The dream of buying oceanfront property in a foreign country—for instance, in a relatively unknown region in Mexico—might come with some questions and anxieties. Follow the publisher’s journey into one beach utopia for a crash course in what to consider. By Steve Dietrich
When you’re considering a recreational or full-time home in a sun destination, you have many questions. How difficult is it to get to? Is it safe? Will there be like-minded people there? Is it really a 5-star destination? Is there anything to do there? What is the developer’s reputation locally? Any of those could be potential deal-breakers, in a transaction most of us will only make once in a lifetime. On a recent media junket to the town of Puerto Escondido, to check out Right Sizing partner Vivo Resort, I arrived with these questions and more on behalf of our readers, but found a community and development that exceeded my expectations.
eyed, and on my way to grab a coffee at 7 a.m., I pass the resort gym. Expecting it to be empty at this hour, I see a dozen very fit 50-something men and women getting pumped and limber for their day—with a spectacular gym view of the pools and ocean. I’m impressed, but too tired to join in. After grabbing my coffee, I shuffle my way down to the beach. As far as the eye can see, there is white, soft, unspoiled sand, with no other resorts or significant home developments in sight. For a Vancouverite, it feels like Tofino’s Long Beach—only the sand is warm, the weather is sunny and rain is not expected for months.
Life’s a Beach
Spoiled by the Unspoiled
A potential downside of an emerging sun destination can be getting there. Huatulco, at 100 kilometres down the coast from the closest airport to Puerto Escondido, is more than a six-hour flight from Vancouver. (Many trips connect through Mexico City, adding a couple of hours to flying time.) So after a long travel day, I awake heavy-
After our group enjoys a delicious breakfast, a proud and informative local taxi driver takes us into the town of Puerto Escondido, where an authentically colourful market boasts fresh products, from cheese, beef, vegetables and fruit to tacos, flowers and fried grasshoppers! Over the next four days, we see other local highlights,
Photo: Vivo Resorts
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