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Garza Blanca Preserve

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Garza Blanca sits on the site of a famous hotel of the same name, beside a sandy beach.

It feels like a high-end resort with two large infinity pools, gourmet restaurant, spa, gym, and beach bar. The units offer lots of light, sweeping views, and broad terraces.

The luxury units are easily rentable with lock-off spaces, keycards, and an optional furniture package. Indeed, the developer has designed this to be frustration-free with one monthly fee that covers cable, internet, gas, water, and even a/c.

Apart from well designed units, Garza Blanca is selling service. A concierge is available 24/7 whether you are in Puerto Vallarta or traveling the world; they will stock your fridge, or anything else that make your life easier and more comfortable.

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Quick Facts about the Garza Blanca Preserve

  • $$$
  • Apartments
  • 219

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A rare beach resort in the South Shore jungle.

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Factsheet Info
Editor's Pick
no
Red Certification
No
Overview
Price
$$$: Least expensive units start under $1 million.
Resort Type
On Beach
Product Type Available
Apartments
Types of Ownership Available
Fractional,
Full-Ownership
Gated
Yes
Address
KM 7.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 48390
Nearest Airport
PVR
Distance from Airport
45 minutes
Other Developments in the Area
Similar or Competitive Developments
Demographics / Nature of Buyers:
Cost
Price Overview
- Two-bedroom units: 836,000 USD - 978,184 USD (2,260 sq ft - 2,465 sq ft) - Three-bedroom units: 975,000 USD - 1,076,533 USD (3,390 sq ft) - PH: 2,695,000 USD - 3,076,025 USD (3,815 sq ft - 6,109 sq ft)
Approximate Price per Square Meter
$3,767 (USD)
Approximate Price per Square Foot
$350.90 (USD)
Approximate Maintenance Fee
$4.63 (USD)
Other Fees
Maintenance includes air-conditioning.
Cheapest two bedroom:
Starting price: $836,706 (USD); Size: 2260sq ft;
Most expensive two bedroom:
Starting price: $978,184 (USD); Size: 2465sq ft;
Cheapest three bedroom:
Starting price: $975,300 (USD); Size: 3390sq ft;
Most expensive three bedroom:
Starting price: $1.08 (USD); Size: 3390sq ft;
Cheapest penthouse:
Starting price: $2.70 (USD); Size: 3902sq ft;
Most expensive penthouse:
Starting price: $3.08 (USD); Size: 6109sq ft;
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Garza Blanca sits on the site of a famous hotel of the same name, beside a sandy beach.

It feels like a high-end resort with two large infinity pools, gourmet restaurant, spa, gym, and beach bar. The units offer lots of light, sweeping views, and broad terraces.

The luxury units are easily rentable with lock-off spaces, keycards, and an optional furniture package. Indeed, the developer has designed this to be frustration-free with one monthly fee that covers cable, internet, gas, water, and even a/c.

Apart from well designed units, Garza Blanca is selling service. A concierge is available 24/7 whether you are in Puerto Vallarta or traveling the world; they will stock your fridge, or anything else that make your life easier and more comfortable.

Pros

- Set up as a hotel, with ease of use for you and your renters
- Beautiful spot on a nice beach with dense jungle across the road (site of future phases)
- Gourmet restaurant on the premises (plus a casual restaurant/snack bar near the pool)
- Near Old Town with all of its cultural activities, shopping, and nightlife
- Developer has the funding to plow through the recession. Construction has been moving.
- Developer is hands-on -- the construction is handled in-house, not by a third-party builder
- One maintenance fee covers everything, which saves a lot of ownership headaches as you write just one check a month with no need for a property manager. Don't make the mistake of comparing maintenance here on an apples-for-apples basis with other projects which exclude things like cable, gas, and electricity.
- The large scale of the total contemplated project helps to support a lot of amenities and yet the new phases will not cause construction agita for the early buyers as the expansion area is across the road.
- Fractionals available.

Cons

- Air-conditioning is included in maintenance, which is not only unecological but you end up paying for your profligate neighbors who leave their a/c blasting all day. They make the argument that humidity control from keeping a/c running helps preserve your finishings (so doors don't swell, etc.)
- Not optimal for golfers -- the nearest golf course is 45 minutes away. Golfers who like this project should check out Villas La Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta.
- Step outside of the development and there's nothing much to do. Expect to drive (or take cabs).
- Transient community, thanks to lots of renters coming through.

General Comments

This is a luxury multi-phase project starting along the popular Garza Blanca beach with plans to spread across the street and back into 100 hectares of jungle. The first part consists of three towers in a resort setting with two large infinity pools, two restaurants, and a gym (temporarily housed in the penthouse of building three and eventually slated to live, along with a spa, in a wellness center across the road). The project contains some large units, with large terraces, that can come furnished. The project is designed for rentability, making it like a condo-hotel; the management offers a 50-50 rental program. The current phase is set to be completed in 2010 with 46 units (two of which are being converted into a gym for now). This project is mostly full-ownership but there are some fractionals available.

Onsite Amenities
Amenties
Beach Club,
Common-area Pools,
Gym,
Massages,
Private Pools,
Rental Program,
On-site Restaurant(s),
Spa,
Valet Parking,
Finishings
Bathroom Materials
Travertine marble
Closet Space
Walnut wood
Kitchen Appliances
GE Monogram
Countertops
Granite
Cabinetry
Solid with different color options
Floors
Travertine marble
Doors and Windows
Aluminum and solid wood
Construction and Plans
Estimated Total Number of Units Programmed for Lifetime of Project
219
Number of Phases Programmed for Lifetime of Project
4
Which Phase is Currently for Sale
1, 2, and 3
Number of Units Available in Current Phase (Including Ones Already Sold)
46
Date Ground Broken for First Phase
January, 2008
Date Ground Broken for Current Phase
January, 2009
Estimated Completion Date for Current Phase
April, 2010
Estimated Completion Date for Final Phase
December, 2014
Area
Local Attractions
About the Developer
Developer
Fernando Gonzalez Corona
About the Architect
Architect
Arq. Cesar González
About the Builder
Builder
Constructora Garza Blanca

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