As Garza Blanca Preserve gets itself prepared for Mexico’s Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) on November 2nd and organizes the finishing touches for its Halloween Masquerade Ball on October 31st, Garza Blanca Signature Residences owners and potential residents may be wondering what the difference between the two festivals are. Here is a brief explanation of how the two holidays that honour the dead compare. Similarities The most notable similarity is that both holidays are dedicated to entities that do not exist in the physical realm; in the case of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, we are talking about dead family members and ancestors, while in the case of Halloween we are talking about all kinds of unearthly spirits and demons that come to plague the earth on the Eve of All Hallows. Which leads us to look at the dates when these holidays are celebrated, which have more in common than you might think. The Day of the Dead takes place on the Christian festival of All Souls Day, which marks the end …
There is more to purchasing your dream home at Garza Blanca Signature Residences than enjoying luxury sea view apartments in one of the most exclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta. Your investment opens up a colorful world of life in Mexico. One of the attractions of living in Puerto Vallarta is its lively social scene full of events and activities for expats, especially during the popular months between November and April. Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay’s range of Farmer’s Markets are sure to keep the shopaholic in you amused. Below is a great list of the top Farmer’s Markets in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay for you to explore, and you can also check the local website to find the current time and dates of the Farmer’s Markets. Old Town Farmer’s Market (Puerto Vallarta): The Old Town Farmer’s Market is open each Saturday from nine thirty in the morning until two in the afternoon. The Old Town Farmer’s Market usually runs until the end of April, and is one of the best Farmer’s Market to go …
Last week Garza Blanca’s Signature Residences had a special visit from Ana Maria Platas, the respected owner of The Property Journal Puerto Vallarta. We took the opportunity to find out more about this local publication that hits the streets every month in print, packed full of real estate tips and advice for purchasing property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Read on for our interview with Property Journal’s Ana Maria Platas: Who reads The Property Journal? Mostly Canadians and US Citizens who live here full or part-time and snowbirds. Also, we have a large readership amongst tourists because we distribute to the hotels and tourist hot spots. That’s the objective. How was the idea of The Property Journal born? Many years ago I was working as a teacher giving communication classes at a high school in Cabo San Lucas. I made the kids create a newspaper and they had to sell their own ads so that the school had no costs. In just 2 years, this newspaper worked better than the local paper! It was a great …
4 Ways to give back while you are in Puerto Vallarta Garza Blanca’s full-time homeowners are a wonderful mix of US Citizens, Canadians and Mexicans, some of whom live in paradise year round while others are not yet ready to retire in the sun, preferring to pop back and forth to spend as much time as possible at their favorite home away from home. Many Garza Blanca residents realize just how fortunate they are and spend time and money “giving back.” How about you? Do you want to leave an ordinary mark on this world or an extraordinary one? Here are four “GIVE BACK” activities that might fill your days with purpose in paradise bringing you a rewarding experience helping others in need. PASITOS DE LUZ Disabled children in Banderas Bay need your support and the local charity, Pasitos de Luz, can help you to do just that. This non-profit organization is a local rehabilitation center that offers daily schooling to over 120 severely disabled children that come from households experiencing extreme poverty. These children …
The majestic south shore of Puerto Vallarta is buzzing with great activity and growth offering more employment, hotel rooms and real estate opportunities for 2016 and beyond. With the recent opening of more high-end hotels to lure more people to where the jungle meets the sea, South Shore Vallarta is gaining great momentum in the hospitality industry, proving that this area is truly the place to be. Meet the personalities who are running the sensational giants of the hotel industry that grace Puerto Vallarta’s south shore from Mismaloya, Garza Blanca and Conchas Chinas. Investing long hours, sacrifices and their drive for excellence, the south shore GMs all love what they are do, making south shore Vallarta one of the best tourist destinations in Latin America. Mynor Espinoza – HOTEL MOUSAI The brand new Hotel Mousai, the first and only AAA 5 Diamond Resort in Puerto Vallarta, is managed by Costa Rican Born, Mynor Espinoza. Who are your main clients? Hotel Mousai attracts guest over 18 years old who are looking for something modern and luxurious …
As time passes by, retirement is inevitable. It’s the period in one’s life where you get to enjoy the fruits of all your labor. It is pretty exciting when it comes because finally you have time (and hopefully the money!) to dedicate to what makes you truly happy in life. Making the right decision about your retirement is crucial to fully enjoy what you have worked so hard for. Travel and leisure will surely be considerations, maybe even a change of residence during the winter months. Retirees from countries like the United States and Canada have long realized the benefits of moving to Mexico for retirement, many of them opting for fractional retirement living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. How about you? Let’s take a look at what is in store for you if you decide on fractional retirement living at Garza Blanca in Puerto Vallarta? Why is Puerto Vallarta a popular choice for Fractional Retirement Living? Many retirees from the USA and Canada choose Puerto Vallarta as the place for their fractional retirement living primarily …
Becoming a homeowner at Garza Blanca Signature Residences in Puerto Vallarta offers more benefits than just its beautiful beach, world class facilities, luxurious apartments and penthouses, and gourmet restaurants, it is also home to a very special and endangered plant that is the official flower of Puerto Vallarta – the Magnolia Vallartenisis. Magnolia Vallartenisis, Puerto Vallarta’s Official Flower On our 85 acres of stunning jungle preserve you will find Puerto Vallarta’s official flower, the Magnolia Vallartensis (Vallarta Magnolia), which is in danger of extinction. To help preserve this delicate flower, Garza Blanca’s gardening team, headed by Don Gregorio, is taking extra measures and using its green-fingered talent to make sure that this iconic flower is still around for Signature Residence homeowners and guests for centuries to come. A New Species of Magnolia According to an article published in Vallarta Opina by local journalist, Rodrigo Lopez Becerril,[1] the endangered official flower of Puerto Vallarta is a new species of magnolia that can only be found in the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta, especially around the Palo Maria …
Nicole Martin a passionate animal lover and South Shore resident since 1989 has the opportunity to interview Naturalist Petr Myska and find out why he loves living South. What made you move to the South Shore of Puerto Vallarta Southern shore of Banderas Bay has everything a nature lover wants. That’s why I live here. What do you like most about living on the South Shore? Two of my favorite playgrounds meet here – the ocean and the tropical forest. Both very rich in living organisms. I never get bored here. On the contrary – I don’t find enough time to admire and capture in photos the local natural beauty. As a biologist and bird lover, what is the most spectacular phenomenon you have seen? I don’t have to go far from my home to be amazed. Few people know that many of the photos published in my Viva Natura field guide were actually taken right from my balcony. I can bird watch all year around from my windows, and even observe whales during their …
If you are planning on investing in a home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico then you know this is an important decision in your life. With this in mind, it is best to have all the information you can to hand. You can find some very useful guidance about buying property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico online with several of the real estate offices, but before you do, here are five essential tips that you should know first. Full Property Ownership – Contrary to what some people think and promote, you have the right as a foreigner to be a full property owner in Puerto Vallarta and throughout the coastal areas of Mexico. All that is needed is a special bank trust (fideicomiso) if you plan on purchasing property around the coast of Mexico (within 50 km of federal land). This secure bank trust will allow you to be the full owner of the property in Puerto Vallarta without having to involve a third party or have a Mexican partner. The special bank trust is an added …
1.- How many restaurants does Garza Blanca Preserve have? 6 = 3 at Garza Blanca Resort (Blanca Blue, BocaDosSTK, Aquazul) 3 at Hotel Mousai (Hiroshi, The Terrace, The Rooftop) 2.- What is the name of the newest hotel addition within the gates of Garza Blanca? Hotel Mousai 3.- How much is a Signature Residence fraction at Garza Blanca? Starting price for low season rotating fraction costs $110,000 USD 4.- What celebrities have stayed in the Grand Penthouse at Garza Blanca most recently? Eva longoria Vanessa Williams 5.- What is the starting price of the full ownership condos at Garza Blanca Signature Residences? $ 914,000 USD
