You probably thought the only activity your toddler would enjoy while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta is the hotel’s beach or pool area, but there are other locations where you can go in Puerto Vallarta that are well-suited for your toddler to have lots of fun. The following list details some of the many places you can take your toddler while living or vacationing in Banderas Bay. Water Parks Puerto Vallarta has two major water parks: Parque Aquatica and Splash. Parque Aquatica is the largest waterpark found here, but there is also a smaller section for toddlers and babies that has shallow water. This section has smaller slides that your toddler can use to make a splash in the pool. The other water park, Splash, has a pirate-themed water slide that has a pirate ship with slides coming from it. There are big slides for adults and older children, and there is a manmade beach area around the pool that is perfect for monitoring your toddler at play. Also, both parks have marine creatures to watch …
If you are a resident of the U.S. but are looking into purchasing a property in Mexico to live, you have undoubtedly been doing research about the lifestyle you would experience or perhaps have been to the area you’re interested in. Although visiting one of the amazing tourist destinations found throughout the country for a vacation is typically filled with fun and excitement, a short trip doesn’t usually allow you to get a true taste of the local culture. You need to get in the mindset of a local to understand what life in this phenomenal country is like. Listed below are some general cultural things to know before making your move. Slower Pace of Life Hate it or love it, life in Mexico typically moves at a slower speed. Throw all of the ideas you have about punctuality and impatience out the window because they likely won’t do anything but cause you frustration in Mexico. This slower pace attracts many people from the U.S. looking for a welcome change of lifestyle from the hectic …
For people who buy second homes or vacation properties condominiums have long been a favourite as they offer relatively low-maintenance, high quality, and good value for money when it comes to luxury vacation homes. This is something the hotel and timeshare industry is not ignorant of, and as they have started to expand into this market a new breed of vacation home has been born; if your real estate agent utters the word condo-hotel don’t worry, they’re not delirious. A condo-hotel is a condo built and run by a resort or hotel, and it’s becoming all the rage! What is a condo-hotel ? In essence a condo-hotel is a condo; a home in a high-rise building. What matters is not what a condo-hotel is at the base of things, it’s how they differ from regular condos and what the benefits of these differences are. Firstly, condo hotel units are still individually owned despite being run by the hotel company… it’s just that the building is branded as, for example, a Hilton, Westin, Garza Blanca etc. The …
Few things in life are worry-free, and home ownership tends to be at the top of the scale where stress is concerned. Nonetheless, owning a second (or first) home in warm and sunny locales like Puerto Vallarta is a dream that many people harbour, even if the thought of the extra financial stress, commitment, and responsibilities put them off a little. What if we told you, however, that there was a way in which you could have your cake and eat it, so to speak; homeownership without the stress is just what the Garza Blanca Preserve in Puerto Vallarta offers! Garza Blanca Signature Residences So, what sets Garza Blanca Signature Residences in Puerto Vallarta apart from all other luxury residence providers? The Garza Blanca Resort & Spa is part of an impressive project from a family oriented developer with more than 30 years of experience, and a stellar reputation to match; there are no safer hands for your investment than these. The Preserve in Puerto Vallarta If you’ve always loved the seclusion and tranquillity of …
Puerto Vallarta offers savings on wellness practices, groceries, and medical tourism, as well as a quality of life rarely found elsewhere in the world to visitors of all ages and persuasion. This is why so many foreigners flock here year on year to enjoy healthy lifestyles in both the short and long term. Here are some of our top “staying young” tips for when you live in Puerto Vallarta; Healthy Lifestyles in Puerto Vallarta Enjoy the Ocean Water Salt water is a great purifier for the skin, and in some parts of the world is an integral element of beauty regimes that focus on detoxification and the promotion of cell growth. This is why we recommend that you swim in the ocean as much as possible; this will help your skin, but swimming also offers great muscle training, and endorphin kick, and can even help to lower depression and anxiety for healthy lifestyle. Eat fresh In Puerto Vallarta you can find fresh fruits at low prices in every corner of the city; it is very …
In order to help you navigate the unique trials that come with finding the right home insurance in Mexico we have found and summarized a great article, originally written and published by Mexexperience. If you wish to read the full original, however, there is also a link to the article at the bottom of this page below. What you need to know about Mexican Home Insurance Your needs, circumstances, and budget all affect to what extent you can insure your property and it’s contents, and your premiums may depend upon many a factor including the location and type of property, as well as its age, size and value, and which events you wish to be covered for will affect the price of your premiums. All Risks—vs—Named Perils There are two main types of homeowner insurance to consider; Named Perils and All Risks. Named Peril policies allow you to name a few specific risks which you wish to be covered for, for example fire, earthquake, and volcanic eruption, or wind and flood, but will leave you …
It takes talent, passion, and care to run a successful garden, especially one as big as the Garza Blanca Gardens which stretch over 88 acres of lush, mountainous landscapes. These ground work perfectly with the grandeur of this luxury eco-friendly resort, but they’re no picnic when it comes to upkeep. The day’s work taken on by Head Gardener Gregorio Vargas Muñiz consists of hard work and dirty hands as he puts his artistic nature and green thumb to good use creating stunning sites for guests to the resort to enjoy. A walk through these gardens is like walking through an art gallery. Who is the talent behind your backyard in Mexico at Garza Blanca? Gregorio Muñiz is a native of Cuba, but he was raised in Guanajuato; a place of great beauty set amongst rolling hills and lush green landscapes, and as a result Muñiz spent his early years surrounded by and engrossed in nature as well as his family’s passion for agriculture. More than 22 years ago, however, Muñiz moved to Puerto Vallarta where …
If you are interested in investing in Garza Blanca Real Estate then you need not look any further for information as we can provide the scoop on all you might need to know about this exciting boutique gated community in Puerto Vallarta. The Vision of this Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta This gated community is to be a haven which stretches from the gorgeous protected beach to lush, jungle covered hillside. Rather than being a standalone condominium project, this 88-acre community is designed to cater to those for whom the experience of second-home ownership merges with a luxury vacation experience. As such the 3 beach front buildings, 2 mountainside towers all benefit from 5 star resort amenities as well as offering the perks of ownership. This is the future of luxury home ownership in Puerto Vallarta. The Nuts and Bolts of Garza Blanca Real Estate All properties were designed either by Javier Moreno Reyes/Cesar González or Ernesto de Castillo/Javier Moreno Reyes with engineering input from Wayne Martin and interior design by Kreative Room/Palometrics Arch Lab. …
Puerto Vallarta is a vibrant, stunning, and sun-soaked city which celebrates art in all its forms. None of its art, however, is quite so public and visible as the bronze sculptures which line the iconic Malecon (boardwalk) which runs along the shore of Banderas Bay in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Weekly Puerto Vallarta Walking Tour of the Malecon You don’t have to be an art buff to get the most out of the Malecon. The wonderful Gary Thompson (who owns and operates Galeria Pacifico) offers a free Malecon Sculpture Walking tour every Tuesday morning from 9:30am to 11:30am from Mid-November to Mid-April. Not only is this tour free, but you don’t need a reservation to attend; just meet the group at the Millennium sculpture next to Hotel Rosita, in front of Diamonds International. What to Expect on the Walking Tour The walking tour of the malecon is around two hours long and will cover fifteen sculptures, as well as making time for questions and discussion after each stop. Generally the tour will start with a talk …
Escaping the winters to spend longer periods of time in a warm climate is a very popular choice for those who are facing retirement, those who are already retired, and those working professionals who own their own business or have schedules flexible enough to allow for long vacations (or who work from home). Mexico is a very popular choice for these people, known as snowbirds, as warm, dry weather is all but guaranteed, and the beaches are stunning. Why snowbirds should buy real estate While the benefits of being a Mexican snowbird are pretty obvious, the benefits of homeownership may be less so. Does buying property make sense for snowbirds? Well, let’s examine some of the benefits of owning real estate for snowbirds: Make savings If you aim to be a permanent or long-term snowbird then this route will likely save you money as you could even offset the cost of a mortgage by renting out your property during the spring and summer months. In the long term you will stand to save yourself money …
