Over the past several months, we have asked our owners to share their feedback on what factors went into their decision to settle in Puerto Vallarta and buy a new home at Rivera Cuale. Consistently we heard common threads in their responses. As you yourself may be considering becoming an owner, we thought you would be interested in hearing what our owners had to say.
1. Why they fell in love with Puerto Vallarta and wanted to live here:
Everyone mentioned the friendly local people, and how welcome new residents were made to feel in Puerto Vallarta. This is so true of our town. If you shop in a little local ‘tienda’ more than once, you are made to feel like an old familiar friend.
Of course climate and lower cost of living were often given as deciding factors in making Puerto Vallarta their choice of residence in Mexico, as well as the rich culture, cuisine and wealth of activities…basically, the outstanding LIFESTYLE.
2. Why they chose Rivera Cuale, as opposed to other options in the area:
Of major importance to our owners is the quality of construction, materials and finishes used in Rivera Cuale, which is well above the standard. Many mentioned price per square foot as an important factor. Owners say they have the best of both worlds: all modern state of the art equipment and amenities, yet with traditional Vallarta architecture and design, so they feel they are truly in Mexico.
We heard over and over about the excellence in design and flow of floor plans, spacious closets and cabinetry, and the overall building in general; not to mention how impressed everyone is with elevators that open directly into the individual condos. It’s like having your own private lift.
Many mentioned how much they appreciate our green building practices, including the use of sustainable and recycled materials, sound planning in water and energy savings, solar-heated pool and automated watering system in gardens.
Thanks to our building facing due west, we are privileged to enjoy spectacular sunsets every evening, as well as town, river, mountain, and ocean views.
3. What they love most about Rivera Cuale:
A principle reason for choosing Rivera Cuale for many is the location. Residents love the fact that they can walk everywhere and don’t need to rely on a car or even a taxi. In 15 minutes or less, they are at the beach, in town shopping, or having a meal at one of our hundreds of restaurants. And, there are no hills to walk!
Just think, no more than two minutes away, you have a municipal market where you can get fresh squeezed juice in the morning, beautiful produce, just-caught fish, and excellent cuts of meats – every day of the week!
4. What they like about the area Rivera Cuale is in:
Unique to our in-town property is the feeling of peace and tranquility. This is in part because we are away from the commercial areas of town, but also because the beautiful River Cuale is our property line, creating a wonderful sound barrier of running water in an oasis of gardens.
In addition, our residents feel they truly are a part of a Mexican community in their home, not isolated in a ‘vacation resort’ type of property.
The demographic make up of our owners is a nicely varied mix, with a good handful of Canadians from Western and Eastern Canada, Americans from California to New York, and of course some Mexican owners to round out the mix. Some of our residents are happily retired and already living year-round in their Rivera Cuale homes, and others plan to spend 6-8 months a year in our wonderful climate. Some aren’t quite there yet, but come and go as often as possible, especially those from the cold north.
To our owners who took the time to share such great feedback on why they chose Rivera Cuale, we extend a huge THANK YOU.