Laguna.

At this stage, acquirers hold a privilege that vanishes upon completion: the freedom to shape every detail. Add a private guest casita. Commission a wellness suite. Reconfigure wings to create a personal library, a home office, or an expanded entertainment pavilion. The architecture is designed — your imprint makes it irreplaceable.

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Yturbe Taller de Arquitectura (Y.T.A.)One of Mexico's foremost architectural studios — recognized for refined residential works that integrate landscape, climate, and materiality into singular living experiences.
~3
Residences Remaining
Upon Request
Pricing & Terms
4 – 6
Bedrooms · Fully Customizable
Y.T.A.
Yturbe Taller de Arquitectura

Where the desert meets the sea — and architecture meets the land.

Artist's Visualization — Y.T.A.

The Compound

Multiple Pavilions. One Private World.

The residence is conceived as a series of distinct volumes arranged around a central courtyard — each pavilion purpose-built, connected by covered walkways and framed views of the Sea of Cortez. The courtyard itself becomes the heart of the home: a sheltered outdoor room with a stone fireplace, water features, and mature desert landscaping.

Great Room & Terrace

Open-plan living and dining that flows seamlessly to the main terrace — anchored by an infinity pool with uninterrupted ocean views. A firepit terrace below extends the social space into the landscape.

Chef's Kitchen

A stone-clad culinary center with an oversized island, integrated appliances, and direct courtyard access — designed for both intimate meals and large-scale entertaining.

Family Room

A private gathering space with billiards area and bar, set apart from the formal entertaining wing. Floor-to-ceiling openings connect to the courtyard and garden.

Master Suite

A private pavilion with its own terrace, hammock lounge, and panoramic Sea of Cortez views. The ensuite features a freestanding soaking tub, dual vanity, and indoor-outdoor shower.

Wellness & Flex Room

A dedicated space currently conceived as a private gym and wellness studio — adaptable to a yoga pavilion, spa, screening room, or artist's atelier. Your vision defines it.

Guest Casita & Motor Court

A separate guest residence offers complete privacy for visitors. The motor lobby and covered garage provide a gracious arrival sequence through cactus-lined pathways and a water feature entry.

Every element shaped to the owner's imagination — from spatial proportions to the placement of light. Nothing is predetermined. The only constraint is your vision.

Infinity Pool Terrace — Sea of Cortez

Material Palette

Rooted in Place

Every surface is chosen to weather beautifully and belong to this landscape — a material vocabulary that connects the residence to the desert, the stone, and the sea.

Mineral Stucco
Hand-applied finish with natural texture and tonal warmth
Local Stone
Quarried regionally — grounding the structure in Baja geology
Travertine
Honed marble surfaces across terraces, baths, and living spaces
Exposed Concrete
Board-formed structural elements with raw, sculptural presence
Tzalam Wood
A rich tropical hardwood bringing warmth and contrast throughout
Bioclimatic Design

Architecture That Breathes

Y.T.A.'s design responds to the Baja microclimate — optimizing natural ventilation, solar orientation, and thermal mass to create spaces that feel alive without relying on mechanical systems.

Solar Orientation

Pavilions are positioned along an east-west axis to capture morning light and shield from afternoon heat. Solar panels supplement the energy footprint.

Cross Ventilation

The courtyard layout channels prevailing northwest breezes through living spaces — cool night air in winter, southern sea breezes in summer.

Thermal Mass & Shade

Deep overhangs, stone walls, and concrete cores absorb and regulate heat — maintaining comfort through the desert's extreme temperature swings.

The Community

Puerto Los Cabos

A 2,000-acre master-planned resort community on the Sea of Cortez, Puerto Los Cabos is the most significant private development on the Baja Peninsula. Fundadores sits within this gated enclave — steps from the beach club, minutes from the marina, and within the same master plan as the Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

Signature Golf

Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman courses within the community gates

Puerto Los Cabos Club

Members-only dining, wellness, social amenities, and botanical gardens

World-Class Marina

Deep-water marina for sport fishing, sailing, and private yachts

15 Minutes from SJD

Nonstop flights from every major U.S. city. Private aviation available.

Gallery

A Vision Taking Shape

Collection II · The Enclaves at Zadún

Three Remain.

The Enclaves at Zadún — A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence. Completed and ready for private tours. The final chapter of an extraordinary collection.

Ritz-Carlton Reserve

A Standard Held by Only a Handful Worldwide

The Ritz-Carlton Reserve designation is bestowed upon properties of singular distinction — locations where the brand's most discerning guests discover something beyond expectation. There are only a handful of Reserve properties on earth. Zadún is one of them.

These residences are completed. This is not a rendering of what will be built — it is an invitation to walk through your future home today. Construction risk has been eliminated entirely. What remains is the decision.

Ownership within The Enclaves grants full access to the Ritz-Carlton service ecosystem: anticipatory concierge, in-residence dining, a dedicated residential management team, and an established rental program for returns when the residence is not in personal use.

3
Residences Remaining
3 – 5 BD
Homes & Condominiums
Completed
Ready for Private Tours
Reserve
Highest Brand Tier
The Zadún Experience

Legendary Service, Extraordinary Living

Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is a sanctuary where the desert meets the Sea of Cortez. The resort offers Sensei wellness programs, three distinctive restaurants, multiple infinity pools, a private beach, and the Ambassadors of the Environment program for families and younger guests.

Anticipatory Concierge

White-glove service that anticipates your needs — the Reserve standard of hospitality

In-Residence Dining

Private chef services and resort dining delivered to your home for intimate gatherings

Rental Program

Generate returns through the Ritz-Carlton managed rental program when not in residence

Sensei Wellness

World-class wellness programming, spa treatments, and guided experiences for body and mind

Gallery

Completed. Photographed. Waiting.

Market Intelligence

Los Cabos Market Report

Season Alta 2025–2026. Data-driven insights for sophisticated acquirers evaluating the Baja Peninsula.

Sources: BCS MLS · FITURCA Tourism Observatory · Berkshire Hathaway Baja RE · Data through Q1 2026

Annual Market Volume
$1.59 Billion
BCS total real estate volume in 2025 — 12% growth year-over-year. Institutional-grade liquidity in a mature market.
Properties Sold (2025)
1,834
Average transaction: $854,409 USD. The market has transitioned from speculation to strategic, data-driven investment.
Q1 2026 Volume
$391 Million
Under contract in Q1 2026 — up 39% from Q4 2025. 350 properties transacted with strong buyer demand.
Annual Visitors
~3.8 Million
Fourth consecutive record year. Hotel occupancy 70–76% with Mexico's highest ADR at $440–$517/night.
Season Comparison

Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2026

The market remains strong but has shifted from explosive growth to selective, strategic acquisition.

Q1 2025
Explosive Growth
$329.7M volume
+27.4% YoY growth
+56% avg house price YoY
+70% houses sold (units)
vs.
Q1 2026
Strong & Selective
$391M under contract
+39% vs Q4 2025
350 properties sold
Buyer's market advantage

The shift: In 2021–23, buyers asked "How fast will this appreciate?" In 2026, sophisticated acquirers evaluate infrastructure timelines, community governance, and long-term wealth strategy.

Ultra-Luxury Segment

The Engine of Value

$2M–$5M Segment · Q1 2026
38 Sales
$117 million total — double-digit growth versus Q4 2025. This tier continues to outperform the broader market.
Largest Sale · Q1 2026
$19.9M
Four closings above $10 million in Q1 alone — confirming sustained ultra-high-net-worth demand in the corridor.
Chileno Bay Corridor
$230M+
Cumulative sales since November 2024. Premium coastal enclaves continue commanding premium pricing.
Growth Story

San José del Cabo — The Emerging Center

San José del Cabo has emerged as the most dynamic zone in the municipality, with $711.8 million in total 2025 volume across all property types.

Average house prices in the San José Corridor rose from $4.2M in 2024 to $5.88M in 2025 — a 40% increase in one year — driven by coordinated development, superior infrastructure, and a buyer profile increasingly composed of permanent residents and families with long-term horizons.

For buyers in our collections — both located within Puerto Los Cabos in the San José corridor — this structural growth supports the long-term value thesis.

By Property Type

Where the Market Is Moving

Houses — Market Driver

639 transactions totaling $918M in 2025. Corridor average rose from $3.99M to $5.78M (+44%). Luxury zones — Palmilla, Querencia, Chileno — see sustained demand.

Condominiums — Buyer's Market

+37% in sales volume; average price ~$729K (+10%). High inventory creates negotiation leverage — 25 months of supply versus 19 for houses.

Land — In Retreat

Land sales declined ~41% in 2025. Buyers increasingly prefer completed, turnkey properties — exactly what our collections offer.

Buyer Advantage

The Inventory Shift

Active inventory has more than doubled — the single most important structural change versus last season.

One Year Ago
~1,100 Listings
Active inventory across houses and condos. Sellers had pricing power and limited competition.
Today
2,500+ Listings
More than double the options. More selection, more leverage, and more time to make informed decisions.
Days on Market
5–6 Months
Average across houses and condos. Well-priced properties in premium locations still move faster.
Sold-to-List Ratio
93–94%
Typical discount of 6–7% below list. Disciplined pricing still achieves near-ask — but buyers have room.
2026 Outlook

Appreciation Forecast

5–10%
Well-Positioned Properties

Strategic locations with infrastructure, community management, and long-term demand fundamentals.

3–5%
Beachfront & Branded

Sustained appreciation for supply-constrained coastal properties and branded residences — where our collections sit.

-2–3%
Oversupplied Condos

Mid-range condos face inventory pressure. This underscores why segment selection matters.

Projections reflect third-party market analysis and are not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Structural Support

Why the Fundamentals Hold

Tourism Engine

~$900M in luxury hospitality projects announced for 2025–2028. Expanding direct flights from the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Cash Market Stability

Los Cabos is primarily a cash market — no exposure to U.S. mortgage rate volatility. Stable peso/dollar exchange sustains demand.

Favorable Rates

Banxico cut its reference rate to 7.00% in December 2025, reducing friction for the financing segment of the market.

Supply Constraints

Peninsula geography — ocean on both sides — creates natural barriers. Developable coastal land is finite. Demand is not.

Key Takeaways

The market has matured. This is no longer a momentum play — it's strategic investment with a clear horizon. Buyers who approach Los Cabos with institutional rigor are finding value that emotional purchasers missed.

Record inventory means buyers have more negotiation power than at any point in the last three years. For qualified acquirers, this is an advantageous window.

The ultra-luxury segment — and branded residences in particular — continues to outperform. Peninsula geography limits supply. Tourism infrastructure keeps expanding. Dollar-denominated transactions remove currency risk.

Our collections sit at the intersection of every favorable trend: branded residences, beachfront positioning within Puerto Los Cabos, and the San José del Cabo growth corridor.

Institutional Validation

The Brands Entering Los Cabos

The world's most discerning hospitality brands are making their own investment case — with capital.

Full-Service International Brokerage

We Handle the Entire Closing Process

Buying in Mexico doesn't have to be complicated. We provide a full-service experience that mirrors U.S. standards — coordinating every detail so you can focus on the investment, not the paperwork.

Legal & Notarial

Trusted attorneys and notaries specializing in foreign-national transactions and fideicomiso (bank trust) structuring.

Appraisals & Inspections

Licensed appraisers, property assessors, and environmental inspections for a fully informed acquisition.

Financing & Structuring

Cross-border financing guidance, 1031 exchange considerations, and tax-efficient ownership structures.

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Confidential · Off-Market

Hospitality Investment — Cancún, Mexico

Beyond Los Cabos, we are sourcing institutional-grade hospitality investment opportunities in Cancún and the Riviera Maya. Current pipeline includes off-market assets available exclusively to qualified investors under NDA.

Sources: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Baja Real Estate · Cabo Real Estate Services BCS MLS · Oceanside Real Estate Group · FITURCA Los Cabos Tourism Observatory. Data through Q1 2026, prepared May 2026. All projections reflect third-party market analysis and are not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Your Advisory Team

Two Generations of Real Estate Expertise

LuxuryCabos is represented by a father-and-son team at Prenton Realty — combining 25+ years of Chicago brokerage leadership with institutional capital-markets training and direct Los Cabos market access.

Managing Broker & Founder

Paul Sanchez

With 25+ years in Chicagoland real estate, Paul is one of the most experienced brokers in the western suburbs. He founded Prenton Realty on the belief that clients deserve more than a transaction — they deserve a trusted advisor. His experience spans residential, commercial, and investment real estate across every market cycle, and his deep relationships across the industry are the foundation the firm is built on.

Every client is the only client. That's how we've built our reputation for nearly three decades — and it's how every Los Cabos acquisition is handled.

Nearly 30 Years

Chicagoland real estate leadership across every market cycle — residential, commercial, and investment

Founder · Managing Broker

Founded Prenton Realty in Naperville, Illinois. REALTOR® Member. Illinois License #471015412

Commercial Broker · Accredited Commercial Practitioner

Edward Sanchez

Edward leads Prenton Realty's commercial division and international practice. A DePaul University honors graduate in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management, he brings capital-markets experience from Fitch Ratings and a $2.55B hospitality portfolio refinancing at Great Wolf Lodge to every client engagement. Edward heads LuxuryCabos.com and oversees the firm's Florida and Texas expansion.

As a licensed Illinois broker and Accredited Commercial Practitioner, Edward bridges the gap most Cabo brokerages cannot. Your acquisition journey begins where you live and work — and he understands both that world and the one you're acquiring into. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Most Cabo brokerages are local-only. An advisor who understands both the buyer's home market and the Los Cabos market — and brings institutional finance training to the table — is a rare and valuable position.

Capital Markets Background

Structured finance experience at Fitch Ratings and Great Wolf Lodge informs every acquisition analysis

Los Cabos Developer Access

Direct relationships with developers, attorneys, and the fideicomiso trust structure — pre-launch pricing up to 20% below retail

Full-Service Closing

We handle the entire process — lawyers, notaries, appraisers, financing — mirroring the U.S. closing experience

Backed by Prenton Realty

A boutique, family-founded brokerage with 25+ years of experience. REALTOR® · ACP · License #475188531

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