Reasons to Visit Tecate

Rancho Viejo Tecate

Just over the border from San Diego, California is a hidden gem of a city, and no, I’m not talking about Tijuana. Tecate is rarely talked about when discussing Mexican destination areas, but it should be somewhere high on your list as this city hosts a number of unique features and attractions.

For many San Diegans, the trip to Tecate is less than an hour, and for many struggling Americans looking to own property, looking to the other side of the border seems to be their best option for home ownership.

As many ex-pats are looking to buy homes in Mexico, it may be time for you to consider this great country to put down roots or just find a place for your summer home. But here are a few reasons you might want to consider Tecate.

Brewery Tour

The first thing that came to mind when you read the town’s name was probably Tecate beer. This is one of the most popular Mexican beer brands in Mexico and across America. Their brewery hosts thousands of tourists annually and is an excellent destination for beer enthusiasts. If you are looking for a fantastic place to have a couple of beers, this is it. They have a number of extensive beer gardens, which host events and live music.

Vineyards

Believe it or not, Tecate also has almost 200 vineyards. Northern Baja California has become a thriving wine-producing region, especially in places like Valle de Guadalupe, and Tecate is one of the region’s up-and-coming cities for wine. Mexican wine has quickly become one of the natural-wine world’s hottest areas.

Vinos Tanama

Vinos Tanama is one of Tecate’s most famous vineyards. They have a truly impressive vineyard and host wine tastings for around 20 pesos per person, making it one of the cheapest ways to spend an afternoon.

Tecate, Ensenada, and Valle de Guadalupe have become a pilgrimage for many wine lovers. Much like the whiskey row in Kentucky, this area has become a massive destination for wine tours. In the surrounding area of Tecate, there are almost 200 vineyards alone.

Spas

Tecate is regionally famous for its day spas, and for a good reason. It hosts some of the most prestigious resort spas in Baja, California.

Rancho La Puerta is an all-inclusive spa close to Tecate’s city center. They have a number of amenities that will put your mind and body to ease.

So now that you know what to do once you come down to Tecate, now you’ll have to find a place to stay.

How to Buy Property in Mexico as an American

Although there are several steps that you will need to make if you’re an American looking to buy property in Mexico, there are no laws in place barring  Americans from owning land or property.

First, you must find the right property, pay your deposit,  get a loan, and set up your mortgage. That part is evident for anyone who has paid for property before. Next, you will have to file for a fideicomiso.

A fideicomiso is a bank trust which allows you to, and it’s the first step you will need to make when you are looking to buy property, especially when purchasing property in restricted zones. Restricted zones are defined as any land within 100 km of any border or 50 km from any ocean.

These restricted areas are also known as ejido land. Ejido land is basically community land, and the only way to acquire Mexican ejido land is to go through a privatization process that sets up a Mexican citizen as a trustee of the deed.

The fideicomiso sets up a trust with you having the land rights and another trustee who has the legal ownership. The benefit of setting up a fideicomiso is that you do not need a Mexican will to pass your land down to heirs.

Here a notary will step in and complete a few tasks such as property assessment (for tax purposes) and seek approval for the land purchase, which will be bound by Mexican law.

Next, you will sign an escritura which is your title on the land, once the purchase has gone through and you have paid any outstanding fees. Once this process is finished, the registration will take around three months to go through.

If you have any questions on how to buy property in Mexico, visit us on our webpage with any questions or concerns you may have.

Hoteles en Tecate, Mexico

If you want to visit Tecate before you buy, there are plenty of hotels and resorts that will accommodate you. Hotel Boutique Rancho Tecate is one of the best hotels in the area. They boast some Amazing rooms as well as a pool and hot tub, a great bar and restaurant, and a vineyard adjacent.

Buying property in Mexico

Foreign buyers may be uneasy about investing money in Mexican real estate. Still, as we see cities in Mexico skyrocket in popularity, the time is right to invest in real estate before the influx of foreign investment.

Before buying land, there are still many things to consider. Much like investing in real estate in America, buying property in Mexico is a huge decision, one not to be made lightly. Before making this decision, we recommend finding a reputable agency.

The process of buying property in Mexico is straightforward, but having someone who knows all the ins and outs of Mexican law is almost essential. For instance, ejido land is not something many Americans consider when looking for the right plot of land to invest in. Ejido land.

The New York Times reported on this trend last year. This last year saw a similar trend of Americans travelling to and investing in Mexican real estate. International Land Alliance is at the forefront of this trend as we have built investment opportunities in Mexican real estate across Baja California.

We provide Americans with an alternative to rising housing costs in America by allowing you and your family to own property of their own. As