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Jalisco Handicrafts

Handicrafts of Jalisco: Get to Know the Folk Art in Mexico

Jalisco handicrafts and folk art are some of the most unique and beautiful handicrafts in Mexico. Full of history and tradition, the state of Jalisco is one of the top producers of quality handicrafts in the country. Do you live in Jalisco or are interesting in purchasing Mexican real estate on the Pacific coast of Mexico? Garza Blanca beachfront private residences are luxurious, finely constructed and have a dream location on a pristine beach near Puerto Vallarta. If you can imagine yourself living in Mexico one day, keep reading below to learn more about the history and interesting facts about Jalisco handicrafts. Who knows, if you end up buying a second home in Mexico, Jalisco handicrafts could make a beautiful addition when furnishing your dream home at Garza Blanca. History of Jalisco Handicrafts In Jalisco, the main handicraft tradition is centered around ceramics. Jorge Wilmot is a noteworthy artist who first introduced the use of firework ceramics in Jalisco state. The state’s oldest craft traditions date back to the pre-Hispanic period. Even today, you can …

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Condo vs. House: Deciding About Mexican Real Estate

Are you searching for Mexican real estate? Are you looking to set down roots in Puerto Vallarta? Puerto Vallarta is an ideal location for foreigners who want to buy Mexican real estate due to its pleasant climate, endless outdoor activities, and world-class shopping and dining. Often times, homebuyers have trouble deciding whether they want to purchase a standalone house or a condo when it comes to Mexican real estate. Are you weighing the pros and cons of both? If so, read below to learn more about the differences between owning a condominium versus a house in Puerto Vallarta, and why Garza Blanca beachfront residences are the top choice for individuals who dream of living a luxury lifestyle in paradise.  Condo vs. House: Pros and Cons There are advantages to owning a condo in Puerto Vallarta. Many people that invest in Mexican real estate in the area are buying a second home or a retirement home that they plan to live in part-time. When you own a condo, you have the added benefit of less maintenance …

Tafer Hotels & Resorts

Tafer Hotels & Resorts: The Origins of the Premium Experience

The history of Tafer Hotels & Resorts dates back more than 30 years ago to the late 1980’s. At that time, the current owners of Tafer Hotels & Resorts owned The Villa Group, which acquired its first vacation property in Puerto Vallarta. Today, Tafer Hotels & Resorts is a collection of hotels and resorts that are owned either in full or part by the original founding owner of the Villa Group Resorts. For more than 3 decades, Tafer Hotels & Resorts and the Villa Group have consistently provided high quality accommodations, timeshare memberships and exclusive real estate developments in Mexico. Keep reading below to learn more about Tafer Hotels & Resorts, and why purchasing Garza Blanca real estate is a wise investment if you want to buy a dream home in Mexico The Origins of Tafer Hotels & Resorts Tafer Hotels & Resorts has maintained a positive reputation in the resort industry for more than 30 consecutive years due to their premium vacation, real estate, and leisure products that foreigners from the United States, Canada, …

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Typical Mexican Cuisine and Local Dishes in Banderas Bay

Puerto Vallarta has a wide variety of delicious traditional Mexican cuisine that visitors should enjoy when visiting Banderas Bay. Do you have a vacation planned to Puerto Vallarta soon, or do you own a second home in the area? Either way, check out this article which talks about some of the most popular local dishes that are typical to the region. Read below to learn more about some of the most traditional dishes you can enjoy in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. Why not try as many dishes as you can, and let us know which is your favorite and why? Puerto Vallarta: Important Culinary Destination Did you know that Puerto Vallarta is one of the most important culinary destinations in Mexico? What originated as a quaint fishing village has developed into a center of gastronomy and numerous international chefs have made Puerto Vallarta their home. There is also an International Gourmet Festival that is held annually that attracts a lot of attention to Puerto Vallarta’s culinary scene. Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding Banderas Bay …

Mauricio Montes de Oca

Get to Know Sales Director of Real Estate: Mauricio Montes de Oca

Garza Blanca is very pleased to welcome Mauricio Montes de Oca to their team as the new Sales Director of Real Estate. Montes de Oca is a México City native who brings years of hands-on experience and a long history in the real estate industry, mainly working in Los Cabos in the State of Baja California Sur.   Montes de Oca was the founding partner and general director of Procabos, a company dedicated to real estate development, marketing and sales of various real estate projects in Cabo San Lucas, México. At Garza Blanca, Montes de Oca has a clear vision of how to promote their incredible beachfront residences to savvy investors looking to purchase exclusive real estate in Puerto Vallarta. Read below to learn more about Mauricio Montes de Oca, and why Garza Blanca is pleased to have him come on board as the new Sales Director of Real Estate. Work History and Field Experience Montes de Oca has worked in various sectors in the Mexican real estate industry. One of his most notable projects …

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How To Add Unique Touches to Your Home

Are you a new homeowner with a second home in México at Garza Blanca? Garza Blanca beachfront residences in Puerto Vallarta offer unprecedented quality and the most desirable location in Banderas Bay. Garza Blanca beachfront residences are the solution for individuals looking to live the Puerto Vallarta luxury lifestyle in paradise. Are you searching for a second home in México? If so, Garza Blanca offers spacious and well-finished residences that make it easy to enjoy your second home in México. You simply just have to show up with your suitcase and move right in. Want some ideas on how to add some style or uniqueness to your second home in México? If so, keep reading below for tips on how to add some style to your dream home in paradise. Personalize your Home with Artwork One of the best ways to add unique touches to your second home in México is with artwork. Whether you have favorite paintings you have collected over the years during travel, or if you like to paint yourself, surround your …

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Get to Know the Flora and Fauna in Puerto Vallarta

Did know that you can find some of Mexico’s most diverse flora and fauna in Puerto Vallarta? The lush vegetation of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains is home to a plethora of wildlife and plant life that makes the region naturally stunning. As a result, more and more foreigners are deciding to invest in Puerto Vallarta real estate and purchase a second home or retirement home in the area. One of the top choices for beachfront residences are found at the Garza Blanca exclusive residential real estate community just south of downtown Puerto Vallarta. Read below to learn more about the flora and fauna in Puerto Vallarta, and why it makes Puerto Vallarta stand out as a tourist destination and an ideal spot for buying a second home in paradise. Biodiverse Flora and Fauna in Puerto Vallarta The tropical climate of the region plays a large role in the vast biodiversity found in the flora and fauna in Puerto Vallarta. The combination of plentiful rain during the summer months combined with the sea, sun and …

Sayulita

Highlight on Sayulita: Pueblo Magico

While Puerto Vallarta alone is an amazing hub of incredible natural beauty, amazing restaurants, and breathtaking beaches, there are also lots of great towns to visit in the nearby area that visitors and residents should get to know. A good example, Sayulita. Have you heard of Sayulita? Sayulita is a beach village located about 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific coast with the lush Sierra Madre Occidental mountains behind it. Well known for its popular surfing beaches and laid back hippie vibe that forces visitors to slow down a bit and appreciate life’s important moments, Sayulita has grown significantly in popularity over the last decade. Do you live in or own a second home at Garza Blanca in Puerto Vallarta? If so, take a day trip up to check out Sayulita, a magic little town that will capture your heart and remind you what an incredible place you live in. Sayulita: Pueblo Magico In September 2015, Sayulita was awarded Mexico’s coveted pueblo magico designation at the Segunda Feria Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos …

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Top 8 Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

Are you a new homeowner at Garza Blanca in Puerto Vallarta and living your dream life at your second home in paradise? If so, you must be thrilled with your decision to invest in one of the best properties in all of Banderas Bay. Garza Blanca is proud to offer excellent on site dining with everything from poolside meal service to gourmet restaurants to room service. If you ever decide you want to hit the town for a bit, here are our choices for some of the best restaurants in PV. Whether you are looking for traditional Mexican cuisine, or the best in international fare, you can find it ill in Puerto Vallarta. Here are our top picks for the best restaurants in PV! La Palapa – PV’s First Restaurant on the Beach Garza Blanca residents are probably already familiar with La Palapa which is the first restaurant that was located right on the sandy shores of Los Muertos beach near the Puerto Vallarta pier. This establishment opened its doors way back in 1951, and …

Los Arcos

Visit Los Arcos of Mismaloya in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay are home to incredible beauty that delights visitors and residents alike. One of the most interesting natural landmarks in the area to visit is just south of Old Town Vallarta called Los Arcos. Los Arcos are stunning rock formations that contain multiple tunnels where small boats can pass through, or you can snorkel or scuba dive in the area as well. Are you a Puerto Vallarta resident or hope to live in the area one day? If so, keep reading below to learn more about. Visit one of Puerto Vallarta’s most popular attractions, the Los Arcos rock formation, which is found off shore in the sparkling Banderas Bay waters just a few minutes away from the Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa. Los Arcos of Mismaloya Location and Marine Life Situated right off the southern coast of Puerto Vallarta in Banderas Bay, Los Arcos can easily be reached. You can do it by driving south from downtown on Carretera 200. Also, you can take a short 10 minute boat ride …