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Nestled on the
beach that ends at Calle 26, just a block from the lively,
pedestrian-only Quinta Avenida, Tides will be downtown Playa del
Carmen’s highest-end condo and hotel development. It is currently
the town’s only oceanfront, professionally-managed condo/hotel
project with full services and amenities.
Originally a quiet
fishing village that served as a port to the dive center of Cozumel,
Playa del Carmen has developed into an increasingly sophisticated town
offering a wide array of dining and entertainment choices. Small enough
to explore in a day, Playa del Carmen has premium Mexican, Italian and
Brazilian restaurant and an increasing number of cuisine options, from
local down-home fare to gourmet experiences. The nightlife ranges from
discos and nightclubs to cafés offering samplings of local music
and culture. A town rich in Mayan history (originally known as
Xaman-Ha, now the name of a local aviary) replete with sweeping white
sand beaches and deep turquoise water, Playa del Carmen is located in
the Yucatán Peninsula’s northern coastal zone (which
stretches from Cancún to Tulúm). Travelers enjoy scuba
diving, fishing, swimming, and touring the ruins, as well as visiting
in nearby eco-tourism destinations. Zoning restrictions help preserve
Playa del Carmen’s original character and charm, while the town
modernizes steadily, offering Internet cafés and eco-tourism to
the savvy traveler.
Characterized by
beachfront activity and a diverse array of retail and entertainment
options on the pedestrian-only 5th Avenue, the town offers the best
features of any world-class tropical destination. The Playa
Tucán public beach, where Cielo/El Tukan is located, is
considered the best and widest beach in Playa del Carmen while also
offering located adjacent access to the town’s best beach clubs.
Buyers will be attracted to the oceanfront location as well as the
central access to the town’s nightlife, shopping, and other
commercial services. Mayan ruins, cenotes and eco-sanctuaries are also
readily accessible via tour guide or rental car. Additionally,
world-class diving is just a 40-minute ferry ride away off the island
of Cozumel.
The offer of condominiums within the hotel affords visitors the
opportunity for a more personal, long-term experience with the region.
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FEATURES & ATTRACTIONS
- Five-star Beachfront Resort
- 410 feet of the best beach in Playa del Carmen, on a 6.2-acre site
- Architecture by internationally-renowned
architect Ricardo Legorreta
- Sophisticated custom furnishings
- Exotic finishes
- Balcony plunge pools
- Studio rooms, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites
- World-Class Spa and fitness center
- Beach club with water activities
- Outdoor pool and dining area
- Destination dining and lounge
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AMENITIES & SERVICES
- The area’s highest level of services, amenities and design
- Leading-edge technology
- 24/7 concierge services
- Year-round property management services
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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
232 Five Star Hotel-Condos on the
beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 40 miles south of Cancun on the
eastern shore of the Yucatan Peninsula. The greater area is known
locally as the “Riviera Maya” or the Mayan Riviera to
tourists. Cielo is positioned on the widest and best beach in Playa del
Carmen, encompassing over 6 acres with 410 feet of oceanfront white
sand beach and calm, turquoise water
Contemporary and timeless
architectural design by internationally renowned Ricardo Legorretta,
AIA Gold Medal Winner, 2000 (same award bestowed upon Frank Lloyd
Wright and Frank Gehry). http://www.greatbuildings.com/architect
/Ricardo_Legorreta.html
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Developed and managed by the
award-winning KOR Hotel Group (www.thekorgroup.com). A privately held
real estate investment, development and management firm with a $1
billion asset portfolio and another $1 billion in development
domestically and internationally. Kor’s flagship properties
include Viceroy Hotels (Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Miami, Anguilla),
The Tides (Miami), and the Eastern Columbia & Broadway historical
building loft conversions (Los Angeles).
Five Star hotel amenities include:
7,000 square foot world-class spa and fitness center, fine dining
restaurant and lounge, 24 hour room service & concierge, valet
parking, upscale beach club and large outdoor pool area.
Whole-ownership, fully furnished
studios and one, two or three bedroom units featuring fully equipped,
stainless-steel kitchens, sumptuous furnishings, entertainment centers,
ocean views, deep soaking tubs, and private plunge pools in select
units.
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ABOUT PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The Riviera Maya is famous for its
white sandy beaches, unparalleled scuba-diving and well-preserved Mayan
ruins that have attracted tourists to the area for several decades.
What was originally a sleepy fishing village, Playa del Carmen is
characterized now by its lively beachfront activity and the charming
and increasingly-upscale retail and entertainment options on the
pedestrian-only 5th Avenue. Playa del Carmen is a charming
international city where English is the second language and Spanish,
Italian, French, German and Portuguese are common
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AREA ANALYSIS
Real estate values in the majority of the Riviera Maya are appreciating at a rate of more than 25% per year.
Over the past 3 years the Riviera Maya has had occupancy rates of over 80% region wide.
Tourism in the Mayan Rivera
increased 27% from 1998 to 2005 growing from 600,000 visitors to 2.4
million and continues to grow today. By comparison, Cancun experienced
only 4% growth in the same time frame.
There is full employment in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo
Zoning restrictions are in place
to maintain the original character of the town, limiting hotels to 25
rooms or less per acre, with heights limited to 40 feet.
The Riviera Maya is rapidly
developing into a five star destination: St. Regis, W Hotels, Four
Seasons, (Orient Express), Fairmont, Viceroy, Rosewood, Banyan Tree and
La Casa Que Qanta all have hotels and residential developments
completed or opening in 2006
Cancun is the gateway to the
Riviera Maya and the airport has the best international airlift from
the United States, Europe, Mexico or the Caribbean. More than 25 US
cities have direct flights to Cancun with a maximum travel time of four
and a half hours. There are also more than 15 European gateway cities
on regular scheduled flights.
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RESORT AND SPA OVERVIEW
The Cielo/El Tukan site is the last remaining large beach front parcel in downtown Playa del Carmen
3-minute walk from hotel to cafes, bars, restaurants and upscale retail on 5th Avenue
The only hotel-condo development on the beach with five star hotel service and amenities
Cielo/El Tukan offers studios, one,
two and three bedroom units, ranging from 800 interior square feet for
studios to more than 3,000 interior square feet for 3 bedroom units.
Prices range from $380,000 to $2.5 million on average for units by
type. Each unit is fully furnished and equipped:
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- Comfortable contemporary furnishings
- Entertainment centers
- Deep soaking tubs
- All units have ocean or courtyard views
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- Fully equipped stainless steel kitchens
- High-end finishes
- Private plunge pools
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HOTEL AMENITIES
- Five star premium finishes with Boutique hotel feel
- Five star service levels
- Fine dining restaurant and lounge
- 24 hour room service
- Large Outdoor Pool
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- Concierge services
- 7000 square foot world-class health spa and fitness center
- In-house deli to provide pre-arrival shopping & delivery
- Valet parking
- Upscale, private beach club adjacent to the popular
El Tukan and Mamitas Beach Clubs
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INVESTMENT DETAILS
Professionally managed and
developed by international developer/operator-KOR Hotel Group
(www.korhotelgroup.com) to maximize owner returns
Lock-off units available to maximize owner rental returns
Attractive payment schedule of 20% down (May 06) and 80% at completion/titling (Spring 2008)
Individual titles will be insured by Stewart Title of Mexico in Houston, TX
Construction warranty
Condo/Hotel completion date is expected to be early to mid 2008
Full purchase price on all contracts to allow potential financing and lower capital gains.
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The Tides Beachfront Condos for sale in Playa del Carmen
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