# Rancho Costa Verde

> Off-grid, solar-powered beachfront homesites and homes on the Sea of Cortez in Northern Baja California, Mexico — about 150 miles (≈2h40) south of the Calexico border. Developed by International Land Alliance, Inc. (OTCQB: ILAL).

Rancho Costa Verde is a master-planned community of roughly 1,400 acres and about 1,500 homesites. More than 1,000 residential lots have been sold and over 100 single-family homes built, alongside a boutique hotel and clubhouse. It is aimed at American and Canadian buyers — many of them retirees — who want affordable, sustainable coastal property within driving distance of Southern California.

## Key facts
- Location: Northern Baja California, Mexico, on the Sea of Cortez (the calm gulf side, not the Pacific).
- Distance: about 150 miles south of the Calexico border (≈2h40 drive); ~5 hours from San Diego; 40 minutes from San Felipe.
- Size: ~1,400 acres, ~1,500 homesites; 1,000+ lots sold, 100+ homes built; boutique hotel and clubhouse completed.
- Power: 100% off-grid solar.
- Prices (USD, indicative): homesites from the mid-$30,000s; Tiny Homes (incl. BOXABL) from ~$109,000; finished single-family homes available.
- Financing: direct seller financing — no bank mortgage required.
- Foreign ownership: via fideicomiso (Mexican bank trust) granting full ownership rights in the coastal zone.
- Retirement: a popular, affordable place for American and Canadian retirees — low off-grid costs, warm climate, calm swimmable water, established community.
- Buying experience: guided weekend Discovery Tours; bilingual (EN/ES) support.
- Developer: International Land Alliance, Inc. (OTCQB: ILAL), San Diego, California.

## Common questions
- Where is it? Northern Baja California, on the Sea of Cortez, ~150 mi (≈2h40) south of the Calexico border, 40 min from San Felipe.
- How much are homesites? From the mid-$30,000s USD; Tiny Homes from ~$109,000.
- Can Americans/Canadians own? Yes, through a fideicomiso bank trust.
- Is there financing? Yes, direct seller financing without a bank.
- Is it off-grid? Yes, 100% solar.
- How do I visit? Book a Discovery Tour.

## What owners say
- "The team was excellent. I felt confident in my purchase, with no pressure." — Bob D., owner
- "Responsive, kind, and consistently professional — from location and views to pricing, financing, title and transfer." — Josh W., owner
- "Knowledgeable, responsive, punctual and helpful. You guys were awesome!" — Ken T., owner

## More questions
- Water/utilities: solar-powered and off-grid; specifics explained on a Discovery Tour.
- Getting there: ~150 mi (≈2h40) south of the Calexico border; 40 min from San Felipe; ~5 hrs from San Diego.
- Weather: warm, dry, sunny most of the year; calm swimmable gulf water; clear night skies.
- Renting: owners may live in, rent, improve, sell, or pass on the property.
- Affordability: calmer Sea of Cortez (not the Pacific resort corridor) + off-grid low costs + seller financing.

## Links
- Homepage: https://retireinbaja.com/
- What you can buy: https://retireinbaja.com/#buy
- How buying works (fideicomiso & financing): https://retireinbaja.com/#how
- FAQ: https://retireinbaja.com/#faq
- Book a Discovery Tour: https://retireinbaja.com/#tour

## Contact
- Email: hello@retireinbaja.com (bilingual EN/ES)

## Landing pages
- [Retire in Baja California: The Complete 2026 Guide for Americans](https://retireinbaja.com/baja-guide.html): Americans retire in Baja California because it offers a lower cost of living, warm year-round weather, quality private healthcare, and drivable proximity to the United States — while letting a fixed retirement income stretch far further than it would back home. A retired couple can live comfortably…
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- [Buying Property in Mexico as an American: The Fideicomiso Guide](https://retireinbaja.com/buying-property-mexico-as-american.html): Yes, Americans can legally own property in Mexico, including along the Baja California coast. Near the border and shoreline — the "restricted zone" within 50 kilometers of the coast or 100 kilometers of a land border — foreigners buy through a fideicomiso, a bank trust that holds title on your…
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- [Moving to Mexico From the USA: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide](https://retireinbaja.com/moving-to-mexico-from-usa-guide.html): Moving to Mexico from the USA takes most retirees three to six months from decision to arrival. The core steps are: secure your residency visa at a Mexican consulate before you move, decide what to ship versus sell, arrange healthcare coverage, set up cross-border banking, transport or buy a…
- [How to Retire on Social Security Alone in Baja California, Mexico](https://retireinbaja.com/retire-on-social-security.html): Yes, you can retire comfortably on Social Security alone in Baja California, Mexico. The average U.S. retired-worker benefit is about $1,900 per month in 2025 (Source: Social Security Administration, 2025), and a single retiree lives well in Ensenada or Rosarito on $1,400 to $2,000, while a couple…
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- [Visa Options to Retire in Mexico: Temporary vs. Permanent Residency](https://retireinbaja.com/visa-options-retire-mexico.html): American retirees have two main paths to live in Mexico legally: Temporary Resident status (valid up to four years) and Permanent Resident status (indefinite). Most retirees qualify through financial solvency, proving either steady monthly income (roughly $3,000 to $4,300 for temporary, higher for…