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Plaza Las Fuentes is a community shopping center located at Blvd. El Refugio 25420 in the Colonia Florido neighborhood of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, with a gross leasable area of 45,000 square meters across 2 levels, built in 2009 and privately owned. It serves middle- and lower-income residential areas in El Florido, benefiting from Tijuana's population exceeding 1.9 million as of 2020, with a 23% growth since 2010 and annual rate of 1.2%.
The primary catchment area within 5 km has moderate density, while the secondary 20 km radius covers 1.2 million people. The tenant mix includes approximately 85 stores, anchored by Soriana supermarket, Coppel, and Elektra department stores, focusing on everyday essentials: groceries, apparel, electronics, automotive (AutoZone), pet supplies, dollar stores (Waldos), and services like banks (Banorte, BBVA), gyms (Balance Gym & Fitness), dental clinics (Dental DaVinci), and telecom (Telcel, Movistar).
Dining options feature fast-casual spots such as Little Caesars Pizza, Sushi Kazoku, Burrotes Sonora, and local eateries like Moralitos Restaurant.
Operational quality is functional for neighborhood retail, with 1,800 parking spaces, 24-hour security, and amenities supporting daily visits.
Market position emphasizes convenience for value-conscious consumers in suburban growth areas, with average monthly footfall of 8,333 (2.5 million annually) driven by necessities rather than events, dwell time of 90 minutes, 25% conversion rate, and sales per square meter of 15,000 MXN yearly. Occupancy stands at 90-95%, aligning with Mexico's 93% national average in 2024, with 8% vacancy and 3,500 sqm available.
Rent levels range 15-25 USD per sqm monthly (800 MXN average), below central mall rates of 30-50 USD, under triple-net structures with 3-5 year terms and 5-10% annual escalations.
Leasing advantages include stable demand from population growth, lower costs for small-format retailers, diverse mix fostering synergies, and resilience post-2023 economic recovery, though challenges involve economic volatility from U.S. border trade, traffic congestion, and limited impulse buying due to no major events.
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Hours of Operation
Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM — 06:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Accessibility
The catchment area features a median age of 30 years, household size of 3.4 persons, 28% tertiary education, 3% unemployment, and median household income of 18,500 MXN monthly, with per capita retail spending at 12,000 MXN yearly (apparel 2,400 MXN, groceries 4,800 MXN, electronics 1,200 MXN). Cost of living index is 55 (Mexico City=100). Accessibility via Blvd. El Refugio provides direct main road connections and high public transport access, though Tijuana's border congestion poses risks. Moderate pedestrian traffic and 1,800 parking spaces support local footfall, but population growth strains infrastructure, potentially impacting access for discretionary shoppers in lower-middle segments.
Competition and Market Saturation
Plaza Las Fuentes competes with larger regional malls like Plaza Rio Tijuana (over 200 stores, 10 million annual footfall) attracting border tourists and higher-income groups, plus strip centers and informal markets. Tijuana has 20+ shopping centers, with competitor density at 3 per 100,000 people, leading to saturation in grocery and apparel categories. E-commerce penetration at 82% internet usage and 40% click-and-collect adoption pressures physical retail, while 35% loyalty program use and 12 annual promotions aid retention. Retail crime is low with CCTV and guards, but economic ties to U.S. trade cause volatility, with 88% occupancy in similar properties amid 4% national tenant turnover in 2024.
Lease Terms and Operational Risks
Leases typically last 3-5 years with 5-10% inflation-tied escalations, offering medium flexibility for small retailers via triple-net terms covering taxes and maintenance. Advantages include lower rents (15-25 USD/sqm/month) and stable 90-95% occupancy, but drawbacks encompass 8% vacancy, limited event programming capping sales at 70-80% of prime benchmarks, and risks from Baja California's power reliability, aging suburban infrastructure, and border-related disruptions. High tenant diversity (5 unique concepts, 10 new pipeline) supports synergies, yet income disparities reduce discretionary spending, advising due diligence on mix for renewal stability in a market with steady post-recovery demand.
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