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      <title>Lot 2, Beachfront Titled Property at Playa Las Tortugas</title>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/beach_south_to_north_jan08.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/beach_south_to_north_jan08.jpg','popup','width=808,height=624,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/beach_south_to_north_jan08.jpg" border="0" alt="Pristine warm sand beach" name="beachandhomesjan08" width="500" height="382" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15"  /></a></p><p>

Lot 2 at Playa Las Tortugas is a large beachfront lot with over 100 feet (31 meters) of beach frontage. It is comprised of 19,545 square feet of private area, which is almost 1/2 acre (1816 square meters). There are common area gardens on its south border, and beach to the west, so there is only one other home adjacent. 
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<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/babyturtles_sunset_beach_750dpi.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/babyturtles_sunset_beach_750dpi.jpg','popup','width=765,height=515,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/babyturtles_sunset_beach_750dpi_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Baby turtles swimming out to sea for the first time." name="babyturtlesunset" width="500" height="333" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15"  /></a></p><p>

Ownership of this property brings you the opportunity for simply spectacular beach and ocean views. In the picture above, you look onto the beach at sunset while baby sea turtles make their first trip to sea. 
<p> &nbsp; </p><p>
Like the other owners of Playa Las Tortugas, you&#8217;ll also have one of the best boogie boarding and surf spots on Mexico&#8217;s west coast. Priced at only $330,000 USD this is a unique chance to buy at under $17 USD per square foot (about $180 USD per square meter).
</p><p> &nbsp; </p><p>
</i><b>The Sunday Republican</b>, March 2008<br />
<i>“It’s an idyllic spot for eco-loving families, located at the end of 11 miles of pristine white-sand beach, between the beach and an 1,100-acre salt-water tidal estuary that’s home to more than two dozen species of birds including herons, egrets, pelicans, and storks.”</i><br />
&nbsp;<br />
<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/playalastortugas_fromthebeach_760x165_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/playalastortugas_fromthebeach_760x165.jpg','popup','width=775,height=264,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/playalastortugas_fromthebeach_760x165_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Playa Las Tortugas as seen from the beach" name="pltfrombeach" width="500" height="163" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a><br />
&nbsp;<br />
Lot 2 is centered in the photo above, and just to the right of the &#8220;Villa del Mar&#8221; home. </p>

<h4>Site Plan</h4><p>
We can send you a copy of the Lot 02 site plan with measurements.</p>

<h4>Lender Long-term Financing</h4>

<p>There is 15-year financing available for Canadian and U.S. citizens for the purchase of your lot.<br />
&nbsp;
</p><h4>Phase 1 at Playa Las Tortugas</h4><p>
Phase 1 includes approximately 22 acres, with only 31 home sites and devotes 45% of its acreage to common areas. Lot 2 is ready to be constructed on and has underground electric, water, and gas to the property. Design your own beach villa, or work with our designer to help you realize your dream.&nbsp; <br />
&nbsp;
</p><h4>Surrounding Area</h4>

<p>Our entire state of Nayarit area enjoys one of the most favorable climates in the world. Average daily year- round temperatures range from highs of 80-85 degrees (perfect beach weather) to lows of 60-70 degrees (perfect sleeping weather).</p>

<p>Swim year round, but consider packing a light sweater for the evenings in the winter months. Rain, when it falls, generally occurs between June and September as night-time or pre-dawn thundershowers.</p>

<p>You can visit small typical Mexican villages, enjoy fresh fish and other local seafood at small rustic beachfront restaurants, tour a tropical river and waterfalls, see historic San Blas, and drive up through the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains to colonial Tepic where crafts of the Huichol Indians are found.</p>

<p>Playa Las Tortugas has kilometers of uncrowded, clean sand beach, and a number of activities both on property and nearby such as Surfing, Wave Kayaking, Boogie Boarding, Fishing, and Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching, Bird Watching, Walking or Running on Miles of warm Sand Beach, and Sea Turtle Conservation activities (during season) at the Sea Turtle Conservation Camp.</p>

<p>Frequently there is one festival or another in small towns within an hour of our location. There are a number of excursions you might take, with or without a guide.</p>

<p>Playa Las Tortugas is located on a section of coastline which is nesting habitat of several species of sea turtle in the beautiful state of Nayarit, Mexico 70 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta (PVR) International Airport and about 50 miles west of Tepic, the colonial capital of Nayarit. </p>

<p>Rentals are available&#8212;so visit us to enjoy miles of warm tropical sand beach at Playa Las Tortugas, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico!</p>

<p><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pan_59_58_56_900x277_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pan_59_58_56_900x277.jpg','popup','width=915,height=292,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pan_59_58_56_900x277_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Beach at Playa Las Tortugas, April 2007" name="beachapril2007" width="500" height="153" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></p>

<p>
</p><h4>How can my other questions be answered?</h4><p>
We are happy to answer your questions and provide more detail about ownership at Playa Las Tortugas, and traveling to or living in Mexico.</p>

<p>Please <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/base/contact/" target="_blank">Contact Us</a> or direct your inquiry to .
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      <title>A Tropical Beachfront Home Can Be Yours!</title>
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      <description>lot_22_main_floor.pdf</description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot22_west_elev_conceptual_comp.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot22_west_elev_conceptual_comp.jpg','popup','width=2441,height=1248,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot22_west_elev_conceptual_comp_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Lot 22 conceptual elevation beachside" name="lot22westelev" width="500" height="254" /> <br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a><br />
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This custom-designed tropical home under construction on Lot 22 at Playa Las Tortugas can be your dream home, nestled on miles of quiet palm-lined beach on the west coast of Mexico just 70 miles north of Puerto Vallarta. <br />
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<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot22_east_elev_conceptual_comp.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot22_east_elev_conceptual_comp.jpg','popup','width=2368,height=1254,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot22_east_elev_conceptual_comp_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Lot 22 conceptual elevation entry side" name="lot22entryelev" width="500" height="263" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></p>

<p><span class="floatleft" style="width: 238px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/beach_south_to_north_jan08_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/beach_south_to_north_jan08.jpg','popup','width=808,height=624,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/beach_south_to_north_jan08_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Pristine warm sand beach" name="beachandhomesjan08" width="238" height="182" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15"  /></a></span></p><p>The lot and completed foundation with utilities is priced at only $180,000 USD !!
The foundation and infrastructure cost $85,000 USD, so the land is essentially being sold for about $95,000 USD. This is a unique purchase opportunity.
  <h4 class="spacer">Great Ocean Views</h4>
&nbsp;
<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot22_view_720x600.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot22_view_720x600.jpg','popup','width=735,height=614,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot22_view_720x600_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="View through the palms to the beach from Lot 22" name="22view" width="500" height="415" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15"  /></a>
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The view from Lot 22, Phase 1 of Playa Las Tortugas, looks out through the coconut palm grove onto Mexico&#8217;s blue Pacific Ocean. It&#8217;s a very short walk, less than 100 yards, from the spacious front deck to the warm sand beach. Once on the beach we also have a great surfing spot within a few hundred yards. The lot includes 1683 square meters (18,117 square feet or 0.42 acres) of private land area plus 0.35 acres of indivisible common areas.
  <p> &nbsp; </p>
<h4 class="spacer"><b>Sales Details</b></h4>

<p>The home is designed to take maximum advantage of the views and includes 2744 square feet (255 square meters) of interior space with 3-bedrooms, 3 baths, laundry, kitchen, and living spaces. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
There are also over 1130 square foot (106 square meters) of covered and uncovered terraces. These include a palm-roofed palapa on the upper level, and terraces adjacent to the living room, kitchen, west (ocean side) bedroom, and upper bedroom.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
The main entry opens into a reception area which leads to the living room, lower level bedrooms, and staircase up to the master bedroom. <br />
&nbsp;
</p><h4 class="spacer">Your Opportunity</h4><p>
This is your opportunity to create a home with the finishes of your choice. One of the wonderful things about Mexico is the wide range of choices in floor and wall tiles, granites, marbles, other types of stone, and tropical woods. For example the doors could be made from blondish colored primavera, rose colored rosamorada, a rich grained parrota or huanacaxtle, or a Chiapas redwood.<br />
&nbsp;
</p><h4 class="spacer">Foundation Construction Complete</h4><p>
Construction of the foundation is complete, the septic system has been installed; utilities including electrical, water, and gas have been brought to the foundation. There is plenty of room to add a swimming pool and jacuzzi at the southwest side of the oceanside living room terrace. </p>

<p>&nbsp;
</p><h4 class="spacer">Property Taxes and Trust Fee</h4><p>
Property taxes are approximately $400 USD per year, and the trust fee is $517 USD per year.
</p><h4 class="spacer">Floor Plans</h4><p>
You can download floor plans and elevations of the Lot 22 beach home, in PDF format:</p>

<p>Lower Floor: <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot_22_main_floor.pdf" target="_blank">Lot 22 Lower Floor.PDF</a></p>

<p>Upper Floor: <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot_22_upper_floor.pdf" target="_blank">Lot 22 Upper Floor.PDF</a></p>

<p>Roof and Terrace Plan: <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/lot_22_roof.pdf" target="_blank">Lot 22 Roof Plan.PDF</a></p>

<p>
</p><h4 class="spacer"><b>Sunny Surrounding Area</b></h4><p>
Our entire state of Nayarit area enjoys one of the most favorable climates in the world. Average daily year- round temperatures range from highs of 80-85 degrees (perfect beach weather) to lows of 60-70 degrees (perfect sleeping weather).</p>

<p>Swim year round, but consider packing a light sweater for the evenings in the winter months. Rain, when it falls, generally occurs between June and September as night-time or pre-dawn thundershowers.</p>

<p>You can visit small typical Mexican villages, enjoy fresh fish and other local seafood at small rustic beachfront restaurants, tour a tropical river and waterfalls, see historic San Blas, and drive up through the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains to colonial Tepic where crafts of the Huichol Indians are found.</p>

<p>Playa Las Tortugas has kilometers of uncrowded, clean sand beach, and a number of activities both on property and nearby such as Surfing, Wave Kayaking, Boogie Boarding, Fishing, and Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching, Bird Watching, Walking or Running on Miles of warm Sand Beach, and Sea Turtle Conservation activities (during season) at the Sea Turtle Conservation Camp.</p>

<p>Frequently there is one festival or another in small towns within an hour of our location. There are a number of excursions you might take, with or without a guide.</p>

<p>Playa Las Tortugas is located on a section of coastline which is nesting habitat of several species of sea turtle in the beautiful state of Nayarit, Mexico 70 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta (PVR) International Airport and about 50 miles west of Tepic, the colonial capital of Nayarit. </p>



<h4 class="spacer">Financing</h4>

<p>For U.S. and Canadian citizens Playa Las Tortugas offers the possibility of financing the acquisition or construction of your residence through a growing list of lenders such as Collateral International, L.L.C., a mortgage lender in the United States.</p>

<h4 class="spacer">How can my other questions be answered?</h4><p>
We are happy to answer your questions about ownership at Playa Las Tortugas, and traveling to or living in Mexico.</p>

<p>Please <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/base/contact/" target="_blank">Contact Us</a> or direct your inquiry to .
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      <title>How to Pay Your CFE Bill</title>
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      <dc:subject>living_in_mexico, paying_electrical_bills</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4 class="spacer">Paying in Person at CFE</h4><p>
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If you pay your bill in person at CFE, a bank, or other location avoid the days associated with paydays. Paydays are normally the work days closest to the 15th and end of the month. If you go earlier in the morning about 10 minutes before the office is due to open it will be cooler and you probably will not have to wait as long. </p>

<p>To find the CFE office closest to you go to <a href="http://www.cfe.gob.mx/aplicaciones/ccfe/agencias/" target="_blank" title="www.cfe.gob.mx/aplicaciones/ccfe/agencias/">Oficinas de atencion</a>.</p>

<p>Left-click (we use click and left-click to mean the same thing) on the first down arrow and choose your state by left-clicking on it (such as JALISCO or NAYARIT).<br />
Left-click on the second down arrow and choose your city by left-clicking on it (such as PUERTO VALLARTA).</p>

<p>A list of addresses will appear for offices near you and in nearby towns.</p>

<p>For PUERTO VALLARTA and the surrounding area:&nbsp;  <br />
Colombia No. 1118, Colonia Centro <br />
López Mateos s/n, town of Las Varas <br />
Lázaro Cárdenas No. 205, town of San Juan de Abajo <br />
Esteban Baca Calderón No. 80, town of La Peñita </p>

<p>You can also use the &#8220;CFEmatico&#8221; machines which loosely resemble an automated teller to make payments (in cash), or verify your account balance and expiration date, or obtain a duplicate of your bill, and report power outages .</p>

<p>To find the CFE payment machine closest to you go to <br />
<a href="http://www.cfe.gob.mx/aplicaciones/CCFE/cfematico/cfematicos.asp" target="_blank" title="www.cfe.gob.mx/aplicaciones/CCFE/cfematico/cfematicos.asp/">CFEmatico machines</a>.</p>

<p>Left-click on the first down arrow and choose your state by left-clicking on it (such as JALISCO or NAYARIT).<br />
Left-click on the second down arrow and choose your city by left-clicking on it (such as PUERTO VALLARTA).</p>

<p>A list of addresses will appear for offices near you and in nearby towns.</p>

<p>For Puerto Vallarta it is located at Calle Colombia No. 118, Colonia 5 de Diciembre.</p>

<h4 class="spacer">Paying at a Bank or Other Locations</h4><p>
&nbsp;<br />
You can also pay at other places such as a bank, Bodega stores, Comercial Mexicana, Soriana, Sam&#8217;s Club, WalMart, Suburbia, and VIP&#8217;s to name a few. I recommend that if you use a bank that you go to your own bank and avoid extra charges or waiting in the &#8220;non-customer&#8221; line. Some banks may not even let you pay during certain hours if you do not have an account with them. Please note that you cannot pay at a bank if your bill payment date expires in three work days or less or if it has already expired. The expiration date is the &#8220;Fecha limite de pago&#8221; printed on the bill.</p>

<h4 class="spacer">Getting Your Bills and Paying Via Internet</h4><p>
&nbsp;<br />
You can sign up via internet to see copies of your bill. You will need a recent copy of your bill in hand to sign up for this free service. It&#8217;s pretty easy and fast to sign up, and you can sign up multiple accounts if you have or manage more than one.</p>

<p>Go to <a href="http://www.cfe.gob.mx/Aplicaciones/CCFE/Recibos/Registro/" target="_blank"title="www.cfe.gob.mx/Aplicaciones/CCFE/Recibos/Registro/">Sign Up for CFE On-Line Services</a>.</p>

<p>Make sure you record all of your information as you go, exactly as you type it, noting whether in lower or upper case&#8212;- otherwise you may not be able to sign in again.</p>

<p>In the &#8220;Nombre de usuario:&#8221; space type in a user name of your choice***, then TAB down to</p>

<p>&#8220;Contrasena:&#8221; and put in your password (at least six characters, numbers or and letters), then TAB down to</p>

<p>&#8220;Confirma ru contrasena:&#8221; and retype your password, then TAB down to</p>

<p>&#8220;Correo electronico:&#8221; and type in your e-mail address (double check to make sure your address is correct).</p>

<p>Now click below on &#8220;Aceptar&#8221; and it will take you to the next page. ***If you used a name that someone else has chosen the screen will show below in red &#8220;Este nombre de usuario ya existe&#8230;&#8221; and you need to pick a different user name.</p>

<p>Here on the &#8220;Registrate&#8221; page is where you need a copy of your CFE bill in hand. For &#8220;Nombre del servicio:&#8221; type in the name of the service (such as your name or the name of the person who signed the contract) exactly as it appears on the bill including capital letters and spaces. You can see an example by clicking on &#8220;Ver seccion 1&#8221; to the right. For &#8220;Numero de servicio:&#8221; type in the &#8220;Numero de Servico&#8221; from your bill, but without spaces between the numbers. Now click on &#8220;Agregar&#8221; below and you should see your service number appear below in the &#8220;Servicios Agregados:&#8221; section.</p>

<p>You can add as many bills as you want under your user name, so if you are helping other people by paying their bills, you can add their bills too!</p>

<p>When you are done adding bills click on &#8220;Finalizar&#8221;.</p>

<p>A new page will appear where you can sign in. For your reference, to sign in in the future that page is <a href="http://www.cfe.gob.mx/Aplicaciones/CCFE/Recibos/Consulta/<br />
" target="_blank" title="http://www.cfe.gob.mx/Aplicaciones/CCFE/Recibos/Consulta/<br />
">CFE Sign In Screen</a>.</p>

<p>Sign in and you will see the different bills you registered. You can click on &#8220;Ingles&#8221; on the left side of the screen to work in English. The legend color tells you if the bill is current, paid, or expired&#8212;&#8212;though on some computer screens the difference in colors is not as evident. Click on the icon of the bill at the left side of the screen under &#8220;Recibo&#8221; or &#8220;Bill&#8221; to see your latest bill. </p>

<p>If you scroll down to the bottom of your bill and click on &#8220;Donde pagar&#8221; it will show you all of the options of where you can pay.&nbsp; If you right-click &#8220;Donde pagar&#8221; (instead of left-clicking) and then choose &#8220;Open in New Window&#8221; it will open a different internet browser window for you so you don&#8217;t lose the bill. If you click on the name of the bank it will open that bank&#8217;s internet page so that you can sign in to your bank account and pay .</p>

<p>If you scroll down to the bottom of your bill and click on &#8220;Paga tu recibo&#8221; you can see the banks which will allow you to pay on-line. You need to have an account with that bank (and an internet access account) to be able to pay on line. Clicking on the name of your bank will take you to the bank&#8217;s internet sign in screen.</p>

<p>In future articles we will explain in detail about how to pay on line at Banamex, Bancomer, Banorte, and HSBC.</p>

<p>Please direct your suggestions or inquiry about this article to .
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      <title>Living in Mexico</title>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Day to Day Life in Mexico </h4><p> <br />
Day to day life in Mexico occurs at a different pace than up north or on some other continents. It is in part this attitude towards life, along with subtropical weather and generally lower living costs, which appeal to many folks moving here from Canada, the U.S., and other places.</p>

<p>Of course this same laid back approach to life sometimes causes frustration when it comes to doing things like banking, bill paying, and other tasks. Many of what we consider simple undertakings such as paying an electrical or telephone bill can become very time consuming.</p>

<p>This section on <i>&#8220;Living in Mexico&#8221;</i> is new to our Playa Las Tortugas site as of May 2009. It will be dedicated to addressing ways to make living in Mexico easier for those of us who haven&#8217;t gotten used to the local ways.</p>

<p>We invite our readers to send their experiences and we will expand this section, adding different categories and topics as they are recieved.</p>

<p>Please direct your suggestions or inquiry to .
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      <dc:date>2009-05-15T20:05:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Real estate in our area</title>
      <link>http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/site/real_estate_in_our_area/</link>
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      <dc:subject>nearby_real_estate</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/punta_gorda_to_ixtapa_longview.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/punta_gorda_to_ixtapa_longview.jpg','popup','width=1167,height=499,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/punta_gorda_to_ixtapa_longview_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="image" name="image" width="500" height="210"/><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></p>

<p>The Playa Las Tortugas Phase 1 development lies towards the north end of our beach, as seen in the photo above (from Google Earth). We are just south of the point of Platanitos. </p>

<p>On the tip of the point is a community called &#8220;Punta el Custodio&#8221; seen below, named after the family who was owner of the property in the early to mid-1900&#8217;s. In a triangle between the tip of the point (bottom of photo), the smaller Platanitos beach (just left of center), and the mouth of the estuary (right of center) the vegetation covered middle of the Platanitos point is subdivided into a number of lots. </p><p class="clear"></p><p> </p>

<p><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/hills_plat_pec_boca_760x543.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/hills_plat_pec_boca_760x543.jpg','popup','width=775,height=558,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/hills_plat_pec_boca_760x543_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="image" name="image" width="500" height="357"/><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></p>

<p>From time to time lots and homes become available for sale around Platanitos and south of Playa Las Tortugas Phase 1 on the beach. We will try to have the most current information available for you.</p><p class="clear"></p><p> </p>

<p><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pec_plat_boca_pltphase1_750x485.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pec_plat_boca_pltphase1_750x485.jpg','popup','width=765,height=500,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pec_plat_boca_pltphase1_750x485_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="image" name="image" width="500" height="323"/><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></p>

<p>Even with the economic slowdown in the U.S. there is still growth and development occurring in our area, possibly because beachfront and oceanfront properties in tropical, sunny climates continue to be an attractive long-term investment alternative.</p>

<p>You can read more about projected development in this area at the <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/sales/categories/topic/about_riviera_nayarit/" target="_blank">About &#8220;Riviera Nayarit&#8221;</a>&nbsp; page.</p>

<p>Please <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/base/contact/" target="_blank">Contact Us</a> or direct your inquiry to .
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      <title>Tropical sun, warm sand, and Villa Michelle</title>
      <link>http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/site/tropical_sun_warm_sand_and_villa_michelle/</link>
      <description></description>
      <dc:subject>residential_properties_at_playa_las_tortugas, phase_1_site_plan_beach_lots_and_villas_playa_las_tortugas, lot_20_villa_michelle</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="floatleft" style="width: 270px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_westelev_apr07_600x450_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_westelev_apr07_600x450.jpg','popup','width=615,height=465,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_westelev_apr07_600x450_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Villa Michelle beach elevation" name="michellewestelevapr07" width="270" height="202" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span></p>

<p>On the Pacific coast of Mexico at Playa Las Tortugas the pace of life is slow and sweet.<br />
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Here in the tropical sun on miles of fine sand beach can be your home away from home, Villa Michelle at Playa Las Tortugas. <br />
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Priced at only $399,000 USD this is a spectacular value. 
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<h4>Seller Financing</h4>

<p>The seller is offering a financing plan to qualified buyers for the purchase of Villa Michelle. The seller financing terms are 50% downpayment and 7% simple interest rate, amortized for up to 30 years.</p>

<h4>Sales Details</h4>

<p>There are over 1700 square feet of interior living space plus 1590 square feet of terraces including an upper level terrace with its palm-roofed &#8220;palapa&#8221;. Each of the two bedroom suites have their own talavera-tiled baths. A half-bath is found adjacent to the living and dining areas. You&#8217;ll find plenty of storage space including locking owners&#8217; closets. The bedrooms and living areas have their own covered terraces. The living area terrace and upper level &#8220;palapa&#8221; are ideal for outside dining. The home also comes with super-quiet mini-split style air conditioning for the bedrooms.</p>

<p>Villa Michelle is sold complete with furnishings and items necessary for immediate occupancy or rental.</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
<span class="floatleft" style="width: 149px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/bluepacificwater_beachestuary_760x570_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/bluepacificwater_beachestuary_760x570.jpg','popup','width=775,height=559,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/bluepacificwater_beachestuary_760x570_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Blue Pacific Ocean and estuary at Playa Las Tortugas" name="bluepacific" width="149" height="120" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/couple_walking_onbeach_500x350_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/couple_walking_onbeach_500x350.jpg','popup','width=515,height=376,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/couple_walking_onbeach_500x350_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Couple walking on the beach at Playa Las Tortugas" name="couplewalking" width="149" height="120" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/sunset_with_boat_760x570_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/sunset_with_boat_760x570.jpg','popup','width=775,height=585,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/sunset_with_boat_760x570_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="A fisherman passes in front of the setting sun at Playa Las Tortugas" name="fishermansunset" width="149" height="120" /></a></p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
It&#8217;s your special place where blue Pacific water and colorful sunsets are always in season. Come and take a leisurely walk, or a barefooted run, on miles of pristine sand beach that goes on as far as the eye can see.
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<p>Up the beach just a few hundreds yards is the mouth of the mangrove estuary where you can watch numerous species of exotic birds including the resident pelicans. 
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<p>&nbsp;<br />
<span class="floatright" style="width: 270px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/plt_to_platanitos_fishingvillage_760x570_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/plt_to_platanitos_fishingvillage_760x570.jpg','popup','width=775,height=494,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/plt_to_platanitos_fishingvillage_760x570_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Seen in the upper right corner, the fishing village of Platanitos has great seafood" name="fishingvillage" width="270" height="202" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span></p>

<p><i>“My Shangri-La, the place I could recommend without reservation or caveat ... I’ve been in search of the perfect beach since I first saw the ocean, decades ago. Now I’ve found it.”</i> The Washington Post</p>

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<p>
</p><h4>The First Floor</h4><p>
<span class="floatleft" style="width: 200px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_entryniche_760x570_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_entryniche_760x570.jpg','popup','width=567,height=775,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_entryniche_760x570_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Villa Michelle entryway niche" name="michelleniche" width="140" height="202" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_southbedroom_600x450_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_southbedroom_600x450.jpg','popup','width=615,height=471,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_southbedroom_600x450_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Villa Michelle guest bedroom suite" name="michelleguestbedroom" width="270" height="202" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></p><p class="clear"></p>

<p>There is a bright and colorful entry that leads to two spacious bedroom suites. Each of the bedroom suites has its own private bath, king-sized bed, desk, and a terrace. Between the bedroom terraces is an outdoor shower for cleaning off when returning from the pool or beach.
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<h4>The Main Floor</h4><p>
<span class="floatleft" style="width: 125px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_stairwell_760x570_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_stairwell_760x570.jpg','popup','width=524,height=775,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_stairwell_760x570_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Gently curving stairwell at Villa michelle" name="michellestair" width="125" height="184" /></a></span><span class="floatright" style="width: 275px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_viewfrommainlevel_760x570_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_viewfrommainlevel_760x570.jpg','popup','width=775,height=526,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_viewfrommainlevel_760x570_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="View from the main living areas of Villa Michelle at Playa Las Tortugas" name="mainviewmichelle" width="275" height="184" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span></p><p class="clear"></p>

<p>From the bedrooms, a gently-curving tiled circular stairwell leads up to the second floor living and dining areas. Adjacent to the living and dining areas is a shaded slate-tiled terrace. Here is the perfect place for a cup of coffee while taking in magnificent views of the ocean down through rows of coconut palms with their gently swaying leaves.
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<h4>The Talavera-Tiled Kitchen</h4><p>
<span class="floatleft" style="width: 250px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_kitchen_600x450_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_kitchen_600x450.jpg','popup','width=615,height=469,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_kitchen_600x450_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Villa Michelle's talavera-tiled kitchen" name="michellekitchen" width="250" height="189" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_kitchenniche_450x235_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_kitchenniche_450x235.jpg','popup','width=250,height=465,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_kitchenniche_450x235_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Kitchen niche at Villa Michelle" name="michellekitchenniche" width="98" height="189" /></a></p><p class="clear"></p><p> </p>

<p>The open kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, is tiled with colorful hand-made &#8220;talavera tile&#8221; and decorated with glazed pots and vases from various parts of Mexico. It includes a full-sized refrigerator, 5-burner stove with heating top and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, and all cooking accessories.
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<p>&nbsp;
</p><h4>Exotic Dining and Living Areas</h4><p>
<span class="floatleft" style="width: 200px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_diningroom_600x450_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_diningroom_600x450.jpg','popup','width=494,height=615,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_diningroom_600x450_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Villa Michelle's dining area" name="michelledining" width="200" height="250" /></a></span> <span class="floatright" style="width: 240px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_livingroom_600x450_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_livingroom_600x450.jpg','popup','width=615,height=469,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_livingroom_600x450_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Exotic furniture in Villa michelle's living room" name="michelleliving" width="240" height="181" /></a></span></p><p class="clear"></p>

<p>Exotic furniture creates comfortable spaces as much in the dining area as the adjacent living room with its tropical rattan.
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<h4>Roof-top Terrace</h4>

<p><span class="floatleft" style="width: 153px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_viewfromterrace_760x570_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_viewfromterrace_760x570.jpg','popup','width=775,height=585,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/michelle_viewfromterrace_760x570_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="View from the palapa of Villa Michelle" name="michellepalapaview" width="153" height="114" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/sunset_of_colors_640x4g0_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/sunset_of_colors_640x4g0.jpg','popup','width=655,height=495,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/sunset_of_colors_640x4g0_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Colorful sunset at Playa Las Tortugas" name="colorfulsunset" width="153" height="114" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/palm_sunset_cropped_760x540_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Sunset through the coconut palms" name="palmsunset" width="153" height="114" /></p><p class="clear"></p><p> </p>

<p>From the interior living area of the home you head up to your roof-top terrace with its own shaded &#8220;palapa&#8221; and generous views of palm tree-lined beach. Here is an ideal place for sunbathing, for a get together to grill your lunch or dinner, or just to enjoy the tropical ocean breezes and lovely ocean, estuary and garden views. It is also the perfect place for taking in the unforgettable sunsets at Playa Las Tortugas.
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<h4>Enjoy Swimming and Sunning</h4><p>
<span class="floatright" style="width: 270px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pool_games_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pool_games.jpg','popup','width=519,height=382,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pool_games_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="image" name="image" width="270" height="200" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span><br />
Enjoy sunning, surfing, boogie boarding and playing in the waves, or have a swim and some fun with family or friends in the Playa Las Tortugas fresh water pool only steps from the home.</p>

<p> <span class="floatleft" style="width: 270px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pool_palapa_nightshot_600x450_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pool_palapa_nightshot_600x450.jpg','popup','width=615,height=464,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pool_palapa_nightshot_600x450_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="image" name="image" width="270" height="202" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span></p><p class="clear"></p>

<h4>Floor Plans</h4>

<p>You can download floor plans of our Villa Michelle, in PDF format:</p>

<p>Lower Floor &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/Villa_Michelle_Lower_Floor.pdf" target="_blank">Villa Michelle Lower Floor.pdf</a></p>

<p>Main Floor &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/Villa_Michelle_Main_Floor.pdf" target="_blank">Villa Michelle Main Floor.pdf</a></p>

<p>Upper Terrace Palapa &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/Villa_Michelle_Upper_Terrace_Palapa.pdf" target="_blank">Villa Michelle Upper Terrace Palapa.pdf</a></p>

<p>Upper Terrace Roof and Grill &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/Villa_Michelle_Palapa_Roof.pdf" target="_blank">Villa Michelle Palapa Roof.pdf</a>
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<h4>Site Plan</h4><p>
Lot 20 includes 1176 square meters (12,655 square feet or 0.29 acres) of private land area plus 0.26 acres of indivisible common areas. We&#8217;re happy to send you a copy of the site plan upon request.</p>

<h4>How can my other questions be answered?</h4><p>
We are happy to answer your questions about ownership at Playa Las Tortugas, and traveling to or living in Mexico.</p>

<p>Please <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/base/contact/" target="_blank">Contact Us</a> or direct your inquiry to .</p>

<p><b></p><h4>Provisioning, Cooking, and Spa Services</h4><p></b></p>

<p><span class="floatleft" style="width: 153px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/meals_440x330_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/meals_440x330.jpg','popup','width=415,height=288,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/meals_440x330_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Dining under the palapa" name="diningpalapa" width="153" height="114" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/massage_by_adriana_440x330_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/massage_by_adriana_440x330.jpg','popup','width=455,height=344,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/massage_by_adriana_440x330_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Enjoying a relaxing massage on the upper terrace" name="massageterrace" width="153" height="114" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enchiladas_withjamaicatea_640x480_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enchiladas_withjamaicatea_640x480.jpg','popup','width=655,height=495,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enchiladas_withjamaicatea_640x480_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Traditional enchiladas" name="enchiladas" width="153" height="114" /></a><br />
&nbsp;<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/rentals/categories/topic/provisioning/" target="_blank"><i>Provisioning</i></a>, <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/rentals/categories/topic/cooking_service/" target="_blank"><i>cooking</i></a>, and <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/rentals/categories/topic/spa_services/" target="_blank"><i>spa services</i></a> are available to owners and their guests for an additional cost.
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<p><b></p><h4>Activities (on site or nearby)</h4><p></b></p>

<p><span class="floatleft" style="width: 153px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/measuring_turtle_600x450_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/measuring_turtle_600x450.jpg','popup','width=615,height=462,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/measuring_turtle_600x450_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Measuring a sea turtle while it lays eggs" name="measureturtle" width="153" height="114" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/baby_turtles_ready_to_release_760x570_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/baby_turtles_ready_to_release_760x570.jpg','popup','width=775,height=585,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/baby_turtles_ready_to_release_760x570_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Baby sea turtles ready to release" name="babyrelease" width="153" height="114" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/volunteer_places_eggs_in_incubation_container_440x330_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/volunteer_places_eggs_in_incubation_container_440x330.jpg','popup','width=455,height=345,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/volunteer_places_eggs_in_incubation_container_440x330_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Volunteer places turtle eggs in incubation contaciner" name="incubationcontainer" width="153" height="114" /></a><br />
&nbsp;Amongst other activities, don&#8217;t forget about sea turtles at Playa Las Tortugas !!<br />
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<span class="floatleft" style="width: 136px;"><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/horseback_riding_at_playalastortugas_440x330_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/horseback_riding_at_playalastortugas_440x330.jpg','popup','width=455,height=332,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/horseback_riding_at_playalastortugas_440x330_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Horseback riding on the beach at Playa Las Tortugas" name="beachriding" width="153" height="105" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></span><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/ocean_kayak_440x330_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/ocean_kayak_440x330.jpg','popup','width=455,height=322,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/ocean_kayak_440x330_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Wave riding in the kayak at Playa Las Tortugas" name="kayakwave" width="153" height="105" /></a><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/whale_breaching_340x280_thumb105_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/whale_breaching_340x280_thumb105.jpg','popup','width=355,height=201,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/whale_breaching_340x280_thumb105_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Whale watching in front of Playa Las Tortugas" name="whalebreaching105" width="180" height="105" /></a></p>

<p>&nbsp; </p><p>Wave-surfing in the kayaks or on boogie boards; Canoeing in the calm waters of the estuary; Surfing or Fishing in front of the property; Whale Watching; Enjoying a boat ride for Coastal Sightseeing; Ocean Fishing trips; Sea Turtle Conservation activities (during season); Horseback Riding down several miles of the beach; Birdwatching in our 1100 acres of tidal mangrove estuary.
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The El Cora Waterfall is found just outside the small mountain village of El Cora, where you’ll discover several beautiful waterfalls. The highest is over 100 feet, and has a wonderful pool at the bottom of it.
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The closest golf courses are at Tepíc (about 1 hour 15 minutes) where you can play all day for about $40 USD while your family enjoys the swimming pools and tennis courts of this local country club, and the &#8220;Flamingo&#8221; (about 1 hour 40 minutes) towards Puerto Vallarta. There are a number of courses around Vallarta including a Jack Nicklaus course at the Punta Mita Four Seasons.
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      <title>Lot 17, Corner Lot, Titled Ocean View Property</title>
      <link>http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/site/lot_17_corner_lot_titled_ocean_view_property/</link>
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      <dc:subject>residential_properties_at_playa_las_tortugas, phase_1_site_plan_beach_lots_and_villas_playa_las_tortugas, lot_17_playa_las_tortugas</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lot 17 is a large corner lot, over 4/10 of an acre (1639 square meters or 17,643 square feet), perfect for having a more private setting without neighbors on the north or east sides. Priced at only $149,000 USD this is a spectacular buy at $91 USD per square meter. Like the other properties of Playa Las Tortugas it&#8217;s a short walk through tropical gardens past the swimming pool down to one of the best boogie boarding and surf spots on Mexico&#8217;s west coast. Located in the center of a working coconut plantation, Playa Las Tortugas Phase 1 includes approximately 22 acres with only 31 home sites and devotes 45% of its acreage to common areas. Lot 17 is ready to be constructed on and has underground electric, water, and gas to the property.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/beach_to_south_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/beach_to_south.jpg','popup','width=765,height=577,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/beach_to_south_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Palm tree on beach at Playa Las Tortugas" name="palmtree" width="500" height="374" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a></p>

<p></i><b>Sunset Magazine</b>, March 2008<br />
<i>&#8220;The villas at Playa Las Tortugas, 70 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, share 5 miles of creamy beach with nothing but a coconut palm plantation&#8230;..volunteer to rescue turtle eggs on the beach&#8230;.place baby turtles on the wet sand, and watch as moonlight sparkling off the waves guides them to the sea&#8230;.&#8221; </i></p>

<h4>Seller Financing</h4>

<p>The seller is offering a 5 year financing plan to qualified buyers for the purchase of Lot 17. The seller financing terms are 20% downpayment and an 8% simple interest rate, amortized over 30 years and payable in full at 5 years. With a larger downpayment the interest rate could be negotiable.</p>

<h4>Lender Long-term Financing</h4>

<p>There is 15-year financing available for qualified Canadian and U.S. citizens for the purchase of your lot.</p>

<h4>Surrounding Area</h4>

<p>Our entire state of Nayarit area enjoys one of the most favorable climates in the world. Average daily year- round temperatures range from highs of 80-85 degrees (perfect beach weather) to lows of 60-70 degrees (perfect sleeping weather).</p>

<p>Swim year round, but consider packing a light sweater for the evenings in the winter months. Rain, when it falls, generally occurs between June and September as night-time or pre-dawn thundershowers.</p>

<p>You can visit small typical Mexican villages, enjoy fresh fish and other local seafood at small rustic beachfront restaurants, tour a tropical river and waterfalls, see historic San Blas, and drive up through the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains to colonial Tepic where crafts of the Huichol Indians are found.</p>

<p>Playa Las Tortugas has kilometers of uncrowded, clean sand beach, and a number of activities both on property and nearby such as Surfing, Wave Kayaking, Boogie Boarding, Fishing, and Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching, Bird Watching, Walking or Running on Miles of warm Sand Beach, and Sea Turtle Conservation activities (during season) at the Sea Turtle Conservation Camp.</p>

<p>Frequently there is one festival or another in small towns within an hour of our location. There are a number of excursions you might take, with or without a guide.</p>

<p>Playa Las Tortugas is located on a section of coastline which is nesting habitat of several species of sea turtle in the beautiful state of Nayarit, Mexico 70 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta (PVR) International Airport and about 50 miles west of Tepic, the colonial capital of Nayarit. </p>

<p><b>The Sunday Republican</b><br />
<i>&#8220;It&#8217;s an idyllic spot for eco-loving families, located at the end of 11 miles of pristine white-sand beach, between the beach and an 1,100-acre salt-water tidal estuary that&#8217;s home to more than two dozen species of birds including herons, egrets, pelicans, and storks.&#8221;</i></p>

<p>Rentals are available&#8212;so visit us to enjoy miles of warm tropical sand beach at Playa Las Tortugas, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico!</p>

<p><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pan_59_58_56_900x277_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pan_59_58_56_900x277.jpg','popup','width=915,height=292,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/pan_59_58_56_900x277_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Beach at Playa Las Tortugas, April 2007" name="beachapril2007" width="500" height="153" /><br /><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/enlarge.gif" border="0" alt="enlarge" width="92" height="15" /></a>
</p><h4>Site Plan</h4><p>
We can send you a copy of the Lot 17 site plan with measurements.</p>

<h4>How can my other questions be answered?</h4><p>
We are happy to answer your questions and provide more detail about ownership at Playa Las Tortugas, and traveling to or living in Mexico.</p>

<p>Please <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/base/contact/" target="_blank">Contact Us</a> or direct your inquiry to .
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      <title>Why Purchase Property at Playa Las Tortugas?</title>
      <link>http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/site/why_purchase_property_at_playa_las_tortugas/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Why Invest in Mexico?</h4><p> <br />
Before considering to purchase property at Playa Las Tortugas, maybe a better question is &#8220;Why invest in Mexico?&#8221;. Well, there are a number of reasons such as:</p>

<p>Climate<br />
Cost of living<br />
Safety &amp; security<br />
Real estate values<br />
International influences<br />
Economic and political stability<br />
People, culture, language and cuisine<br />
Proximity to the U.S. &amp; Canada both driving and by air<br />
Convenient airline service, and good international &amp; national roads</p>

<h4 class="spacer">Why Playa Las Tortugas?</h4><p>
What are some of the reasons for purchasing in Playa Las Tortugas?</p>

<p><i>&#8220;I like living in a quiet area amidst great natural beauty; a place more in balance with its surroundings.&#8221;</i></p>

<p><i>&#8220;I like being away from crowds and traffic of the resort beaches, in a cleaner environment.&#8221;</i></p>

<p><i>&#8220;Getting away from cold winter weather is important to us, and we want to see sunny skies every day.&#8221;</i></p>

<p><i>&#8220;We are looking for a place that our children and families will enjoy visiting.&#8221;</i></p>

<p><i>&#8220;We want to feel good about  the place we live in, and that we’re good neighbors to those around us.&#8221;</i></p>

<p><i>&#8220;I want to invest where the “buy-in” price is good &amp; there is the probability of a strong rate of appreciation.&#8221;</i></p>

<p><i>&#8220;I want the possibility  of rental income and worry-free property management.&#8221;</i></p>

<h4 class="spacer">Who are our owners?</h4>

<p>At Playa Las Tortugas our owners are professionals such as doctors, attorneys and business people, business owners or self-employed, entrepreneurs, retired or semi-retired persons, and investors. Many are 2nd home buyers or those looking towards retirement or a change in life. Ages span from 30’s to 60’s, with the median around 50 years and many have families whose children and grandchildren enjoy visiting.
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      <title>Invest where the “buy&#45;in” price is good</title>
      <link>http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/site/invest_where_the_buy_in_price_is_good_playa_las_tortugas/</link>
      <description>Comparison_of_Property_Prices_for_Web_Site_Nov_30_07.pdfComparison_of_Property_Prices_for_Web_Site_Dec_07_07.pdf</description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At Playa Las Tortugas you know you&#8217;ll be investing in property where the “buy-in” price is good and appreciation continues at a strong rate. The &#8220;Riviera Nayarit&#8217; is one of the fastest growing beach front real estate markets in the Americas. You can enjoy visiting the beauty of this state of Nayarit (N-eye-yar-EET) as well as enjoy the opportunity for financial gains.</p>

<p>Recently nearby markets were surveyed to see how property prices compare with Playa Las Tortugas. We checked prices in areas between Playa Las Tortugas and Puerto Vallarta. The nearest comparable beachfront development is &#8220;Marina Chacala&#8221;, about 12 miles (18 kilometers) south of Playa Las Tortugas, and the farthest one &#8220;Litibu&#8221; is about 48 miles (77 kilometers). &#8220;Litibu&#8221; is located on Punta de Mita north of Puerto Vallarta and south of Sayulita. Note that &#8220;Litibu&#8221; is adjacent to Sayulita, just below it to the left but not shown on the map. We tried to use examples of properties that were most representative of the average costs in each area, and properties similar to Playa Las Tortugas, to give the most accurate comparison possible. In reality there were no properties that had all of the distinguishing characteristics of Playa Las Tortugas, including the coconut palm groves, direct access to surfing, 8 kilometers of pure sand beach, a sea turtle conservation program, and hundreds of acres of of mangrove estuary for canoeing, kayaking, and bird-watching.</p>

<p>Beach or ocean front prices in the areas checked were a minimum of 35% higher than PLT, and in most cases were 50% to more than 150% higher. The lots which are only 35% higher are actually ocean front (not beach front) above the water on a bluff, so you can&#8217;t just walk out your door directly on to the beach like you can at Playa Las Tortugas. Lots which are comparable to PLT beach front lots are at least 50% more costly, and in many instances above 100% more than at Playa Las Tortugas.</p>

<p>View properties in the other areas tghat we used as comparables are typically not as close to the beach as Playa Las Tortugas properties. Many of the view properties call for a &#8220;five minute&#8221; or &#8220;ten minute&#8221; walk but actually require a trek up fairly steep hillsides. While those properties may be only 30% higher-priced than ours, the distances to the beach are greater by two or three times or more. In fact many of the other properties are much farther than that from the beach, which means that our values are even better.
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      <title>Casa del Corazon, Lot 12, Playa Las Tortugas</title>
      <link>http://www.playalastortugas.com/index.php/site/casa_del_corazon_lot_12_playa_las_tortugas/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Groundbreaking for Playa Las Tortugas&#8217; newest home took place on July 14, 2007. Casa del Corazon is a perfect beach home with its 3 bedrooms, baths, and other spaces surrounding a central living area. There are over 3050 square feet of interior living space plus 1450 square feet of terraces and garden planters.<br />
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<img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/corazon_south_elev_900x600_jul1307_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Casa del Corazon southeast elevation" name="corazonseelev" width="500" height="333" /></p>

<p><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/corazon_south_elev_900x600_jul1307_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/corazon_south_elev_900x600_jul1307.jpg','popup','width=915,height=615,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false">corazon_south_elev_900x600_jul1307_thumb.jpg</a></p>

<p>Southeast view of “Casa del Corazon”, the main entry side.<br />
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<img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/corazon_northwest_elev_900x600_jul1307_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Casa del Corazon, northwest beach side" name="corazonbeachelev" width="500" height="333" /></p>

<p><a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/corazon_northwest_elev_900x600_jul1307_thumb.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/corazon_northwest_elev_900x600_jul1307.jpg','popup','width=915,height=615,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false">corazon_northwest_elev_900x600_jul1307_thumb.jpg</a></p>

<p>Above is the pre-construction perspective of the northwest view (beach side) of “Casa del Corazon”, Lot 12, Playa Las Tortugas, which began construction in mid-July 2007. Below is the home as of August 23rd, 2008.<br />
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<a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/corazon_northwest_elevation_750x400_aug2308.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/corazon_northwest_elevation_750x400_aug2308.jpg','popup','width=765,height=427,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/corazon_northwest_elevation_750x400_aug2308_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Casa del Corazon, Aug 23rd, 2008" name="corazon" width="500" height="274" /></a>
</p><h4>Floor Plans</h4><p>
You can view or download plans of Casa del Corazon, in PDF format:<br />
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Floor Plan: <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/Lot_12_Floor_Plan_Jul_27_07.pdf" target="_blank">Lot 12 Floor Plan.pdf</a><br />
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Roof Plan: <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/Lot_12_Roof_Plan_June_06_07.pdf" target="_blank">Lot 12 Roof Plan.pdf</a><br />
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<h4>Construction Progress Photos</h4><p>
You can view, print, or download a file showing construction progress for Casa del Corazon, in PDF format, by clicking on the following link:<br />
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Construction Progress:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.playalastortugas.com/images/uploads/Casa_del_Corazon_Inspection_Aug_23_08.pdf" target="_blank">Casa del Corazon Construction Progress.pdf</a></p>

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