Author: Nicole Martin

5 Reasons you should spend your winters in Puerto Vallarta

Hate having to scrape ice off your car windshield each morning? Lost count of the times you have wondered about what temperature blood freezes? Just imagine spending your winters in Puerto Vallarta, one of Mexico’s friendliest and most affordable beach destinations for snowbirds and vacationers alike. Enjoy the sunshine throughout the winter months or even be lucky enough to make Puerto Vallarta, Mexico your home permanently. At Garza Blanca Signature Residences, you can spend your winters and the rest of your life in paradise, no problem! Take a look at 5 reasons you should should spend your winters in Puerto Vallarta with us at Garza Blanca – reasons besides the stunning jungle backdrop, soft sand beach, convenient airport and glorious weather no matter which month you arrive: Kayak or paddle board to Los Arcos If you have never physically been through the magnificent arches just off the coast from Puerto Vallarta at Garza Blanca Preserve, remember that Signature Residence homeowners can enjoy the service of having a kayak or paddleboard at their beck and call …

Thinking of Retiring in Mexico?

Retiring in Mexico has been a popular act for many people from the United States and Canada. Whether you are as young as 40 or 50, nearing retirement age or a healthy man or woman in your 80’s, you will find Mexico a perfect place to grow old with style and finesse.  There are many reasons why this place seems irresistible.  Let’s take a look and see for yourself why retiring in Mexico is such a good idea. Thinking of retiring in Mexico? Read on! The Best Weather Retirees want a life under the sun after years of endless work, right?  You want to avoid the hassles of living in the cold winter and want to enjoy the beauty of the sunshine.  There are locations in Mexico, which are favorite places for finding a permanent home and these are commonly along the coast.  Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Cancun specifically.  Living in these locations means days of warm weather and sunshine where one can benefit greatly from the wonders it can do to skin, …

Top Puerto Vallarta Beaches

As a privileged owner at Garza Blanca Signature Residences, you have access to your own stunning beach with a quaint breakwater that creates a calm ocean pool for residents and hotel guests alike to enjoy. However, if you are making Garza Blanca your home, you might also want to try out some of the other great beaches that Puerto Vallarta has to offer. Puerto Vallarta’s sandy beaches are great for children wanting to play, and the beaches are known for excellent surfing, boogie boarding, and of course swimming. Some of the beaches are recommended for surfing, because of the wonderful waves, while others are recommended for families and children. Here is a wonderful selection of the best beaches to discover in Puerto Vallarta. Just some more reasons to make Puerto Vallarta your home. The Exciting Los Muertos Beach Old Town, Puerto Vallarta is where you will find the exciting Los Muertos Beach, only 10 minutes from Garza Blanca Signature Residences. Old Town is known for excitement and fun, because there is always live entertainment and …

Garza Blanca Signature Residences Hosts Canaco Breakfast

Garza Blanca Signature Residences’ Nicole Martin welcomed members of CANACO, the Chamber of Commerce for Puerto Vallarta, San Sebastián, Cabo Corrientes, Tlapa, Tomatlán and Mascota, Mexico as they hosted their weekly breakfast at Blanca Blue Restaurant this past Monday, June 29th. Glorious views of the ocean and a delicious breakfast awaited Teresita Marmolejo Lopez, President of Canaco as she led the weekly meeting joined by other important members of the community, including Jose Ludwig Estrada Virgen, Director of Tourism and Marco Roberto Juarez Gonzalez, State Fiscal Chief. The topics set for discussion were issues such as telephone extortion and how the chamber of commerce has a program to educate the public, businesses and hotel employees on how to handle these situations. “The future of Vallarta is in our hands.” says Nicole Martin, Real Estate Director at Garza Blanca Signature Residences. “We must address issues that concern our families and those that directly affect tourism.” The comfort and safety of our Signature Residences homeowners is of great importance, and we hope to continue to support the …

Luxury Beach Realtors visit Signature Residences

Luxury Beach Realtors visit Signature Residences This past week Garza Blanca Signature Residences enjoyed the honor of touring the sales team of Luxury Beach Real Estate led by Lawrence Taylor. Agents enjoyed a lovely breakfast at Blanca Blue and then toured the full time and fractional real estate inventory and amenities on our 85 acre gated community in Puerto Vallarta. Real Estate Director Nicole Martin says. “I so much enjoyed spending time with my real estate colleagues, showing them the magic that is happening at Garza Blanca. We pride ourselves on serving our realtor’s needs, making them feel at home at Garza Blanca Signature Residences using the highest standards of ethics to ensure that all realtors feel comfortable with the client registry at Garza Blanca. Mi Oficina es tu Oficina (my office is your office)… Come back soon!” Here is what our esteemed colleagues at Luxury Beach Real Estate agents had to say about Garza Blanca Signature Residences’ inventory. Fiona Jones “It opened my eyes to what a wonderful opportunity there is just a short …

Your Community Garden at Garza Blanca for Homeowners

Take a Daily Stroll Through Your Community Garden Just think, becoming a Signature Residence real estate owner at Garza Blanca Preserve in Puerto Vallarta makes the Sierra Madre jungle your back garden and the beach your front porch. Adding to nature’s inspiring provisions, you will also have access to the Garza Blanca Community Garden where you will find herbs, nopal cactus, pineapples and other exotic fruits to enjoy. Imagine you are going to entertain guests with a roast chicken, pop down to the Community Garden and take a snippet of rosemary or thyme, or perhaps you need some basil to spruce up a fresh salad. The Garza Blanca Community Garden is open for Signature Residence homeowners to use, taking care to leave the plants in good condition. You might also want to take a daily stroll through the garden as a morning or sunset meditation. For those Signature Residence homeowners who are avid gardeners, we can hook you up with the manager responsible for the community garden to see how you can support the upkeep …

What Local Realtors have to Say about Our Real Estate Opportunities in Puerto Vallarta

  Garza Blanca Signature Residences were pleased to welcome more local realtors to come and get excited about our wonderful luxury real estate product in Puerto Vallarta a few weeks ago. More than 15 real estate agents who dedicate their work to promoting luxury Puerto Vallarta realty joined us for a lavish breakfast and tour of our stunning preserve. Riding the Garza Blanca complimentary trolley bus, they explored the jungle covered grounds from the beach to the the outdoor play and fitness center on the edge of the property, while taking in the sights and the stunning architecture of our towers. South Shore of Puerto Vallarta is not to be forgotten Our neighbours from Sierra del Mar, Puerto Vallarta came to see the Garza Blanca Signature Residences inventory and the take a look at the new amenities that have been recently added such as Hotel Mousai, yoga decks, the brand new Spa Imagine, a state-of-the-art gym, a sushi Restaurant, two large events spaces (the Red Room and the Sierra outdoor area) and more. Carlos Osuna, …

Top Recommendations for Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta

Choosing the top things to do in Puerto Vallarta is a hard task. This post simply cannot do justice to all of the many activities in the area. Have a look at the following list of top things to do in Puerto Vallarta so that you can begin to plan for your vacation to Puerto Vallarta or help you decide if it is the right place for you to live. Top recommendations for things to do in Puerto Vallarta Sunset Walks – Since Banderas Bay is so wide, you will be able to view the sun setting over the ocean each night, no matter what time of year you arrive. Consider having some ice cream, frozen yogurt, or you can enjoy a cocktail as you walk along the sand or along the Malecon or Marina boardwalk. It is just as amazing to watch it by yourself as with a partner. The Malecon Nightlife – If you are a fan of the nightlife, you should experience the party setting on the Malecon boardwalk. Nightclubs and bars …

Garza Blanca Welcomes Sotheby’s International Realty

Garza Blanca Signature Residences in Puerto Vallarta were honored to welcome esteemed representatives from one of the world’s most illustrious luxury real estate brokers: Sotheby’s International Realty. Jose Quinones, Ana Paula Arce, Socorro Galaviz and Graciela Zamudio Conde from the Sotheby’s branch in Guadalajara, Mexico joined our very own Nicole Martin to provide their expert feedback on the property. The group from Sotheby’s International Realty spent the night at our exclusive gated community on the south shore of Puerto Vallarta, receiving a VIP tour of the different properties on offer for full and fractional purchase at Garza Blanca Signature Residences, including a range of stunning oceanfront penthouses and two and three bedroom ocean view properties on the beachfront and nestled in the mountain. It was a privilege and a compliment to receive representatives from Sotheby’s International Realty, whose “white glove” referral service, notoriety and historic significance sets them apart from regular real estate brokers. When it comes to luxury properties, they really know what they are talking about. Let’s take a look at some of …

5 tips for decorating in the tropics

First time home purchasers in Puerto Vallarta make the same errors over and over again when it comes to furnishing a property.  Many come from colder, dryer climates but Puerto Vallarta is far from cold and dry. Our rainy season starts mid-June and can run thru October with extremely humid circumstances making property maintenance an ongoing issue. We have new, modern high-rises that rival Miami´s Brickell neighborhood and, yes, the units enjoy air-conditioning but the tlc that a property in the tropics requires is much different from what you might be used to.   Puerto Vallarta´s growing population of Baby Boomers and national vacationers acquiring second homes has brought such a demand for home decor needs that many of Guadalajara´s large furniture stores have opened up locations to serve the Bay of Banderas offering extensive decor options to meet the demands of all styles and tastes. Here are 5 tips for decorating in the tropics to maximize your pesos when it comes to decorating your Puerto Vallarta property: HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER: Interview various candidates and …