Complete Guide: Buying Property in Bucerías as a Foreigner

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Mexico?

Yes. A foreign buyer can buy at Del Lago like any other buyer: with a purchase contract with the developer. The bank trust (fideicomiso) is only arranged at the title-deed stage, because Bucerías is in Mexico’s restricted zone (within 50 km of the coast), and any real estate agency can help you with that process.

You don’t need the bank trust to buy: that step only comes when the title deeds are issued.

The Buying Process Step by Step

Purchasing land in Bucerías through Del Lago Residencial is straightforward, and Century 21 CAM Grupo guides you through every step:and an advisor guides you through every step:

1. Choose your lot: Browse available lots online or schedule a visit. Del Lago offers lots starting at 120 square meters in a master-planned community with a central lake, a clubhouse with pool, pickleball and basketball courts, an outdoor gym (coming soon), 24/7 security, and underground utilities.
2. Reserve: A reservation deposit of $10,000 MXN (approximately $540 USD) takes the lot off the market while your contract is prepared.
3. Down payment: Pay 30% of the total lot price as your initial payment.
4. Financing: The remaining 70% can be financed directly with the developer over up to 24 monthly installments with zero interest.
5. Title transfer: Urbanization is complete. Title transfer through a Mexican notary public and lot handover are expected in 2027. If you are a foreign buyer, this is when the bank trust is arranged.

What Does It Cost?

Del Lago Residencial’s urbanization is already complete, and only 18 of its 218 lots remain available. Current pricing starts at $5,500 MXN per square meter (approximately $300 USD/m², at 18.5 MXN per USD).

For the smallest lots at 120 m², this translates to:

• Total price: ~$660,000 MXN (~$35,700 USD)
• Down payment (30%): ~$198,000 MXN (~$10,700 USD)
• Monthly payments (24 months): ~$19,250 MXN (~$1,040 USD/month)

Additional costs to budget for:

• Closing costs at the title-deed stage: the municipal property acquisition tax (ISAI), notary fees, appraisal and certificates, plus the bank trust if you are a foreign buyer. They depend on the transaction and the notary, so ask a notary in Bahía de Banderas for a quote.
• Annual property tax (predial): paid to the municipality of Bahía de Banderas; check the current amount with the municipality.

Why Bucerías?

Bucerías sits in the heart of Riviera Nayarit, one of Mexico’s best-known coastal tourism corridors. Here is what draws buyers to the area:

• About 10.7 km in a straight line from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (measured from the Del Lago entrance), with direct flights from dozens of U.S. and Canadian cities.
• Established expat community: Bucerías has a well-established community of Americans and Canadians, and English is common in many shops, restaurants, and medical facilities.
• List price history: At Del Lago, the list price rose from $3,800 MXN/m² to $5,500 MXN/m² today (+44%). That is a historical figure, not a promise of future appreciation.
• Quality of life: Great dining, golf courses, hospitals, and of course, the Pacific Ocean nearby.

Why Del Lago Residencial?

What Del Lago Residencial offers:

• A single list price of $5,500 MXN per m² for every lot, with urbanization already complete.
• Master-planned community with a central lake, clubhouse with pool, pickleball courts, more than 180 owner families, and building rules set by the government authorization for the community (residential use, 2 stories maximum, 60% lot coverage).
• Developer financing only: 30% down and up to 24 interest-free monthly payments, directly with the developer. There is no bank financing or mortgage.
• Developer and broker: Del Lago is developed by CAM Grupo and sold by Century 21 CAM Grupo, part of the international Century 21 real estate network.

Is It Safe to Buy?

Buying property in Mexico can be safe when done carefully. Title deeds are formalized before a Mexican notary public and recorded in the Public Property Registry. Read your contract closely, visit the community, and work with a notary you trust. At Del Lago, title deeds are expected in 2027.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you are looking for a place to build a home, retire, or spend your vacations, Del Lago Residencial is an accessible way to own land on the Riviera Nayarit coast, with lots starting at approximately $35,700 USD and developer financing.

Contact Century 21 CAM Grupo today — call +52 322 195 7120 or use the contact form —Talk to an advisor today — use the contact form or call the CAM Grupo office at +52 322 297 5801 — to learn about available lots, schedule a virtual or in-person tour, and get a personalized quote. Only 18 lots remain available.