Investing in the lifestyle of La Paz: A visit with John Rubino
John Rubino on Tecolote Beach with Espiritu Santo Island in the background
This was John’s first visit to La Paz, and to Baja Sur Mexico, but I am sure that it will not be his last.
John is a financial writer. Two of the books that he has written are listed later in this blog. I have finished reading one and am halfway through the other, I recommend both.
John was here to discover possible investments for himself, and evaluate the area. For those of you who have visited and purchased from us, you know how we work, first you have to experience La Paz, then you have to find the inventory that works for you and your family. If you don’t like La Paz, it does not make much sense to own a home here!
View of Espiritu Santo from "The Ridge" in La Paz
First stop was Tecolote Beach. The expanse and beauty of this stretch of beach is impressive to say the least, and judging by John’s reaction in the photo, he agreed. This photo is taken from one of the lots available at The Ridge, a project 15 minutes from downtown La Paz. Fully serviced building lots, with views of the proposed golf course, mountains, the ocean, and Espiritu Santo Island.
Windsurfing at Ventanas in La Paz
We have so many beaches in La Paz, we could not get to all of them in a short 5 day visit, but the Beach at La Ventana, an area made famous by windsurfers and Kite surfing was a must. Not very windy when we were there, beautiful and warm and a light wind off the water made for a very enjoyable day. The color of the water, warm sand….
La Concha Pearl will be LEED certified by the U.S. Green Building Council
Next stop was La Concha Pearl. John has written a great book called “Clean Money” about picking winners in the Green-Tech Boom. La Concha Pearl is one of the few projects in Baja that is registered for LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. This project of 33 units is half sold out at this time. Many of the are from La Paz, some from Mexico city, and most from the U.S. Saving 70% on energy bills is a good idea. This project is not only a great place to live, right on the beach, five minutes from downtown, but the savings in energy costs will pay for the HOA fees! Green buildings also have higher rental occupancy, so it is a triple win scenario. Live on the beach, save money, earn income.
La Concha Pearl
Just down the beach another couple of minutes is Playa de La Paz. Scheduled for occupancy in January of 2010, this is as luxurious a project as you will find anywhere in Baja. The finishing of Granite and Marble are exquisite, the grounds and the beach are spacious and inviting. It offers those clients looking for a Luxury Condo on the beach the best that Baja has to offer.
John with Manuel or Marinaro
We tried to show John the essence of La Paz during his visit, and why we say…“If you knew, what we know…you would live here too”!
We took a day trip on a 50 foot fishing vessel loaned to us by a friend, and John met Manuel who has worked on boats most of his life, and is very knowledgeable about the Sea of Cortez and the area.
Snorkeling with the Sea Lions at Espiritu Santo Island
Espiritu Santo Island host a huge colony of sea lions. They are accustomed to seeing people snorkeling in the water, it is safe and exhilarating to be snorkeling in the wild with these playful and curious creatures. I have never met anyone that did not like this part of our “Show and Tell” on La Paz. It was an impressive site as the baby sea lions jump and play all around you, welcoming you to their community.
Sunset on the Sea of Cortez
We stopped at one of the quiet bays along the way and enjoyed a wonderful lunch, before heading back to port, escorted by a pod of dolphins along side the boat. Traveling back at Sunset, and reflecting on the day, one could not help but marvel at all the incredible beauty that you can experience in just one day in La Paz.
A Day on the water with KiZa Associates
This is John’s comment on his trip to La Paz..
Thanks for all your help (and especially your patience) this week, Rory. If I’d come to La Paz on my own, as an American with limited Spanish, I would have almost certainly missed many of the things that make this such a unique place. But with your guidance I saw the real La Paz, and by my last day the question was not whether to buy a property here, but which to buy.
Many thanks to John for allowing us to show off La Paz, its people, and its beauty. Be sure to pick up his books, they are insightful. John can be reached at www.dollarcollapse.com
Before making an investment in Mexico, give us chance to show you La Paz, the best investment in Mexico, and one of the best lifestyle investments you can imagine. For more information on availability of inventory and pricing, please contact me at rory@kizaassociates.com
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