As opportunities to own beachfront and ocean oriented properties become more scarce around the world, it could be a surprise to learn that you may be able to acquire one that is located just a few hours travel from most parts of the United States, and at a very reasonable price. While the Cancun and Riviera Maya coastlines of the Yucatan are now famous around the world, and have been almost completely developed and built out, there remains a small area of white sand beach on the Gulf Coast side of the Peninsula, that has only recently begun to attract the attention of tourists and those looking for a retirement or second home. The unspoiled and historic colonial city of Campeche is the capital of a state rich in culture, Mayan ruins and monuments, vast nature reserves filled with wildlife, and a relatively small stretch of top quality, white sand beaches, to the South in the Municipality of Champoton.

Several projects are now underway along the Gulf Coast of Campeche, including the most ambitious, the Campeche Marina & Golf Resort, which was recently inaugurated by President Fox. This mega-project, being developed by an international real estate group based in Spain, represents a total investment of more than $US 400 Million, and will include a boating marina, an 18 hole championship caliber golf course, a 500 room deluxe hotel, and approximately 1000 condominium and other homes. more