Can you believe it is already June? It may be hard to be that we are almost halfway through 2019, but you simply can’t stop time. And why would you want to? Summer is on the horizon in Puerto Vallarta which brings warmer temperatures, more humidity and summer rain that the area so badly needs after its typical dry winter and spring seasons. The much needed rain is expected to start any day now, bringing a sense of refreshment and rejuvenation to the area’s abundant flora and vegetation. Get ready for rolling green hills and lush jungle views coming soon. Read more to learn about the top benefits of rainy summer season in Puerto Vallarta, and why it is a great time to enjoy the best the area has to offer. Refreshed and Rejuvenated Vegetation One of the best parts of the rainy season is the fresh look the area will take on thanks to the much needed hydration. Many plants have been in a dormant mode, reserving the precious water they have received from …
Did you know that Puerto Vallarta has been nominated as the Best City to visit worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler? Puerto Vallarta is proving its worth as a shining star in the 32nd edition of the Reader’s Choice Awards by the world renowned Condé Nast Traveler publication. The nominees are selected based on a survey that gathered opinions from more than 400,000 readers from all across the world who wanted to share their opinions on what they consider the best city. Read more below to learn why Puerto Vallarta is such a great city to visit, and an even better city to live in. Are you looking for Mexican real estate? If so, Puerto Vallarta could have the dream home you have been searching for. Condé Nast Traveler Recognizes Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta is pleased to be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers who voted Puerto Vallarta as a best city candidate. Readers are able to rate and share their travel experiences and participate in the competition by voting for their favorite places. Award categories …
Are you considering investing in a vacation rental or second home by purchasing Puerto Vallarta real estate? Or are you looking to officially move to Mexico and buy your dream home to live full time in paradise? If you don’t already know, Puerto Vallarta has quickly become a top expat destination for vacation rental investments and individuals wanting to move to a slower paced life. Puerto Vallarta real estate is ideal as the area an ideal climate that is warm and sunny all year round which is a huge draw for many expats looking to move down south from colder countries. Want to learn what kind of properties are available for expats looking to leave their stressful lives behind and embrace the quintessential laidback Mexican lifestyle? Read below to learn more about why Puerto Vallarta real estate is a top destination to purchase a vacation rental or second home in Mexico. PV Vacation Rentals = Great Investment If you are looking for a great investment, purchasing Puerto Vallarta real estate is a smart financial move. …
In today’s digital age, nearly every moment and important experience is documented with a photo and often shared with friends and family on social media. Thanks to the advent of the modern cellular phone with high tech cameras, it is easy and fast to capture a great shot whenever and wherever you want to. Are you living in Puerto Vallarta or visiting the area, and curious about the best place to take a picture? Here are the top 3 places where you can take that picture perfect photo in PV that will memorialize a special moment in time forever. #1 Cerro de La Cruz How do you feel about getting a little exercise in on your way to get that picture photo? If that sounds great, you will love the urban hike up the stairs to reach the top of Cerro de la Cruz. If you start on the malecon downtown in Puerto Vallarta near the Mandala and Zoo bars, you head straight up Calle Abasolo to make your way to the top. The Cerro …
Puerto Vallarta on Banderas is one of Mexico’s most beautiful locations on the Pacific Coast, boasting great amenities and a growing market in luxury realty. Developments in certain Mexican vacation destinations like Puerto Vallarta have seen a revival in the real estate market in the past few years as the country moves out of the recent recession. Though prices are on the rise you can still find hidden gems and wonderful luxury realty in Puerto Vallarta. Forecasts for the property market are looking good; house prices are set to rise steadily over the next ten years or so, which means that now is the time to buy! Luxury Realty in Puerto Vallarta Mexico is a country rich in culture, history and natural beauty, and so it should come as no surprise that many real estate investors from the United States and Canada are looking to the country for second home ownership as well as retirement options. Puerto Vallarta’s location on the sunny Pacific coast, where temperatures reach a balmy 75 degrees or more even in …
While Garza Blanca Preserve is named after the beautiful white herons that bless the south shore and the beach at the resort in particular, garzas are not the only birds honored at Garza Blanca Signature Residences. The beloved brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), which calls our sandy front-yard home, holds a special place in our hearts. Watching pelicans as they dive for fish or bob up and down on the water’s surface enjoying the year round sunshine becomes a daily meditation for many Garza Blanca homeowners and hotel guests, with some residents actively involved in their conservation. There are only eight pelican species in the world. The brown pelicans are native to the Americas, breeding from Anacapa Island, California to Chile and from Maryland to Venezuela and Trinidad. They can also been seen after the breeding season as far north as Columbia and Nova Scotia. Of all the species, the brown pelican is the only one whose habitat is strictly marine. They tend to prefer shallow inshore waters such as estuaries and bays, which is why …
Interview with Joe Sanchez from Nemi Eco Villa So much is happening on Puerto Vallarta’s south shore: New 5-star hotels, gorgeous residential condos, stunning beachfront homes, trendy beach clubs and gourmet restaurants to mention just a few. The trend also seems to be moving towards more sustainable living and environmentally conscious development. In this vein, Nemi Eco Villa caught my eye as it is an luxurious eco friendly, small density project made of shipping containers. Read more about how Joe Sanchez and family have made their dream a reality on our south shore! Where are you from and how long have you been in Puerto Vallarta? I was raised in Chicago but my family is from Mazamitla and Ciudad Guzman, both are towns here in Jalisco. I spent my summers in Guadalajara, and many family vacations in Puerto Vallarta. From a young age I had plans of relocating to Puerto Vallarta, knowing it would be a good fit with my background. In June of 2007, my wife and I thought Puerto Vallarta would be a …
Garza Blanca has long been a favorite destination for snowbirds who want to feel the sun’s warmth, hiding away from the biting cold of the winter months back home. Whether you see Garza Blanca in Puerto Vallarta as a perfect getaway escape or are planning to move to Mexico’s friendliest city on a long-term basis, Garza Blanca Signature Residences provides snowbirds with the most luxurious options in Banderas Bay. Why Snowbirds should choose Garza Blanca Signature Residences in Puerto Vallarta? One of the main reasons why snowbirds choose Garza Blanca Signature Residences in Puerto Vallarta is the tropical weather. In Puerto Vallarta the sun shines throughout the year, including the winter months, and the chances of rain are minimal during the winter and predictable during the summer. Life under the sun in Puerto Vallarta provides much relief against the discomfort snowbird wish to avoid in the US and Canada due to freezing cold temperatures and short days. Furthermore, what makes Garza Blanca Signature Residences particularly appealing to snowbirds is the fact that the luxury sea …
Last week, Garza Blanca Signature Residences in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico welcomed an esteemed group of local realtors from Banderas Bay to take a tour of the stunning preserve and the real estate options available for purchase on a both a full and fractional basis. Taking a break from their busy schedules to come and enjoy breakfast overlooking the ocean and to preview the amenities and showrooms at Garza Blanca, realtors from Tropicasa, Applegate, Keller Williams, and Green Realty shared their opinions about our luxury gated community on Puerto Vallarta’s south shore. Here is what they had to say about Garza Blanca Signature Residences in Puerto Vallarta. Wayne Franklin (Tropicasa Realty) “Absolutely stunning!” Wayne Franklin, long time broker for Tropicasa Realty noted how Garza Blanca Signature Residences was the ideal property for those kinds of people who want to surround themselves by other like-minded successful people, looking for a place for greater exclusivity and privacy. Moray Applegate (Applegate Realtors) Moray Applegate was taken by the amenities and services offered at Garza Blanca Signature Residences. Grace Ramirez (Tropicasa …
Garza Blanca Signature Residences is pleased to welcome Nicole Martin, formerly known as Realtor 365, to the team as Signature Residences Real Estate Director. Nicole forms an integral part of our mission to promote luxury full and fractional real estate on the south shore of Puerto Vallarta, where quality, elegance and exclusivity merge in one of the most incredible property investments in Puerto Vallarta. After taking a short break to raise a family, Nicole is back better than ever, shining her light on real estate opportunities in one of Mexico’s most friendly cities. A resident of Puerto Vallarta since 1989, Nicole has been part of the expansion and changes seen within the real estate industry in Puerto Vallarta and she has become a much-loved local personality and authority on buying property in Banderas Bay. As part of her mission to dispel the media-driven myths about Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Nicole began a video blog campaign in 2010 called “Realtor 365”, where she would give the inside scoop on the real estate industry, interviewing professionals in …
