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  • Puerto Vallarta Living: Sharks?

    Sharks in Puerto Vallarta

    As far down as Zihuatanejo, you will find sharks in the waters but there simply are none in the vicinity of Puerto Vallarta. Climate change has warmed the waters south of us in places like Ixtapa, which attracts sharks due to the new temperatures and currents that are attractive to typical shark prey. There is a shark species known as the Whale Shark present in the Bay of Banderas of Puerto Vallarta but it’s the Whale Shark (Rhinodon typus) that has been sited here, and is completely harmless and eats nothing but plankton.
    There are large groups of dolphins (called pods) in the waters of Puerto Vallarta but they don’t actually patrol the entrances of the bay, as has been mythically reported; maybe in a Disney movie but not locally. It’s possible that a pod of dolphins might chase a solitary shark away but they don’t get rid of them by butting them with their noses, nor are they killing them off either. The most likely explanation for a lack of sharks in the Bay of Banderas of Puerto Vallarta is their over-exploitation. In the 1930’s and 40’s sharks were hunted for their fins. Shark fin soup is still considered a delicacy but it’s not easy to find and we wouldn’t be proud to eat it, no matter how good it might taste. Twelve states and three US territories have banned the sale and possession of shark fins. There is no actual law to stop importing shark fins to Canada but the sale, trade, and distribution have been banned. Sadly for sharks but not for swimmers and surfers, the shark population in Puerto Vallarta has not yet recovered this oceanic plunder. In more recent decades, shark fin oil has been a popular nutritional supplement, which has not helped the cause of the endangerment of sharks on the Pacific coast either.
    Shark sightings in Puerto Vallarta always turn out to be dolphins. People who are unfamiliar with both species can’t tell the difference between one dorsal fin and another. They only know what they’ve seen in movies and then panic ensues. It’s good to know that a shark fin is straight in the back where the dolphin dorsal fin has a graceful curve. One way to remember this is the sharp shark as opposed to the curvy dolphin.
    Que es cómo es.

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    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate

  • Puerto Vallarta Living: Margaritaville

    You’re in Puerto Vallarta. It’s summer. What a good time to research margaritas!
    The tequila brand of Jose Cuervo has long claimed that Margarita is more than a girl’s name. The drink became popular in the United States during a time when distribution and consumption of alcohol was illegal. With many fine liquors hard to get, thirsty citizens turned to the southern border. Tequila wasn’t anything new; the production of this fine drink went back as far as the 16th century. The actual town of Tequila, which is in the state of Jalisco, a quick day trip from Puerto Vallarta, wasn’t established until 1666.
    There may be a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta that doesn’t serve margaritas but we certainly aren’t familiar with it, unless it’s a café that doesn’t serve alcohol.
    There are as many recipes to make margaritas as there are legendary stories as to how they were invented. The strongest claim is probably Francisco (Pancho) Morales, in El Paso-Juarez at Tommy’s Place on the 4th of July, 1942, seventy-seven years ago this month. Ironically, Pancho became a milkman after becoming a US citizen soon thereafter and the rest of his working days were spent delivering milk for nearly three decades!
    If you want to make margaritas at home, the recipe is quite simple. Limes are plentiful in Puerto Vallarta, you can make your own simple syrup or buy a cheap bottle of Jarabe along with your Cointreau, which is called Controy in Mexico, and tequila. We recommend middle of the road tequilas for margaritas, such as Cazadores, Herradura, or El Jimador. Reserve your Patrón or Don Julio for strictly sipping. Avoid cute bottles, labels, names and designs; these are usually costly and not necessarily tasty.
    For one margarita, use 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce Controy, and 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime. Add jarabe (simple syrup) to the level of sweetness desired. Rim the glass with a lime wedge, followed by dipping into a plate of fine salt, and go easy. Some bartenders tend to use coarse salt in copious amounts, which sours the drink. For a crowd, use a pitcher and mix together 3 cups tequila, 1 ½ cups Controy, 1 ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (it’s not that hard; get a bag at Costco and prepare the day before), Jarabe to taste. If you need to make your own simple syrup, prepare that a day ahead, too. One cup each of water and sugar, bring to a boil, chill, and refrigerate overnight. It’s all about personal taste but the popular vote here in Puerto Vallarta is to serve your margaritas on the rocks. Blended drinks destroy the taste and there are some bars that are so opposed to the concept, they don’t even have blenders, İSalud!
    Que es cómo es.

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    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate

  • Puerto Vallarta: Ojo De Venado – Protection

    Ojo de Venado

    We found it fascinating when we asked a young mother in Puerto Vallarta about the bracelet on her newborn and discovered it was to ward off envy.

    Ojo de Venado or Deer Eye in English, is a special seed, usually attached with a soft piece of red yarn. The child wears it until it falls off. You see surfers and divers with special necklaces and bracelets; taxi drivers and, well…anyone with an auto, with rosaries dangling from the rear view mirror. There are many talismans in Puerto Vallarta, but babies are considered especially vulnerable and have their own brand. These bracelets are seen on wee ones of all economic levels, and you can rely on loving aunties to keep the tradition going.

    Many cultures share the belief that envy is a powerful emotion and can be harmful for a person who is being coveted. Nip it in the bud and make sure baby is protected with the eye of a deer, which keeps the child safe from many bad things.

    Most of us love babies and many are simply curious to have a peek at a new arrival. In Puerto Vallarta, make sure your inquisitiveness is accompanied by genuine admiration. It’s not prohibitive to touch the infant’s hand or perhaps the blanket they’re wrapped in, to make sincere contact. We always ask for permission to actually hold the baby because doing so is a sure sign of respect; even if only for a quick moment, and then handing her back to her parent, or on to another admirer.

    Mexican parents are inclined to believe that babies are little sponges, soaking up whatever sentiments are directed towards them. The Ojo de Venado will make sure that anyone gazing upon the innocent newborn with any thoughts that might be damaging is going to be thwarted. On the other hand, those of us who pay attention in a loving and kind way will also be absorbed; this will inform the infant there are people in the world who are to be trusted and are willing to provide comfort. North of the border, it’s usually expected to ooh and ah over a new arrival, but you would rarely ask to hold someone’s baby, and touching is simply out of the question. However, when attending events in Puerto Vallarta where newborns are present, proper behavior and interaction are much different and a lot more fun.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • House Hunter’s Charity Event 2014 Update

    ‘House Hunters International’ Charity Event 2014

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    Its getting close to the date for our ‘House Hunters International’ Charity event benefiting Becas Vallarta (Scholarships for Kids), Make-A-Wish Foundation, Asilo San Juan Diego Senior Living Center and the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. The evening will be lots of fun with food, a complimentary drink, dancers, music, and the premiere of some House Hunter International Puerto Vallarta episodes. Don’t be surprised if you see the castaways from ‘Gilligan’s Island’ washed up on the beach.

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    Come join us at the beautiful Mantamar Beach Club on Los Muertos beach Monday November 24th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

    Some incredible prizes will be raffled off and the entertainment will be loads of fun. We hope to see you there to help support our wonderful Vallarta charities and join in the fun.

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    Tickets can be purchased ahead of time for $300 pesos and at the door for $350. Every penny goes toward our charities so help us support these very special causes.

    See a Timothy Real Estate Group professional for tickets or check with any of the participating charities.

     

    Timothy Real Estate Group

    Ignacio L. Vallarta 130, Local 7

    Col. Emiliano Zapata

    Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

    Office: 322.223.5300

    USA/Canada Toll Free: 877.204.7730

    www.timothyrealestategroup.com

     

     

  • Rosca del Reyes In Puerto Vallarta

    For a long time, we thought it quite strange to see Christmas decorations hanging in and around homes far into the New Year. In error, we assumed this was a sign of laziness! One couldn’t get around to putting the baubles away and taking down the lights and tree?

    How wrong we were. No matter how long we live in this foreign country, unlike the northern regions we have come from, we are aware there are many things yet to learn.

    Christmas is celebrated in Mexico until Epiphany, which is the 6th of January. However, the birth of the Christ child is observed for much longer. Candelaria, also known as Candlemas is a mix of religion and paganism. Over the centuries, certain traditions are picked up, added to the original concept and developed in to a bona fide occasion.

    Candelaria takes place on February 2nd. The lucky person, who bit into the plastic baby hidden in the Rosca de Reyes Cake on Epiphany, January 6, is now obliged to feed everyone on what normally we have thought of as Ground Hog Day. This is all in celebration of the Baby Jesus being presented at the temple. This has come to be known, among other things, but chiefly as the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which also coincides with the forty days following the birth of a child, when women are in need of being churched or purified. This was a common practice in biblical times and being a Virgin not only didn’t get Mary off the hook, it completed the sacred notion of the process. Since the Christ Child was proclaimed The Light of the World, candles became very prominent for the observation of this holiday. It is not unusual to see processions of families to local churches, including Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral. Baskets and armloads of candles are brought to the churches to be blessed for use in the home throughout the coming year. This is also indicative of the halfway mark between the winter solstice and spring equinox, the fact that spring in on her way, bringing more light in the day.

    Christmas decorations left in and outside the house are a form of observation, not idleness and besides, they are pretty and make everyone merrier. We see no reason they shouldn’t be given a slight dusting once in awhile and remain all year round. Indeed, quite often they are.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • La Playa Puerto Vallarta Style

    Puerto Vallarta’s beaches cover a lot of territory, not all within the confines of the city limits. Choose between bringing your own blanket, beverages and food, or getting table service from one of the various restaurants that grace the shoreline. Dine in style, munch nachos, or buy roast shrimp and fresh fruit off the vendors who wander in and out of the crowds. On several beaches, there are divers who will bring you fresh oysters straight from the sea and provide garnishes.

    Along Playa Los Muertos, the main beach of Zona Romantica, there’s something for everyone. Loved by tourists and locals alike, the waves are generally calm enough for those lacking in Olympic swimming skills. The south end of the beach hosts beach bars and cafes that cater to the LBGT crowd, but not exclusively, and you are bound to find live music from one end to the other. The pier, the pride of Puerto Vallarta, which was completed and opened in January 2013, is the terminal for smaller boats and water taxis. It’s the perfect place for a romantic stroll at sunset.

    From the Los Muertos Pier, day trippers can head south of Puerto Vallarta to beaches at Yelapa, Las Animas and Quimixto. These are highly recommended trips and during the winter season you are almost certain to spot whale, dolphin and manta ray. Some of these venues offer horse trips and day hikes to waterfalls, plus parasailing, kayaking and jet skiing.

    Sayulita, north of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit, is an hour long road trip over the mountain where one will find competitively priced surfing schools and surf boards to rent. Once a well kept secret, it’s grown exponentially and can be very crowded on weekends.

    Several small beaches on the road to Punta de Mita, you’re likely to find less boards in the water and fewer bodies lolling in the sand. Coral reefs off shore create great breaks and waves for those interested in putting surfing skills to the test.

    Mismaloya is the beach that put Puerto Vallarta on the map, famous for the filming of The Night of the Iguana. Mismaloya was once the destination for campers and RV’ers when the backdrop was nothing but a cliff and jungle. South of the river that runs down from the mountains are a string of palapas, in complete juxtaposition of the hotel to the north on this charming beach. Mismaloya is one of the oldest settlements in the area, rich with history and colorful characters.

    Though the actual beach has receded through natural causes over the years and is now lapping the steps of the hotel, the locals have stoically shifted their palapas on to more stable ground. Close to Los Arcos, Mismaloya is a perfect day trip from Puerto Vallarta for beach play, snorkeling, fishing, and hiking.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • Puerto Vallarta – Frida Kahlo

    Frida Kahlo

    In Puerto Vallarta, we have been a fan of Frida Kahlo for many years.  Frida is an icon in Mexico and has long been revered in many ways. She is a symbol of strength, and the ability to overcome great obstacles.

    Frida’s mother was mestiza from Oaxaca who married a German immigrant; they had four daughters, Friday being second to the youngest. Frida was born in Coyocán, is a house that has been turned into a museum dedicated to her art and life. We highly recommend a stopover at La Casa Azul, as it’s known, when visiting Mexico City.

    The allure and spirit of Frida Kahlo ignited a huge following, whereas she had been relatively unknown for the exception of art and history students. Her life and tribulations were brought to the big screen with a movie starring Salma Hayek in 2002 and since that time, Friday has developed into somewhat of a pop culture icon. We often wonder what Frida would think of her face and signature decorating everything from T-shirts and tequila t lipstick and nail polish. Perhaps she’d be amused and have a good laugh. Friday Kahlo created her own fashion, didn’t follow norms and was known to darken her facila hair with colored pencils. She was not a subject of beauty in her era but has been highly commercialized in current times. Considering her dalliance with the Mexican Communist party, her unapologetic stance on her own dating habits, men and women of all ages and backgrounds, and her complete authenticity, it is hard to imagine her agreement with how she is venerated today. Yet, we believe she would be a touted as a major hero in Puerto Vallarta, with the gay presence and gender bending that is encouraged in this town. It is exactly how she lived and presented herself.

    Frida Kahlo suffered from polio as a child and grew up with one leg shorter and thinner than the other. Her father encouraged her to partake in sports, which were not considered ladylike at the time, and she was extremely grateful for his support. It was her photographer father who encouraged her art, as well, after she was in a horrid accident when she was eighteen and spent years in recovery. Her pain, multiple surgeries and anguish are evident in her paintings that followed. A childhood hobby enabled her to develop a livelihood that would give her worldwide fame in the art community.

    Frida Kahlo abhorred Western Imperialism and campaigned against the oppressive labor conditions of the United States. Today a search for her on Etsy will lead to nearly 30,000 results. It’s interesting to speculate what Frida might think about the commercialization of her legacy.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • Puerto Vallarta: Your Suitcase and You

    Coming or Going; Your Suitcase and You

    We’ve all suffered that airport moment, coming or going from Puerto Vallarta, anxiously awaiting our luggage to show up on the conveyor belt or tumble down an unforgiving chute.  Finding the suitcase is our first priority; hauling it is second.

    Our primary recommendation is WHEELS; whether you’re dragging your junk around in a duffel bag, backpack, or a fancy, sparkly swiveling suitcase. Travel duffels and backpacks now come with wheels. Some designer, after enduring shoulders that felt like Atlas did indeed shrug, came up with this marvelous idea. What took so long?

    We bought the hard body suitcase as soon as we saw fellow travelers deplaning in Puerto Vallarta … wheeling, spinning, and practically dancing through terminals and parking lots. We did serious research prior to purchase and discovered that high quality is important. If you opt for a cheap version of the hard body, be duly warned, they are prone to cracking under pressure. Same goes for soft body suitcases; less expensive brands can tear, rip and burst, spilling contents and causing unimaginable delays.

    Size matters. A carry-on can be no larger than 45 inches; that’s length plus width and height. Avoid being required to check it by measuring at home. Standard major airlines specifications for checked bags are no larger than 62 inches; same LWH rules apply. If you are the person who insists on packing everything into a carry-on, remember… that baby has to go over heads and into the bin. In other words, if you can’t pick it up and hoist it, you need to rethink; and repack.

    Going to some exotic place where the final leg of your journey is on a puddle-jumper (small plane with 20 or less seats), make sure you check ahead with the airline. Bag requirements are different; weight on these planes is crucial.

    Our favorite bag is pink, purchased with identification in mind. We don’t care what people think when we’re lugging our belongings through the airport at Puerto Vallarta or anywhere else. We happily have a piece of luggage that  doesn’t look like everyone else’s and it stands out in a crowd!

    Interiors are important, too. If you want a swim at the last minute, there are suitcases, packs, etc that have compartments for wet items. And if you want to bring that bottle of tequila to Uncle George, the hard body is for you, with straps to hold things in place.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • Puerto Vallarta – Spray Your Ankles

    This time of year, there is an abundance of conservation regarding mosquitoes in and around Puerto Vallarta. Some of us are just too delicious for our own good. We have a friend who’s tried everything under the sun (and from the pharmacy counter) but the only solution for her is to sit in front of a blasting fan, and the moskies still seem to find her. She realizes that keeping mosquitoes at bay is very important, as their stings can be more than slightly irritating and potentially detrimental to one’s health. Dengue is not something we want to contract, whether on vacation or as a full or part-time resident, no matter how lovely the local hospitals seem.

    Some find that routine Vitamin B injections work to repel insects, while others claim that garlic applied to the skin is an assured repellent. Neither have any factual or scientific basis nor does the practice of eating bananas to keep the little biting buggers away. There is actually an argument about whether banana consumption is a deterrent or an attraction! You’re resigned to doing your own research on fruits and herbs, even though it’s not comforting to know one is providing constant blood transfusions to creatures that promise to buzz in one’s ear all night like a mini chainsaw.

    Locals are known in the summer months to lather their bodies in an olive oil/garlic/lemon/coconut oil mixture, which the insects simply drown or suffocate.

    We recommend Baygon plug-ins and raidolitos, the spiraling incense, both available in supermarkets and drugstores. They are proven repellents and though contain a certain amount of chemicals, are the most effective. After decades of experimenting with natural products, we have capitulated to using most costly yet effective solutions.

    It’s highly recommended that visitors spray ankles when venturing to the beach for sunset vistas. It’s a particularly opportunistic time for feasting in the bloodsucking realm. There are many brands and varieties with and without DEET and once again, we are inclined to use the strongest repellant offered and recommend whatever the locals buy over the counter, Autan in the lotion application being our favorite.

    We’re luckier here in Puerto Vallarta than neighbors further up the coast. In San Blas, for example, the jejéne is quite famous. Also referred to as a no-see-um, they do exist in Puerto Vallarta but not in the abundance as northern regions. There is a prevailing legend regarding the torture of captured prisoners. In an effort to obtain a confession, suspects were stripped naked and staked on the beach at sunset. It wasn’t long before the begging for mercy began and desired confession was achieved.

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  • Puerto Vallarta: Sports, Pro or Amateur?

    Calling Pros and Amateurs!

    Puerto Vallarta has long had a history of sports, with enthusiasts for baseball, soccer, tennis, and other activities dating back several decades. These traditions are honored when Puerto Vallarta hosts events, which also contribute to tourism and the image of our spectacular city.

    There are few things as exciting for running aficionados as a Marathon, and Puerto Vallarta holds hers every year in April, this year on the 15th, which is double exciting since it will overlap with the anniversary of the foundation of Puerto Vallarta, 100 years in development, getting stronger and more beautiful with every decade. We look forward to cheering on participants, who will win cash prizes of $10,000, $6,000 and $5,000 pesos for first, second and third place winners, respectively.  There’s a half-marathon, as well with a start time for both at 6:30 a.m. in the port terminal. If you’re eager to participate, make sure to register by March 31 for $500 pesos; after that it goes up to $600 until close on April 13. The distribution of numbers and chips will be at the Marathon 2018 Expo Site on April 14, the day before the marathon, beginning at 9 a.m. Further information can be found at www.marathonpuertovallarta.com.

    The ATP Challenger Tour Puerto Vallarta Open will be held from April 30 – May 5th at Parota Park. This is a pro tennis event and really worth your viewing time. If you love the game, you will enjoy this competition of players from around the globe. The park has recently been renovated and there’s a lot of excitement about this tour! Tennis has put Puerto Vallarta on the map over the years and this is a global tournament that commenced on the French Island of New Caledonia, on New Year’s Day, 2018. It continues throughout the year to Australia, Thailand, German, France, USA, Italy, Japan and several other countries with a list of very impressive athletes.  The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) calendar for this secondary professional circuit can be followed on sports channels and will be thrilling to witness here on our home turf. The ATP Challenger Tour Puerto Vallarta Open will be played on hard courts and it’s an honor to host this grand sports event, with prize money from $50,000 – $150,000 (USD). Be sure to pack your sunglasses, hats and sun block, along with your patience, all appropriate items for outdoor tournaments.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

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