Are high ceilings just another luxury, or is there a good reason to include them in your dream home? “Just a luxury†First of all, let's look at this idea of “just a luxury.†When you're making the decision to live in Playa del Carmen. You're deciding to live in Paradise. You are giving yourself … [Read more...] about What Does a High Ceiling Do for a Home? Colonial Charm in Playa del Carmen
Mexico Colonial Real Estate
Can You Get a Nice Condo in the Heart of Playa del Carmen for Only $130K?
Living in the heart of Playa del Carmen is a fabulous lifestyle; you can walk everywhere – shops, restaurants, bars and people enjoying life all around, while life is still quiet and relaxed. But, of course, you pay a premium for that kind of lifestyle – especially when the most beautiful beaches in the world … [Read more...] about Can You Get a Nice Condo in the Heart of Playa del Carmen for Only $130K?
The Beauty of Arches – Hacienda del Rio’s Colonial Charm
One of the most charming things to do in a colonial city is simply to walk under a colonnade of beautiful arches, with their beautiful molding, bright colors and pleasant curves. Even if you're not going to have an entire colonnade in your home, simply the presence of arched doorways and gateways adds a sense of … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Arches – Hacienda del Rio’s Colonial Charm
Wrought Iron Adds Visual Strength and Elegant Contrast to Hacienda del Rio
 Iron itself is usually not considered a beautiful thing; yet, as soon as a skilled craftsman leaves his mark on it, wrought iron becomes one of the most beautiful parts of a well-designed home. The architects of Mexico's colonial era knew this. So do present-day Mexicans, and so do the people who designed and … [Read more...] about Wrought Iron Adds Visual Strength and Elegant Contrast to Hacienda del Rio
How to Add Mexican Colonial Charm to a Modern Home – Part 1: Stonework
First and foremost – Happy Fourth of July! I hope you enjoy celebrating America where ever you may be – and if you want some tips on how to celebrate in Mexico, read this. Today's post is the first in a series to draw attention to some of the key aspects that make Hacienda del Rio such a charming choice – … [Read more...] about How to Add Mexican Colonial Charm to a Modern Home – Part 1: Stonework
Some “Alternative†Mexican Retirement Destinations
So, we all know about Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos – are those and similar places the only good retirement destinations in Mexico? Yesterday, I found this interesting article from Voxxi, by Phillippe Diederich, about alternative retirement destinations in Mexico – nice places that are … [Read more...] about Some “Alternative†Mexican Retirement Destinations
Now Look at This Colonial Style Home – Almost Complete, More Pictures!
Hacienda del Rio is something I've been very excited about for a couple of reasons: I've seen this project take shape from the very first conception of the idea The combination of a spacious, green retirement-style community with the charming touch of Mexico's colonial style is turning out so perfectly! On … [Read more...] about Now Look at This Colonial Style Home – Almost Complete, More Pictures!
Colonial Charm and Modern Comfort – More Pictures of Hacienda del RioAvances de construcción en Hacienda del RÃo.
A few weeks ago, Doug posted an update on the construction progress for Hacienda del Rio, a colonial-style retirement community in Playa del Carmen. Things have come along quite nicely since then, and I wanted to share some more pictures of the model home as it nears completion, as well as the development as a … [Read more...] about Colonial Charm and Modern Comfort – More Pictures of Hacienda del RioAvances de construcción en Hacienda del RÃo.