Frequently asked questions
Why is Parayso a great investment?
Parayso is a high-end luxury planned community that is competitive with the rest of the world luxury real estate market. The beach and dunes are pristine and Parayso has excellent access to the recently completed International Airport and new Coastal Highway (Costera). Read more
This allows for short flights and drive times from other major U.S and Mexican cities. Parayso is a private, gated community that provides many amenities that aren’t normally found in similar developments. Luxurious and spacious homes on generous oversized lots create unique and superior value. The tropical beachfront lifestyle is a casual, yet elegant experience, making it a one-of–a-kind destination. Worldwide market surveys confirm that the value of real estate increases dramatically as one moves toward the sea and that luxury oceanfront properties demand higher value than like-kind inland estates. With regard to properties outside of the U.S., it is also true that value increases with proximity to the U.S. border. Unlike any other property in Mexico, Parayso boasts all of these characteristics – on the sea and close to the border with short drive and fly times. 
Am I safe in Mexico?
Many American are getting a distorted view from the biased U.S. media regarding Mexico and safety in Mexico, the reality shown in crime statistical reports from both the U.S. CIA and the United Nations is that a person in the U.S. is 2.6 times MORE likely to be involved in a crime than in Mexico. Read more
The rest of the world does not get the negative biased news, feels very comfortable in Mexico and is actually now driving the Mexico real estate markets. Washington D.C. has 10 times more homicides than Mexico City. Click here to read "Mexico Safer Than Headlines Indcate" article.
How stable is Mexico?
The Mexican government has promised and continues to provide funding for major infrastructure which has helped shape world travel, tourism and retirement to Mexico. There are more than one million Americans living in Mexico and there has been a significant increase in Canadian, European and Asian investment in recent years. Read more
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts that Mexico will be the second fastest growing travel destination by 2013. In 2005, Mexico claimed 15% of the world’s tourism market.
The President of Mexico, Felipe Calderón, has become the first head of state to join the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) joint campaign highlighting the importance of travel and tourism to global growth and development.
The President of Mexico, Felipe Calderón, has become the first head of state to join the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) joint campaign highlighting the importance of travel and tourism to global growth and development.
How does the economic future appear for the State of Sonora?The state of Sonora is in an excellent position to exploit, and is committed to, the vast tourism and retirement opportunities that exist and Parayso is expected to be an important part of the stimulus within the state and region. The new International Airport, Coastal Highway and marina investments provide critical infrastructure needed for real estate growth for this new and emerging "Gold Coast."
What is the closest resort town?
Puerto Penasco is on Sonora's northeastern shore of the Sea of Cortez, 60 miles south of the international border at Lukeville/Sonoyta. It is a booming vacation destination with tourism being the most important economic activity. Development to date includes over 40 condominium resorts and numerous restaurants and hotels. Read more
Travel and Leisure Magazine rated Puerto Penasco as one of the Top 5 Trips for the new century. With 50 miles of pristine coastline between Parayso and Puerto Penasco, Parayso residents will undoubtedly travel to this fun-filled, vibrant fishing and tourist town.
How are the local roads to drive on?
El Desemboque, a small fishing village, is located approximately 60 miles south of Puerto Penasco and 10 miles south of Parayso on the Sea of Cortez. The area’s untouched beauty, agriculture and pristine beaches far surpass those of Puerto Penasco. Read more
The Mexican government has selected the area around El Desemboque to be a key tourist destination. The government is close to completing a new Coastal Highway (Costera) that will run along the coast of Sonora to the United States, providing safe travel conditions to the small pristine villages that dot the eastern coastline. Parayso’s main entrance road connects to this new Coastal Highway and will greatly reduce drive time from major cities in Arizona and California. Of equal importance, construction of the Del Mar de Cortez International Airport is complete and will allow travelers an air transportation hub within a forty-five minute drive of Parayso’s main entrance.
What other cities and towns are close by?
Located a quick 45-minute highway drive from Parayso is the inland agricultural and ranching city of Caborca with over 100,000 people. Caborca, the county seat, offers many opportunities and goods for a resident at Parayso, including numerous restaurants, grocery stores, department stores, an historic and majestic mission and a large hospital. You'll find the greatest carne asada anywhere at La Carreta restaurant!
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Puerto Penasco has greatly benefited from its proximity to the United States’ border and multiple populous locations in the United States. Parayso and El Desemboque will undoubtedly benefit as well. There are numerous markets within reasonable driving distance to the existing resort areas of Puerto Penasco and the future community of Parayso.
Although the direct feeder markets contain approximately 10 million people, Arizona and California contain the majority of the drive markets and contain 6 and 22 million people, respectively. Arizona is the largest target drive market with two of its largest cities within 215 miles. The Phoenix airport is the sixth busiest airport in the U.S., servicing 18 major airlines. Tucson also operates a major airport, has a population of over one million people and attracts tourists and "snowbirds" from all over the United States and Canada.
With the addition of the Del Mar de Cortez International Airport, Parayso will not only attract the existing drive market but will also emerge as an international flight destination. Although the marinas in Puerto Peñasco are modest in size, the government announced in 2001 its master "Nautical Ladder" plan to promote boating activity up and down the Sea of Cortez. Puerto Penasco is listed as a part of this project and has received both infrastructure and marina related upgrades as part of the effort. The first phase of the Penasco expansion is already complete. As a second phase, Holland America, one of the largest luxury cruise lines in the world, has announced the creation of a major port which will act as the home port for four other cruise destinations.
In summary, Parayso significantly benefits from its proximity to the U.S border and major U.S. cities. Value is greatly enhanced by the completion of the Coastal Highway, Del Mar de Cortez International Airport, Nautical Ladder and a home port for world renowned cruise lines. The government has clearly committed to building airports, highways and various infrastructures while focusing on the safety of visitors and those who retire in Mexico.
Although the direct feeder markets contain approximately 10 million people, Arizona and California contain the majority of the drive markets and contain 6 and 22 million people, respectively. Arizona is the largest target drive market with two of its largest cities within 215 miles. The Phoenix airport is the sixth busiest airport in the U.S., servicing 18 major airlines. Tucson also operates a major airport, has a population of over one million people and attracts tourists and "snowbirds" from all over the United States and Canada.
With the addition of the Del Mar de Cortez International Airport, Parayso will not only attract the existing drive market but will also emerge as an international flight destination. Although the marinas in Puerto Peñasco are modest in size, the government announced in 2001 its master "Nautical Ladder" plan to promote boating activity up and down the Sea of Cortez. Puerto Penasco is listed as a part of this project and has received both infrastructure and marina related upgrades as part of the effort. The first phase of the Penasco expansion is already complete. As a second phase, Holland America, one of the largest luxury cruise lines in the world, has announced the creation of a major port which will act as the home port for four other cruise destinations.
In summary, Parayso significantly benefits from its proximity to the U.S border and major U.S. cities. Value is greatly enhanced by the completion of the Coastal Highway, Del Mar de Cortez International Airport, Nautical Ladder and a home port for world renowned cruise lines. The government has clearly committed to building airports, highways and various infrastructures while focusing on the safety of visitors and those who retire in Mexico.
