Golf
Real estate in Mexico offers something for everyone. Especially if you are looking for real estate in Mexico attached to one of their world class golf course resort complexes. When speaking of Mexico, including real estate in Mexico, the game of golf is often at the forefront of the conversation. With numerous world class golf courses throughout Mexico, a great reliable warm climate perfect for a day on the green, and some of the most picturesque courses created, golf throughout Mexico draws many an enthusiast whether professional or amateur. The most renowned locations for golfing in Mexico are located on the Baja Peninsular, in the state of Jalisco, or on the Caribbean coastline in the state of Quintana Roo. Golf in Mexico has gained such respect that there are many top class golf clubs now offering attached real estate in Mexico. Here are some of the best golf courses in Mexico:
Cabo del Sol in Los Cabos, Baja Sur
The Ocean Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, came 73rd worldwide for the best layout as voted in Golf Magazine Sept 2005. Set over a 7,103 yard course the excellent design combined with its stunning location and its state of the art facilities, make this course one not to be missed. Located at the Palmilla Resort the Ocean Nine is the newest of 3 courses set amongst wonderful views of the blue waters of the Sea of Cortez. The spectacular clubhouse, with excellent practise and teaching facilities mixed with top class customer service makes the Ocean Nine at Cabo del Sol one of the best courses throughout all of Mexico.
Palmilla Golf Club in Los Cabos, Baja Sur
The golf at Palmilla is undoubtedly some of the best in all Mexico. Opened in 1994, it began as an 18 hold golf course which was both challenging and beautiful. Palmilla was always considered to have set the highest of standards of golf facilities in Mexico. By 1998 Jack Nicklaus had added another 3 courses, the Mountain course, the Arroyo course, and the famous Ocean course. The amenities that go hand in hand with the courses are second to none. Every detail has been carefully thought through. Located over a large area, the courses, amenities and hotel facilities offer almost everything you could want. In 2004 the hotel received an impressive $40 million makeover which has further enhanced the natural beauty of this Club and its amazing facilities. Palmilla also offer luxury residential real estate in Mexico.
El Tamarindo Country Club in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco
A stunning 18 hole golf course set among over 2,000 acres of natural lush jungle-like reserve. Located only 31 miles north of Manzanillo, this course offers the ultimate in peace, tranquillity and privacy. Set over a 6,750 yard challenge, El Tamarindo was designed by David Fleming, and its fairways are lined with scores of palms framing beautiful views of the untouched coastline of the Costa Carayes on the Pacific Ocean. The hotel attached offers only 28 private villas, so it is easy to see that the true feeling of this course is one of blissful isolation and relaxation. The perfect piece of real estate in Mexico for the golf enthusiast.
Vista Vallarta (Nicklaus) in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
The Jack Nicklaus Vista Vallarta 18 hole, over 6,595 yard, par 72 Signature Golf Course is a top favourite for those travelling to Mexico for a pure golfing experience. Host to the 2002 World Golf Championships-EMC World Cup, the course was opened in April 2001. Its fairways use to their fullest advantage the high altitude with great views overlooking Puerto Vallarta, the Marina and Banderas Bay. It is renowned for its graceful yet challenging play required.
Vista Vallarta (Weiskoph) in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
The 7,009 yard, par 72 golf course at the Vista Vallarta Golf Club was designed by Tom Weiskoph and set amongst the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. The course features classic designs of multi-tiered greens, shallow bunkers and expansive fairways set amongst dense jungle foliage and fast running creeks.
Four Seasons Golf Club Punta Mita in Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit
Located 26 miles north of Puerto Vallarta on the edge of the Bahia de Banderas, one of the largest natural bays along the Pacific Coast. The Four Seasons Resort is a Jack Nicklaus 19 hole golf course set within the 140 room Punta Mita hotel, greatly acclaimed for its tranquillity and high quality of services. First opened in Sept 1999, the Club now has a new addition being the St Regis Resort, a second Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, also featuring an additional resort called La Solana Resort. The golf courses at Four Seasons continue to receive rave reviews. The Punta Mita golf course, being 7,014 yards, weaves its way through lush tropical grounds overlooking either the Bahia de Banderas or the Pacific coast. Playing is limited to resort guests and members and guests of the residential complex located within its grounds. If you are looking for a vacation home or retirement home where you can play golf to your heart's content, then don't look past this piece of residential real estate in Mexico. For this complex is considered some of the most sought after real estate in Mexico.
El Camaleon Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo
The El Camaleon Mayakoba golf course was Greg Norman’s first design venture within Mexico, and he did not disappoint. Host of the first ever PGA event in Mexico, the Mayakoba Classic, in February 2007, this course has quickly gained world wide interest for its challenging shots that gently incorporate the natural lush surroundings of its fairways. Along the 7,039 yards players tackle a variety of short grass, dense jungle, meandering waterways, and dunes. The El Camaleon Mayakoba golf course has certainly helped to redefine golf on the Mayan Riviera.
Playa Mujeres Golf Club in Cancun, Quintana Roo
The Caribbean Coast is quickly becoming a popular destination among the amateur and elite golf enthusiasts. Located no more than 7 miles north of Cancun, the Greg Norman designed Playa Mujeres Golf Club which has 2 nine hole courses. Nestled on a small peninsular between the Caribbean Sea and the Chacmochuc Lagoon is the 930 acre Playa Mujeres Resort. The 18 holes, stretching to 7,246 yards is a stunningly picturesque view, with many natural challenges along the way, with fast greens, deep water hazards, palm trees and thick underbrush. As you play towards, and then along the coastline of the Caribbean Sea, it is easy to get totally taken up in the atmosphere of the course setting.
Real estate in Mexico offers some excellent choice for the golfing enthusiast, whether you are looking to purchase real estate in Mexico for a vacation home, to retire, or to live and work. Luxury residential complexes attached to some of the best golf courses in the world, what more does an amateur, or professional, golfer need! Feel free to continue to look through our site, we have some interesting and informative information on real estate in Mexico, and search through the properties on this site, you may just find your perfect piece of real estate in Mexico.
