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Legal & Taxes

How Americans and Canadians Legally Buy Property in Puerto Vallarta: The Fideicomiso Explained

The fideicomiso is how foreigners legally own coastal property in Mexico. Here is exactly how it works, what it costs, and why it is safer than most American buyers realize.

Apr 8, 2026 9 min read