Jungle Living on a Chic Caribbean Coast

Friday, July 16, 2010

Dear Reader,

Tulum is famous for its beaches. With good cause. They are the finest in Mexico—and among the best in the world.

However, Tulum isn’t only about the beach. A couple of clicks inland, you find enchanting untouched jungle….home to a thousand species of birds, butterflies, monkeys and colorful flowers. The jungle floor is dotted with natural wells, large limestone boulders, and jagged outcrops.

Very different to the beach…but like her powder-white sands, you find yourself under this jungle’s spell.

On a recent trip, I visited the jungle home of a friend close to Tulum. His house is within a small private subdivision of 20 homes. Large lots with thick vegetation ensure privacy. At night, clever lighting of rock formations turns the gardens into a wonderland. Each room in the single story house opens onto a private jungle garden. Flowing water is a feature everywhere. You would know the owner spent time in Asia!

There’s nothing “Tarzan” about these jungle homes. These are stylish and modern. This home would look in place as a feature in a glossy magazine. The concept is proving popular with wealthy Mexicans in the area. Now North Americans are catching on.

Close by, I visited a jungle home under construction, owned by an American. Again, this home is in a private subdivision. At 5 acres, the lots here are big. Also, completely untouched—giving you a blank canvas. This community is different to my Mexican friend’s.

Off grid, the concept and delivery of the project is about as “eco” as it gets. With more lots, this project will include social focal points like a clubhouse, outdoor theater, and entertainment area.

The centerpiece of this home is the open plan living, cooking, and dining area upstairs. The functional stuff is all downstairs. Upstairs is for gathering the family and enjoying the views. Perched right at the top of the tree line, fresh breezes keep temperatures comfortable in both indoor and outdoor areas. The views across the canopy are awesome. Brightly colored birds call out and come to visit. The build quality is top class. The price for this type of finish is about $80 per square foot.

In the “back yard,” he has taken advantage of a little cave to create a natural amphitheater. This is where he will gather with friends, family and a couple of guitars. Rocky outcrops surround a small swimming pool. Lighting will create a dramatic effect at night. The rock formations and the vegetation do the design work for you. Nature has been working on this design for a lot longer than we have been around.

This jungle home with its own natural amphitheater and 5 acres of space is only 12 minutes drive from the beach. Not just any beach, but Mexico’s most secluded beach, and the place Tripadviser’s 30 million readers rate as the world’s #2 beach destination.

I told members of Real Estate Trend Alert about this deal last month. Members got in at special pricing and terms. Now you can get in at special pricing and terms. This deal is only available to readers of the Pathfinder Alert and to International Living magazine readers.(The preferential terms are still available to RETA members. If you are part of our little group look for the report I sent you on June 24th).

Here’s how the numbers play out. These lots list at $60,000. At contract signature, you make a down payment of $10,000. You have three years of monthly payments of $500. You pay NO interest during this period. At the end of the three-year period, you pay the outstanding balance of $32,000. These lots are in a new phase. That’s why Greg can do a deal like this. There currently is no infrastructure to these lots. Infrastructure will arrive within one year. You do not have to pay any HOA fees until you have infrastructure to your lot.

If you walked off the street and looked to buy a lot here today, you would need to make a down payment of $25,000. I strongly urge you to contact Greg’s team. Patti is standing by to answer any questions you have.

Ronan McMahon

P.S. As with any deal, I recommend that you visit and see for yourself. Greg is laying on just the thing. Greg’s chill weekend, priced at just $199 per person, is a three-day adventure in the Tulum area. The price includes airport pick-up, accommodation, a tour of the Sian Ka’an biosphere and Tulum’s archaeological sites. The dates are August 6th-9th. Patti is standing by to book your slot.

With a $5,000 fully refundable deposit, Greg will take the lot you choose off the market to give you a window to visit and participate in this trip. In this phase, 33 lots are available. I expect they will sell fast. In fact a group of members of Real Estate Trend Alert visited the project this week, to pick their lots…and only 22 lots are now left. Contact Patti today to lock down your lot.

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