Category Archives: Lo de Marcos
COVID-19 Update, September 18, 2020
From the desk of Armando Contreras As many of you know, we recently conducted a survey to gauge the 2020 High Season in Riviera Nayarit. The survey to be blunt said that High Season 2020 will be a BUST. Given the reduced numbers of guests here on the ground and the continued health risks that we are facing, we at Galvan have made the …
Tropical Musings from Paradise August, 2020 Edition
It’s Hot, Humid and the Rains an almost nightly occurrence! This Season in Banderas Bay is one of my favorites. Real Estate Spot light – Bungalows Madre Perla, Lo de Marcos Located on Luis Echeverria in Lo de Marcos, Bungalows Madre Perla is an 11 unit building, with 11.5 baths, a sparkling pool and a rooftop terrace with a nice view of the …
COVID19 Update From the desk of Armando Contreras
The Pueblo of Lo de Marcos has lost our first and hopefully only resident to the virus and we are bowing our heads in sorrow. We have had a few, just a very few, number of actual cases here in town and those are on the road to recovery. We are being treated to the recorded audio reminding us to where our masks when …
Covid-19 Update – From the desk of Armando Contreras
Well folks, I knew the charm of Lo de Marcos could do nothing to save us from the virus. We were however able to stall it for a good while! We are hearing of confirmed cases in our neighboring towns! It was inevitable and now we have to deal with it. I know that in town everyone has really gotten good at Social Distancing …
Tropical Musings from Paradise July 2020 Edition
Living in the New Normal doesn’t stop us from wanting to get out of town and spend some quality time on the beach or lounging poolside. It also means that many of us are a bit light in the pocket after being without or on a reduced income for the past several months. I personally cannot wait until the time is right to get …
Special Summer Rates in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Special Summer deal – Get one Night Free with a 7 night stay! What are you going to do this Summer? What about relaxing on the beach, under a Palapa while enjoying the sea air in the Banderas Bay in your own private home or Vila? Sounds great right? – We have negotiated Special Summer Deals on some very nice properties tailored for …
Covid 19 Update – The New Normal From The desk of Arm...
In Riviera Nayarit our daily infection rate is on the rise however the Government has told all businesses to reopen as of today. Our state of Sanitary Emergency has been declared over. What does this mean to a small business? First, what that means is Yeii… we can return to work. Secondly, what that means is Oh No… we have to return to work. …
New Normal – Updated Cancellation Policy
We all want to start travelling again and we are already seeing a bit of movement for the summer months. With all of the uncertainty, we took this time to update our payment and cancellation policies to be in line with our client’s needs. For reservations arriving prior to Sept 15 2020 For reservations made 15 days or more prior to arrival, a deposit …
Tropical Musings from Paradise June 2020 Edition
I have never been so happy to see a year whizzing by as 2020. This year has not been a good one for many and I will be glad to see it behind us. As we operate under the New Normal, I am seeing some tremendous changes in the way our clients are renting and buying. This may change is time, but right now …
Lo de Marcos – Buy Local
As a community, we have been broken, there is no doubt there. It’s almost time for us to begin the healing process and in that process, I am asking each of you in the town to shop locally. Shop locally for the following reasons, **90% of the pesos spent in town, recirculate within the pueblo giving jobs to our residents. **Local Businesses are the …