Los Cabos is located at the tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, where the rich waters of the Pacific Ocean meet the warm currents of the Sea of Cortez in the Gulf of California. The area includes state parks and federal nature preserves that protect the unique habitat for rare plants and animals. Los Cabos is also a significant ecotourism destination that promotes sustainable tourism practices, farm-to-table dining at organic farms, cultural diversity, and awareness of the environmental impacts to protect endemic species and promote eco-conscious activities. For this, and Los Cabos’ incredible beaches, it has been dubbed the "Jewel of Mexico."
As Los Cabos real estate increases in value and the economic development of the peninsula accelerates, the host communities of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo have begun to address sustainability and cultural awareness by implementing stringent environmental codes. New Cabo real estate developments have been designed to incorporate rigorous water conservation efforts, renewable energy sources, and minimal impact practices on ecological resources. Los Cabos was even named Mexico's first Blue Flag Beach destination by the Foundation for Environmental Education. This designation was earned for its adherence to strict environmental awareness, educational, safety-related, and access-related criteria that must be met and continually maintained. The result is invitingly clean beaches, like Playa Palmilla, perfect for exploring and making lasting memories. Los Cabos is surrounded by five protected areas that protect over 200 plant and animal species, including the symbolic Cardon cactus.
Del Mar Development has set the standard while being at the forefront of this environmental revolution, establishing a community site with a positive impact on diversity, sustainability development, and ecological consciousness of natural resources. Del Mar Los Cabos real estate continues to be a popular destination for all concerned with these issues.
While many large resorts and housing developments now share the prime ocean-front real estate of the cape, no one is taking more care to preserve the ecological health and integrity of the natural environment and uphold the standards of the community like Del Mar Development. The sustainable practices and decreased ecological footprint of the tourism industry are also a big part of the economic benefit to the local community. People worldwide flock to Los Cabos to see its beautiful beaches, mountains, coral reefs, and marine life. Protecting this area and maintaining a pollution-free environment is essential because it is the basis of tourism and the lifeblood for local businesses to allow travelers and residents to connect with the diverse plant and animal kingdoms surrounding the cape for future generations.
Del Mar Development, the signature builders of Villas Del Mar, Espiritu Del Mar, and currently in development, Palmilla Del Mar, not only implement the best practices for architectural design, construction, and finishes, Del Mar takes its role as an environmental steward and community pillar very seriously. They go above and beyond to adhere to sustainable practices and avoid any negative impact on the community:
The fabulous weather affords Los Cabos the best sustainable natural resource – the sun. All new homes are designed to include solar renewable energy and older homes are being retrofitted to integrate solar power into the architecture and preserve the views of the terraced homes above.
One of the most precious commodities of desert living is water. By revisiting the original tropical landscaping and implementing a new plant palette, including enhanced dessert and Mediterranean flora, the landscape team has reduced water usage by nearly 70% while still preserving the feeling of lushness. By becoming more water-wise, Del Mar can reduce noise pollution from weekly mowing and avoid using harsh herbicides and fertilizers.
The development team continues its sustainable landscaping practices by removing and relocating plant life to other areas during construction and renovation. Many will return to their original locations as part of the tropical desert landscaping.
The homes themselves are constructed with the environment playing an integral role. Every property is surveyed for the path of the sun and cross ventilation. Cooling is facilitated by zoned central air systems that can be run as needed. The sombrero-styled roof is specifically designed to allow large pocket patio doors to be open and shaded so the house does not get overheated in the direct sun. Solid concrete block walls retain coolness as well.
Electricity is the most expensive utility in Baja California Sur. In addition to solar installation using the sun as a sustainable material in the development of Del Mar, homes are equipped with LED lighting, Lutron light-dimming systems, and energy-wise appliances to reduce their carbon footprint further.
The picturesque pools are also environmentally friendly. Many are saltwater, which negates the use of harmful chlorine while being easy on skin, hair, and fabrics. All of them use variable-speed pumps to decrease energy usage.
As many products as possible are sourced locally, reducing high transportation and environmental costs.