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
To fraction or not to fraction? That is the question! Want a million dollar property but have a $100,000 dollar budget? Not quite ready to take on the responsibility and expenses of managing a home for 365 days a year? Don’t yet know if Puerto Vallarta is the place you want to retire, but like the idea of enjoying a month or two in paradise? Waiting for the kids to leave the nest so you can finally enjoy some YOU time? If you answered YES to the above, you might just be the perfect candidate for fractional ownership! Say Bye Bye to Beach Rental Blues With 2016 just around the corner, now’s the moment to start thinking outside the box regarding how you like to spend your free time, and in particular, your retirement. Fractional property ownership in Puerto Vallarta is starting to make a lot of sense to a lot of people, especially those who are not yet ready to make the leap into full time PV living. Trade time consuming beach rental hunting …
Last week our very own real estate agent and sales director of Signature Residences at Garza Blanca, Puerto Vallarta, Nicole Martin, went on one of her regular visits to the local realtors to promote the fabulous inventory at the luxury gated community on the South Shore. This time, she visited Tropicasa Realty where she had chance to present a fun pop quiz that tested their knowledge about the great things happening on the South Shore and at Garza Blanca. At the same time, Nicole was able to ask Tropicasa agent, Grace Ramirez, to describe a day in the life of a real estate agent in Puerto Vallarta. A day in the life of a realtor in Puerto Vallarta is a tough one; agents must be familiar with inventory from all over Banderas bay and spend a lot of time behind the wheel with clients in search of finding their dream home. Let’s see how Grace Ramirez is able to fit all her responsibilities into one day.A day in the life of a real estate agent …
The wonderful jungle scenes that surround the Garza Blanca Preserve make for a truly idyllic experience when enjoying a birdwatching tour. Garza Blanca’s expert tour guides will be able to take you on a gentle but inclusive tour of the surrounding preserve where you’ll be able to see all kinds of flora and fauna. This tour is not just aimed at bird lovers, but is designed to be enjoyed by all kinds of people! This awesome bird watching tour begins on Garza Blanca beach where your guide will meet you. Your guide will then escort you into the mountains in search of the many different bird species that can be found in the area. The tranquil, tropical jungles of the preserve are full of different birds and you’ll be taught to distinguish between their songs and calls. Your guide will even be able to indicate distinct fruits, berries and other elements that the birds eat as well as point out nests and colonies of birds. Everyone who takes the tour will be lent a brochure …
Turtle season is here once again, and what better way to celebrate than with a baby turtle release on Garza Blanca’s beach in Puerto Vallarta. This past August 25th, Garza Blanca homeowners and hotel guests watched in awe as more than 150 baby sea turtles were released back into the ocean. The turtle release was led by Garza Blanca’s activity team, who take an active role in protecting turtle eggs laid on Garza Blanca’s beach in conjunction with Mexico’s authorities, Semarnat in Puerto Vallarta. Semarnat is the authoritative body in charge of protecting endangered species and they do everything possible to make sure the precious eggs of mother turtles are kept safe, monitored and released under the highest of protection, security and respect in Puerto Vallarta. As always, the release at Garza Blanca Beach was highly controlled: no camera flashes were allowed, and the activities staff made sure all measures were taken so that the turtles had a safe path to their future. Ropes were placed to give the turtles space from the excited crowd …
One of the top attractions that makes Puerto Vallarta one of the number one destinations for a second home or retirement property at the beach is the great golfing. Puerto Vallarta is without a doubt one of the most important golfing areas in Mexico and, as golf becomes more and more popular, there are thousands of tourists coming to the city in order to take advantage of the great golfing facilities. There are wonderful courses to be found from Marina Vallarta to Riviera Nayarit and they all offer a great game as well as stunning scenery. They are designed to provide a challenging, but manageable, experience for all players whether they are experts or amateurs. Golf in Puerto Vallarta The Flamingos Golf resort was the very first course to be built in the Puerto Vallarta area and is challenging in all the right ways. It can be found just north of Nuevo Vallarta and gives golfers the chance to tee off on a championship level course. It is over 6,853 yards long, has narrow-ish fairways …
Purchasing a luxury property at Garza Blanca Signature Residences in Puerto Vallarta is attractive for so many reasons, not least of which is the comfort and ease with which homeownership in Mexico can become part of your reality without having to tear your hair out with how to pay your bills and utility expenses and so forth in Spanish. With the Signature Residences homeowners’ association available for advice and most of your monthly expenses included in one itemized sum within your maintenance’s fees, it is not surprising why purchasing a home at Garza Blanca is so appealing. Nevertheless, here are some general tips and pointers about utility bills and the expenses associated with homeownership in Puerto Vallarta for those who like to keep on top of all eventualities. Utilities in your Name It will be of great benefit to you to have at least one utility bill in your name. A utility bill is often a requirement for proof of address for various institutions, including immigration and renting services etc. Pre-Pay Options If you do …
According to a Press Release issued by the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust (Fideicomiso de Turismo de Puerto Vallarta), it comes as no surprise that Puerto Vallarta is considered one of the best places to retire in the world. The press release comes in response to the findings of the Annual Retirement Abroad Index published by the website Live and Invest Overseas site which names Puerto Vallarta in second place after Portugal’s Algarve for the best places to retire abroad. Factors Affecting Retirement Choices The report takes into account various factors when calculating the best places to retire abroad, including safety, climate, infrastructure, hospitals, taxes and the quality of life in general, suggesting that a couple could live on less than $ 2,000 a month in one of selected top seven places to retire in the world. Other locations in Mexico to be mentioned on the Live and Invest Overseas website’s list of the best places in the world to retire were San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato, in addition to countries such as Spain, Nicaragua, …
10 Must Do Activities for Garza Blanca Signature Residences Homeowners 1.- Learn to make Salsa This tasty legacy of Mexican cuisine is a great way to meet other guests and homeowners at the luxury resort. One of the chefs will explain how to make five different salsas which feature distinct ingredients; one of the salsas will then be made before your very eyes. This way you can learn how to make a delicious dish while making friends and perhaps try it out in your own gourmet kitchen. 2.- Kayak or Paddleboard to Los Arcos A guided trip to Mismaloya’s Los Arcos by kayak or paddleboard is a wonderful thing to do while enjoying your home away from home at Garza Blanca Signature Residences! The Los Arcos rock formation rises from the sea not far from the coast and is a perfect place to snorkel, dive and swim. The wildlife there is pretty amazing; you can see exotic fish as well as sea birds without much trouble. 3.- Bird Watching Tour The stunning jungle …
