MARTÍNEZ & MALMROS

Why Puerto Peñasco?

Puerto Peñasco has become a strategic hub for commercial investment in the Sea of Cortez.

Puerto Peñasco’s strategic location between Arizona, California, and Sonora makes it an important hub for business growth, tourism, and infrastructure development.

What We Saw in Puerto Peñasco

High-growth sectors contributing to the region's appreciation include, but are not limited to, hotel, industrial, and residential developments.

A steady annual influx of more than 2.3 million tourists ensures consistent demand for services, retail, and hospitality sectors.

Binational connectivity includes close proximity to the United States, direct access via highways, and increasing levels of foreign investment.

Puerto Penasco presents a favorable climate for investment, with the market demonstrating significant potential for accelerated expansion. The city and its surrounding areas benefit by zoning policies, transparent trade practices, and institutional frameworks that facilitate and support a capital investment.

Puerto Peñasco is undergoing significant development, positioning itself as an increasingly attractive location for commercial investment.

Based on the career timeline you provided, Martín Martínez is a prominent figure with extensive experience in commercial real estate and tourism development in the Puerto Peñasco, Sonora region. His profile establishes him as a Commercial Real Estate Broker with a deep connection and commitment to the growth of his community.

His career is highlighted by active leadership in multiple key sectors:

• Real Estate and Association Leadership:

• He served as President of AMPI (Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals) in Puerto Peñasco in 2007.

• He is currently the Owner/Director of PENASCO REAL ESTATE (since 2024).

• Since 2023, he has served as the Northwest Sonora Liaison for the Sonora Association of Real Estate Tourism and International Investment.

• Tourism and Government Experience:

• His experience in the tourism and government sector is extensive, having served as Director of Tourism for the Government of Puerto Peñasco in two periods (2015 and 2023-2024).

• He also served as Director of Marina Fonatur in 2018.

• Furthermore, he presided over the CANIRAC (National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry) of Puerto Peñasco in 2011.

Martin Martinez

Ralph brings over ten years of expertise in Commercial Real Estate throughout the United States. As a Certified Industrial Specialist, he represents clients with professionalism and diligence in the land development, hospitality, multifamily, retail, industrial, storage, and residential development sectors.

Ralph has provided services for renowned companies such as TJMaxx, Pier 1 Imports, Bealls, FTD, and Harry and David, securing commercial real estate solutions tailored to their operational needs across retail, warehousing, and distribution. His solid career includes significant roles with respected commercial real estate firms such as SVN and Berkshire Hathaway.

His international experience spans living in the United States, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. He is fluent in several languages and is actively pursuing proficiency in Spanish.

Additionally, through Martínez & Malmros, Ralph also offers market entry services to support businesses looking to successfully expand and establish themselves in the Mexican market, combining his international experience with local knowledge.

Ralph Malmros

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