Mexico Real Estate
Playa de Oro
San Felipe, Baja

At Playa De Oro, we make efforts to facilitate a diverse self-contained and entertaining environment within the development's own boundaries.

The Beach Bar & Grill (bar and restaurant) sits on Playa de Oro's highest point, commanding an absolutely spectacular 360 degree sea, desert and mountain views. It is the place to go if you want afternoon shade, a refreshing beverage and something special to eat. It's adjacent to 2 custom pools, a 62' sports/lap pool, 43' designer pool, and an oversize 10-person Jacuzzi. There is live entertainment on most nights of the week so please be sure to arrive early for assured seating.

The Beaches and pathways are perfect for early morning, afternoon or evenings strolls and will complement the natural beauty of the desert. It is Playa de Oro's objective to make the community as attractive as possible while still complying with the ecological mandates of desert preservation. Playa de Oro is a natural home to the protected garambullo cactus.

"As a biologist who has snorkeled and dived on the Great Barrier Reef and in the kelp forest of the Pacific Northwest, I was astounded at the biological diversity of the Sea of Cortez -- the marine environment compares very favorably to both areas in terms of the number of interesting species of fish, invertebrates, and, well, just about everything." Robin Mittenthal, Sea of Cortez 2008

In its continuing efforts to conserve and protect cultural and natural heritage, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California (also known as Sea of Cortez) in Baja California, Mexico, a World Heritage Site.

UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites are diverse and unique wonders, such as the Great Wall of China, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the Galápagos Islands, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, wildlife preserves in East Africa, the Taj Mahal, Indonesia’s tropical rain forests, and the Grand Canyon in the US. Baja California’s Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California is the newest addition to that impressive list. UNESCO reports that the Islands of the Gulf of California contain “striking natural beauty in a dramatic setting formed by rugged islands with high cliffs and sandy beaches, which contrast with the brilliant reflection from the desert and the surrounding turquoise waters.” The investigators were amazed at the diversity and abundance of bird and marine life, determining that the area “constitutes a unique eco-region of high priority for biodiversity conservation.”

The UNESCO site in the Sea of Cortez is home to 695 plant species, more than any other marine or island property on the World Heritage List. It is home to 891 species of fish (90% of which are endemic), 39% of the world’s total number of marine mammal species, and one third of the world’s marine whale and dolphin species.