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WOW what a cool experence.....great photos of the resuce. the event should be on some wildlife adventure show....
Nestled on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Mazatlan is aptly nicknamed Mexico’s Pacific Pearl. Perhaps best known as a popular beach resort, Mazatlan boasts a long stretch of stunning coastline, breathtaking ocean views and fabulous weather. Situa...
Hi Mandy, yes, the sand is really that white. the photo was taken at Tulum, about 45 minutes south of Plya del Carmen. The beaches there are some of the best I've seen in Mexico or any where. the sand doesn't get hot for some reason, they are wide...
Great beach behind you. Is the sand really that white? Where was this picture taken?
Mandy
We live in Abbotsford, in the lower mainland of British Columbia. Very few days go by without the media informing us of murder, shootings or drive by shootings here, at home and yet this same media sensationalizes the terrible conditions in Mexico...
thxs....the same can be said fo rthe people in the U.S. all the big cities have much higher crime rates that Mexico but all the media wants to write about is what's going in across the boarder.
Great article, Harold, and I agree completely. It amazes me that fellow Canadians hear about one death in Mexico in a resort area and they feel it is unsafe to come here. And yet they go to or live in cities like Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Vancou...
Bullets flying, heads rolling and bodies piling up — that’s what the media would have us believe is an accurate description of the current situation in Mexico. Understandably, such portrayals have instilled fear in many people, causing them to que...
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- I'm the Managing Director, Mexico Buyers Guide an internet company I started 4 years ago to help educate north americans about the purchasing process in Mexico. I travel to Mexico 4 or 5 times a year usual staying 2 to 3 weeks each visit. My most recent visit was to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Merida and Valladolid. before that I visited Lake Chapala, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan. Our site offers north Americans an oppotunity to see lisitngs in all th emajor cities and many smaller towns across Mexico. We currently have over 10,000 individual listings and 15 resorts on the site.
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- http://mexicobuyersguide.com
- How did you hear about Mexico-My Space?
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Mazatlan - Mexico’s Pacific Pearl
Nestled on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Mazatlan is aptly nicknamed Mexico’s Pacific Pearl. Perhaps best known as a popular beach resort, Mazatlan boasts a long stretch of stunning coastline, breathtaking ocean views and fabulous weather. Situated just to the south of the Tropic of Cancer and just across the water from the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, Mazatlan is home to approximately 500,000 residents and is the second largest coastal city in the country.… Continue
Posted on July 6, 2009 at 11:15pm —
Safe Living in Mexico - Not as Seen on TV
Safe Living in Mexico - Not as Seen on TV
Bullets flying, heads rolling and bodies piling up — that’s what the media would have us believe is an accurate description of the current situation in Mexico. Understandably, such portrayals have instilled fear in many people, causing them to question whether or not it’s really safe to live in Mexico. However, as many Americans currently living in Mexico will tell you, the American and Canadian media are often overly broad and extreme in their d… Continue
Bullets flying, heads rolling and bodies piling up — that’s what the media would have us believe is an accurate description of the current situation in Mexico. Understandably, such portrayals have instilled fear in many people, causing them to question whether or not it’s really safe to live in Mexico. However, as many Americans currently living in Mexico will tell you, the American and Canadian media are often overly broad and extreme in their d… Continue
Posted on June 19, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments
The Truth About Safe Living In Mexico
Fear and worry seem to be at the forefront of many people’s lives these days, and perhaps that’s not surprising considering the images and stories that the media bombards us with on a daily basis. Not only is the world in the midst of economic and environmental crises, it now seems that even the things we like to do to relax, such as vacationing in Mexico, are now fraught with danger. And this has only been exacerbated by the recent swine flu outbreak and the continuous reports about kidnappings… Continue
Posted on June 14, 2009 at 10:49pm — 1 Comment
Todos Santos Peaceful and Tranquil
When it comes to romance, charm and exquisite scenery, Todos Santos is unsurpassed. Unlike more well known cities of Baja California Sur such as Cabo San Lucas, Todos Santos has not been taken over by glitzy celebrities and aristocrats looking for a Mexican playground. On the contrary, Todos Santos offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere and is the perfect place to relax and absorb some authentic Mexican culture.
Located approximately a one hour drive away from the cities of La Paz and Cabo… Continue
Located approximately a one hour drive away from the cities of La Paz and Cabo… Continue
Posted on March 30, 2009 at 9:56pm — 3 Comments
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- At 2:46pm on August 27, 2009,
Gerry Szakacs said…
- HI HAROLD
I may owe you an apoligy. I was just going thru some old corresopndance on MMS and came across one of your first emails. Did I ever answer you back with Ali's infor for Barre de Navidad. If not please let me know and I will forward to you. I will be gone the remainder of the evening and tomorrow, so won't be responding till Sat.
- At 4:19pm on July 31, 2009,
Don & Linda Wright said…
- HI Harold,
Just re-looking at the note you sent earlier, you mentioned we met at the NRA convention. (Just a typo- it was actually the NAR (National Association of Realtors). You know of course and I missed it before, but others may think it was the other convention. The NAR was a fabulous convention and I appreciate your comment.
- At 9:18am on June 15, 2009,
Cheryl Miller said… - Hi Harold,
I am a broker in Cabo San Lucas with offices here and in Todos Santos.
I have an article "Driving the Baja - Is it Safe?" If you are interested, I can send it off to you. But, I would need your email address.
- At 10:49am on June 9, 2009,
Michele Kinnon said… - We do own and operate our own brokerage, Buy Playa Real Estate Advisors. We are developing our own small condo complex in Puerto Aventuras (that's quite an experience) as well. We work primarily as Buyer Brokers but will list properties for friends although never exclusively. We do not sell certain properties as they do not adhere to the parameters we personally would like to see in place for current and future development in Playa del Carmen. We try to promote smaller independent developers that do not exceed their density (too much) set by the municipality as well as height restrictions etc. Do look us up the next time you are in the area. It would be great to get together for a beer or what have you!
- At 10:32am on June 9, 2009,
Michele Kinnon said…
- Hi Harold. Thank you for adding me as a friend. I'll be sure to check out your site today! If you have inquiries about property on the Riviera Maya we would appreciate the referral. We do not handle Tulum as their are too many crazy title issues and invasions going on down there. We never recommend anything to our clients that we would not buy ourselves!
- At 10:34am on June 3, 2009,
Gerry Szakacs said…
- yes, I know some leads came thru, but unfortunately nothing concrete, but that was last year, more hopeful for 2009. Ali can be reached at 315-355-0116, she should be in the office, as she just returned from another???!! holiday. Email is -- alealvarado@realtyexecutives.com
- At 10:22am on June 3, 2009,
Gerry Szakacs said…
- good afternoon
Look forward to anything I can help you with.
I heard something, but nothing of note. Our sister Realty Executives office in Barra can probably shed some lite on the project. Her name is Ali - feel free to contact her. or if you want, I will be seeing her in the next few days can have her contact you.
- At 5:56pm on May 29, 2009,
Gerry Szakacs said…
- Hi Harold, just a quick HI. You and and I spoke about a year ago,never had a chance to get togther, but you did do some business with our Execuitve Pat Martin, of Realty Executives, Mexican Bay in Manzanillo. I just joined an hour ago, so playing catch up with people that I have either talked to or did business with.
- At 11:51am on May 15, 2009,
Kimberly J Barber said… - Good Morning Harold,
There sure is something you could maybe help me with, but I see you're in Washington, so maybe not so much, but you never know. The biggest challenge I face is lead generation. With the economy, violence and flu, traffic down here has nearly ground to a halt. (and we have no flu and very little violence). Our buyers are people who are not here, so I need a way to reach them. I do Craigslist and activerain and now MySpace, but if you have other (low cost) ideas you wouldn't mind sharing, I would really appreciate it, Thank-you y muchas gracias!
- At 2:36pm on May 4, 2009,
Joey Merrifiled ARNP said… - Thanks for letting me know but I am already working with a realtor in Seattle House has been on market 8 days now. Fingers crossed. Joey
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In Ajijijic there is an american guy who has a trucking company that does all that. Even from the states. I cant remember the name but if you know anyone in the chapala area youll find him. He also has a wine store. Both offices are on the major h...
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Further to Doug's question about market activity, here are two answers from Brokers...
Manzanillo "Actually yes." ( When asked about any sign of market improvement.)
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I never heard of the Amigo kit - is that new in Mexico? Hope I can purchase in Alamos. Does the Amigo kit include a phone?
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