One of the most amazing benefits of owning a property at Garza Blanca is the variety of spectacular cuisine just steps away from your door. Some of the finest restaurants in Puerto Vallarta are conveniently located on-site, including three gourmet eateries and a snack bar that serves up delectable fare. While dining out can be a lot of fun, you sometimes may crave some quiet time in the tranquility of your own suite; fortunately, you can still enjoy a fantastic meal without going anywhere when you order from Room Service or hire the Private Chef service to handle meal preparation for you. PV Lifestyle at Garza Blanca – Room Service The tempting Room Service Menu at Garza Blanca is filled with a fabulous selection of dishes that can’t be found at the restaurants, and even includes children’s meals and healthy choices. Room Service is available from 7am to 11pm every day. With the convenience of room service, you can enjoy any meal of the day in the comfort of your own space without having to …
If you’re thinking about moving to Puerto Vallarta with your kids and spouse you’ll no doubt be wondering if there will be much for your children and you to enjoy when you get downtime. Take a look at what’s on offer in each of the areas in and around Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay that making living in Puerto Vallarta with a young family a wonderful experience. Family activities in Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta has long been a melting pot, and as the years have gone on many different activities, tours, and establishments have sprung up to cater to the needs of these many people. On every side of Banderas Bay you will find something different to enjoy when living in Puerto Vallarta with a young family. Downtown Puerto Vallarta The downtown area is perfect for children and families of all ages; the boardwalk is a great place to see and be seen. Senor Frogs might appeal to your teenagers, but your little ones will be more mesmerized by the Papantla dancers in the area. …
You’ve worked hard your whole life and retirement is perhaps just around the corner. While you could stay put wherever your home base may be, there is no doubt you will have far more fun if you retire in Puerto Vallarta. The area is quite popular with expats from all over the world in various stages of their lives, yet retirees may enjoy the splendid surroundings of the Bay of Banderas more than anyone else because they have the luxury of flexible schedules and few commitments. Read on to find out some of the top reasons to make Puerto Vallarta your new home when you retire: Lower Cost of Living in Puerto Vallarta for Retirement One of the most obvious reasons Puerto Vallarta appeals to retirees is that the cost of living is quite affordable. While housing options range wildly in price depending on what an individual is looking for, other costs are typically much lower than in areas like the United States, Canada and Europe. You can find excellent medical and dental care here …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta is not only an idyllic vacation spot and real estate opportunity, but it will take you to higher grounds as you listen and watch out for the preserve’s most unique and beautiful feathered neighbors. Owners and guests can enjoy complimentary birdwatching tours organized by the activities team or simply spot these lovely birds as you walk leisurely on the grounds. Take a look at the birds you are likely to meet at Garza Blanca Preserve: Garza Blancas (White Herons) The luxury nature preserve where Garza Blanca Signature Residences are located is named after one of the most iconic local birds, the garza blanca. These white herons stroll, play, and dive for fish on the coastlines of Garza Blanca beach each day. You can catch a sight of these gorgeous creatures along with seagulls, pelicans, and other coastal birds during sunrise and sunset in particular. Chachalacas Meet one of the most distinguished feathered residents at Garza Blanca, the chachalaca. Once you spot a bird that looks like …
Puerto Vallarta is a world renowned vacation spot for many reasons: great nightlife, stunning natural beauty, luxury and comfort, and the year round good weather all come up frequently as reasons for visiting, but it’s also a wonderful place to scuba dive and snorkel! Puerto Vallarta is home to gorgeous vistas deep within the waters of the Pacific, cave and rock formations, reefs, tunnels, majestic drop-offs, and shallow coves. No matter your experience level you’ll find a place to dive here, and for the raw beginner there are even lessons to get involved with. Diving in Puerto Vallarta The enchanting natural habitats under the waves of the Pacific are a gateway into a place of stunning biodiversity and beauty. Depending upon where and when you go diving, you may see giant rays, eels, octopi, sea turtles, and many, many types of tropical fish. Here are our top three diving spots in Puerto Vallarta for those of all ages and experience levels: Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta Los Arcos national marine park is without a doubt the …
Ensuring that you keep a decent eating routine while you are on vacation with your children can be pretty tricky. On one hand you want to enjoy a good meal, maybe try a local delicacy, but on the other your kids want mac and cheese or chicken nuggets and chips. The beauty of purchasing a vacation home at the Garza Blanca Signature Residences while in Puerto Vallarta is that all residences have large kitchens where you can make snacks and prepare meals for you and your children. You could even order room service or take advantage of the private chef service; and don’t forget to ask at the restaurants for options for young children. Much of the fun in being on vacation is eating out, however, and so we’ve made a list of some of the best places to eat out when you have young children in Puerto Vallarta. In these places you can enjoy your food while your kids play in a fun and safe environment. Plaza Caracol Shopping Mall Although this shopping mall …
