Valle de Guadalupe: Mexico's wine country is becoming a buyer's market

Valle de Guadalupe has spent a decade building a reputation as Mexico's wine country. It's only recently started building housing to match.

Why now

Land prices are still a fraction of comparable wine-region markets in California, even as tourism numbers climb every season.

What is selling

The strongest demand is for view lots near established wineries and small boutique-hotel developments aimed at weekend visitors rather than full-time residents.

Things to check before you buy

Water rights and well access are the two issues that most often complicate a purchase here — confirm both before you go under contract.