La Montana Querencia
Querencia is a premier, private golf and beach club community in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, spanning 1,800 acres along the San Jose Corridor, just 10-15 minutes from downtown San Jose del Cabo and 25 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport. The La Montaña neighborhood within Querencia is an exclusive enclave featuring 29 homesites with tiered elevations, offering sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, mountains, and arroyos. Properties here emphasize modern coastal luxury, blending indoor-outdoor living with high-end finishes and amenities.
Real Estate in La Montaña at Querencia
Property Types and Features:Single-Family Residences: La Montaña includes custom-built villas, such as La Montaña 10, a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath coastal contemporary villa (5,340 sq. ft.) with a private courtyard, expansive terrace, pool, hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor fireplace pavilion. It features a 3-car garage and 2-golf-cart carport, designed to maximize views and social spaces.
Las Casitas at La Montaña: An intimate collection of five single-family residences with mountain and arroyo views, offering 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath floorplans (upgradable to 3 bedrooms). These homes, starting at $2,300,000, are ideal for a vibrant lifestyle near the Querencia Beach Club and Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Upgrade options include private pools, jacuzzis, and firepits.
Custom Homesites: Lots like Lot 23 at La Montaña are flat, ready-to-build, and offer south/southeast views of the Sea of Cortez, ideal for custom dream homes.
Pricing:Homes in La Montaña start at approximately $2,300,000 for Las Casitas and can go up to $12,900,000 for larger estates, such as a 6-bedroom, 8-bath hilltop estate spanning nearly 30,000 sq. ft. across a double lot.
Specific listings include:La Montaña #10: Price not listed, but noted for its luxury and views.
Las Casitas (Casita 3): $2,550,000.
High-end estates in Querencia, including La Montaña, can reach $12,900,000.
Amenities and Lifestyle:Residents have access to Querencia’s world-class amenities, including a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a private beach club, a 5-star restaurant (La Ola), a sushi restaurant (Jorges), a spa, fitness center, yoga pavilion, tennis courts, and multiple pools.
Property owners can purchase Golf or Social memberships (subject to approval) for full access to these amenities, though renters do not have access.
The community offers 24/7 security, concierge services, on-site medical attention, and property management, including maintenance and pre-arrival grocery shopping.
Buying Process for Foreigners:Foreigners can purchase property in Querencia through a fideicomiso (bank trust) due to Mexico’s restrictions on non-citizen ownership within 50 km of the coast. The process involves selecting a property, making an offer, conducting due diligence, and finalizing with a notary. A reputable real estate agent and lawyer specializing in Mexican real estate law are recommended.
Homeowners’ Association (HOA) fees apply for maintenance of common areas, and property taxes are approximately 0.1% of the home’s value.
Investment Potential:Querencia properties can be used as vacation rentals (e.g., via Airbnb), with some estates generating enough revenue to cover ownership costs, including staff and golf membership fees.
The Los Cabos real estate market is strong in 2025, with growing demand for luxury properties due to the region’s tourism boom and year-round outdoor lifestyle.
Notable Listings
La Montaña 10: A 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath villa with custom finishes, a pool, and expansive views, designed by Querencia’s in-house team.
Las Casitas: Five residences starting at $2,300,000, with 2-3 bedroom options and proximity to the beach club and clubhouse.
High-End Estate: A 6-bedroom, 8-bath estate atop a hill, offering privacy, a 5-star Airbnb rating, and proximity to the clubhouse and beach club. Priced at $12,900,000.