Property Journal 349 Diciembre 2018

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Up to Date Real Estate Diciembre - December 2018

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No. 349 • Año 19

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Estilo Careyes Desintegración en estruendo de formas y colores

Careyes style Disintegration in rumble of shapes and colors

Por Diego Arrazola

By Diego Arrazola

a costa mexicana del Pacífico no solo se distingue por sus magníficas playas, exuberante selva y atardeceres de tarjeta postal, sino que tiene un estilo arquitectónico propio: el estilo Careyes Además de sus magníficos hoteles, poblados, gastronomía variada y excelsa, gente amable, otro elemento que sobresale desde Huatulco hasta Los Cabos, pasando por Puerto Vallarta, Punta de Mita y Mazatlán, es su arquitectura de playa.

Reconocido mundialmente, hay un estilo de construcciones con palapas, mobiliario de concreto integrado al diseño y espacios majestuosos e imaginativos que conviven armónicamente con el mar y el cielo.

Mucho de esta corriente, llena de colores contundentes y sólidas cons-

he Mexican Pacific coast is not only distinguished by its magnificent beaches, lush jungle and postcard sunsets, but it has its own architectural style: the Careyes style In addition to its magnificent hotels, towns, diverse and excellent cuisine and friendly people. Another element that stands out from Huatulco to Los Cabos, passing through Puerto Vallarta, Punta de Mita and Mazatlan, is its beach architecture. World wide recognized where there is a style of constructions with palapas, concrete furniture integrated to the design and majestic and imaginative spaces that coexist harmoniously with the sea and the sky.

Much of this current, full of strong colors and solid constructions, owes its origin to Careyes, a captivating area of

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La Joya Huanacaxtle 312 – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle 2 rec / 2 baños – US$190,000

Alamar – Amura 601B – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – 1 bed / 1 bath – US$199,000

Palma 201 – Punta Esmeralda – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle - 2 rec / 2bath + TV/Den – US$425,000

Palma 303 – Punta Esmeralda – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – 2 Rec / 2 Bath – US$369,000

Tabachín 103 – Punta Esmeralda – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle - 2 Rec / 2 Bath – US$399,000

Casa #5 – Punta Pelícanos – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle - US$449,000

Amura 101 – Alamar – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – US$498,000

Perla #3 – Punta Esmeralda – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – 3 Rec / 3 Bath – US$645,000

Villa Arrayán – Punta Esmeralda – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle – 4 Rec / 4 Bath – US$849,000

Casa Por Fin – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle 6 Bed / 7 Bath – US$995,000

Casa Palmquist – Bucerías 5 Bed / 5 Bath – US$1,150,000

Galpón Industria – Nuevo Vallarta Bodegas y Oficinas – US$2,500,000

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Este paradisiaco paraje del sur de Jalisco ha sido inspiración de arquitectos de renombre como Marco Aldaco, Diego Villaseñor, el célebre Luis Barragán o estrellas emergentes como Alex Possenbacher.

De acuerdo con notas de prensa, a inicios de los años 70, Gloria Guinness -casada con el dueño de la marca cervecera- mandó a construir una mansión en Acapulco, en ese entonces el lugar de moda para vacacionar entre el

jet set. Encargó la obra a Marcos Aldaco, arquitecto jalisciense, cuyo proyecto era una casa “desintegrada”, como una aldea: con una gran palapa central, comedor, cocina y cuartos diseminados sobre un terreno rocoso y desigual.

La palapa constaba de doble piso: el comedor arriba y la sala abajo. Todo abierto, de frente al majestuoso océano. La construcción rompía con todo lo establecido al momento en asuntos de construcción y diseño.

El banquero Gian Franco Brignone supo de la casa Guinness de la costa

the Costa Alegre. This paradisiacal spot in southern Jalisco has been an inspiration to renowned architects such as Marco Aldaco, Diego Villaseñor, the famous Luis Barragán and emerging stars such as Alex Possenbacher.

According to press releases, at the beginning of the 70s, Gloria Guinness - married to the owner of the beer brand - ordered to build a mansion in Acapulco, at that time the fashionable place to vacation among the jet set. He commissioned the work to Marcos Aldaco, an architect from Jalisco, whose project was a house CONTINUA PÁGINA 8

“disintegrated”, as a village: with a large central palapa, dining room, kitchen and rooms scattered on a rocky and uneven terrain. The palapa consisted of a double floor: the dining room upstairs and the living room downstairs. All open, facing the majestic ocean. The construction broke with everything established at the time in matters of construction and design.

The banker Gian Franco Brignone learned about the Guinness house on the Mexican coast. This Italian was looking for a place to retire, he thought in a virgin place, on the coast, far from Europe. A friend CONTINUES PAGE 8

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mexicana. Este italiano buscaba un lugar dónde retirarse, pensaba en lugar virgen, en la costa, lejos de Europa.

Un amigo suyo lo llevó a sobrevolar en avioneta la zona entre Manzanillo y Puerto Vallarta. Prácticamente desde el aire, el italiano escogió el lugar para su refugio de playa y decidió comprar un gran terreno.

Cuando Brignone se enamoró de la casa Guinness de Acapulco, se dio a la tarea de encontrar a Aldaco, su creador. En un inicio, el proyecto de Careyes contemplaba edificar 14 hoteles y 6 mil condominios. La deserción

de los inversionistas obligó a repensar el plan y achicarlo. Finalmente, Careyes se convirtió no en una meca de turistas de verano, sino en un desarrollo muy exclusivo favorito de millonarios, gente de la realeza y celebridades. Cosas de la vida, el ex banquero Brignone se convirtió en arquitecto y diseñó algunas de las construcciones de su fraccionamiento.

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of his took him to fly over the area between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta by plane.

Almost from the air, the Italian chose the place for his beach refuge and decided to buy a large piece of land.

When Brignone fell in love with the Guinness house in Acapulco, he undertook the task of finding Aldaco, its creator. At the beginning, the Careyes project included the construction of 14 hotels and 6,000 condominiums. The desertion of the investors forced to rethink the plan and reduce it. Finally, Careyes became not a mecca for summer tourists, but a very exclusive development favored by millionaires, royalty and celebrities. Things of the life, the ex-banker Brignone became ar-

chitect and designed some of the constructions of his fractionation.

This corner of the Costa Alegre of Jalisco is synonymous with an architectural style that is already a world reference. The area of Puerto Vallarta and in general the entire Bay of Banderas have welcomed, with taste, the Careyes style, with its imaginative constructions, bright colors, sometimes thunderous, infinity-type pools, which offer an alternative to those who do not like much of the style Mexican Hacienda.

In addition to constructions with domes and roofs of two waters, so in vogue in these areas, in the last four decades builders and architects have offered to the market villas type Careyes. It is also true that CONTINUES PAGE 10

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gido, con gusto, el estilo Careyes, con sus construcciones imaginativas, colores vivos, a veces estruendosos, albercas tipo infinito, que ofrecen una alternativa a quienes no gustan mucho del estilo Hacienda Mexicana.

Además de construcciones con cúpulas y tejados de dos aguas, tan en boga en estos lares, en las últimas cuatro décadas constructores y arquitectos han ofrecido al mercado villas tipo Careyes. También es cierto que muchos de sus clientes exigen sus proyectos diseñados bajo los cánones de dicho estilo.

Una arquitectura audaz, sumamente creativa, que recurre a elementos y materiales naturales y de la región, caracteriza a este estilo que es parte ya del paisaje costero del Pacífico mexicano, como lo pueden ser la arena, el mar azul o los atardeceres esplendorosos.

Con espacios abiertos y generosos, formas geométricas, las villas o mansiones tipo Careyes son no solo residencias. Constituyen además una bue-

na forma de impresionar a los amigos, dejar sin aire a los enemigos, a la par que son un excelente motivo para las revistas y blogs de arquitectura, moda o viajes. Por supuesto, las selfies nunca habían salido tan bien como en las infinity pools o sus amplias terrazas con pisos de finas maderas equipadas con hamacas para no hacer absolutamente nada.

Estas construcciones con sabor a playa mexicana son el sitio ideal para convivir con la pareja, familia, amistades, en un ambiente funcional y relajado. Son espacios cómodos y de buen gusto, miradores exclusivos, para disfrutar las puestas de sol mientras se toma la bebida favorita, o mirar la luna reflejada en el mar, o simplemente marco para la seducción y el romance frente al majestuoso océano.

Desde hace años, muchos saben que el espectacular Pacífico mexicano se puede vivir también, muy a gusto, en una casa o bungalow construido con el sello Careyes. Y todo empezó, ¡¡gracias a una Guinness…!!

many of their clients demand their projects designed under the canons of that style.

A bold architecture, highly creative, that draws on elements and natural materials of the region, characterizes this style that is already part of the coastal landscape of the Mexican Pacific, as they can be the sand, the blue sea or the splendid sunsets.

With open and generous spaces, geometric shapes, villas or mansions like Careyes are not only residences, they are also a good way to impress friends, leave enemies without air, at the same time they are an excellent reason for architecture, fashion or travel magazines and blogs. Of course, selfies had never gone so well as in the infinity pools or their spacious terraces with floors

of fine woods equipped with hammocks to do absolutely nothing.

These constructions with Mexican beach flavor are the ideal place to live by couple, family, with friends, in a functional and relaxed environment. They are comfortable and tasteful spaces, exclusive viewpoints, to enjoy the sunsets while you drink your favorite drink, or look at the moon reflected on the sea, or simply frame for seduction and romance in front of the majestic ocean.

For years, many know that the spectacular Mexican Pacific can also be lived, very at ease, in a house or bungalow built with the Careyes seal. And it all started, thanks to a Guinness ... !!

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LOS MANGOS Biblioteca / Library a Biblioteca Los Mangos es uno de los centros culturales más importantes de Puerto Vallarta. Desde su apertura el 30 de noviembre de 1996, ha crecido con fuerza año tras año. Iniciado por Pro Library Vallarta, se construyó la biblioteca con el apoyo de empresas locales, residentes y el gobierno, y pronto se convirtió en una adición cultural célebre a la ciudad. La Biblioteca abrió sus puertas con 15,000 volúmenes y atiende a un promedio de 1,500 usuarios por mes. Hoy en día, Los Mangos tiene más de 30,000 libros en español e inglés, así como servicios y tecnología para personas con discapacidades visuales, videoteca y audiolibros. Además ofrece talleres y cursos de artes escénicas, artes plásticas y música. Cuenta con una sala dedicada exclusivamente a la literatura infantil. Cuenta con 4 salas polivalentes para grupos de 10 a 80 personas, una sala de baile y dos salas para piano. Ha acogido conferencias, exposiciones y encuentros de artistas nacionales e internacionales. El nuevo proyecto de la biblioteca será uno

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de los eventos artísticos más importantes del próximo año, el festival de arte de Puerto Vallarta, ‘Festival Vallarte’.

La subasta anual de arte de la Biblioteca, que se realizará este año, se convertirá en un festival de arte, del 23 al 27 de enero de 2019 con muchas actividades; Comenzaremos el festival el miércoles 23 con el ArtWalk que abrirán dos artistas importantes. El ArtWalk, que se lleva a cabo de 6 pm a 10 pm, permite a los

iblioteca Los Mangos is one of Puerto Vallarta’s most important cultural centres. Since opening on November 30th 1996 it has grown in strength year on year. Started by Pro Library Vallarta, a library was built with the support of local businesses, residents and the government and soon became a celebrated cultural addition to the city. The Library opened its doors with 15,000 volumes and serving an average of 1,500 users monthly. Today Los Mangos has over 30,000 books in Spanish and English as well services and technology for the visually impaired, video library and audio library. In addition it offers workshops and courses of scenic arts, plastic arts and music. It has a room dedicated exclusively to children’s literature. It has 4 multipurpose rooms for groups of 10 to 80 people, a dance room and two piano rooms. It has hosted conferences, exhibitions and meetings of national and international artists. The library’s new project is set to be one of the most important artistic events of next year, the Puerto Vallarta art festival, ‘Festival Vallarte’.

The Library’s annual XIX Art Auction this year will become an Art Festival, from the 23rd to the 27th January 2019 with many activities; the big auctions are set to be better than ever, with great art and par-ties all along the 5-day event. We will be kicking off the festival on Wednesday 23rd with the ArtWalk which will be opened by two important artists. The ArtWalk, taking place from 6pm-10pm, allows art lovers to

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amantes del arte explorar las numerosas ofertas artísticas de Puerto Vallarta durante una visita autoguiada de las 12 galerías en el centro histórico de la ciudad.

Varios grupos músicales se presentarán en las calles de Art Walk de 6 pm a 9 pm.

El jueves 24 a las 6 de la tarde tendrá lugar la inauguración de la XIX Subasta de la Biblioteca. El evento presentará una gama de talentos artísticos que incluyen una exposición de arte, una exhibición de arte folclórico, grupos musicales de PRO Santana Estudio, varios estudiantes presentaran su trabajo en las salas de la biblioteca.

Continuando con el legado dejado por el maestro Hugo Gutiérrez Vega, quien junto con otros poetas designaron como “Capital Poética de América” ​​a Puerto Vallarta, la biblioteca acogerá el viernes 25 de enero a Letras en la Mar. Durante este evento, los asistentes podran disfrutar de una amplia gama de actividades públicas y gratuitas en torno a la literatura, especialmente la Gala de Poesia.

La biblioteca realizará una subasta privada el sábado 26 a las 6 pm en reconocido hotel. Este exclusivo evento está limitado a 80 invitados y estará acompañado de canapés y cócteles.

Finalmente, el domingo 27 de 11 am a 2 pm, la biblioteca será la sede de la subasta para niños. Este evento es una manera perfecta para que toda la familia se relaje e incluirá un picnic literario, actividades para niños, grupos musicales y exposiciones. Después de la subasta infantil, el cierre del festival tendrá lugar a las 4 de la tarde.

explore Puerto Vallarta’s numerous artistic offerings during a self-guided tour of the 12 galleries in the city’s historic downtown area. Music groups will be performing in the streets of the Art Walk from 6pm-9 pm.

On Thursday 24th at 6pm the opening of the Library’s XIX Auction will take place. The even will show-case a range of artistic talent including an Art expo, Folk Art Show, PRO Santana musical groups with students presenting their work in the rooms at the Library.

Continuing the legacy left by the master Hu-go Gutiérrez Vega, who together with other poets designated Puerto Vallarta ‘Poetic Capital of America’, the library will be hosting ‘Letras en la Mar’on Friday 25th. During this event, attendees can enjoy a wide range of public and free activities around literature such as literary gatherings , book presentations, poet-ry readings, and talks.

Finished by a poetry recital (in Spanish) by a renowned actress The library will be hosting a private auction on Saturday 26th at 6pm at an undisclosed location as of yet. This exclusive event is limited to 80 guests and will be accompanied by canapés and cocktails. Finally on Sunday 27th from 11am-2pm the library will be hosting the children’s auction. This event is a perfect way for all of the family to relax and will include a literary picnic, children’s activities, musical groups and expositions. After the children’s auction, the closing of the festival with take place at 4pm.

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Mitos y realidades de la Zona Federal Myths and truths about Beachfront Properties

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n gran interés despierta en los inversionistas y agentes inmobiliarios la situación legal de las propiedades localizadas frente al mar y que, por lo tanto, colindan con la zona federal marítimo terrestre, ya que el frente marino es el que les da valor y plusvalía. La información que circula sobre esta materia muchas veces es contradictoria, a pesar de estar claramente regulada en la Ley Mexicana.

Que es la zona federal marítimo terrestre?

La Ley General de Bienes Nacionales define a la zona federal marítimo terrestre

como la franja de 20 metros de tierra firma, transitable y contigua a la playa, que por su naturaleza jurídica, no puede ser objeto de transacción comercial.

Como puedo protegerme al comprar una propiedad que colinda con la playa?

Primero hay que conocer perfectamente la situación legal en la que se encuentra la propiedad. Para ello, debe solicitarse al propietario copia de la concesión y del pago de los derechos de zona federal.

En caso de existir construcciones en la propiedad federal, se deberá contar con un permiso expedido por la Secretaría del Medio Ambiente o bien, una constancia de ha-

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reat interest has awakened among investors and real estate agents in regards to the oceanfront properties, which inevitably neighbor the maritime terrestrial federal zone, since it is precisely the beachfront what provides value and surplus to them. The information surrounding this matter is most of the time contradictory, even though it is clearly ruled in the Mexican Law. What is the maritime terrestrial federal zone?

The General Law on National Assets defines the maritime terrestrial federal zone as the 20 meter strip of passable land, adjacent to the beach that due to its nature, cannot be object of commercial transaction.

How can I protect myself when purchasing property adjacent to the beach?

First, you have to know the exact legal status of the property by asking the owner for a copy of the concession and the payments made for the rights to the federal zone.

In case there are constructions on the federal property, the owner should count with a permit issued by the Secretary of Environment, or else, a document stating that said constructions have been regularized before the Prosecutors Office for the Environment. The buyer needs to have a topographical survey that shows precisely the limits of the federal zone. That will be important to establish what the object of the

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ber regularizado las construcciones ante la Procuraduría del Medio Ambiente. El adquiriente debe obtener un levantamiento topográfico que delimite la zona federal con precisión, para determinar cuál será el objeto de la transacción; es decir, cuál es la superficie de propiedad privada susceptible de ser transmitida y cuál la superficie de zona federal, que no podrá ser adquirida en propiedad, pero sí podrá ser concesionada Por qué me conviene solicitar la concesión?

En este punto me gustaría compartir dos historias reales que me han tocado observa. El primer caso fue en Sayulita, donde, aprovechando que un título de concesión se venció y su beneficiario no solicitó la renovación se instaló en la playa un restaurante de mariscos. El segundo caso en Vallarta una persona compró un departamento y nunca se preocupó por revisar la concesión. En la zona colindante se encontraba un puesto de frutas en situación irregular.

Un día, el dueño del puesto obtuvo recursos económicos y construyó dos niveles que bloquean la vista al mar desde el departamento. Si los propietarios del predio colindante hubieran contado con su título

de concesión en regla, no tendría que enfrentar estos problemas, que son complejos, largos y caros.

Cuál es la situación actual?

Actualmente, las modificaciones a las leyes han hecho el trámite más corto para recibir una concesión, pero a su vez lo han complicado, ya que ahora es necesario ser un abogado especialista para comprender y coordinar los aspectos legales, topográficos y ecológicos que se involucran. Usted puede obtener un título de concesión para preservar la playa en el estado en que se encuentra; o bien, puede solicitar un permiso federal de construcción para ampliar su propiedad construida o hacer nuevas construcciones.

Si vende su propiedad, puede ceder los derechos del título de concesión a favor del nuevo dueño, siempre y cuando se apegue a los procedimientos legales diseñados para dar seguridad jurídica a los vecinos de la zona federal.

Las Leyes Ecológicas Mexicanas están diseñada para proteger a nacionales y extranjeros por igual, por ello, es necesario conocerla para obtener su beneficio y protección.

transaction will be; this is, what is the surface of the private property suitable to be transferred and what is the federal zone that cannot be acquired as property, but can be achieved in concession.

Why should I ask for the concession?

I would like to share two real stories that I had the opportunity to witness. The first case was in Sayulita, where a person installed a seafood restaurant in the beach, taking advantage that the concession title had expired and that the concessionary didn’t renew it. The second case occurred in Puerto Vallarta. Someone purchased an apartment and never bothered to review the concession documents. On the adjacent federal zone there was an illegal fruit stand. One day the owner of the stand got some financial resources and built two levels that now blocks the ocean view from the apartment. If the owner of the adjacent land had his concession documents in order, he wouldn’t have to face these problems, which are complex, long and expensive.

What is the current situation?

Nowadays, the modification to the Laws have shortened the procedure to achieve the concession, but at the same time they made it more complex, since now it is necessary to be an attorney with expertise in this field to understand and coordinate the legal, topographic and environmental aspects involved in this matter. You can obtain a concession title to preserve the beach in its natural state; or else, you can request a federal permit to build and extend your existing constructions or make new ones.

If you sell your property, you may transfer the rights of the concession to the new owner, provided that you stick to the legal procedures designed to provide legal security to the federal zone neighbors.

The Mexican Ecological Laws are designed to protect nationals and foreigners alike, and it is necessary to acknowledge them to achieve the benefits and protection.

By Alejandro Flores Von Borstel / Ramiro Valencia Email: vonborstelsc1@prodigy.net.mx

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