Monthly Archives: March 2020
Tropical Musings from Paradise April 2020 Edition
It’s an odd time in Riviera Nayarit right now with the Covid 19 Virus affecting us directly along with the rest of the world. Let us not pull back but instead move forward with cautious optimism. As a long time promoter of the beautiful Riviera Nayarit, it is with sadness that I see the devastation this virus is causing both here and on Foreign …
Covid 19 and its effects on a local business
From the desk of Armando Contreras, Galvan Real Estate and Services The last two weeks have been a time of grieving for me. At times it was so profound, I really could not figure out what to do to propel my business or myself forward. With no clients coming in, there was also no money coming in. I was in a spiral and not …
The local impact of The CoronaVirus By Armando Contrer...
As a global recession seems not far-fetched at this moment, I am concerned about the ability of the store, restaurants and other merchants in Lo de Marcos to financially weather this storm. The Travel-Hospitality sector has been the hardest hit to date and Lo de Marcos relies on Tourism as our primary income base. As the busy local Real Estate office, the CoronaVirus has …
Corona Virus and Coastal Riviera Nayarit By Armando Co...
At last the long awaited Easter Holiday is right around the corner and you want to travel to the beach… Right? I implore you to stay home and also hope that the local businesses in the coastal towns will close for the holidays. I know financially we all rely heavily on the Easter Holidays to give us the money to withstand the Summer months …
Galván Real Estate: What makes us unique
Lo de Marcos is undoubtedly a small paradise disguised as a town. It is this quaint yet appealing allure that compelled us to make the decision to form our company here that much more simple. From the get-go, we knew the potential this coastal village had, and since we opened our offices in February 2013, we have never looked back. Every day we strive …
It’s a Wrap! – 7th Annual Taste of Lo de Marcos
“It just gets bigger and better each year.”, said Elida Johnson, when asked what she thought of this year’s Annual Taste of Lo De Marcos. “You hit it out of the park this year.” said, Linda Phillips. In past years the event was getting more and more crowded so this year, the Organizers took a leap of faith and moved the event to the …
Tropical Musings From Paradise March, 2020 Edition
March brings a swift change to our client base and visitors. Our visitors from Canada and the United States for the most part are leaving before Semana Santa or Easter Week begins on Sunday the 11th of April. Semana Santa is a big Holiday in Mexico with Students and many workers having time off and of course they leave the inland cities and head …
Chili Cook off in Lo de Marcos – This Sunday
This Annual Fundraising event held this Sunday, March 8th,, in Lo de Marcos has created a tremendous sense of Community in the Pueblo! The chili tasting, activities and entertainment, blend seamlessly to create the perfect afternoon. From 3.00 until 7.00, you are invited to join in the fun and support local children going to CIENI Language School to learn English as a second language. …