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Cabo San Lucas, Destinations, Residences

Restaurant Recommendations in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is perhaps the most lively and well-loved destinations in the immensely popular vacation hotspot of Baja California Sur, and it has some of the very best restaurants in the country if you want to experience Mexican cuisine. There are, of course, restaurants which offer Italian, Chinese, or Indian foods, but it’s the small, family run restaurants serving family recipes and regional dishes that you should really pay attention to while you’re here. After all, where else will you get such great and authentic Mexican foods?

Here’s our list of the best restaurants in Cabo San Lucas, and you can rest easy knowing that they all made the cut with USA Today.

Cabo San Lucas Mexican

Maria Corona

This is a unique restaurant with a long pedigree; some of the recipes here were passed down by the owner’s grandmother and date back to the Mexican Revolution! This is an eatery proud to serve authentic Mexican dishes like the Mayan style Cochinita Pibil, panela fondue, tortilla soup, and the Maria Corona platter which has chiles rellenos stuffed with chorizo, and a chicken mole dish. The captivating atmosphere is a real addition to any meal, and it comes with live music!

Pancho’s Restaurant & Tequila Bar

Panchos is the perfect place to take you from dinner to pre-club drinks as it not only has a phenomenal menu, but over 500 types of tequila to enjoy. The menu is varied, too, with dishes like the Pueblo style chicken mole, Sonoran style carne asada, and the Oaxacan style tamales wrapped in banana leaves. There’s also live music to enjoy most nights.

Los Tres Gallos

Los Tres Gallos (The Three Roosters) is utterly enchanting as well as being arguably the best restaurant in the city overall. Here you get regional Mexican cuisine at lunch and dinner time in a family friendly environment. The setting is charming beyond belief with tables set around a stunning courtyard which is shaded by fruit trees; what a perfect place to try some of the amazing Mole dishes. The service here is faultless, and you’ll find the pricing quite reasonable.

María Jiménez

When you want some really traditional Mexican cuisine like chiles rellenos, fajitas, tacos, quesadillas, or enchiladas then you need look no farther than María Jiménez. This immensely popular restaurant has a few sharing platters on offer, as well as a huge selection of wines, beers, and cocktails to enjoy. It’s easy to see why this place is so popular when you soak up the chilled atmosphere.

Edith’s Restaurante

Edith’s has been serving the locals of and visitors to Cabo san Lucas for over two decades now, and is really set up to wow you with the amazing food, impressive wine cellar, and sophisticated atmosphere. The owner comes from the Mexican state of Guerrero and has set up a menu which showcases dishes from her home region as well as plenty of fresh seafood. Without a doubt the highlights of the menu are the Wally Special with grilled lobster, the garlic shrimp, the Coqueta Salad, and the mesquite grilled catch of the day.

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Destinations, Real Estate, Residences, Riviera Nayarit

Happy Healthy Lives in Puerto Vallarta

A high quality of life can be found in Puerto Vallarta, which is why many foreigners decide to come to Puerto Vallarta to save on medical practices, groceries, and much more. If you are planning to move to Puerto Vallarta to live, then here we have provided some useful tips on staying young and living happy healthy lives in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta Health Tips

Enjoy the Ocean Water

Swimming in the ocean water will help to keep your body healthy. The salt water from the ocean will purify the skin and promotes cell growth while detoxifying too. You can lower stress and depression and increase endorphins when you swim in the ocean daily.

Eat Fresh

Fortunately, there are tropical fruits being sold on just about every corner in Puerto Vallarta with prices that are amazingly low. You can leave any Puerto Vallarta market with a bag of fresh produce for just under five dollars. You can enjoy the exotic fruits, which include passion fruit, mangos of many varieties, guanabana, star fruit, yaka, and lychees if you just step away from the regular fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges.

Seafood

In Puerto Vallarta, seafood is affordable, abundant, and packed with many nutrients. There are open air markets where seafood can be purchased freshly caught. You can even purchase seafood fresh on the beach. You should try eating raw seafood and cooked seafood such as shellfish and fish by marinating them in lime juice, the Mexican way.

Exercise

Puerto Vallarta has numerous venues for exercise for every preference and health reasons. There is cross fit, yoga, boot camps on the beach, gyms, and the municipal stadium to exercise. If you love fitness and you want only the best exercise equipment and professional instructors, then you will have no problem finding that and more in Puerto Vallarta. At Villa La Estancia, you will be able to use the hotel’s state of the art gym as part of your ownership privileges as well as the pools for swimming.

You can have a happy healthy lives in Puerto Vallarta. There are so many foreigners relocating to Puerto Vallarta, so they can enjoy a healthier lifestyle without all the extra costs.

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Destinations, Full Ownership, Real Estate, Residences

What is the Difference Between a Condo and a Condo-Hotel?

As with so many fusion concepts today the mash-up of Condo and Hotel that the real-estate industry has begun to see has inspired a new, fusion word: condo-hotel. This might seem like a silly word, but it’s one to get a grasp of if you’re planning on buying a condo in a resort location. When it comes to second homes, vacation homes, and rental investments in the sun high-rise condos are a staple due to the low-maintenance, high quality living that they offer. The condo-hotel has created a new facet to this experience;

What is a condo-hotel?

In order to understand the value of a condo-hotel we need to understand how it differs from the usual condo; these are, essentially, condo’s which are managed by luxury hotels. The units are individually owned, but are altogether branded with the hotels name, whereas the usual condominium building lacks this branding and marketing. The benefits of these differences are quite noticeable; the hotel works as a property manager of sorts for the building and will schedule stays, deal with building maintenance, and keep things ticking over in your absence. Furthermore condo-hotel tend to get access to the hotel facilities and amenities like gyms, pools, room service, and spas. Some of these are perks which condominium buildings might have, but it is unlikely the same calibre of equipment and service will be found outside of a Condotel.

Advantages of a condo-hotel Over Traditional Condo Ownership

The aforementioned extras and perks obviously stand as one reason why condo-hotel have become so popular in recent years, but there are other benefits which set them apart from the average condo purchase. Firstly, the stress of building maintenance is taken on by the hotel company so you don’t have to worry about that! Secondly, the furnishings and décor are taken care of, too. This could be a downside, however, if you like to make your mark. Thirdly, should you wish to make some money from your investment with vacation lets the hotel will generally oversee this process for you, thereby making it a much less risky and stressful activity for you.

In fact, the main advantage that a condo-hotel offers over a traditional condo is just that; less stress, more perks, and the ability to get your dream vacations year on year without all the hassle that comes with a second home.

Tax Advantages of condo-hotels

If you don’t use your condo-hotel as a primary residence you may experience tax benefits. An accountant will be able to more specifically tell you what the benefits of this are when applied to your specific financial and tax situations, but an obvious upfront benefit is a reduction in your tax bill in the years when it is used.

Now that you know a bit more about Condos and condo-hotel you can begin to think about which will work for you in the long-run.

Ref.:ArticleMonster.com

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Cabo San Lucas, Full Ownership, Real Estate

Villa La Estancia Real Estate in Cabo San Lucas

Have you been dreaming about your luxury vacation home by the sea? Do you want to make this a reality? Well, the Villa La Estancia luxury residences in Cabo san Lucas, Mexico offers just that as well as all the benefits of living in a 5 star hotel. The luxury units for sale on Cabo San Lucas’ Medano beach are just charming; built in a Hacienda style with all the mod-cons you could need to make your stays absolutely fabulous. Just imagine arriving to your vacation home and being able to see the Ocean and the iconic El Arco landmark at Land’s End while you sip margaritas at sunset. Heavenly!

Best Real Estate in Cabo San Lucas

Villa La Estancia’s real estate in Cabo San Lucas really is prime real estate in a stunning location. Medano beach is beautiful, and the clear, warm waters are safe for swimming and water-sports alike. You could spend your time paddle-boarding and kayaking before returning to your impeccable villa. Villa La Estancia is a dream of style, luxury and tranquillity come true on Cabo San Lucas’s most prestigious beach, and it is the only company to offer both full and fractional ownership on this strip of beach in Cabo San Lucas.

5-Star Living in Cabo

5 star real estate is not just about champagne and sparkles, no; 5 star living is about the atmosphere, the surroundings and the opportunities which surround you. At Villa La Estancia residences you will be surrounded by this atmosphere of style and sophistication, but you’ll also be comfortable and relaxed as you sip wine on your own sea-view terrace.

Full and Fractional Real Estate in Cabo San Lucas

The Villa La Estancia residences to be found in Cabo San Lucas are unique in that they are the only such properties up for full and fractional deeded ownership in the area. Furthermore, these hacienda style residences are well-equipped to give you everything you need: a full kitchen complete with dishwasher and washer/dryer, generous outdoor space, spa bathrooms, en-suite bedrooms and sophisticated lounge-diners come as standard.

Dining at your home away from home

Each of these 156 villas at Villa La Estancia in Cabo San Lucas is so much more than a luxury vacation home in the sunshine; they give you access to all the facilities of the 5 star resort, and this includes the eateries. La Cason and La Parilla are open to owners, as is the complimentary trolley service which will take you to sister resorts Villa del Arco and Villa del Palmar where you can find 5 more restaurants to enjoy. You could even take advantage of room service if you want to stay in for a day or take advantage of the private chef service.

Luxury Amenities

The Villa La Estancia residences in Cabo san Lucas ae all about delighting your senses, pampering your body, and relaxing your mind. With that in mind, here are the services and amenities that you’ll have at your disposal as a Villa La Estancia owner:

  • Pools
  • Beach access with waiter service
  • World-class Spa
  • State of the art gym Gym
  • Concierge
  • Maid service
  • Room service
  • Palmita market
  • Private chef option
  • Wifi Internet
  • Laundry services
  • Security 24-hours
  • Emergency power generator
  • Emergency water desalinization system
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Destinations, Real Estate, Residences, Riviera Nayarit

Why Nuevo Vallarta is Great for Retirement

If you are looking forward to your retirement years, you have probably been weighing your options regarding where you would like to spend your time doing exactly as you please. Nuevo Vallarta happens to be a fantastic place to retire and enjoy your newfound freedom in the fabulous Bay of Banderas. The region is home to many expats from around the globe, many of whom are retired, making them able to truly take advantage of everything wonderful that Nuevo Vallarta has to offer.

Here are some of the best reasons Nuevo Vallarta is a great place to retire:

Lower Cost of Living

The more affordable cost of living is among the most attractive features for retirees in Nuevo Vallarta. Although housing costs vary greatly depending on what you might be interested in, day-to-day living costs can be substantially less than in places such as Europe, the United States and Canada. Impressive medical and dental care can be found for much lower costs than what most expats typically spend on similar procedures where they are from. Most groceries are cheaper too, and affordable fresh produce takes center stage here as many products are grown in nearby areas.

Outdoor Weather Year Round

Forget the snow shovel and down parka! The area is blessed with warm, sunny weather year-round so you can revel in the elements whenever you feel like it. This is a particularly big draw for retirees who have suffered through cold, awful winter weather for years on end!

Golf

Nuevo Vallarta is an excellent spot to settle into if you enjoy a good round of golf. The region is home to many extraordinary golf courses where you can work on your swing and get your competitive juices flowing while basking in the beautiful natural environment.

Fishing

Whether fishing for you is a hobby or an all-out passion, the Bay of Banderas and the open Pacific Ocean close by can make landing a dream catch a reality. An astounding variety of fish and several well-equipped outfitters are waiting for you!

Amazing Dining Options

Home to spectacular food options from humble street tacos to world-class gourmet restaurants, Nuevo Vallarta is sure to have whatever you might be craving at any moment. In the know foodies flock here because they just can’t get enough of the delicious food, so why not live amongst some of the best eateries in the world?

Busy Social Life

When you retire in Nuevo Vallarta, you can just about guarantee your social circle will expand with new friends from all over the place. Whatever interests you, from game nights to charity organizations to kicking back on the beach in a lounge chair, you’ll likely have lots of likeminded amigos to share your time with.

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