Come experience the best of Baja

Group trips

Group trips

Student groups, corporate retreats, wind sports camps, fishing trips, liveaboards, and eco adventures across Baja.

Our resort

Our resort

Casitas, pool, spa, and on-site dining on La Ventana Bay - your base camp for everything Baja.

Liveaboards

Liveaboards

Luxury cat liveaboards for wind sports, scuba, fishing, and nature - crewed by our pro captains.

Magdalena Bay

Magdalena Bay

Fly fishing, spearfishing, R&R fishing, gray whales, and diving at our Mag Bay outpost.

Join us on a barefoot adventure you'll never forget

Welcome to Palapas Ventana, the Best of Baja. We are an Ocean Adventure Resort in La Ventana Bay in the Sea of Cortez, Baja Mexico. We are located just 35 minutes southeast of La Paz between La Ventana and El Sargento. Our family-run resort features custom service small-town charm and incredible water sports.

Come experience our world-class Spearfishing, Fishing, Kiteboarding, Scuba... or just relax and enjoy incredible turquoise water, amazing sunrises and sunsets, friendly Mexican culture, foods with unforgettable flavors, and a time to just "be in the moment".

Join the Hatler family on a barefoot adventure you'll never forget... the only hard part is leaving.

Aerial view of Palapas Ventana and La Ventana Bay
Palapas Ventana captain with a fresh catch on La Ventana Bay

Meet your captains

Our captains are the hands on the helm — decades on the Sea of Cortez from El Sargento to Agua Amarga. Wahlo, Pedro, Juan, Randell, Brayán, and the crew specialize in rod and reel, fly fishing, spearfishing, diving, snorkeling, and wildlife days, with tournament-proven service and local knowledge you feel from the first cast.

Book a day with the team that lives these waters — patient boat placement, serious fish, and the same hospitality that defines Palapas Ventana.

Meet the captains

Some of our partners and guests

Talk to Us

Questions about adventures, resort stays, or group trips? We are always open to chat about your next Baja escape.

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Casas Ventana • La Ventana / El Sargento

Own your getaway home in La Ventana — turn-key rental income when you’re not using it

Today, owning your investment home in La Ventana just became a dream come true. We’ve solved three key challenges that others in the area can’t.


Build starts fast

With 50% down, building begins within 30 days of purchase.

14 walkable lots

Choose your favorite lot — walkable to Palapas Ventana.

Designed to rent

Rent upstairs, downstairs, or the whole house.

Casas Ventana home
Cleaning / Maintenance

We have an on-site turnkey cleaning and maintenance team.

Revenue

We run a local resort with clients constantly seeking longer-term rentals with more space than our casitas.

Beach Access

Exclusive entry to the beach and services of our resort, Palapas Ventana — all within walking distance.

A complete “buy and rent” property program

You can enjoy all the amenities as the value of your investment property increases, within the La Ventana real estate market trends. It’s all done for you. Select the plan that fits you best, pick your extras, and the journey begins.

When your family is in town you become part of the Palapas Ventana family. Come and join the fun!

Owner Pass

Exclusive access through Palapas Ventana Resort to the beach for up to 4 family members of the home owner.

VIP Owner Pass

For up to 4 people, includes kayaks, SUPs, pool, beach access and snorkel gear.

Add-ons + perks
  • Add a beach storage box for kite or SUP gear (additional fee)
  • El Anzuelo Restaurant & Bar — eat anytime; start a tab and pay at the end
  • Adventure Discount — 10% off all boat trips, kite lessons, excursions and gear rentals

Homes

A modern 2000 sq ft design built for upstairs + downstairs maximum rentability. Easily add a garage, extra bathroom, or pool.

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Linked to Palapas Ventana

Resort access makes your house rent faster

Your house rents faster than others because it is linked to exclusive access to Palapas Ventana Resort through one of our plans. With Isla Cerralvo 8 miles offshore, our bay offers world-class fishing, spearfishing, scuba, flyfishing, kiteboarding, SUP downwinders, snorkeling, freediving and more.

Our Pacific Coast is only a 1 hour and 20 minute drive away and offers waves, wind and more adventures. Direct flights to La Paz or San Jose del Cabo (both international airports) are within 2 hours.

Adventure Discount

10% off all boat trips, kite lessons, excursions and gear rentals. We are Southern Baja’s watersports capital.

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A rental model that makes sense

We pledge the highest level of concern and commitment to keeping your rental occupied to the max. We both win.

Income split
60% You / 40% Palapas
Winter example
Upstairs: $1,020/week
Downstairs: $1,100/week
Whole house: $2,994/week
Marketing
Website + social + direct communications
Airbnb + other vacation rental listings
A message from Tim Hatler, Owner
Tim Hatler

“I searched long and hard to find this little paradise with world-class water sports, friendly local culture, maximum accessibility, and adventure-filled coasts on both sides of a skinny peninsula. Now, after 20 years living and working here, I have perfected the watermen’s paradise lifestyle and would like to invite you to our tribe. Come join our Best of Baja here at Casas Ventana! See you at the pool for Happy Hour!”

Gracias, Tim

Request packages, pricing & lot availability

Tell us your ideal timeline, preferred lot, and any add-ons (pool, garage, extra bath). We’ll reply with options.

6 casas in La Ventana, BCS, Mexico
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Whole house
La Ventana
Near Sea of Cortez
Baja style
Great for groups
Featured Casa Zorro
Whole house • 3 bedrooms • 2 hideabeds

Casa Zorro

La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico
2 full kitchens 4 full bathrooms Laundry Whole house Group friendly
Casa Zorro is a larger whole-house stay with flexible sleeping capacity, two full kitchens, four full bathrooms, and laundry.
★ Spacious favorite Best for larger groups
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average price
US$349
per night • whole house
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Popular Casa Gallo
Whole house • 2 full bedrooms • 2 hideabeds

Casa Gallo

La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico
3 full bathrooms 2 hideabeds Whole house Great for groups
Casa Gallo offers a comfortable whole-house layout for families or friend groups wanting a relaxed La Ventana home base.
★ Group-friendly stay Flexible sleeping setup
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average price
US$249
per night • whole house
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Flexible layout Casa Catalina
Whole house • 2 bedrooms • bunk bed + upstairs suite

Casa Catalina

La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico
2 full kitchens 1.5 bathrooms Upstairs suite Bunk bed
Casa Catalina has a flexible multi-zone setup with two bedrooms, bunk bed space, an upstairs suite, and two full kitchens.
★ Versatile stay Great layout variety
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average price
US$239
per night • whole house
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Easy stay Casa Bahama
Whole house • 1 bedroom • 1 full bath

Casa Bahama

La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico
1 bedroom 1 full bath Whole house Couples stay
Casa Bahama is a comfortable whole-house option for guests wanting an easy Baja base with one bedroom and one full bath.
★ Cozy favorite Great for 1–2 guests
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average price
US$249
per night • whole house
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New listing Casa Wahoo
Whole house • 2 bedrooms • 2 full baths

Casa Wahoo

La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico
2 bedrooms 2 full baths Whole house Baja comfort Great for couples or friends
Casa Wahoo adds another comfortable whole-house option with two bedrooms and two full baths, ideal for a relaxed stay in La Ventana.
★ Fresh addition Balanced layout for small groups
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Casa Wahoo
whole house stay
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New listing Casa Sirena
Whole house • 2 bedrooms • 2 full baths

Casa Sirena

La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico
2 bedrooms 2 full baths Whole house Baja comfort Ideal for small groups
Casa Sirena is a comfortable whole-house stay with two bedrooms and two full baths, well suited for couples, friends, or a small family visiting La Ventana.
★ New favorite Balanced layout and easy stay
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average price
US$249
per night • whole house
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