BAJA OVERVIEW 2013 (ENG V.2.2) (2)
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The document summarizes tourism and infrastructure investment opportunities in Baja California, Mexico. It describes the region's strategic location near major US cities, warm climate, coastline, culture, and nature. Specific opportunities mentioned include hotels, resorts, medical services, ports, railways, airports, and alternative energy. Over $5.4 billion in investments are planned over 6 years, with the majority from the federal and state governments and opportunities remaining for private investors.
BAJA OVERVIEW 2013 (ENG V.2.2) (2)
- 3. Located near some of the most important population centers of the United States Distances from Tijuana to main destinations: Los Angeles 137 miles 2 hours San Diego 18.6 miles 20 minutes San Francisco 520 miles 8 hours Las Vegas 342 miles 6 hours Potential market: 22.8 million people
- 4. 60%
- 13. Warm climate throughout the year 812 miles of coastline World renown gastronomy Unique landscapes, flora and fauna Wine industry: Baja California produces 90% of the nations commercial wine Ecotourism: One third of Baja Californias territory is a nature reserve Medical services industry: about 1.1 million people visit the state annually to seek medical services, which translates in an economic spillover of $100 million dollars TOURISM INDUSTRY
- 14. Sea of Cortes The worlds aquarium: The Sea of Cortez is the richest body of water on our entire planet. This diverse sea supports more than 900 varieties of fish and more than 2000 species of marine invertebrates. It is home to many species that exist only within it's waters. Cruise ship industry: Ensenada卒s marine port is the nation卒s second most important cruise ship destination. On 2014 it is expected to nearly double the number of passenger arrivals compared to 2013, receiving more than 736 thousand passengers and 302 ship calls. TOURISM INDUSTRY
- 15. TOURISM INDUSTRY- INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Border region Tijuana- Ensenada Corridor San Felipe Corridor Central region Southern region Hotel/Resort X X X X X Assisted living X X X X X Real estate development X X X X X Marine Port X X X Golf course X X Convention Center X X Entertainment X X X Medical services/ Spa X X Recreation activities X X X X X
- 16. OTAY EAST (OTAY II) PORT OF ENTRY Updated land appraisal and ownership. Presidential permits approved on both sides of the border. PublicPrivate Partnership venture opportunity for up to 130 million dollars. BORDER CROSSING INFRASTRUCTURE Over 260 million dollar 6 year border crossing infrastructure investment plan.
- 17. OTAY EAST (OTAY II) PORT OF ENTRY OTAY II TOTAL PROJECT COST Land adquisition 49 million dollars Commercial and touristic roads construction 23 million dollars Otay II commercial and passenger facilities 61.5 million dollars 133.5 million dollars Commercial and Passenger Facilities
- 18. TECATE- TIJUANA RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS Connected to the Mexican railway through the North America rail system. Strategically located to support cargo and passenger transportation. Over 115 miles of railway improvements. Federal, State and Private sector 93 million dollar joint investment plan. 40 million dollar investment opportunities for private investors. Over 710 million dollar 6 year investment plan for logistics and transportation infrastructure Border crossing point Border crossing point proposal Railway proposal Railway LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE
- 19. TECATE- TIJUANA RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS Railway Rail of 75 and 90 lb./yd - Wood ties. Level/Gap +600 meters, from Tijuana to Tecate. Freight capacity, including cars 100 tons. Speed of operation 20 - 30 Km/h. Trip timing 4 hrs Stations 1) Tijuana; 2) Tecate. Rail Yards 1) La Comercial; 2) Agua Caliente; 3) Garc鱈a; 4) Valle Redondo. Sidetracks 7 with capacity of 147 cars. Tunnels 3 with double stowage clearance. Bridges 9, a total of 0.44 miles. Border crossings to US and customs offices. 1) Tijuana, B.C. / San Ysidro, CA; 2) Tecate, B.C. / Campo, CA.
- 20. TIJUANA卒S 12.5 MILE TROLLEY LINE EXTENSION Improvement of 12.5 miles of existent railway infrastructure known as the Tijuana Tecate short line, within the urban area. Up to 65,000 passengers daily. Anual Rate of Return on investment: 20.7 % Concept Investment (million dollars) I. Trolley Cars $ 54.6 II. Control Center and administrative building $ 9.14 III. Railway $ 58.4 IV. Trolley stations $ 47.5 V. Railway crossing infrastructure $ 11.1 Total investment $ 211.40
- 21. TIJUANA卒S 12.5 MILE TROLLEY LINE EXTENSION Project location 12.5 mile passenger railway
- 22. TECATE-ENSENADA RAILWAY 61.2 mile railway. Proposed Rail yards and stations in Tecate and Ensenada. 180 million dollar private investment opportunity Total project cost: 229.8 million dollars Main railway 34,600,000 Rail yards 18,100,000 Earth moving: excavation, landfill, levelling and grading of construction sites, trench digging, rock removal, blasting 15,900,000 Structures 34,410,000 Maintenance infrastructure 20,500,000 Locomotives 22,000,000 Equipment 14,400,000 Administrative infrastructure 69,960,625 Total 229,870,625
- 23. EL SAUZAL (ENSENADA) PORT EXPANSION Increase capacity from 600 to 1500- 30 ft sailboats and up to 1.5 million containers annually. Government and Private sector 173 million dollar joint investment plan.
- 24. POPOTLA (ROSARITO) PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Tourist residential complex, marinas, golf resort and commercial facilities. Total Popotla卒s Development Project Area: 184 hectares. Area is well connected trough main state and federal highways.
- 25. POPOTLA (ROSARITO) PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Project areas distribution (1) Main Access (2) Art Galleries and high end shops (3) Additional services (4) Parking (5) Tourism residential complex (6) Waterfront promenade and plaza (7) Beach (8)Marina services (9) Boat Launching Ramp (10) Restaurants and tourism services (11) Observation deck (12) Marina
- 26. ENSENADA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Commercial and private aviation. Proposed 160 hectare Estate is located 40 minutes east of Ensenada. Estimated project cost: 250 million dollars Integration with mayor logistic infrastructure projects such as the Tecate-Ensenada Railway and El Saulzal Port Expansion. Urban center Highway Proposed location AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
- 27. Transportation $535 Marine Port $38 Airport $294 Ports of Entry $132 Alternative Energy $80 INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Million Dollars)
- 28. Private 28% State 11% Federal 59% Municipal 2% 6 YEAR INVESTMENT PLAN DISTRIBUTION TOTAL INVESTMENT: $5453.28 million dollars
- 30. Unique landscapes and natural resources
- 31. If you wish to know more about these or any other investment opportunities, please contact the Baja California Tourism Secretariat. Oscar Escobedo Secretary oescobedo@baja.gob.mx Ives Lelevier Undersecretary ilelevier@baja.gob.mx Francisco Patino Director of Planning and Investment Promotion jfpatino@baja.gob.mx Office: 011 52 (664) 682-3367 Fax: 011 52 (664) 682-3331 Address: 1572 Juan Ruiz de Alarc坦n, Edificio Rio, 3rd floor, Tijuana Baja California 22320