Cabo San Lucas
El Tezal
Hillside views, real value
Cabo San Lucas's hillside neighborhood with ocean and city views — the most accessible entry point into Cabo real estate. Locals, expats, and a real neighborhood feel.
Entry price
$350k
View tier
Ocean + Arch
Walk to marina
15 min
Annual appreciation
8-12%
About El Tezal
What makes El Tezal different
El Tezal climbs the hills above Cabo San Lucas marina, on the western side of town. It's the most established residential neighborhood in Cabo proper — meaning it's where locals and long-term expats actually live, not where vacationers come for a week.
Homes here range from small 2-bed condos ($350k) up to large hillside villas with panoramic ocean + Arch + marina views ($2-3M). Pricing makes it the most accessible entry point into Cabo real estate, and it appreciates steadily because demand for ocean-view homes inside city limits never slows.
Buy in El Tezal when you want real ocean views + walkable streets + a working neighborhood feel — and you don't need the gated-community concierge experience. Excellent for full-time residents and rental investors.
Best for
Who buys in El Tezal
- First-time Cabo buyers
- Full-time residents
- Rental investors
- Value-driven luxury
Community amenities
What's on the property
- Ocean + Arch views from hillside
- Walking distance to marina
- Established neighborhood
- Strong rental demand
- Multiple grocery + dining options
Why people love it
What owners actually say about El Tezal
- 1The view of the Arch + marina from the top of the hill is unreal
- 2Walkable to actual grocery stores and restaurants (rare in Cabo)
- 3Real neighbors, not just rotating Airbnb guests
- 4Rental demand is bulletproof — short term AND long term
- 5Entry-level pricing without giving up ocean views
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Inside El Tezal
On the market
Homes & lots in El Tezal
A snapshot of what we're showing this week — built homes, condos, and unbuilt land. Inquire for current MLS + off-market listings.
FAQ
El Tezal, answered
Is El Tezal safe?
Yes — it's a residential neighborhood with steady local + expat population. Like anywhere, you pick the right street and the right house. Newer hillside developments have private security; older streets rely on community presence. Most of our buyers feel completely comfortable walking around.
What's the rental income like in El Tezal?
Strong. A 3-bed hillside home with ocean views typically rents for $200-$450/night and books 18-25 weeks/year. Long-term rentals (3+ months) range $2,500-$6,000/month. ROI on condos is one of the best in Cabo.
Can foreigners buy in El Tezal?
Yes. Anything within ~50km of the coast (which is all of Cabo) requires a fideicomiso (bank trust) for foreign buyers. It's a standard, government-regulated process. We handle the setup.
Is El Tezal a gated community?
No — El Tezal is a public neighborhood. Within it there are gated complexes and individual gated estates, but the overall area is a regular Mexican neighborhood. If gated is a must-have, look at Pedregal or Quivira.
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