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How To Add Unique Touches to Your Home

Are you a new homeowner with a second home in México at Garza Blanca? Garza Blanca beachfront residences in Puerto Vallarta offer unprecedented quality and the most desirable location in Banderas Bay. Garza Blanca beachfront residences are the solution for individuals looking to live the Puerto Vallarta luxury lifestyle in paradise. Are you searching for a second home in México? If so, Garza Blanca offers spacious and well-finished residences that make it easy to enjoy your second home in México. You simply just have to show up with your suitcase and move right in. Want some ideas on how to add some style or uniqueness to your second home in México? If so, keep reading below for tips on how to add some style to your dream home in paradise. Personalize your Home with Artwork One of the best ways to add unique touches to your second home in México is with artwork. Whether you have favorite paintings you have collected over the years during travel, or if you like to paint yourself, surround your …

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Get to Know the Flora and Fauna in Puerto Vallarta

Did know that you can find some of Mexico’s most diverse flora and fauna in Puerto Vallarta? The lush vegetation of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains is home to a plethora of wildlife and plant life that makes the region naturally stunning. As a result, more and more foreigners are deciding to invest in Puerto Vallarta real estate and purchase a second home or retirement home in the area. One of the top choices for beachfront residences are found at the Garza Blanca exclusive residential real estate community just south of downtown Puerto Vallarta. Read below to learn more about the flora and fauna in Puerto Vallarta, and why it makes Puerto Vallarta stand out as a tourist destination and an ideal spot for buying a second home in paradise. Biodiverse Flora and Fauna in Puerto Vallarta The tropical climate of the region plays a large role in the vast biodiversity found in the flora and fauna in Puerto Vallarta. The combination of plentiful rain during the summer months combined with the sea, sun and …

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Highlight on Sayulita: Pueblo Magico

While Puerto Vallarta alone is an amazing hub of incredible natural beauty, amazing restaurants, and breathtaking beaches, there are also lots of great towns to visit in the nearby area that visitors and residents should get to know. A good example, Sayulita. Have you heard of Sayulita? Sayulita is a beach village located about 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific coast with the lush Sierra Madre Occidental mountains behind it. Well known for its popular surfing beaches and laid back hippie vibe that forces visitors to slow down a bit and appreciate life’s important moments, Sayulita has grown significantly in popularity over the last decade. Do you live in or own a second home at Garza Blanca in Puerto Vallarta? If so, take a day trip up to check out Sayulita, a magic little town that will capture your heart and remind you what an incredible place you live in. Sayulita: Pueblo Magico In September 2015, Sayulita was awarded Mexico’s coveted pueblo magico designation at the Segunda Feria Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos …

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Top 8 Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

Are you a new homeowner at Garza Blanca in Puerto Vallarta and living your dream life at your second home in paradise? If so, you must be thrilled with your decision to invest in one of the best properties in all of Banderas Bay. Garza Blanca is proud to offer excellent on site dining with everything from poolside meal service to gourmet restaurants to room service. If you ever decide you want to hit the town for a bit, here are our choices for some of the best restaurants in PV. Whether you are looking for traditional Mexican cuisine, or the best in international fare, you can find it ill in Puerto Vallarta. Here are our top picks for the best restaurants in PV! La Palapa – PV’s First Restaurant on the Beach Garza Blanca residents are probably already familiar with La Palapa which is the first restaurant that was located right on the sandy shores of Los Muertos beach near the Puerto Vallarta pier. This establishment opened its doors way back in 1951, and …

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The History of Puerto Vallarta: Where it All Began

Puerto Vallarta stands out amongst other top tourist destinations in Mexico due to its an interesting origins and history. Puerto Vallarta has become the thriving tourism mecca it has become today due to multiple factors including its close proximity to former important mining centers in the Sierra. In addition, the expansive Bay of Banderas and the agricultural valley of the Ameca River have contributed to Puerto Vallarta’s history and allure. Read more to learn about the history of Puerto Vallarta, and how it became a world famous international tourist hot spot that it is today. The History of Puerto Vallarta: How it All Began There isn’t much known about the history of Puerto Vallarta before the 19th century. There is some archaeological evidence that indicates humans from the Aztatlán culture inhabited the area as long as 580 BC. Spanish invaders reached the area around 1524 where various skirmishes occurred between the Spanish colonizers and the native inhabitants. A large battle took place between Hernán Cortés and 10,000 to 20,000 native indians where Cortés triumphed and …

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Visit Los Arcos of Mismaloya in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay are home to incredible beauty that delights visitors and residents alike. One of the most interesting natural landmarks in the area to visit is just south of Old Town Vallarta called Los Arcos. Los Arcos are stunning rock formations that contain multiple tunnels where small boats can pass through, or you can snorkel or scuba dive in the area as well. Are you a Puerto Vallarta resident or hope to live in the area one day? If so, keep reading below to learn more about. Visit one of Puerto Vallarta’s most popular attractions, the Los Arcos rock formation, which is found off shore in the sparkling Banderas Bay waters just a few minutes away from the Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa. Los Arcos of Mismaloya Location and Marine Life Situated right off the southern coast of Puerto Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Los Arcos can easily be reached. You can do it by driving south from downtown on Carretera 200. Also, you can take a short 10 minute boat ride …

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Homes for Snowbirds in Mexico

Are you looking for homes for snowbirds in Mexico? Many Americans and Canadians consider Mexico the top choice when searching for a second home or retirement home. With its excellent climate, friendly locals, and beautiful natural scenery, Mexico is unparalleled when it comes to homes for snowbirds. Pack up your winter coats and leave them behind and head down south to enjoy life to the fullest. Not sure where to start? The best idea is to focus your search on high quality properties that are solidly constructed as there is nothing worse than buying a money pit that needs constant repairs and renovations. For example, Garza Blanca beachfront residences in Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas are ideal homes for snowbirds in Mexico. In addition to spacious and luxurious private residences, you have the added benefit of access to world class amenities and services so you can feel like you are on vacation every day. Read below to learn more about the best homes for snowbirds in Mexico at Garza Blanca. 2019 Homes for Snowbirds …

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Moving to Mexico? Tips to Live Your Best Life

Are you a foreigner moving to Mexico from abroad? If so, you probably are enamored by the rich culture, welcoming people, and incredible climate that the country offers. However, there is so much more to Mexico than just its beautiful beaches and delicious food. Part of living your best life in paradise is to really adapt and assimilate into the local community and culture. Moving to Mexico? Read our foreigner tips to live your best life and make the most of life in your new home. Moving to Mexico Tip 1: Adjust Your Expectations in Public Moving to Mexico or another new country comes with a fresh set of challenges and unknown obstacles that many foreigners encounter. The best way to adapt and adjust to your new life in paradise is to keep your expectations in check. Be open to new ways of living and adjust your outlook and mindset about how others live their lives. For example, in Mexico it is very common and culturally accepted to essentially invade other people’s space when compared …

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1st Raicero Festival in Puerto Vallarta July 26th – 28th

Are you going to be in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during the last week of July 2019 and are searching for Puerto Vallarta activities to enjoy during your stay? While residents and visitors alike will be thrilled with the vast amount of interesting and exciting Puerto Vallarta activities to enjoy all year round, this July 26th to July 28th local organization Raíces de la Tierra Mexico will be hosting the 1st Raicero Festival in Puerto Vallarta at the Rancho Madre Tierra located near the Vista Vallarta Club de Golf. Inspired by a passion for life and natural healing, the Familia Temazcalera is inviting the public to come out and bring the whole family along to attend this inaugural event celebrating the rich heritage of Mexico and its diverse ancestry. Read below to learn more about what you can expect to see at the 1st Raicero Festival in Puerto Vallarta from July 26th to July 28th 1st Raicero Festival in Puerto Vallarta: July 26th to July 28th This informative and inspiring event is destined to be one …

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Garza Blanca Lifestyle: Where Luxury and Nature Merge

Have you taken a moment to slow down and really appreciate the beauty of your life at its core? At Garza Blanca, you can live a dream lifestyle where you surround yourself with nature, luxury and the best amenities around. What is is that you are passionate about? What makes your heart sing with joy? Don’t let time pass you by and make sure you prioritize what matters most to you. Are you looking for a place to call home in Puerto Vallarta or Cabo San Lucas, Mexico? If so, get to know the luxury beachfront residences at Garza Blanca. With a fine attention to detail and focus on providing the sense of peace and relaxation you crave, Garza Blanca delivers on a tranquil and luxurious lifestyle that could be just what you’ve been missing. Keep reading to learn more about the incredible beachfront residences at Garza Blanca. Garza Blanca: Where Nature and Luxury Merge What do you think of when you think about what luxury really means? While the first thing that comes to …