How do you get started when you are not sure you know what you’re doing? It can be intimidating. And that intimidation can lead to delay, endless research and wondering what you don’t know what you don’t know. We asked a senior member of our real estate team for advice, tips and pointers. J.P. Gosselin works as a consultant and…

Authentic Mexico Vacation & Undiscovered Paradise Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca Enjoy an authentic Mexico vacation in Puerto Escondido Mexico, a warm year-round sunny destination with no crowds and miles of endless isolated beaches. It is one of those stunning places that should be added to everyone’s bucket list. This “hidden port,” which is the literal translation of Puerto Escondido, has…

By Chris Wiersma Call of the Oaxacan Mountains I decided to take a couple days to venture off the beaten path in Oaxaca and take a road trip through the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains of southern Mexico. My month long business trip to Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido was coming to a close. But, before heading back home to…

Oceanfront Condo Rentals in Puerto Escondido Mexico The Family Vacation Critic Vivo Resorts’ listing posted that TripAdvisor had given Vivo Resorts an impressive 4.5-star rating. As of this writing, this luxury oceanfront condo development on the Emerald Coast of Oaxaca Mexico has tallied 313 guest reviews and climbing! Perfect for Families In her Family Vacation Critic Vivo review, writer Amanda…

Vivo Resorts Oaxacan Beachfront Living In her August 2017 REM Online article for Real Estate Magazine, writer Connie Adair quoted Cary Mullen as saying that he caters to homebuyers who are, “Looking for a second or third (home), or retirement residences.” Cary Mullen, according to Adair, is a former World Cup ski champion and two-time Canadian Olympian. After his sports…

Vivo Resorts, Beaches, Food, Textiles, Markets In her January 2019 Pursuitist article, writer Kate Michael says that Puerto Escondido Mexico is, “A water lover’s paradise on Oaxaca’s Pacific coast” that is “easier to get to than you might expect.” The “hidden port” of Puerto Escondido has been a surfer’s secret paradise since the 1960s. It has only been in the…

Let us show you how you can escape winter in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. It becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle when winter brings shorter days, colder temperatures and gloomy skies. This is why you have less energy and drive in the middle of January compared to the middle of July. However, it’s possible to have that “middle…

Puerto Escondido Ranked 8th in CNN 50 Best Surf Spots Like most surfing spots around the world, the Mexican Pipeline Puerto Escondido has a real laid-back culture. Puerto Escondido Mexico is ranked #8 on CNN Travel’s list of Top 50 surfing spots in the world. Just in the Western Hemisphere alone there are over 362 popular surfing locations. Here’s a…

Best Mexican Resorts to Visit this Winter In her February 15th, 2018 article for her blog Outnumbered 3 to 1, writer Melissa highlighted Vivo Resorts Oaxacan Beachfront Living in Pureto Escondido Oaxaca. Vivo Resorts is listed as one of six family friendly resorts worth considering for a winter vacation. The other Mexico resort destinations that shared the spotlight with Vivo…

Oaxaca Loves Canadians In her March 26, 2018 Issuu article for the Tropical Tidbits section of the Magazine, writer Sue C Travel (aka Sue Campbell) wrote that Oaxaca (pronounced Wah-ha-ka) loves Canadians. Oaxaca is located on the Pacific side of southern Mexico and is the country’s most unspoiled  bio-diverse region. Although it had only been a few years since Campbell…

7 Most Underrated Family Vacations in Mexico In her September 5, 2018 article for Family Vacation Critic, writer Cynthia Drake chose 7 destinations in Mexico that she felt are underrated for family vacations and worth adding to your bucket list. Drake rated Puerto Escondio Oaxaca second on her list. The other underrated Mexico locations that Puerto Escondio Oaxaca shared the…

Best Things to Do In Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca MX In her May 10, 2018 destination insights article for CNN Travel (under Best Beaches), writer Susannah Rigg explored some of the best things to do in Puerto Escondido, which is located on the Pacific Coast of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. In the CNN Travel article, Rigg called Puerto Escondido a, “hidden…

Vivo Sets the Standard for Immersive Family Vacations In their May 9, 2018 online article, the eMagazine Travel Professional News highlighted Vivo Resorts Oaxacan Beachfront Living, which is located on Palmarito Beach just outside of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Travel Professional News article stated that Vivo Resorts is, “…an oasis for family members of all ages who want…

Vivo Resorts Located In A Swell Place In his Financial Times Puerto Escondido article, Writer Kevin Brass wrote in the House & Home section of the Dec 1&2 Weekend Edition that Puerto Escondido Mexico is “A Swell Place.” According to Brass, the incredible surf at Puerto Escondido “attracts a laid-bak crowd, but a new road and reduced journey times could bring a flood…

Where to Enyoy Your Next Mexico Luxury Vacation In her May 21, 2018 article for Mitu Life, writer Irina Gonzalas wrote that Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido on the Emerald Coast of Oaxaca, is in “One of the most beautiful parts of Mexico!” In the Mitu Life article, Gonzalas highlighted what she considers to be the 20 best hotels and…

Featured in the New Homes section on June 15, 2018, the Vivo Calgary Herald article by Andrea Cox stated that for one family, Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido MX is their “home away from home.” Spending winters in a warm climate was a dream that Lindsay Rubeniuk and her husband Chris Zamonsky had always had for their family. According to…

Canadians Seek Healthier Lifestyle Holidaying on the Sea In the News section of the June 18, 2018 issue, a Vivo Travel Press article highlighted Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido MX, on the Emerald Coast of Oaxaca. The Vivo Travel Press article stated that “…whether people are considering a vacation home or go on a holiday, water and ocean access play…

Vivo Resorts on Mexico’s Emerald Coast is fronted by 12 miles of unspoiled beach! In her October 18, 2018 Vivo Travel Pulse article for the Hotel & Resort section, writer Mimi Kmet called Vivo Resorts, “Paradise Found.” Travel Pulse is an online magazine for the Mexico Tourism Board. According to developer Cary Mullen, a former Canadian World Cup alpine skier and…

Lowe Now Calls Mexico Home Part-time In this Kevin Lowe Sportskeeda interview for the Ice Hockey section of the online sports magazine's June 25, 2018 edition, the hockey legend sits down with writer Darren Paltrowitz. Lowe is still enjoying his 40-year career with the NHL and now, as a consultant for Vivo Resorts Oaxacan Beachfront Living in Puerto Escondido, he…

Cary Mullen – Developer & President of Vivo Resorts Since 1968, Canadian Travel Press has been Canada’s most trusted travel trade publication. In the Latin America section of their October 15, 2018 issue, the Travel Press article by Ian Stalker highlights Cary Mullen, a former Olympian and World Champion downhill skier turned Mexico beachfront condo developer. In the Travel Press…

On July 9, 2018, a Travel2latam article in the HOTELS MEXICO section highlighted the announcement of “Vivo Botanica Residences,” Vivo Resorts’ newest affordable oceanfront condo complex in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Puerto Escondido is an emerging location situated on the Emerald Coast in the state of Oaxaca. Vivo Resorts Oaxaca Beachfront Living is a private, 75-acre gated community situated on Palmarito…

The Place to Visit Next Year In the Land Vacations section of her October 3, 2018 Travelmarket article, writer Cheryl Rosen highlighted Vivo Resorts. She states that Puerto Escondido Mexico, where Vivo is located, is “coming into its own.” Puerto Escondido, which is on the Pacific Coast just an hour from Huatulco in the state of Oaxaca, is an authentic…

Huatulco & Puerto Escondido MX You may have heard that the Emerald Coast of Oaxaca (pronounced Wa-hah-ka), located on the Pacific side of South Mexico, is poised to be the Mexico’s next big travel destination. From the 1970s onward, Mexico’s next big travel destination have included such well-known places as Acapulco, Mazatlan, Cancun, and Puerto Vallarta. Now, tourist friendly Huatulco…

Mexico Pacific Coast Ocean View Calling! In her September 8th Calgary Herald article entitled, “Ocean View Calling From Deep in Mexico,” writer Barb Livingstone states that Canadians are buying into Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido on the Pacific Coast of southern Mexico as “both a vacation home and investment property.” Located on the Emerald Coast in the state of Oaxaca,…

Botanica Newest Concept for Beach Condos – TravelDailyNews Travel writer Vicky Karantzavelou showcased Vivo Resorts Oaxacan Beachfront Living in her July 9, 2018 TravelDailyNews International article. In the article, entitled, “Vivo Resorts & Residences Announces New Botanica Concept,” Karantzavelou stated that Botanica is Vivo’s “Newest concept for beach condominiums inspired by Oaxaca’s vibrant culture and unspoiled natural landscape.” The developer…

Vivo Resorts - Like Airbnb But Agents Get Commissions Located near Puerto Escondido Mexico on Oaxaca’s Emerald Coast, Vivo Resorts Oaxacan Beachfront Living was showcased in the July 11, 2018 Travelweek News article entitled, “Vivo Resorts: All the benefits of Airbnb but with commissions.” Writer Cindy Sosroutomo noted “most people compare Vivo Resorts…to Airbnb,” because Vivo “rents out privately owned…

Vivo Resorts – Underrated Summer Vacation Spot Says Far and Wide Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico was highlighted in the July 16, 2018 Far and Wide travel article entitled, “Underrated Summer Vacation Spots to Travel to Now,” by writer Brittany Anas. Along with the beach town of Port de Soller Spain, a safari in Malawi Africa, wine tasting in…

In her August 3, 2018 Readers Digest travel article entitled “16 Affordable Labor Day Getaways” writer Bryce Gruberg included Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido Mexico. Gruberg rated Puerto Escondido MX alongside such vacation heavyweights as the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Florida, California, and Jamaica. According to Gruberg, these affordable Labor Day getaways will leave you “recharged and with a lifetime of…

Vivo Resorts was featured in the New York Post in their December 19, 2017 travel article written by Chris Bunting entitled “Living la Vivo loca.” Highlighting Cary Mullen In the New York Post article, Chris Bunting offers a brief bio of Vivo Resorts’ Calgary-born developer, Cary Mullen. Before Mullen retired from competing in 1997, this two-time Canadian Olympian and World…

Vivo Vacation Rentals in Puerto Escondido Mexico TripAdvisor has tallied 289 guest reviews (as of July 2018) for Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido MX and awarded Vivo Vacations with an overall 4.5 rating! Vivo Resorts is also a recipient of the TripAdvisor 2017 Certificate of Excellence and the Luxury Travel Guides Mexico Luxury Resort of the Year for 2016!   About Vivo Vacations…

Beach Vacation with Resort Perks Minus the Crowds Travel Weekly magazine wrote a feature article about Vivo Resorts Oaxaca Beachfront Living in their May 10, 2018 issue entitled, Vivo Resorts A Hidden Gem in Puerto Escondido. Vivo Resorts, the brainchild of former World Cup downhill ski champion and Olympian Cary Mullen, is ideally located. Puerto Escondido Mexico is just 15…

In his March 2018 travel article entitled Mexico’s Hidden Gem, Vivo Resorts Near Puerto Escondido, Dan Donovan from Ottawa Life Magazine called the beachside resort town of Puerto Escondido “A Mexican paradise…a well-kept secret but it’s been emerging as a world-class vacation locale.” Puerto Escondido, on the Emerald Coast of Oaxaca in southern Mexico, is ranked as the World’s No.…

Vivo Resorts Oaxaca Beachfront Living was featured in the HOTELS MEXICO section of Travel2latam’s April 27, 2018 online article entitled, Vivo Resorts & Residences Celebrates Completion of Residences and Clubhouse. Vivo is a relatively new, secure, luxury gated community located near Puerto Escondido, a beach resort town of 45,000 on the Emerald Coast of Oaxaca in Mexico. Only one quarter…

Travel Outside The Obvious, that’s the motto of Swanky Retreats, a popular travel magazine that shares authentic ways to travel, shop, dine, etc. In their latest issue, in an article entitled Letter from The Pacific – Oaxaca, Mexico, editor-at-large Amy Sedeno writes, “I instinctively sensed something special and almost magical about this little-known destination [Puerto Escondido – population 45,000].” The…

In an October 2017 article by Calgary Alberta's Avenue Magazine, the City and Lifestyle columnist Andrew Guilbert wrote, “With golden beaches [and] world-class surfing,” Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca, Mexico is a “great spot for Calgarians fleeing falling temperatures.” The Avenue Magazine article, entitled Gems of Mexico’s Hidden Port, was featured in the Life Getaways section and highlighted not only where to…

 “Amenities of a 5-Star resort, but the privacy of home!” In her March 2018 Toronto Sun article, Escape to Paradise: Puerto Escondido Lovely and Laidback, Sarah Doktor wrote, “A lot of people dream about running away and living in paradise,” and Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, “certainly fits the bill.” Vivo Resorts, a gated community of “luxury condominiums and private…

“It’s in the 80’s 365 days a year! Awesome!” Kate Michael wrote in her February 2018 Pursuitist magazine article, Avoid The Snow with Two-Time Winter Olympian in Puerto Escondido, that, “Olympian-turned-serial entrepreneur Cary Mullen…wasn’t just searching for the ideal place to create Vivo Resorts — with great weather and great real estate value — he was also looking for a new…

Tourism Is Happening in Oaxaca In her February 20th 2018 article entitled “New Hotels, Airlift to Drive Travel to Oaxaca,” writer Ana Figueroa of Travel Agent Central highlighted Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. The Travel Agent Central article states that, “Big things are happening in Oaxaca” where “Tourism is the state’s biggest industry.” The main cruise port in Oaxaca is in…

Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca MX is the Mexico of Yesteryear! Jessica Barrett of Western Living Magazine stayed at Vivo Resorts during her visit to the city of Puerto Escondido Mexico. In her article dated November 8, 2017, she wrote about the unspoiled nature of the Oaxacan Emerald Coast. The Western Living Magazine article writes that, “Surfers seem to know where…

In an article by Fodors Travel Guide, dated December 22, 2017, the world’s largest travel and tourism publisher listed Vivo Resorts as one of 10 Great Reasons to Visit Oaxaca, Mexico. According to Michele Peterson of Fodors Travel Guide, “The State of Oaxaca (is one of) Mexico’s most culturally rich and diverse regions,” that is just “waiting to be rediscovered.”…

Vivo Resorts was recently featured in the December 5, 2017 article posted in the Business In Vancouver (BIV) magazine by Frank O’Brien. According to the Business In Vancouver article, Vivo Resorts offers luxury Oaxacan beachfront living, including beachfront condos and private villas, on the Pacific coast just outside of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. Vivo Resorts was also named the “Luxury…

Brian K. Smith wrote in his February 2017 North Shore News article entitled, Oaxaca’s Puerto Escondido Retains Its Traditional Charms, "Vivo Resort beautifully fits in to the local warm coloured scenery" with “uninterrupted (beach) access for many kilometers in each direction.” The charm of Mexico’s Puerto Escondido, which translated means “Hidden Port,” lies in its authentic fishing village roots. Situated on…

In a February 2017 article written by Rob Knodel entitled Living la vida Vivo, Manitoba's Winnipeg Free Press wrote about Vivo Resorts & Oceanfront Properties in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, stating how this, “Luxury resort offers an authentic Mexican experience.” Conceived by Cary Mullen, a former Olympian and World Cup ski champion, Vivo Resorts Oaxacan Beachfront Living is a 76-acre Pacific…