Invest in the Paradise of Tulum

Guest Blogger:
Raminta Lilaite of Riviera Maya Property Consultants

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own slice or paradise? This dream is a very tangible reality in Mexican hot spot, Tulum.



Located just 90 minutes south of Cancun's International Airport, Tulum is quickly becoming one of the world's premier investment destinations.

With it's relaxed vibe, powdery, white beaches, unique cuisine and a growing expat community; Tulum is an investor's dream. Let's take a look at a few reasons why this destination is so appealing.

Real Estate Prices

Luxury 602-square-foot suites in Tulum that sold for $127,000 USD in 2009 are now listed at $265,000 USD; more than doubling in value in less than six years.



Two-bedroom, furnished condos range from $550 USD to $1,200 USD in monthly rents. For those looking for something a bit more permanent, investors can purchase a lot of land in the residential neighborhood of La Veleta for $30,000 USD giving them the option to build their dream home.



Strong U.S. dollar against Mexican peso. The exchange rate between the USD and Mexican Peso continues to grow in favor of US Dollar. Despite minor fluctuations, this has a steady trend the last several years, according toTrading Economics report. The Mexican peso was trading at 12.68 per USD in 2010 and jumped to 13.56 per USD in 2014 and is now trading at 14.64.



Atmosphere. Tulum's unique vibe can be described as relaxed but sophisticated, trendy but laid back. You can enjoy the beauty of the Mexican Riviera's Caribbean without the busy traffic and crowds of Cancun.



Infrastructure and services. Whether a year-round home or just somewhere to get away, Tulum offers all of the creature "comforts" of home. Fresh produce markets compliment the large supermarkets and gourmet grocery stores. Low key, casual "hole in the wall" restaurants in the town center provide a nice alternative to trendy and hip eateries in the hotel zone.



According to Yahoo Finance, "Tulum has also attracted a large number of creative chefs, so there's no shortage of interesting places to eat."

Activities and lifestyle. The retirees can enjoy a healthy lifestyle in Tulum, with many options to choose their favorite activity from – biking, beach walking, yoga, swimming, diving, or simple spa relaxation. With all the organic, locally grown produce, fresh juices and abundant outdoor activities- it's hard not adopt a healthy lifestyle in Tulum.



Riviera Maya Property Consultants is an innovative architectural & real estate firm based in Tulum. Made up of a group of savvy professionals from New York, London and Milan, the founders fell passionately in love with this slice of paradise, moved to Tulum, purchased beachfront land and started to build their own luxury villa.




Through trial and error they decided to take their own experience and created a company that offers all the "A-Z" services of real estate investment while ensuring an enjoyable experience throughout the process.



For further information, please email:
info@rivieramayapropertyconsultants.com

We hope to see you in Tulum soon!

wedding charm

Guest Blogger: Kimberly Williams

When Pantone® announced Radiant Orchid as the color of the New Year 2014; they couldn’t have found a better color for marriage-minded couples wanting to enrich their weddings’ color repertoire. Radiant Orchid is described as a harmonious symbiosis of fuchsia, purple, and pink undertones is associated with confidence, warmth, charm, joy, love, and health, all ideas that are closely linked to the lucky couples visions and desires of the relationship with the significant other. Furthermore, it symbolizes the wish for a prosperous future of the newly-wed, filled with the previously mentioned warmth, joy, health, and above all love.


Radiant Orchid can be used in various ways to embellish your wedding ceremony and following reception. Flowers can include this joyful color to the couple’s most precious moments or the dresses of the bridesmaid can be in Radiant Orchid completely or include parts of it. Even down to the smallest detail of Radiant Orchid hair ribbons.




Men can also color up their suits with an actual orchid or a pocket square featuring the color of the year. Table clothes can combine white with the refreshing warmth of Radiant Orchid and the contrast between white and Radiant Orchid can also be achieved in adding flowers or other complimenting decorative items to a white table cloth. The room for the ceremony and reception can furthermore be beautified by adding the new color of the year. This might include curtains, candle holders, balloons napkins, randomly spread flowers on the floor and elsewhere, or even light bulbs enriching the room in a joyful, warm light in Radiant Orchid.






Take it a step further by polishing up drinks or food items such as desserts, ice creams, candy items, the choice is yours. The wedding cake itself can contain the lovely color of Radiant Orchid in its decoration or maybe even as the cake’s color. Cocktails can be in the desired color or just parts of the glasses or the décor.

Last but not least, make up and accessories also can contain or be in Radiant Orchid. Lipsticks, finger nail polish, and eye shades in radiant orchid can used in a creative way and also accessories such as jewelry, or ribbons woven into bride’s maids hair are possible ways to include the color into your special day.