American Development Company - Not Takin "NO" For Answer

Casa Playafina,Xpu-ha

There is no better feeling than showing off your creation to the world.  Making an idea, an abstract concept a reality is our specialty.

But ask anyone who has been through multiple construction projects and they will tell you that one that does not go smoothly can be worse than a nightmare. 

American Development Company (www.American-Development.com) was established because of just sort of an experience.  Flashback to 2005, the founders of American Development wanted to do a construction project in Playa del Carmen.  They had a vision they wanted to bring to reality, but after talking to the 4 ‘recommended builders’ in the area, all they ran into was the word ‘NO’.

Could we add insulation to the walls for better energy efficiency?  NO

Could we import black marble and combine it with advanced lighting techniques to do something really special?  NO

What are our options for cabinets?  The same 5 options in every other house.

Can we import Canadian Maple for ours?  NO

For years buyers had settled.  “It’s Mexico” they would say.  That excuse made it OK to accept a “NO”.  It was from there that ADC was born. 

The first thing we did was not to look for builders.  Mexico is full of architects and engineers who know, conceptually, how to build.  The problem was not lack of knowledge in the market, there is a lot of that.  We set out to identify what were the most common issues in construction projects in this area.

After ferocious interviews and research, the horror stories in the local market revolved around 2 issues:

1. Projects not being done on time
2. Projects not being done on budget

This problem was lack of imagination and organizational ability.  Once that was identified, those are the talents we looked for.

The team that was originally assembled has grown considerably, but we still look for these same qualities.  By combing the ability to see the vision, with the organizational ability to make it happen, we are proud of the results.

American Development  - Playa del Carmen

Condo for sale - Bosque de los Aluxes - Ocean View

Bosque de Los Aluxes is one of Playa del Carmen's newest luxury condominium facilities. It has a convenient location on 5th Ave at 34th Street in the popular North End of Playa del Carmen. This is a quieter section of 5th Avenue and yet it's just a 5 minute walk to North Playa del Carmen beach near Shangri-La Caribe, or the cafes, restaurants and shops in the "Little Italy" section of Playa which are just south of Bosque de Los Aluxes. 

  

This Bosque de Los Aluxes building of modern architecture, and pure lines, respecting nature and mingling with the environment through the use of traditional materials thus minimizing the impact. The building was designed with some basic premises in rnind: spacious units, privacy, views of each unit, and a direct connection between balconies and the living room in each unit. 

 

The building is made up of three levels connected in the first floor by the El Callejon de los Suenos,  a commericial area, that is actually a continuation of the 5th Avenue. The total built surface area is of 54000 sq.ft, combining the units with very well adapted open areas. The 16 units are organized in three different types: duplex apartments with three or four bedrooms, duplex apartments, with two bedrooms,of about 970 sq.ft, to 2100 sq.ft. plus deck.

El Callejón de los Sueños leads to the general entrance.The building has two circular elevator shafts strategically located in order to connect every unit, wich can be accessed from the parking areas in the first floor. To view the property or for information contact us at www.american-development.com.

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Updated Tourism Report 2011

In 2011 the Riviera Maya has had 3.5 million tourists according to one source. The close of  this year brought 3.5 million tourists from home and abroad. This represents an increase of over 5 percent compared to 2010, said the director of the Tourism Promotion Trust, Flota Dario Ocampo.

He reiterated that as a result of tireless advocacy work led by Governor Roberto Borge Angulo, "We will end with a positive balance in the number of tourists and will also have a successful winter." He explained that in recent months there had been remarkable increase in the number of visitors to the Riviera Maya. Additionally, it has been noted that more than one million tourists are coming from England, France and Russia. 
 
Moreover, Flota Ocampo said another factor that further boosts the arrival of European tourism is the opening of the flight of the British airline Virgin Atlantic for next year. Thiswill be formally announced at the London Tourism Fair (World Travel Market 2011 ) to be held in November.

Ocampo said, we (Mexico) will be used to demonstrate that the Riviera Maya continues to grow stronger as a major international destination for quality and choice of hotels with continued rooms opening to  have a capacity of 40 thousand occupancies. 


As tourism levels increase, there is also an increase if in people who are interested in property ownership as well.  If you would like more information on owning property in the Riviera Maya, contact one of our associates at www.american-development.com who will be happy to provide with many of the answers to frequently asked questions.



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A perspective- what it looks like and sounds like to own in Mexico...

Have you ever wondered what it really looks like and sounds like to be an owner of Mexican property? What better way to understand what you might be getting into as you consider owning in Mexico than to hear the perspective of others…According to a recent source, getting a glimpse of what Mexican property ownership looks like to Canadians Wanda and Mark Eiler and their four children is a ¨two thumbs up¨ perspective.The Calgary family owns a couple of condominiums in Mexico, which they visit five or six times a year just hangin' out, soakin' up the rays and the laid-back Mexican lifestyle.

 "We have owned in Mexico since October 2007 when we bought our first two-bedroom condominium on the beach," says Wanda. "Then last November (2010), we bought a second property, a three-bedroom condo in a neighboring building."

Among the many positives, the Eilers comment that ¨the look and feel of the development is spotless cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, the attention to detail, and the access amenities both on-site and off.¨ In that short time, developers are realizing the importance of Canadians, like the Eilers to the success of the resort occupancy. 

"Mexico  has seen a tremendous increase in interest from the Canadian market over the past year." says Gerardo Rojano, vice-president of a marketing group. While the strength of the Canadian dollar and economy have certainly played a big role in this surge in interest, we think Mexico, and more specifically Playa Del Carmen offer a great lifestyle, unique culture and strong value for those seeking a vacation home. Also the fact that Air Canada offers daily service into Cancun has helped raise the profile of the area that Playa Del Carmen offers Canadians.

With the Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, world-class marina and restaurants in neighboring Puerto Aventuras, Playa Del Carmen has something for everyone," The Eilers also add personal safety to the list of reasons why they have purchased in Mexico. "We would definitely recommend Mexico to other Canadians as our experience has been that it is a very safe, clean, friendly, beautiful, well managed place to relax" says Wanda Eilers. "When we are in Mexico whether at the resort or in downtown, we do what we want in a peaceful, relaxed environment, without incident."

Wanda and Mark Eilers Background: The Eilers purchased the first of two condominiums in Mexico in 2007. Then last year 2010, they purchased another apartment condo. The couple and their four children spend Easter and Christmas vacations at the resort, while Wanda and Mark manage to get down there three or four more times on their own.

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TULUM

Tulum offers the perfect combination of total relaxation, tranquility and seclusion, yet fill your day with the many interesting and rich activities in the area. The little town of Tulum is slowly developing to offer various services (like an Internet Cafe for example) phone service, and more. There are several very good local restaurants and a few on the beach in the various properties in the hotel area on the beach that are absolutely wonderful and still very cost effective.

The history of Tulum indicates that it was the site of a Pre-Columbian Maya  walled city serving as a major port for Cobá.  The ruins are situated on the tall cliffs, along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea.. Tulum was one of the last cities inhabited and built by the Mayans, it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have been the cause of its demise. One of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites, Tulum is today a popular site for tourism.

Tulum has two main points of interest. The beach (Playa) site, and the city (Pueblo) site. The city  sits off of highway 307 running South-North. "El Pueblo", as referred to by locals, is home to most workers of the tourist industry and where many of the stores, supermarkets, two bus stations, inns, hostels and small hotels are found. This section of town has a definite feel of existing mostly to cater to the Tulum ruins. Tulum pueblo is indeed a destination for shopping, great restaurants, a modest night life, studying the language at Instituto Chac-Mool Spanish School, booking tours, banking, shopping for food, local vegetables, fruits, cafes, and local flavor. Do not miss it.

Tulum Playa nests along the coastline that leads into the Sian Ka'an Biosphere [Ecological Reserve], the Caribbean white sandy beaches to the east, an impressive mangrove & wetland reserve to the south. Tulum Playa embraces many of the fancier, ecological, boutique and spa hotels, and it has a decent to excellent selection of restaurants and night spots. There are also a number of affordable beach front cabana-type lodging locations. Walk the beach and simply step in and inquire about accommodations and rates. You will be surprised and delighted. 

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