Some see it as a "heaven on earth."
The Mexican island of "Punta Mita" ... a haven for the wealthy at the time of "Corona"
Residents enjoy various leisure activities.
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There is a modern hospital on the island that competes with American medical centers.
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Since the outbreak of the Corona pandemic, Punta Mita has become a favorite haven for the elite.
With luxury resorts and residences at prices only the wealthy can afford.
The island has become a sought-after sanctuary in one of the most scenic protected areas on the Mexican Pacific coast.
Golf champion Jack Nicholas has described the island as "heaven on earth."
Nicholas was still playing golf when he began frequenting the island in the late 1990s.
Later, in 2005, local developers invited him to design what would be considered one of the best golf courses in Latin America, and he put at his disposal 200 acres of land overlooking the sea.
During the pandemic, training courses for Nicholas were more popular than ever, although they are intended for the exclusive use of residents and their guests.
The number of resorts and homes in "Punta Mita" has increased dramatically in recent months, as visitors, who come mostly from the southern and western United States, have chosen to spend closures in the area and take advantage of amenities, outdoor recreational activities, and protocol. Comfortable and effective social distancing.
The complex contains a private hospital, which was inaugurated in June 2017, which, according to one of its directors, Dr. Sam Najemabadi, is one of the most advanced medical centers, not only in the state of Nayarit, but, as well, throughout Mexico.
And the hospital was built on the latest model to compete with the best hospitals in the United States.
The two hotels located there are the "Four Seasons" resort, and "The St. Regis", which belongs to the Marriott chain of hotels.
There are also 54 villas clustered in 16 private residential complexes.
Few Hollywood stars and chief executives, in Silicon Valley, and other members of the wealthy elite, in the United States, Mexico and beyond, can afford to buy or rent some of these homes, such as Casa Aramara or Villa Tesoro.
In fact, the island's community is made up of a very small group of billionaires, who share six square kilometers, of land and bays, filled with infinity pools and other luxuries.
And last July, model Chrissy Teigen and her musician husband John Legend announced, via social networks, that they had rented the highly coveted "Villa Tesoro". The villa consists of seven semi-detached suites, costing about $ 8,500 a night, in the low season.
As Miguel Beregrina, director of public relations for the Four Seasons resort in Punta Mita, explains, over the past few months, the focus has been on clients with "large pockets" who are looking for a healthy and comfortable haven from "Covid-19". .
"The average length of stay increased from about nine days to more than 23 days," he says.
About 20 years ago, the island was a virgin area, and a picturesque stretch of coast near "Puerto Vallarta", with small fishing villages that have turned into the most luxurious community in Latin America.
In less than 10 years, from the arrival of the first real estate developers and the opening of the Nicholas Golf Course in 2009, "Punta Mita" is equipped with the best sporting facilities, and a number of luxury homes along the Mexican coast, while preserving the beauty and spirit of the natural environment, according to Beregina, who “The most rugged part of the island is the most interesting terrain,” he explained.
With direct access to three unspoiled beaches, namely: Playa Cuevas, Playa Manzanillas, and Playa La Solana.
Excessive pampering
In this luxurious and picturesque environment, rich people fleeing an epidemic enjoy playing golf and other recreational activities, such as outdoor exercise, fishing, releasing sea turtles back into the wild, learning ways to preserve coral, and watching whales crossing the oceans.
For food lovers, the area surrounding the Four Seasons resort includes 14 bars and open restaurants, and five restaurants serving traditional food from the Pacific, Asian, snacks, grilled meats and fish, and vegetarian options.
Miguel Peregrina, director of public relations for the "Four Seasons" resort in "Punta Mita", also mentions that residents can explore the River Nirite and visit the villages of Maritas, Sayulita and San Panchaux, which are inhabited by local residents. Surfers and photographers also enjoy the scenic coast.
With the combination of extravagance of pampering and simplicity of nature, Punta Mita has turned into an exclusive paradise in the home of the Huicolls.
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