Puerto Los Cabos
Puerto Los Cabos is a 2,000-acre master-planned community positioned at the gateway to the East Cape, where the San Jose del Cabo Estuary meets three miles of Sea of Cortez coastline. The only marina community among Los Cabos luxury developments, it combines 27 holes of Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus golf, Mexico’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and a 230-slip yacht marina within a 10-minute drive of downtown San Jose del Cabo.
About Puerto Los Cabos
Developed by Grupo Questro, Puerto Los Cabos launched in 2007 with a vision to create Los Cabos’ most comprehensive resort destination. The Sánchez Navarro family began acquiring land in 1985, partnering with Fonatur to develop five residential neighborhoods, multiple hotels, and the region’s most modern marina.
The community offers a rare composite golf experience: the Greg Norman Mission Course features 400 feet of elevation change through desert foothills, while two Jack Nicklaus nines bring players to oceanfront holes carved into the shoreline. A new clubhouse opened in 2017, and culinary palapas staffed with chefs and bartenders are positioned throughout the course.
Marina Puerto Los Cabos currently operates 230 slips accommodating vessels up to 250 feet, with expansion planned to 400 slips. Marine Group Boat Works provides a full-service boatyard on site. The protected harbor offers direct access to some of the world’s most productive sportfishing waters and the marine sanctuary at Cabo Pulmo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 60 miles north.
Hotel inventory anchors the community: Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, opened in 2019 as the first Reserve property in Mexico, now holding Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond designations. The JW Marriott Los Cabos (opened 2015) was designed by Jim Olson and includes a 45-room Griffin Club for guests seeking heightened privacy. Secrets Puerto Los Cabos offers adults-only all-inclusive accommodations, while boutique Hotel El Ganzo caters to artists and musicians at the marina’s edge.
Five residential neighborhoods serve distinct buyer profiles. Fundadores, double-gated with its own beach club, represents the community’s most established enclave. The Enclaves offer Ritz-Carlton Reserve branded residences with full resort services. El Altillo provides elevated homesites with panoramic views across the marina, golf course, and town. La Noria features contemporary architecture along the Nicklaus fairways.
Beyond golf and marina, Wirikuta Botanical Cactus Garden spans 12 acres with 1,500 cactus varieties from deserts worldwide, a sculpture collection by Mexico’s leading artists, and three granite pyramids. The community sits minutes from Flora Farms, Acre, and Los Tamarindos, and walking distance from the Thursday Night Art Walk in historic San Jose del Cabo.
Real Estate in Puerto Los Cabos
The Puerto Los Cabos real estate market spans custom estates, golf villas, marina-adjacent homes, and Ritz-Carlton Reserve branded residences. Entry points begin around $800,000 for golf course homesites, with beachfront and branded residence inventory reaching $15 million to $20 million.
Fundadores homesites command the highest premiums, with the final 14-lot release (Fundadores Legacy) representing the last opportunity in this established neighborhood. The Enclaves, managed under the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand, offer both oceanfront homes and hillside condominiums with full access to Zadún’s services, including Spa Alkemia and the Sensei wellness program.
The community’s position at the East Cape gateway attracts buyers interested in both the resort infrastructure and access to undeveloped coastline, surf breaks, and Cabo Pulmo diving. Many owners stay five to six months per season, creating a strong community culture distinct from more transient resort destinations.
Membership programs include Social Membership (beach club and tennis center access) and Golf Membership (adding the private Greg Norman course and practice facilities). The Puerto Los Cabos Club provides homeowner services designed for seamless seasonal transitions.
The Sea of Cortez coastline here offers calmer waters than Pacific-side communities. La Playita at the marina entrance features a roped-off swimming area, and multiple beach clubs serve different neighborhoods and guest profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions About Puerto Los Cabos
Is the beach at Puerto Los Cabos swimmable?
Yes. Puerto Los Cabos sits on the Sea of Cortez, which is calmer than Pacific-side beaches. La Playita at the marina entrance has a designated swimming area, and El Ganzo Beach also offers safe swimming conditions.
How far is Puerto Los Cabos from the airport?
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is approximately 20-25 minutes from Puerto Los Cabos. Downtown San Jose del Cabo is 5-10 minutes away.
What golf courses are at Puerto Los Cabos?
The community features 27 holes across three nine-hole courses. Greg Norman designed the Mission Course with dramatic elevation changes. Jack Nicklaus designed the Ocean Course and Nicklaus II Course, with oceanfront holes at the 5th and 6th. Plans call for two full 18-hole courses, one private for homeowners and one resort course.
What hotels are in Puerto Los Cabos?
Four hotels serve the community: Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Forbes Five-Star); JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa (designed by Jim Olson); Secrets Puerto Los Cabos (adults-only all-inclusive); and Hotel El Ganzo (boutique, marina location)
What is the marina capacity?
Marina Puerto Los Cabos currently operates 230 slips and accommodates yachts up to 250 feet. Expansion plans call for 400+ total slips. The marina includes Marine Group Boat Works, a full-service boatyard.
What are the residential neighborhoods in Puerto Los Cabos?
Five neighborhoods offer distinct options: Fundadores (premier, double-gated, private beach club), El Altillo (elevated with panoramic views), La Noria (contemporary, golf course views), and The Enclaves (Ritz-Carlton Reserve branded residences with full resort services).
What is Wirikuta?
Wirikuta Botanical Cactus Garden is a 12-acre attraction within Puerto Los Cabos featuring 1,500 cactus species from deserts worldwide, a sculpture garden with works by Mexico’s leading artists, and three granite pyramids.
What dining is nearby?
Puerto Los Cabos is minutes from Flora Farms, Acre, and Los Tamarindos, the farm-to-table restaurants that have defined the East Cape culinary scene. The community itself offers restaurants at Zadún, JW Marriott, and the marina.