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Private Home For Sale in Gaviotas

FOR SALE!! LOCATION, LOCATION!!

SALES PRICE: $5,990,000.00 PESOS MXN
Beautiful house located in the heart of Mazatlán and Golden zone, Las Gaviotas!
Gaviotas Avenue is a privileged area of Mazatlán, known for its tranquility and security. In addition, it has easy access to main avenues, which makes it very convenient for those who need to travel to other areas of the city.
The house has a construction area of 165 square meters distributed over two floors. On the ground floor there is a spacious living room with lots of natural light, an elegant dining room, a fully equipped kitchen with modern and high-quality appliances, and a half bathroom for guests. In addition, it has a covered garage for two cars and a laundry area.
On the second floor is the intimate area of the house, which has a spacious master bedroom with a full bathroom and dressing room, a second bedroom with its own bathroom, and a study that could be closed as a third bedroom or an office.
The property has beautiful finishes, such as porcelain tile floors, aluminum windows with tempered glass, and high-quality carpentry. The home as well as well-thought-out lighting to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

SALES PRICE:
$5,990,000.00 PESOS MXN
Land: 120m2
Construction: 1776 sf,
– Specifications:
2 Bedrooms.
1 Study.
2 Full baths and 1 half bath.
Equipped kitchen.
Dining area and spacious living room.
Backyard with laundry room.
Garage for 2 cars.
Security camera system and alarm.
Water pressure system.
If you want more information about this property or schedule a visit,

do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you in everything you need!
Bernardo Medrano Burt
Cel: 669-143-5459
Email: Bernardo@mazatlan4sale.com

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Did You Know?
By Lionne Decker

Mexican Construction – Building a House in Mexico

If you are building a house in Mexico, plan on being there during the construction. If not, your house could turn out quite different than what you had planned. Be sure to get a good builder (albañíl). Ask friends and business acquaintances for recommendations, and make sure that the builder is being recommended because he is an experienced and reliable builder, not because he is a great guy.
Plan to visit the construction site at least once a day to check on progress. Mexican construction crews make decisions as the work continues, often ignoring blueprints (or, more likely if you are using an albañíl instead of an architect, sketches) that show the dimensions of windows and the placement of electrical outlets. When you are onsite, check progress and make yourself available to answer questions. Try not to micro-manage. Things in Mexico are done differently than they are in your country and if you’ve chosen a good construction crew, they know what they are doing. But you’ll still want to keep an eye on things and correct any mistakes or misconceptions sooner rather than later.
Costs: Below are some basic facts about construction costs, but be aware that these are based on our experiences in Mazatlán, Mexico. Plan to spend about 50 to 55 percent above that for materials. Building cost is usually estimated per square meter, and ranges from approximately 3,000 pesos per for a very basic house to 10,000 pesos per square meter for a luxury home with marble flooring and top of the line fixtures.
Visit materials store in your area, where you can talk to employees (and construction managers you meet there) to get a better idea what a home in your area will cost. Be sure to let people you deal with know you are keeping an eye on the costs, because it is common to charge gringos more than Mexicans.

Landfill: If you are building in a low-lying or wet area be sure to add landfill. Since the fill goes in after the foundation, it is important to let the builders know how much fill you will be adding so they can build the foundation to the correct specifications. If possible it’s best to see your property during the rainy season to avoid surprises. Even if your land does not appear to be flooding now, you can expect higher water levels in the future due to global warming or neighbors adding fill of their own.
Sand is the cheapest landfill, but in the long run you will be better served by purchasing a higher quality fill for your yard. The higher cost of black jungle soil is due mostly to the transportation costs.

Foundation (cimiento): The building’s foundation is made of rock and cement. A house measuring 11 x 9.5 meters takes about three truckloads of rocks.

Bricks: While adobe is the traditional building material of Mexico, now most construction is done with bricks (called ladrillos or bloques) or cinder blocks. While red bricks are available, they generally use the gray bricks shown here. Cinder blocks have the advantage that they can be filled with insulation. They are larger and make for thicker walls.

Castillos: Castillos provide the support and are usually placed every 2 to 4 meters. A castillo has a metal rod in the center (called an armex) and is covered by concrete (concreto). Keep in mind as they are building the house that you generally cannot put doors or windows where the castillos are so they need to be stategically placed. As they are building the foundation they will leave holes where the castillos are going to be. Some say the metal rod should be painted to avoid rust, while others say that if the metal is clean and not rusted it is ok not to paint it.

You often see these metal rods sticking up on the roofs of Mexican houses. That is because they need to be there if they ever decide to build a second floor.

Keep in mind when buying a house that many old Mexican homes are of simple construction and will not support a second floor. You need a strong deep foundation and good castillos to build up.

The Dala: A dala is the horizontal version of the castillo. Constructed at the building site, these reinforced concrete beams are created by pouring the wet concrete into a wooden form with rebar inside to sustain the interior foundation and provide the base for the second story, if any, and the roof. After the initial dala, a second one goes in at about two meters. Keep in mind that you cannot have windows, gates, doors or arches going thru the dala. If you want a high arch you need to tell them so they make the dala higher for that section.

The Roof: To pour a cement roof (colar), workers first install a wooden frame supported by poles. In regions with high rainfall, a roof commonly has an overhang of one meter to keep sun and water out. Cinder blocks are embedded in a matrix of steel and concrete on top, about 10 cm apart. The tubes for the electrical wiring go in at this point, so you’ll need to have decided where you want your overhead lighting, electrical outlets (contactos), and light switches. The form is then filled with concrete. The roof must be poured in one day. If not, it will leak. In tropical regions it is best to install a layer of Styrofoam, which serves as insulation to keep the house cool. You generally have to instruct the builders to add the Styrofoam.

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Vegan Rainbow Spring Rolls With Peanut Dipping Sauce

Those tasty and beautiful spring rolls you’ve been ordering at Thai restaurants are unbelievably easy and affordable to make at home.

This easy recipe requires just 30 minutes and includes so many delicious, wholesome ingredients.

INGREDIENTS:

For the peanut dipping sauce:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
½ cup creamy peanut butter
5 tablespoons water

For the spring rolls:
2 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli noodles
4 ounces (¼ of a 16-ounce block) extra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced into strips
5 round rice paper wrappers
½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup shredded purple cabbage

PREPARATION

For the peanut dipping sauce, in a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except for water and whisk until blended. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dippable sauce consistency is achieved. Set aside.
For the spring rolls, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water to prevent sticking, and place in a bowl of cold water until ready to use.
Clear a clean, flat work surface (such as a large cutting board). Fill a large bowl with warm water. Working one at a time, dip rice paper into water and submerge completely for about 5 seconds to soften. Don’t leave in water too long or it will tear easily. Remove from water, and transfer to work surface.
In the center of 1 wrapper, lay horizontally a small amount of vermicelli noodles, tofu, red bell pepper slices, shredded carrots, yellow bell pepper slices, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and shredded purple cabbage. Leave at least 1½ inches on all four sides bare for wrapping.
To wrap spring roll, fold two opposite sides of wrap over fillings to create closed ends of roll. Then, starting from vermicelli noodle end, use both hands to fold rice paper over noodles and begin to tightly roll rice paper and fillings into a tube-shaped spring roll, being careful not to tear rice paper. Repeat with remaining rice paper wrappers and fillings. Serve with peanut dipping sauce.

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Casa Cortazar

NEW to Market 20% OFF for a limited time!

18th-century six-bedroom hacienda, restored with impeccable taste.
Casa Cortázar is perfectly located within the exquisite Historical District of Centro Mazatlán, just one block to the beach.

Hacienda Cortázar Sleeps 18

Surrounding a traditional central courtyard on the ground level you’ll find ample space for entertaining. Relax in your nearly 2 century old library or cook & entertain in your chefs kitchen equipped with your own wine cellar. Ample space for dining & entertaining.

No expense was spared to bring you this magical courtyard in the heart of the home, finished with an emerald pool ideal for relaxing & enjoying your friends & family. The courtyard is complete with abundant areas to sit and enjoy its beauty.

Also on the ground level is an elegant dining room, a spacious living room, and a den with a library that is equipped with a large flat-screen TV. Upstairs you will find a game area that includes a PlayStation for the kids.

There is WIFI throughout.

Make your way back in time as you ascend to the second floor. Choose from six bedrooms all exquisitely finished with the finest linens & furnishings of the ages. Beautiful Romeo & Juliet balconies for serenading your loved ones.

Don’t miss the roof-top terrace to enjoy the sunset, city lights or sparkling stars.

Hacienda Cortázar is a one of a kind experience & includes daily maid service, garden service, pool service, concierge services and chef services available with advance notice.

Bedroom 1-Second Level
1 King bed/1 Queen bed
Ensuite full bathroom with clawfoot tub and shower

Bedroom 2– Ideally located on the second level with wrap-around views to the Southwest
Primary Suite with King bed
Ensuite bathroom with double shower heads

Bedroom 3– Second Level
1 King bed/ 1 Queen bed
Shared full bathroom across the hall

Bedroom 4-Second Level
1 King bed/ 1 Queen bed
Shared full bathroom across the hall

Bedroom 5– Second Level
1 Queen bed
Full ensuite bathroom

Bedroom 6– Second Level
1 King bed
Full ensuite bathroom