The Restricted Zone is defined by the Mexican Constitution as any land within 50 kilometers (about 31 miles) of the coast or 100 kilometers of an international border. Because the entire Los Cabos region is a narrow peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, all real estate here falls within this zone, legally requiring foreign residential buyers to hold their title through a Fideicomiso . Read about the Restricted Zone here: Property Ownership in Mexico

 

A Fideicomiso is a safe, government-sanctioned bank trust used as your property title. The Mexican bank acts as the trustee (holding the title), while you are named the primary beneficiary. This means you maintain absolute control over the property—including the right to live in it, rent it out, remodel it, sell it, or pass it down to your heirs—while enjoying institutional security. Read more about the Fideicomiso here: Your Property Title in Mexico: The Fideicomiso

Yes. Foreigners can legally purchase and own residential real estate in Los Cabos with the exact same ownership rights as a Mexican citizen. While the method of holding the title depends on the property’s location, full legal protection and rights to use, modify, lease, or sell the asset are guaranteed under Mexican law. Read more about property ownership in Mexico here: Property Ownership in Mexico