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PURA VIDA
Cool living on the
Mexican Riveria
Here in the dead of winter in North
America, as the snow piles up and the seasonal stresses abound, chances
are good that you are dreaming of Mexico. Not the modern,
over-commercialized notion of Mexico – anyone can have that – but the
promise of a gorgeous, tropical paradise filled with pristine sandy
beaches, magnificent horses, abundant wildlife, an exquisite villa and,
of course, that halcyon blue Pacific ocean.
One option this winter is
Cuixmala, a 25,000 acre nature preserve that serves as the private
retreat for the family of the late financier Sir James Goldsmith for
part of the year. Three magnificent palacios are available for hire at
selected times throughout the year, with a range of smaller villas
available on a more regular basis.
Set in lush tropical
vegetation on a 3 km. stretch of golden sand beach fronting the Pacific
Ocean, Cuixmala offers the unique experience for the connoisseur of
privacy and luxury.
The beauty and freedom of
nature meets comfort and service of the highest standard. Cuixmala
features several prestigious houses for rent designed to blend light,
proportions and colors with matchless space, orientation and panoramas
of the beach, ocean, river and lagunas.
Surrounded by the Cuixmala
Ecological Foundation which was established to protect the region's rich
bio diversity, the property provides visitors up-close encounters with
coati mundis, wild boars, white tail deer to name a few. Zebras, elands
and gazelles can be spotted roaming freely in the exotic animal park.
Nestled amidst its wildlife
is a vast coconut plantation; mango, papaya, grape fruit and citrus
orchards and many other exotic fruits are grown here. In our gourmet
dining all our comestibles whether dairy products, meat cuts, fruits
vegetable or coffee, have been grown organically and processed in the
ranch or in the Cuixmala highland farm, "El Jabali". Lobsters, oysters
and shellfish are pulled from the rocks down the coast, offering guests
a variety of dining options and exotic dishes for guests.
BEACHES
There are 3 stunning private
beaches untouched by civilization where guests can relax and enjoy the
clear warm water in total privacy.
Caleta Blanca:
Sunny white-sand beach nestled in a
calm, magical cove with a comfortable dining-sitting palapa, 2 bathrooms
with showers, cooking area. Excellent for swimming, snorkeling, sailing,
kayaking.
A twin-engine Boston Whailer
with a boatman is available upon request to explore the coast line and
the nearby islands and for fishing expeditions.
Guests must make a
reservation to use this beach during their stay.
For more adventurous
swimmers, Playa Escondida is an idyllic isolated wild
beach. The interesting story about its name (hidden), is because is
believed that pirates used to hide their treasures inside secret grottos
at the beach's end.
Great parties and picnics can
be organized under tribal Moroccan tents.
Playa Cuixmala:
This magnificent beach strecthes for 3 kms. and offers the most
sensational walks to the river's estuary where hundreds of pelicans and
seagulls gather.
Playa Cuixmala is famous for
being the nestling beach for thousand of turtles. In the last 10 years
more than 250,000 turtles were realesed by the preserve’s biologists.
For more information,
availability and pricing, contact Cuixmala via their booking agent,
Maria Campos, at Phone#1: 00 52 (315) 3510044; Phone#2: 00 52 (315)
3510034 - ext: 210 & 108 or via Fax#: 00 52 315 3510040
POLO IN CAREYES
Just ten minutes away from
Cuixmala, the Polo Club Costa Careyes is the center of the Mexican polo
universe during the winter months. Here’s the tournament calendar and
how to get in touch if you’re interested in a few friendly chukkers on
days you’re not soaking up the sun.
Gran Copa Agua Alta
March 18th to
March 26th, 2005
Easter Cup / Copa Puerto Vallarta
March 30th to
April 3rd, 2005
Father & Son
Tournament
April 8th to April 24th, 2005
THE DOSSIER:
Cuixmala is located in Mexico on the western Pacific coast in the state
of Jalisco, 160 kms. South of Puerto Vallarta International Airport and
70 kms. North of Manzanillo International Airport. Both airports are
major international destinations.
For guests who wish to fly from Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta or
Guadalajara, the estate's private airstrip is suitable for turbo
propeller planes.
For guests who wish to arrive by car,
Cuixmala is situated at the 45th km. of the 200 Federal Highway Melaque-Puerto
Vallarta.
Both Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo airports provide taxi service.
Pick-up,transfers and car rentals can be organized through their office
or directly at airports.
Main driving distances from / to Cuixmala:
Puerto Vallarta : ..............2 hrs and 30 minutes.
Manzanillo Airport:............. 1hr and 10 minutes.
Careyes:........................................10 minutes.
Tamarindo:.................................... 40 minutes.
Las Alamandas : ...........................40 minutes.
For reservations at Cuixmala, contact
María Campos
Phone#1: 00 52 (315) 3510044
Phone#2: 00 52 (315) 3510034 - ext: 210 & 108
Fax#: 00 52 315 3510040
For polo in neighboring Costa Careyes,
contact:
COSTA CAREYES
P.O. Box 87 Melaque,
Jalisco, México 48980. or
Km.53.5 Carretera Barra de Navidad to
Puerto
Vallarta, Jalisco, Mèxico.
Tel. Real Estate: + 52 (315) 3510 320
Fax: + 52 (315) 351 03 24
Tel. Reservations: +52 (315) 3510 240
Fax: +52 (315) 3510 246
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