Quintana Roo News (Mexico)

Real estate buyers, expats and regular as well as occasional or one-time vacationers now have a new tool at their disposal for Mexico insurance for a variety of purposes.

Announcing the launch of their new website www.HFmexico.com. The website is a way for our customers to get a lot of vital information in one place. How a hurricane actually works is something that has just recently begun to be understood fully.

The Mexico real estate market for expat buyers and the country’s tourism industry are closely intertwined.

As the Mexican Caribbean tourism region grows and expands to become the heart of a larger “Yucatan Peninsula” tourist region, the Playa del Carmen real estate market is poised to benefit from the growth.

One of the most attractive points of Playa del Carmen real estate has been the levels of safety. This factor is expected to increase even more as the State government plans to install an “amphibious operation” at a nearby naval base.

As a market heavily dependent on the strength of tourism to Mexico, Riviera Maya condos have recently received the good news that tourism spending in Mexico had risen noticeably during the first half of 2011.

Playa del Carmen real estate area is especially known for its high level of security and safety in day to day life, it also comes as good news that the state is working to maintain this level and invest in security before problems arise.

Recently, the Mayor of Cozumel, Aurelio Joaquin, revealed the island’s municipal development plan. This plan is expected to have a positive effect on Mexico real estate on the island.

Merida real estate buyers experience an authentic, living culture first hand. The good news is that the state and federal government are making efforts to support and maintain this culture.

"Mundo Maya 2012" (Mayan World 2012) is the current tourism campaign that will gain special promotion from the area; because of its close tie with tourism.

Kay Walten is conducting a social media seminar for small businesses and large companies in the Riviera Maya October 8-9, 2011 to increase the use of social media destination marketing

A project carried out and completed this summer saw the improvement of the road access to Tulum’s archaeological zone.

One of the features of the area’s tourism that continues to benefit Playa del Carmen real estate, is the variety in tourism which the area offers. A recent example of this is the National Geographic report about an 80 year-old beekeeper.

There are high expectations for the new plan for state development for 2011-2016, which are expected to benefit Playa del Carmen condos for sale in some of the city’s newest gated communities.

While the numbers for summer tourism in Mexico leave space for improvement next year and during the winter peak season, they are, nevertheless, positive, offering good indications for the Mexico real estate market.

The upcoming wave of promotion offered in New York and Washington, with the goal of increasing the number of U.S. visitors to Mexico, is expected to bring indirect benefit to investment in Aldea Zama.

One of the lures of Yucatan real estate is the rich interaction with ancient Mayan culture offered by the area. Most recently, this was exemplified in the celebration of the Mayan New Year.

As of the end of July 2011, a program to maintain Cancun’s beachfront which had been restored in 2009, was about 30 percent complete.

Mexico’s National Tourism Forum will be scheduled for Playa del Carmen and the surrounding area for 2014. Large-scale tourism events like this one are a part of the ongoing growth of this industry.

One of the main motivations for buying Tulum real estate is the area’s unique and beautiful nature. For this reason it is very important that the state which includes Tulum has implemented a green program for the following 6 years.

Recently, the mayor of the Island of Holbox announced several urban renewal works, including the restoration of a tourist pier and establishment of related services.

A recent award was given for the tourism industry in Cozumel; this award has a real significance for the real estate market on the island.

The lure of nature in condos in Playa del Carmen is receiving a special support from a recent decision by the state government to reforest 5200 hectares of woodland in the states.

Playa Del Carmen has many options when it comes to high end living. You can pick and choose from plethora of choices – Beachfront, Golf residences, Marina, condo resorts etc.

Recently, the government of the island of Cozumel on the Mexican Caribbean announced a billion-dollar project to build a new wind farm to generate electric power.

When it comes to investment and particularly real estate in Mexico, there are many factors that need to be factored in. Mexico is a top tourist destination and therefore, its real estate sector is always in demand.

VIP Passes and discounted Taste of Playa pesos are now available for Taste of Playa 2011 through advance purchase online. The highly anticipated culinary event will take place November 20, 2011 in Playa del Carmen.

While Playa del Carmen is currently among the safest in Mexico and Latin America, the government continues to invest in preventative programs to keep it this way; the most recent of these focuses on security during summer vacations 2011.

In mid-June, the Supreme Court of Mexico declared Tulum’s then current Urban Development Plan invalid. Currently, Tulum’s municipality has as its primary task to create a new Urban Development Plan, as some real estate investors hesitate.

Mexico real estate is closely tied to the success of the strength of the country’s tourism; for this reason it is important that during May, 2011, tourism numbers increased to Mexico, especially from Canada, UK, Russia, France.

One of the defining points of Playa del Carmen real estate is the ease of access provided through the Cancun International Airport, which is located 45 minutes away.

Recently, the state government of Quintana Roo, which includes areas such as Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, will be investing 202 million pesos (about $18 million USD) in 14 major tourism projects.

Mexico real estate on Cancun’s beachfront is to continue receiving the benefit of the beach recovery program which began late 2010; a new phase of the program is soon to begin maintenance of the recently recovered areas.

Part if the lure of Playa del Carmen real estate is that in addition to nice properties, beautiful beaches and modern services, residents can enjoy a wide variety of regular events.

While a development of Playa del Carmen villas at the north end of the city already hold high appeal for American the Canadian buyers, the addition of a new, professionally-designed golf course in this part of the city makes them even more appealing.

A recent report shows that a significant number of Arizona’s doctors have begun to refer patients to services across the border, with similar trends in California.

In mid-June, 2011, Mexico and Israel concluded the negotiations on tourism agreements; with an incredible effort on the part of Mexico to boost tourism.

Yucatan real estate has been a prime example of improvement to Mexico’s cities with the thorough restoration of the historic downtown area of the colonial city Merida.

Those investing in condos in resort settings will benefit from the fact that Playa del Carmen’s tourism numbers are increasing from its main markets – the U.S., Canada and Great Britain – with a significant increase from Great Britain.

One of the key defining factors of Playa del Carmen real estate is the cleanliness, order and general attractiveness of the beachfront area, greatly benefitting not only Playa del Carmen beachfront for sale.

In recent years Cancun has been the center of a growing amount of celebrity attention. These visits serve as a reflection of where Cancun’s lifestyle is going. A recent example of this is the visit of Shakira on June 6, 2011.

Mexico real estate in Cozumel has benefited greatly from the island’s tourism. Recently, two new hotel projects have been announced, which are expected to bring benefits to the Cozumel real estate market.

A recent ruling which cancelled all development in the Tulum National Park is actually expected to benefit the value of the land development called Aldea Zama, which is located directly next to the park.

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Just as for tourism, one of the features which attract Americans and Canadians to buy Playa del Carmen real estate is the area’s rich variety of ecotourism.

The close tie between the Mexico real estate industry and the country’s thriving tourism industry is promising ongoing and increasing advantage over the next decade.

Mexico Dentist - Dental tourism in Mexico is becoming very popular for tourists coming to Cancun from the U.S. and Canada to save 50% or more on Mexico dental care with a Mexico dentist.

Project Domino, Mote Marine Laboratory’s Center for Shark Research to Present New Findings on Whale Sharks at Academic Showcase. Biologists, Archaeologists to Speak About Mayan Culture, Environment, Sustainability.

As a result of Mexico’s National Tourism agreement, the country’s federal Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR) has designed 1.68 billion pesos (about $150 million USD) to tourism infrastructure projects.

As of May 9 Mexico’s federal Ministry of Transportation (SCT) completed an important stage of analytical work for Yucatan’s Transpeninsular Fast Rail project. The project is expected to have a positive effect on real estate.