Campeche - Yucatan Real Estate's Beachfront Hidden Treasure

By Author: Thomas Lloyd
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When exploring real estate options, it is especially advantageous to find an up-coming area. Although the many advantages of buying Mexico Real Estate have already brought attention to numerous international real estate destinations throughout the country, Yucatan Real Estate especially offers some excellent beachfront areas that have, up until now, received less attention. While on the Caribbean coast, destinations such as Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Cozumel have been seeing a high number of international buyers, and with good reason, in the Yucatan Pensinsula's "other side" - the Golf Coast in the states of Yucatan and Campeche - buyers can find beautiful golf-front properties for excellent deals. A look at Mexico MLS listings will show you that in the state of Campeche there are lots available for a fraction of the price of similar lots in other beachfront areas, but with all the same advantages.

If you are looking for a beachfront home, you've ...
... probably investigated areas such as Puerto Vallarta or Playa del Carmen, and noticed the prices; a condo right on the beach, so you walk out of the door, onto the sand, is easily priced over half a million U.S. A house in this location is another issue; in places such as Cancun, they almost don't exist in the city, because of the inaccessible prices. Now if you're willing to go a few blocks back, you can find homes or condos at lower prices.

But imagine living right on the oceanfront, in the house of your dreams, built the way you want it, for a lower price. This is, in fact, possible. Currently, in the state of Campeche, which forms the western half the Yucatan Peninsula, there is a promotion on golf-front lots, being sold at $55,000 US! Because of the relatively low prices of building in this area, a worthwhile house could be built for about $100,000 US. With the price of construction at about $80 per square foot, you are free to let your home grow with your imagination.

Don't imagine that this is an abandoned beach in the middle of nowhere. Yes, these are virgin beachfront lots, offering untouched beauty to be enjoyed from your dream home overlooking the ocean; but not far away is the colonial state capital, Campeche. Besides a beautiful city center, with museums, traditional Mexican and Mayan restaurants, shopping, etc., there are new developments nearby with world-class golf, and a marina development. Two international airports within a short driving distance for easy access back home.

The lots themselves include water, electricity, phone and internet hook-ups, titles (an very important factor to consider when buying in another country) and building permits; the lots are ready for you to start building your dream home for retirement, or to escape the cold northern winters. These prices are incredible, and allow you an excellent opportunity to enjoy a luxury beachfront lifestyle, without the luxury price.