Legal Steps to Safely Buy Property in Mexico as an American (San Felipe Edition)

Documents on desk with scenic view on San Felipe Baja California.

If you’re an American thinking about buying a lot or home in San Felipe, you’re not just choosing a view—you’re making a legal decision in another country. You’ve probably heard mixed messages: “Foreigners can’t own land near the beach.”“You just put it in a Mexican friend’s name.”“The fideicomiso is risky.” Most of this is outdated […]

Step-by-Step Guide: How Americans Buy Land in San Felipe, Baja California

How to Buy Land in San Felipe Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re an American retiree or snowbird dreaming of a place by the Sea of Cortez, San Felipe can feel almost too good to be true: warm winters, slower pace, and land prices that still make sense compared to California or Arizona. But the moment you start researching how to buy land in San Felipe, […]