baja overview 2013 (eng v.2.2) (2)
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• 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
60%
• 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 nation’s commercial wine • Ecotourism: One third of Baja California’s 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
• Sea of Cortes “The world’s 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´s marine port is the nation´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
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
OTAY EAST (OTAY II) PORT OF ENTRY • Updated land appraisal and ownership. • Presidential permits approved on both sides of the border. • Public–Private Partnership venture opportunity for up to 130 million dollars.
BORDER CROSSING INFRASTRUCTURE
Over 260 million dollar – 6 year border crossing infrastructure investment plan.
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
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
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) García; 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.
TIJUANA´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
TIJUANA´S 12.5 MILE TROLLEY LINE EXTENSION
Project location
12.5 mile passenger
railway
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
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.
POPOTLA (ROSARITO) PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT • Tourist residential complex, marinas, golf resort and commercial facilities. • Total Popotla´s Development Project Area: 184 hectares. • Area is well connected trough main state and federal highways.
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
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
Transportation $535
Marine Port $38
Airport $294
Ports of Entry $132
Alternative Energy $80
INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
(Million Dollars)
Private 28%
State 11%
Federal 59%
Municipal 2%
6 YEAR INVESTMENT PLAN DISTRIBUTION
TOTAL INVESTMENT: $5453.28 million dollars
• Unique landscapes and natural resources
If you wish to know more about these or any other investment opportunities, please contact the Baja California Tourism Secretariat.
Oscar Escobedo Secretary
Ives Lelevier Undersecretary
Francisco Patino Director of Planning and Investment Promotion
Office: 011 52 (664) 682-3367 Fax: 011 52 (664) 682-3331
Address: 1572 Juan Ruiz de Alarcón, Edificio Rio, 3rd floor, Tijuana Baja California 22320
