{"id":166,"date":"2015-07-16T20:35:21","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T20:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/?p=166"},"modified":"2016-11-29T12:28:07","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T18:28:07","slug":"5-reasons-you-should-spend-your-winters-in-puerto-vallarta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/experiences\/5-reasons-you-should-spend-your-winters-in-puerto-vallarta","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons you should spend your winters in Puerto Vallarta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hate having to scrape ice off your car windshield each morning? Lost count of the times you have wondered about what temperature blood freezes? Just imagine spending your winters in Puerto Vallarta, one of Mexico\u2019s friendliest and most affordable beach destinations for snowbirds and vacationers alike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Enjoy the sunshine throughout the winter months or even be lucky enough to make Puerto Vallarta, Mexico your home permanently. At Garza Blanca Signature Residences, you can spend your winters and the rest of your life in paradise, no problem!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take a look at 5 reasons you should should spend your winters in Puerto Vallarta with us at Garza Blanca &#8211; reasons besides the stunning jungle backdrop, soft sand beach, convenient airport and glorious weather no matter which month you arrive:<\/p>\n<h3>Kayak or paddle board to Los Arcos<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a  href=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/los-arcos-tour-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-173 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/los-arcos-tour-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg\" alt=\"Kayak or paddle board to Los Arcos\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/los-arcos-tour-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/los-arcos-tour-activities-garza-blanca-resort-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have never physically been through the magnificent arches just off the coast from Puerto Vallarta at Garza Blanca Preserve, remember that Signature Residence homeowners can enjoy the service of having a kayak or paddleboard at their beck and call whenever they desire to take a paddle to the stunning Los Arcos formations. This is an incredible location for snorkeling and swimming\u00a0 just a short distance off the coast at Garza Blanca.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Make Sandcastles Mid Winter!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a  href=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sandcastles-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-175 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sandcastles-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg\" alt=\"Make Sandcastles Mid Winter!\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sandcastles-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sandcastles-activities-garza-blanca-resort-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Who doesn\u2019t love the idea of making a sandcastle while you roast in the Mexican sunshine while everyone back home is putting on their winter coats and hats? And to top it off, a charming pool boy brings you a refreshing towel and exotic cocktail just to make sure you know you are in paradise.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.0909090909;\">Mexican<\/span> Cooking Tips<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a  href=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/salsa-expo-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-176 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/salsa-expo-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican Cooking Tips\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/salsa-expo-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/salsa-expo-activities-garza-blanca-resort-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Impress your friends and treat your family by learning to make Mexican salsa or a traditional chocolate sauce called <em>mole<\/em> in free gourmet demonstrations for homeowners. Garza Blanca\u2019s executive chef will teach you how to make Mexican salsas and mole, giving you recipes for 5 Puerto Vallarta favorites.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Catch a Big Fish!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a  href=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/catch-of-the-day-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-177 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/catch-of-the-day-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg\" alt=\"Catch a Big Fish!\" width=\"1000\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/catch-of-the-day-activities-garza-blanca-resort.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/catch-of-the-day-activities-garza-blanca-resort-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The weekly Catch of the Day event begins as local fishermen arrive in their fishing boat to Garza Blanca Beach to deliver a selection of freshly caught fish. One of the resort\u2019s chefs receives the fish and begins to clean and prepare them for the gourmet activity that invites homeowners and guests to sample the fresh fish. You can also purchase fresh fish by the kilo and have it prepared by the hotel chefs.<\/p>\n<h3>Poolside Spanish<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a  href=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Poolside-Spanish.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-181\" src=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Poolside-Spanish.jpg\" alt=\"Poolside Spanish\" width=\"826\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Poolside-Spanish.jpg 826w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Poolside-Spanish-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many Signature Residence homeowners have earned their degree in Poolside Spanish because spending time with our doting and friendly staff makes it almost impossible not to pick up the basics. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0You might also want to enjoy a free introductory lesson.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Stay for a Day\u2026\u2026\u2026a Week or a LIFETIME!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Garza Blanca\u2019s luxury and individual services coupled with great attention to detail make second home living 5 STAR.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Signature Residences at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort &amp; Spa coexist in harmony with nature resulting in an exquisite balance of manmade wonders nestled gracefully in the lush Sierra Madre Mountains just minutes south of downtown Puerto Vallarta. This luxury beachfront resort is set to deliver vivid memorable experiences that break the mold.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gourmet restaurants, glistening infinity pools, elegant resort activities on land and sea, personal first-rate service and a dazzling world-class spa to balance the mind, body and soul are just a few of the benefits to being a Signature Residence at Garza Blanca homeowner!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Full Ownership Beachfront Residences:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li>2 bedroom, 3 bath 2,260 Sq Ft<\/li>\n<li>3 bedroom, 4 bath 4,214 Sq Ft<\/li>\n<li>Starting at $914K usd<\/li>\n<li>Fractional Ownership Residences:<\/li>\n<li>2 bedroom, 3 bath Starting at $110K usd<\/li>\n<li>3 bedroom, 4 bath Starting at $140K usd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hate having to scrape ice off your car windshield each morning? Lost count of the times you have wondered about what temperature blood freezes? Just imagine spending your winters in Puerto Vallarta, one of Mexico\u2019s friendliest and most affordable beach destinations for snowbirds and vacationers alike. Enjoy the sunshine throughout the winter months or even be lucky enough to make Puerto Vallarta, Mexico your home permanently. At Garza Blanca Signature Residences, you can spend your winters and the rest of your life in paradise, no problem! Take a look at 5 reasons you should should spend your winters in Puerto Vallarta with us at Garza Blanca &#8211; reasons besides the stunning jungle backdrop, soft sand beach, convenient airport and glorious weather no matter which month you arrive: Kayak or paddle board to Los Arcos If you have never physically been through the magnificent arches just off the coast from Puerto Vallarta at Garza Blanca Preserve, remember that Signature Residence homeowners can enjoy the service of having a kayak or paddleboard at their beck and call &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[117],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/13684212_m.jpg","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ 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