The Idyllic East Cape
The East Cape region is in a word, idyllic, known for its truly amazing sunrises, calm waters and endless sandy beaches. With the coral reef at Cabo Pulmo setting the stage, it is nirvana for the lucky few who live here year round. Today, the demand for individual lots is at an all-time high, and that’s not going to change.
The East Cape is a sandy, laid-back beach town nestled in a calm bay, with an array of outdoor activities right at your doorstep. Ideal for the more adventurous among us, families of all shapes and sizes, and those that fish with a passion, the real estate market in Los Barriles is explosive. The unprecedented demand for properties shows no sign of slowing down. With prices a fraction of those in The Tourist Corridor area, beachfront and residential land is in high demand, and if there were more finished homes, those would be as well. Developers and smart investors are taking advantage of the land prices today, and it won’t be long before the options for real estate in Los Barriles, La Ribera Buena Vista will all include new condominiums and hotels.
The driving force behind the expansion in the East Cape region is being helped by the opening of the sophisticated Puerto Los Cabos Marina in San José del Cabo which has fueled the interest and paved the way for upscale developers who are planning ultra-exclusive beach and golf resort communities. The amount of property that has been purchased on the East Cape within the last few years is unprecedented. Conservative estimates are that over 25,000 acres have been sold in excess of US$200 million. The biggest developments on the Cape will be the Mayan Resorts, just beyond Puerto Los Cabos; El Rincón, just beyond Cabo Pulmo’s coral reefs; La Ribera, the site of the next biggest marina development on the Cape called “Cabo Riviera” and another one in Los Barriles.
The East Cape has long been a dream destination for fishermen and marine biologists, for divers, snorkelers, and the world’s top underwater photographers. Many species of marine mammals migrate to these warm, sheltered waters to raise their young. Gray whales, orcas, and bottlenose dolphins are frequently sighted here.