How to Sell Property Abroad as a US Owner: Taxes, Process and Timelines in Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua and El Salvador

When a US owner sells a beach home or lot in Latin America, two tax systems take a turn: the country where the property sits, and the IRS. Here is how capital gains, withholding, transfer taxes, closing costs and timelines compare in Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua and El Salvador, and what changes on your US return.

Rosarito Real Estate: The 2026 Guide to Buying a Surf Home in Rosarito, Ensenada and Northern Baja

Northern Baja is the closest foreign surf coast to Southern California, and Americans can buy there through a bank trust. Here is how the fideicomiso, closing costs, ejido risk, water, safety and 2026 asking prices work from Playas de Tijuana and Rosarito to K-38, La Misión and Ensenada.

Can Americans Buy Property in Mexico? The 2026 Guide for Beachfront & Surf Buyers

Yes, Americans can legally buy property in Mexico, right down to the beach. Here is how the restricted zone, bank trusts, ejido land, closing costs and taxes actually work for surf and beachfront buyers in 2026.