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The problem here is that posters are talking about different things. The traditional wood burning fireplace is a heat loser, but that is a whole different thing from having gas fired fireplaces from the get go, or a gas fired insert installed in a traditional fireplace.
We installed gas inserts into old fireplaces in our Calgary house in the 90's and they did a wonderful job of heating the house (including blower fans and thermostatic controls). Newer houses have only gas fired fireplaces and I agree with C-T that they can heat a home nicely. If it can be done in Calgary or Minnesota in mid-winter, it can be done anywhere.
I would recommend a propane fired insert for the OP in his Ensenada home complete with a blower fan. Worthwhile to have thermostatic control as well for the extra few dollars.
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