If you have travelled through the Puerto Vallarta airport, no doubt you have seen kiosks advertising tax rebates on IVA (sales tax) for foreigner visitors. But what is this program and who applies? We have some answers about applying for sales tax rebates in Mexico. To be eligible you must: * Be visiting Mexico on […]
Author: Tropicasa Realty
Making Holiday Celebrations Easy in Puerto Vallarta
As we ease into sunny fall weather in Puerto Vallarta, the holiday season is now almost upon us. If you are going to be celebrating American Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Eve in Puerto Vallarta and are thinking about entertaining in your Vallarta home or condo with friends, why not consider hiring someone else to […]
Tips to Resolve HOA Disputes
When you buy a condo in Puerto Vallarta, a strong Homeowners Association is one of the key components to ensure a peaceful living environment, a well-maintained building and to protect the value of your Mexican real estate investment. But what should you do if you run into an issue or disagreement with the HOA of […]
Gernika Pintxos: A Taste of Spain in Puerto Vallarta
The authentic flavors of Spain have come to the Romanic Zone with Gernika Pintxos restaurant, a chic new space focusing on delicious Spanish tapas and wines in Puerto Vallarta. “Pintxos” (also known as “pinchos”) are a snack served in bars and small restaurants in Northern Spain, usually served on a skewer or toothpick to enjoy […]
Trick or Treating in Puerto Vallarta
Participating in the beautiful traditions of Mexico is part of what makes living in Puerto Vallarta so enjoyable for foreigners, but with a large expat community, local Vallartenses have also adopted some Canadian and American traditions, in sort of a symbiotic cultural exchange. In fact, Puerto Vallarta, is one of the few cities in Mexico where […]
Understanding the Ejido
Ejido land (pronounced eh-hee-do) is a term you may come across when considering real estate in Puerto Vallarta or other parts of Mexico and it isn’t something easily understood, because the concept is not found in other parts of North America. In a simple history, after the Mexican Revolution and under the Mexican Constitution, large […]
Neighborhood Spotlight: Fluvial Vallarta
Fluvial Vallarta is known as one of the most family-friendly, upper-middle-class neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta, conveniently located halfway between Old Town Puerto Vallarta and Marina Vallarta. With La Isla Plaza, a modern shopping, dining and entertainment center, fantastic restaurant options and public beach access just 500 meters away, this neighborhood has a lot to offer. […]
Financing a Home in Puerto Vallarta
With the real estate market in Puerto Vallarta continuing to boom with no signs of slowing down, many foreign buyers are recognizing that now is the time to get into the market. If you are considering financing a home in Mexico, there are options which may be available. Mortgage Brokers Companies like MEXLend offer a […]
Celebrating Mexican Independence in Puerto Vallarta
Spanish rule in 1821. As one of Mexico’s major tourism destinations for both national and international visitors, the Independence Day celebrations in Puerto Vallarta will have many fantastic, family-friendly events to experience. Thursday, September 13th 9am, Plaza Pitillal: a civic ceremony to honor the memory of Los Niños Héroes, the young boys who defended Chapultepec […]
Reasons to Fall in Love with Puerto Vallarta this September
While it may feel like endless summer in Puerto Vallarta, fall will soon be here! Here are 3 reasons to fall in love with our city this September. Play Tourist at Home – September is the least busy month in a city that is a major tourist draw all year long. Take a home-town advantage […]
