Newsletter Nov ‘09

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Add comment November 11, 2009

Photos: Building A and Alluring Amenities Complete

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Building A from riverfront

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Ready for an evening poolside party

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Silky, inviting pool

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Entrance plaza view from river's edge

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Riverside fire pit

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Stylish entrance plaza pergola

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Pergola and stairs to lobby

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Water feature

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Garden waterfalls and hand-set stone walls

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Saline pool, gardens and riverwalk

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Riverfront terraces and lounge areas

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Lobby lounge area

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Starlit lobby

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Hand-painted tile wall mural

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Sunset mountain, town and bay view from penthouse

Add comment November 9, 2009

Newsletter Oct ‘09

Well, happily it’s that time again; high season is almost upon us. Our winter guests have begun to arrive, and we will soon be in the full whirl of Puerto Vallarta’s endless activities. Also with high season comes the traditionally perfect climate that we know and love here in our tropical paradise. We at Rivera Cuale are eager to show you your hopefully soon-to-be new home in this beautiful riverfront location.

WoodDoorsBeautiful Amenities: The entrance to Rivera Cuale features a set of thick, solid and rustic-looking wood doors. As you come in, look to your right to admire the terraced garden and waterfall built with hand-set stone along the base of Building A. 

PoolThe sparkling sea green tiles in the teardrop-shaped, two-level, salt-filtered pool give it a really unique look.

RiverwalkOur first riverwalk area is accessed by steps with hand-cut wood railings – a beautiful and rustic touch that blends with nature. The steps lead directly down to a cool, shady area on the water where the only sounds you hear are birds, and the water rushing over boulders in the Cuale River. Here you can let go of life’s worries and let them drift away…

One of Rivera Cuale’s many fine touches was very recently completed: a glorious, specially-commissioned, hand-painted tile mural in the lobby. This artwork was done by a local artist who has been painting Vallarta pictures for over 30 years, and it depicts an enchanting image of Vallarta. LobbyAlso for the lobby, the custom-designed furniture has arrived and will soon provide a cozy living room area to receive you and your guests. This pleasant, elegant space will give you another place to meet your friends and neighbors to socialize after a day at the pool or an evening in town. 

It is true that you can walk almost anyplace from Rivera Cuale. Beaches, restaurants of every kind, shopping and more are all close by. But if you’re ready to return to Rivera Cuale and want a ride, you can call our concierge, who will pick you up in our electric cart – friends, packages and all. Getting your packages up to your condo couldn’t be easier. Just load your goodies into the elevator and move smoothly up to your private entrance. Voila, you’re home!

RibbonOctober Promotion: Rivera Cuale is still offering great incentives to help make your decision to become a proud owner. Our luxuriously finished units start at $179,000 and range in size from one bedroom, one and a half baths, to three bedrooms, three baths, to huge penthouses. We have model apartments ready for you to tour. For more information on the incentives, or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us. You can also visit our website at www.riveracuale.com. Be sure to ask for more details on the latest promotions.

October in Puerto Thanksgiving2Vallarta: Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian friends! While our neighbors to the north celebrate Halloween, the people of Mexico celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).dia-de-los-muertos-shrine There are many colorful adornments and lively reunions at family burial plots, which have been spruced up for the occasion.

 

For more information, please contact us: 
Email: info@riveracuale.com
Toll-free from USA/Canada: +1 (888) 226-0563
Or visit us at: www.riveracuale.com

 

Add comment October 13, 2009

Newsletter Sept ‘09

We are nearing the end of our rainy season and have heard from many friends who have already made travel plans for their upcoming vacations in Vallarta. What about you? There are still amazing packages available on the many travel websites for air and hotel. Make your plans soon so you too can enjoy the magnificent weather and beautiful beaches of Puerto Vallarta.Award Ribbon

Progress Report: This month we will continue delivery of our first condos. It is hard to say whether we or the new owners are more excited!  The palm trees have been planted, the gardens are taking shape, the riverwalk is well underway, and the pool looks very inviting.  The lobby will soon be filled with beautiful furnishings and lighting. If you are on your way down, call or email us to make a date to tour Rivera Cuale. We look forward to showing off our progress.

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September Promotion: Rivera Cuale is committed to helping the environment and contributing to the ‘greening’ of  Puerto Vallarta. With this dedication in mind, we are awarding our next lucky buyer Carta sport model electric cart with their condo purchase. The cart is a four passenger version. This will allow you to buzz around and feel the breeze as you explore downtown without polluting the atmosphere. Parking is so easy that you will be able to zip in and out for errands, chat with a friend, interact with everyone, and best of all, attract lots of interest from passers-by, all while having a great time.

Rivera Cuale is also offering an incredible September Promotion.  This is the perfect time to lock in current pricing as well as generous discounts.  Consider reserving before October 15th to maximize your savings. Want to know more? Simply ask us for details!

Safe, Gentle & Eco-Friendly Water Purification System For Our Pools: Imagine swimming in naturally softened, silky, smooth water. Imagine a crystal clear pool, naturally purified with ordinary salt. The natural system that will purify our pools does not use damaging chemicals. No more red eyes, green hair, and bleached out bathing suits.

September In Puerto Vallarta: September is quite an exciting month in Mexico. It is known as ‘Mes de la Patria’ because Independence Day patria2is celebrated on September 16th. There are lots of traditional decorations in the streets and at the main square: red, white and green everywhere you look, flags suspended from balconies, and banners and garlands on light poles and draped across streets. This year marked the 199th anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain.

September is also ‘el Mes del Charro’ (the month of the Mexican cowboy), but so much more. Charros and the popular Mexican event ‘Charreada’ are revered national symbols of Mexico. Many colorful events are featured to celebrate the charro, from parades to rodeos with exciting competition events.

For more information, please contact us:
 
Email: info@riveracuale.com
Toll-free from USA/Canada: +1 (888) 226-0563
Or visit us at: www.riveracuale.com

Add comment September 25, 2009

Newsletter August ‘09

Electric CartRivera Cuale’s New Electric Cart Shuttle Service 

There are many ways to get into town from Rivera Cuale, and let us introduce the latest!  We are proud to announce the first of our fleet of eco-friendly electric cars which will be available to shuttle Rivera Cuale residents. This ultra cool 6 person cart will offer the most convenient, fun and eco-friendly way to get you and your friends around Puerto Vallarta. Click to read more:  Rivera Cuale’s Electric Carts.

Progress Report

August Progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow, look at our progress!

Our first pool is nearing completion in front of Building A, complemented by beautiful rock-wall gardens, rich landscaping, breezy palm trees and waterscape features. Look at the size of this pool!

Aug Pool Progress

Interior Finishes

Our contemporary, spacious kitchen features alder wood cabinetry and 5-burner SMEG gas stove, granite counters, and wonderful windows to let the light in.

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602 EntrywayTwo finishing options are available to suit any taste. Finest tropical hardwoods are used throughout all condos as well as wood grain PVC windows and sliders in all units.

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Mexican finishes include woodcraft doors and cabinets, rustic wood framed mirrors, hand painted talavera type sinks, traditional handcrafted painted floor tiles, terra cotta tiled entry from private access elevator, and bronze rubbed fixtures.

Contemporary finishes feature marble floors, Morisca stone walls, over counter marble bathroom sinks, and satin finish hardware.  For pictures of our contemporary model, please visit our website at http://www.riveracuale.com/html/model-unit-rivera-cuale-pictures.html.

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The secure lobby arch entrance with hand crafted iron gates, opens into a tastefully decorated living room/reception which leads out to the gardens, pool and riverfront.

August Showers

August Showers

 

 

 

 

 

We are right in the middle of rainy season, with all the beautiful lightning shows it brings. Yes, it is warm but the trees and plants are so lush, everywhere you look there are flowers and lots of greenery. Since the rains come in the evening, the nights have been lovely and fresh.

For more information, please contact us:
 
Email: info@riveracuale.com
Toll-free from USA/Canada: +1 (888) 226-0563
Or visit us at: www.riveracuale.com

Add comment August 31, 2009

Rivera Cuale’s New Electric Cart Shuttle Service

IMG_0108Well now here is a most fresh and innovative idea! Let’s say you are a resident in Rivera Cuale and that you feel like being out and about in Old Town, but you aren’t in the mood for the bus or walking, and you don’t want the hassle of driving and worrying about parking. Well how about this as an option? From your living room lounge chair, reach over and pick up the phone. Call down to the Concierge. Let him know that you and your guests will be ready to go out in five minutes and would like a ride into town. The response? No problem, at your service!

Now let me explain what is fresh and innovative about on-site property administration shuttling residents into town: the mode of transportation! In line with Rivera Cuale’s eco-friendly approach, they have purchased a brand new electric cart that will serve to shuttle Rivera Cuale residents around town, offering convenience, reducing traffic congestion, and helping to reduce environmental and noise pollution.

With its comfortable padded seats, red aIMG_0090nd white colour scheme, and room for six including driver, you and your friends and neighbours can cruise in style. Not only that, the cart’s open design allows for something that is perhaps even more important than the convenience the cart offers: cultural interaction. Driving through the streets of Old Town Vallarta at a leisurely speed, you can really take in the sights and sounds and see the town from a new perspective.IMG_0097

Perhaps you are old hat in Vallarta; perhaps you are new. Either way, riding in this cart allows you to experience Vallarta in a fun and relaxed way. If you know Vallarta well, you can ask to be dropped off at your favourite restaurant, market, or art gallery…and if you are new to Vallarta, maybe something interesting catches your eye that you want to explore further, and you can simply ask to be let off.

Alternatively, maybe you’ve been out enjoying Vallarta all day – a walk on the Malecon, lunch on the beach, and some shopping. The short walk into town had been a breeze in the morning, but after your full day you are happy with exhaustion but not thrilled at the prospect of walking back. All you need to do then, is call the Concierge at Rivera Cuale and ask for the cart to come get you! Simple, fast, free…and you can feel good knowing that you are doing your part in helping to protect the environment by choosing an environmentally-friendly mode of transportation.IMG_0099

Maybe on the way back, a block from home you spy a tortilleria out of the corner of your eye. Suddenly you have a craving for some freshly made, warm tortillas to go with the meal you are planning to enjoy on your terrace later that evening while taking in the views. Well then, just hop out and pick some up!

IMG_0093From running errands to taking in the culture, this electric cart shuttle service will provide the ultimate in convenience and enjoyment for Rivera Cuale residents. Once you’ve experienced Vallarta from this point of view, you may just want one of these carts for yourself!

 

 

LeanneArticle by Leanne Smith

leanne@riveracuale.com

I welcome your questions and comments!

 

Add comment August 19, 2009

Newsletter July ‘09

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Rivera Cuale wishes a Happy Canada Day and Fourth of July to all our neighbors up north.  We’ve got lots of things in this E-Newsletter to tell you about down here in sunny Puerto Vallarta.

Ecological Party

 Lush Greenery

RIVERA CUALE ECOLOGICAL PARTY

Mexico has one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems, in plant life as well as bird, animal, and insect life. At Rivera Cuale we are often visited by hundreds of brilliantly colored tropical birds and butterflies that come to our tropical gardens, as well as beautiful wading birds in the river.  Our gardens include banana trees, guamuchile trees, buganvilias, hibiscus, and coconut palms.  Here nature lovers can have their own personal paradise, and still be in the heart of the city.

To raise awareness in the community about protecting this amazing environment, Rivera Cuale hosted a fun and educational ecological party on Saturday, June 27.  The day started off with a garbage collection in the streets surrounding the river, and 50 local kids and many moms participated!  After the cleanup, food, music, games and prizes were provided to show appreciation to the local community and its commitment to a clean and safe environment for all to enjoy. Rivera Cuale thanks its many generous and supportive sponsors for helping to make the day a success!

To read more about this event and enjoy some photos, please visit:  Banderas Bay News.

WE HAVE A WINNER!!

Our rainy season started right on schedule, and the hills are lush and glorious and green, with flowers blooming everywhere.  We do have a winner who correctly guessed the day in June with the most rainfall. 

Cathy Gordon from San Diego, California was the first person to correctly predict which day would have the most rainfall in June as reported by Weather Underground

The day with the most rain was June 27, with more than 5 inches (+12.7cm) of rain.  

Congratulations to Cathy, who won a two-night stay at the renowned Hacienda San Angel in Puerto Vallarta, or a donation in her name to a PV charity of her choice!  

 

CONCERT NEWS

The Alejandro Fernandez concert drew crowds estimated at 40,000 folks who hung in during a torrential downpour that lasted about an hour and then cleared.  The music went on till the wee hours.Concert News

Alejandro also performed in his home city of Guadalajara the next Saturday with many guest stars, to a crowd estimated at 150,000.  The two concerts will be televised in Mexico as a two hour special later this month.  No word on when it will be seen in the US as yet.

E-NEWSLETTER JULY SPECIAL FOCUS 

Our special focus for the month of July is another offering of our limited edition special floor plan one and two bedroom units.

Rivera Cuale is offering an incredible July Promotion.  This is the perfect time to lock in current pricing as well as generous discounts.  Consider reserving before August 15 to maximize your savings.  Want to know more? Simply ask us for details! 

LIMITED EDITION 1 & 2 BEDROOMS SOLD OUT!!

We are delighted to report that in only two short months we have sold out our limited edition one and two bedroom units. We received an overwhelmingly positive response to these units.  Congratulations to those savvy new buyers.

By popular demand, we are happy to announce that you now have an additional opportunity to own one of these special limited edition one or two bedroom units at an attractive price.

These units are well located to maximize views of the green areas as well as bay and river views.  Don’t miss out! Like the previous limited edition units, these condos won’t last long.

NEW:  1-BEDROOM / 1.5 BATH LIMITED EDITION CORNER UNIT #204-B:

This practical one-bedroom condominium, with more than 900 sq.ft., is the perfect pied-a-terre in Puerto Vallarta.  A corner unit, its many windows allow for natural light and views of the impressive mountains and charming colonia.  Direct elevator access takes you into your semi-private foyer, and stepping through your personal entrance, you will feel immediately welcomed by your bright and open kitchen, dining and living area.  From there, enter into the privacy of your spacious master suite with large in-suite bathroom.  With its luxurious finishes, high ceilings, efficient space arrangement, and cooling breezes, experience the maximum in comfort at a very attractive price.  Live in a luxury development with full amenities starting at $179,000USD.

NEW:  2-BEDROOM / 2 BATH LIMITED EDITION CORNER UNIT #204-A:

This bright and spacious corner unit features the best in indoor and outdoor living.  Refresh and relax on your extra wide terrace, taking in the ever-cooling breezes, soothing sound of the river and natural surroundings.  Or, lounge in style in your living and dining room or master suite while enjoying dynamic views of the mountains, river, bay and sparkling city lights.  This perfectly sized 2-bedroom offers over 1,600 sq.ft. of luxurious comfort to make you feel at home immediately.  Its generous living areas afford you and your guests the pleasure of peace and personal space within the privacy of your separate suites.  The extra spacious master suite with on-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, the direct elevator access into your semi-private foyer, laundry area, and the superior fresh air flow all complement your sense of comfort and convenience at home starting at $312,000USD.

JULY PROGRESS REPORT

Lots of exciting news!  

The first pool is taking shape and will be ready for our first happy owners when they take delivery at the end of August.

Pool Progress

Both elevators are installed and are having their final testing now.

Work is progressing on the eighth floor, with beautiful wood pergolas covering some of the terraces.  Only one of the four condos on the eighth floor (#802) remains, featuring some truly impressive panoramic ocean and river views.

Building Progress

For more information, please contact us:
Email: info@riveracuale.com
Toll-free from USA/Canada: +1 (888) 226-0563
Or visit us at: www.riveracuale.com

Add comment July 31, 2009

Rivera Cuale Ecological Party

Group photo with Francisco Lozano, Developer (Front row, third from left) 

Saturday, June 27th marked a special day at Rivera Cuale, the award-winning condominium development on the banks of the Cuale River in El Caloso.

Children from the community were invited to participate in a day of environmentally educational activities and fun. Around 10am the kids and their moms started arriving. They were greeted by the Rivera Cuale team and given T-shirts specially designed for the event, with “CHICOS RESCATISTAS” and a graphic of trees on the front to convey the concept of kids rescuing the environment. The logos were in three different colors to mirror the colors the City of Puerto Vallarta is using in its initiative to separate garbage – green for Organic, blue for Inorganic, and orange for Sanitary. Mr. C. Isidro Gilberto Hernández Cárdenas, Manager of the City’s “Participación Ciudadana”, personally visited Rivera Cuale in the morning to bring garbage bags and show the kids the different-colored stickers. 

At the same time, Salvador Lorenzana, Manager of the Sierra Madre tour at Vallarta Adventures, was helping to organize and prepare the kids for their first activity. Salvador explained the different types of Salvador Lorenzana with the Chicos Rescatistas, Francisco Lozano in background in Rivera Cuale's electric cartgarbage and got the kids pumped. Then he and participants from Rivera Cuale led the kids through the streets in the area surrounding the river to collect garbage. In the interest of safety, the slick riverbanks were avoided. The effort of the kids picking up and sorting garbage was tremendous and heart-warming, with little ones as young as two helping out! About 50 children and the other helpers collected 20 bags of garbage in an hour’s time – enough to fill the back of a pickup truck!

Shortly after noon, the participants returned to Rivera Cuale to wash up and eat lunch. After that there were more activities. The kids were broken into two groups: Salvador Lorenzana of Vallarta Adventures educating the kidsone to stay outside to learn more about the environment; the other to watch videos about nature, contamination, taking care of the planet and recycling. Then the two groups switched places. The kids were very attentive throughout. Watching the educational videosNext, some real fun and excitement began! Everyone gathered outside for a surprise game, where the kids were asked questions based on things they had been taught throughout the day. There were prizes for correct answers, with lots of eager hands going up!

Following that was a draw, for prizes generously donated by local Enthusiastic kids at lunchtimebusinesses wanting to support the cause and help make the day fun for the kids: Los Arbolitos Restaurant, Frutas Baca, Deportes Gutiérrez Rizo, Supermercado Gutiérrez Rizo, Ecotours de Mexico, Encore Consignment Boutique, Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens and Red Cabbage Cafe.

The day ended with a symbolic activity, whDSC06190ere the kids gathered in Rivera Cuale’s on site nursery to plant a young Parota tree (one of 10 donated by Tropical America Landscaping). One thoughtful boy took his drinking cup from earlier in the day to the river’s edge, filled it with water, and returned to water the freshly planted tree. Clearly, he had learned something from the day and was already looking for ways to do his part in caring for the environment. And there were other kids too, clutching their prizes in one hand, and their cups from the beginning of the day in the other – to take home to reuse!

Rivera Cuale is looking forward to working together with the community to foster environmental awareness and cooperation. Leanne Smith of Rivera Cuale, who coordinated this event, believes this will become a bi-annual happening. She also hopes to get the kids involved in acting as ambassadors of the river and the environment, in line with the “Chicos Rescatistas” logo of the new T-shirts.

If you happen to be crossing the L. Cárdenas bridge over the Cuale River, be sure to take a look at the new banner there with its special message: “Es tu río, ayúdanos a mantenerlo limpio. No tires basura. Gracias por cuidar tu medio ambiente al futuro.” (It’s your river, help us to keep it clean. Don’t litter. Thank you for taking care of your environment for the future.)

Add comment July 18, 2009

Newsletter June ‘09

Last Chance: Unit 401A & 401B

 Last Chance

Don’t miss your chance to reserve the last limited edition 2 bedroom + 2 bath Corner Unit and 1 bedroom + 1.5 bath Corner Unit available in Rivera Cuale’s Building A. Both units are due to be delivered in September 2009.   

For descriptions, floor plans and additional information on these great, exclusive opportunities, please visit: 

2 bedroom: http://www.riveracuale.com/html/condos-in-puerto-vallarta-mexico-thehomes-typed.html 

1 bedroom: http://www.riveracuale.com/html/condos-in-puerto-vallarta-mexico-thehomes-typee.html

Don’t miss out, reserve today!

Pricing News

Pricing News

Since the beginning of construction over a year ago, our sale prices have been increasing conservatively. Now that we are approaching delivery and we have fewer units available, prices are again on the rise. This is a good sign that interest in Rivera Cuale remains strong. We wish to congratulate our new owners, who are already seeing a positive return on their investment!   New Prices will be in effect starting June 15th, 2009. 

June Promotion

To sweeten the news, Rivera Cuale is offering an incredible June Promotion. This is the perfect time to lock in current pricing as well as generous discounts. Consider reserving before June 30th to maximize your savings. Want to know more? Simply ask us for details!  

Free Concert

We are excited to share some really big news with our friends up north. As a gift to Puerto Vallarta, Alejandro Fernandez, international singing star and unofficial “Ambassador of Tourism for Jalisco” (our state) has invited many superstar Latin American performers to join him in presenting a FREE mega concert at the Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecon, in the heart of Puerto Vallarta on June 20. Fernandez wants to send a positive message to the world that Vallarta is safe and healthy and still the best beach resort around. Performers are being added daily; some of those who have already accepted “El Potrillo’s” invitation are:  Free Concert

Paulina Rubio
Reyli Barba
León Polar (Leonel)
Peruvian Gianmarco
Spaniard David Bisbal
Argentine Noel Schajris 
 
 

 For more information, see page 10 at:  www.vallartatribune.com

Vallarta’s Magic

This is the beginning of the MAGICAL DAYS of June with the greening of Vallarta.  If you’ve never experienced this metamorphosis, it is something really special to watch and celebrate. Much like a rebirth, in a matter of a few days those brown hills become lush verdant emerald. We’ve had very little rain yet, and as usual everyone has their own prediction as to when it will really come down.

Fun and Games

Rivera Cuale wants you to join in on the fun with a little guessing game. The objective is to be the first person to correctly predict which day in June gets the most rainfall. The winner will have the choice between one of the following two prizes:

A) A 2-night stay at the renowned Hacienda San Angel in Puerto Vallarta (http://www.haciendasanangel.com/

B) A donation made in your name to the charitable PV organization of your choice.  

Just email your answer to info@riveracuale.com and we’ll compile the answers at the end of June. The lucky winner will be announced in July’s E-Newsletter! 

Have You Ever Wondered??

Have You Ever Wondered

Is there something you’ve always wanted to know about Puerto Vallarta or the Rivera Cuale Property? Email us your questions and each month we will feature chosen questions and their answers in our E-Newsletter. We would love to hear from you, so don’t be shy! 

info@riveracuale.com

 

Deals and Savings

The advisories against travel to Mexico have been lifted! Right now hotels and airlines are offering some excellent discounts on travel packages to Mexico. Cruise ships are returning this month as well. Give yourself that well deserved vacation and save a bundle!! 

The last two weeks in May more than 35 of the best restaurants in Vallarta annually host special, fixed price 3 course dinners. This May was no exception, and the good news is that many of these restaurants are continuing these specials through June. There’s another reason to plan your visit now.

For more information, please contact us:
Email: info@riveracuale.com
Toll-free from USA/Canada: +1 (888) 226-0563
Or visit us at: www.riveracuale.com

Add comment July 17, 2009

From a Terrace in Old Town Vallarta

From my viewpoint on the terrace of an Old Town neighbourhood restaurant, I am reminded of the tropical paradise in which I live. To my right, the charming cobblestone street below, and along beside that, the Cuale River. We have had a few evenings of unseasonably early rain, and it seems to me that the river is already running a little higher than it was a short time ago. I hear cries of delight and spy two children playing in the river; one splashing around, and the other lying against some rocks, simply letting the current rush past him, luxuriating in the cool refreshment. Indeed, the weather has started to warm up, and with it has arrived the embracing humidity. The river, and the shade of its tree-lined banks, bring welcome reprieve on a hot day.

Looking almost straight ahead of me, I see the first magnificent building of Rivera Cuale, Model Unit Now Open! sign proudly displayed on its south side. I marvel at how far it has come along since I joined the Rivera Cuale team only seven months ago, when it was a mere shell of only four stories. Now, with its red, terra cotta tiled roof in place atop the building’s nine stories, its many varied terraces, and warm accents of colour, the building has really taken on character, and it is easy to see Rivera Cuale as homes. Not just “full-time residential condominiums”, but homes, in a most unique of locations, on the age-old banks of the treasured Cuale River, in a historic and culturally rich area of Puerto Vallarta, right in Old Town.

Beyond the building, to the north and east, the Sierra Madres swell with renewed life, their vegetation beginning to return to the beautiful lush green we associate with Puerto Vallarta’s balmy climate. And all around me, flowers are in bloom: buganvilias of the brightest fuchsia and many other plants for which I sadly do not know the names.

Streetlights are coming on, and locals are in the street, enjoying the cooler temperature of dusk. They are also enjoying the breeze…ahhh, the glorious breeze! No matter the time of year, the breeze is ever-present in this area, and I always enjoy arriving to work at Rivera Cuale just to experience it. Now “work” admittedly is a bit of a misnomer. What I actually do there, is look out upon the view of the enchanting town, the sparkling Bay of Banderas, the mountains and the tumbling river. I watch iguanas lazing about in the sun, birds posing stoically on the river stones, and butterflies fluttering by. I meet fantastic people from all around the world, show them around our award-winning project, answer their thought-provoking questions, and, when I am most fortunate, get to be a part of making one of their life’s dreams come true. I also have the pleasure of spending time with the amazing and caring people who also “work” at Rivera Cuale. I don’t know what one word really captures what I do there, but “work” does not seem to fit.

I am feeling uplifted that I am seeing more people in Vallarta, enjoying all that it has to offer. For a while there, frightened off by reports of pandemic influenza in Mexico, many hard-working folks who were planning a vacation in their beloved Puerto Vallarta chose to stay home, even though Puerto Vallarta was safe with no confirmed cases of the so-called “swine flu”. Yes indeed, people here are healthy and out and about. Life goes on as normal. Beaches are fresh and clean. People are parasailing, high above the ocean, high above any worries. Restaurants are open, and compared to a few weeks ago, many more tables are full of vacationers sampling the Mexican cuisine. Proprietors are very glad for business and are working ever so hard to ensure their customers’ good time. Airfares are low, accommodations are plentiful, and line-ups are non-existent! It is a fantastic time to visit Puerto Vallarta, have a well-deserved amazing holiday, and help give a much needed boost to the economy of this paradise that gives so much.

For those looking for real estate, this is also an excellent time to do some shopping! The dollar goes far here these days, and there is much living space to be had for the square foot dollar. Already there have been signs of recovery in the US market, and in Canada too, and the market surely has just about reached bottom by now. With forecasts of a strengthening economy in the latter half of 2009, who can say how much longer these fantastic real estate deals can be found in Puerto Vallarta? Yes, it is an ideal time to get into the real estate market, whether solely for investment, for a family vacation home, or for the full-time home you have been dreaming about for a much-anticipated retirement. Why not consider a quality home at Rivera Cuale? You are sure to be impressed! www.riveracuale.com.

Come on down to Puerto Vallarta! Your visit will be appreciated and you will be glad you made the trip!

Leanne

Leanne Smith

leanne@riveracuale.com

I welcome your questions and comments!

Add comment June 13, 2009

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