Today we will explore the final colonial concept of Hacienda de Rio in Playa del Carmen – the natural light. Natural light is one of the best ways to illuminate a home. It offers the brightest light, the best atmosphere and the strongest connection to life, not to mention guaranteeing good views. When a home … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Natural Light and Wide Views – Especially in Mexico!
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The Bright Colors Mexican Homes Reflects a Warm and Lively Culture
 The bright colors found everywhere in Mexico – in the markets, the food, the clothes, etc. - are more than just a cultural tradition; they are the reflection of the warm and lively culture which we experience every day living here. This is just as true with the beautiful colors in which Mexican homes are painted … [Read more...] about The Bright Colors Mexican Homes Reflects a Warm and Lively Culture
Living More Naturally & Affordably: Tiny Houses in DC vs Homes in Tulum
Many Americans are looking for a way to live more affordably, more in touch with nature, in closer contact with a real, neighborly community. Recently, I saw this option – a community of tiny urban homes in Washington D.C.: Or, you could choose to live in a home near the beach in Tulum: There are also … [Read more...] about Living More Naturally & Affordably: Tiny Houses in DC vs Homes in Tulum
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
Eco Homes in Mexico Are Becoming a Reality for More People
 Environment-friendly homes in Mexico have been a favourite for Americans and Canadians for years – possibly even decades. Yet, as is so often the case, in the larger picture of Mexico, eco homes are more of a luxury for the “well to do.†Now, most of us wouldn't consider ourselves well-to-do, but the … [Read more...] about Eco Homes in Mexico Are Becoming a Reality for More People
Xpu-Ha is Playa del Carmen’s Unknown Beach in the Middle of Paradise
We like to shine our community spotlight on a variety of nice communities in Playa del Carmen and the surrounding area. Today, I want to draw your attention to a sort of “non-community†- the beautiful, natural, almost unknown Xpu-Ha Beach. A Quiet, Unknown Beach Xpu-Ha just a bit south of Puerto Aventuras, … [Read more...] about Xpu-Ha is Playa del Carmen’s Unknown Beach in the Middle of Paradise
A Beachfront Villa in Playa del Carmen or a Hovel in Vancouver??
So, if you had a million dollars kicking around and you weren't sure what to do with it, what would you choose to buy? a)Â Â Â A dingy little home in Vancouver's sketchy east-end slum? b)Â Â Â A beachfront villa in Playa del Carmen? This is the question that Melissa Carr, blogger of TheThirtiesGrind.com and … [Read more...] about A Beachfront Villa in Playa del Carmen or a Hovel in Vancouver??
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