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Discover elemental luxury in a 1,500-acre paradise
By Seattle Mag December 8, 2022
This article originally appeared in the January/February 2023 issue of Seattle magazine.
45 minutes from the Los Cabos airport and miles from the ordinary, Costa Palmas is a master-planned resort community set by the secret shores of Baja’s East Cape, on the Sea of Cortez. Owners will be part of a casual and inclusive club, which connects them to two miles of beachfront, a Robert Trent Jones II course and more—all framed by the backdrop of Baja’s first luxury marina. Learn about Four Seasons Private Residences and Casa Blake’s turnkey offerings on the Sea of Dreams at costapalmas.com
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