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Impulsa - Building Confidence and Credibility in Mazatlán
Interview with Ricardo Clouthier - Touristic Project's Director
By Jesús de Avila • Let's Go2Mazatlan News - May 2008

Since 2005 I had not visited the beautiful port of Mazatlan – known worldwide as “The Pearl of the Pacific” – and my arrival was greeted by a most impacting surprise! What in my last visit I thought would take ten to fifteen years, has already begun to emerge, generating a great deal of activity in a destination whose inhabitants are now fully convinced and focused on preparing themselves to furnish world-class touristic services, services that are being demanded as a consequence of a great development in the real estate and hospitality infrastructureImpulsa Inmuebles.

What is happening now in Mazatlan is the result of, on the one hand: The confidence deposited on the touristic proposal offered by this international tourist destination. On the other hand; the great interest shown by an international market looking in the direction of Mazatlan for a second home and/or, making it the place where they will make their dream of retiring come true, as well as sharing and passing on their experiences through a cultural interchange.

Just like the colors on the façades of its charming historic downtown area, everything in Mazatlan is vibrating and moving on into a future that promises continuous prosperity, based on the present, well researched development of diverse and specialized real estate investment options, committed to a balanced and ecologic growth taking place mainly in the Zona Dorada, Marina Mazatlan, Cerritos and Nuevo Mazatlan areas.

Touring the city I was able to discover that a great deal of the real estate offer is promoted by expert developers, Impulsa InmueblesImpulsa standing out among them; having had the chance to stay at the Condominios Tenerife ―a Project developed by this firm― I could attest to its optimal construction quality, the attention to detail giving them versatility, amplitude and comfort, are some aspects that make this company unique in the trade, achieving full satisfaction of its clients.

With the purpose of knowing and sharing with you what is the motivation behind the drive to maintain such a quality level, I took on the duty of interviewing engineer Ricardo Clouthier, its present Touristic Projects Director.

P: What is Impulsa and how was it born?

R: Impulsa is part of an entrepreneurial group formed fifty years ago by Manuel Clouthier del Rincón. The Clouthier family owns enterprises in the fields of agriculture, communication media and real estate. Impulsa has been part of the real estate world for 18 years mainly focused on mid-size to touristic residential homes market in the northwest of Mexico.

Impulsa InmueblesImpulsa is a real estate developer with the firm purpose of doing things right, giving priority to the unmatched location of its projects and to build with rigorous optimal quality, delivering homes in real time, achieving total clients’ satisfaction while being respectful of the environment.

In Impulsa we are creating innovative concepts that stand out from the rest of the current real estate offer, because they are always oriented to satisfying the needs and desires of a specific market niche looking for their full comfort and obtaining a great added value through time.

P: Why is Impulsa investing in Mazatlan?

R: The entrepreneurial group we are part of has been present in Mazatlan for the past 35 years in the field of communications. Three years ago we ventured into the real estate field. We had always been observing Mazatlan’s unique touristic attractions  making it an international destination with a high potential for growth and development of residential projects for retirees.

Impulsa InmueblesNo other spot the Mexican Pacific has Mazatlan’s touristic offer, it is definitely more than sun and beach. Mazatlan is also history and culture transpiring by a great diversity of means, above all, its magnificent historic downtown area [Centro Histórico], with its colonial architecture and striking colors. Mazatlan is a romantic corner of Mexico offering ecologic and rural tourism as well as outstanding sports fishing, golf, a professional baseball league, basketball, in addition to its worldwide famous annual carnival. Added to this, Mazatlan features a top level infrastructure of specialized medical and aesthetical services.

What is most relevant is that the cost of living in Mazatlan is well below that of other destinations like Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Playa del Carmen among others; this makes it a most attractive option for those who wish to retire maintaining a good lifestyle. In a nutshell, Impulsa invests in Mazatlan because it is a destination in the sight of a specific market, towards which it is developing its immense potential of huge present and future growth.

Mazatlan is the safest and most profitable real estate destination where Impulsa can and must invest and develop.

P: How is it that Impulsa builds confidence and credibility among its existing clients and the market niche of its potential clients?

R: Firstly we comply on delivery dates we commit to and with the products quality agreed with our clients. We offer an excellent post-sale service, essential link in the clients’ generation chain. We are conscious that buying a house is one of the most important decisions in a lifetime; with that in mind we build each residence as if it was our own.

Impulsa InmueblesFifty percent of our sales come out of referral clients; this is a clear display of the level of confidence that, thanks to our teamwork, he have built among our clients that are, of course, fully satisfied with their purchase.

With our results we have also won the confidence of international investors like the “Península Investment” real estate investment fund, headed by American and European real estate experts that are presently developing joint projects with Impulsa.

P: How far will Impulsa go in Mazatlan?  

R: Condominios Tenerife was the first Project we undertook in Mazatlan, associated with Don Roberto Tarriba, a prestigious and visionary entrepreneur from Sinaloa. After three years of launching our operations we have begun our fourth real estate project in the destination.

Impulsa InmueblesAll the projects we have developed have catered to specific markets with distinctresidentialconcepts and pricecharacteristics. We have builtandmarketed golf club condominiums [Condominios Tenerife]; marina houses and condominiums [Marina Gardens & Marina Garnden Villas]; as well as condominiums on the boardwalk [Horizon Sky Residences]. In total we have built over 250 units with an average market value of 50 million dollars and we continue to grow. Therefore, Impulsa will continue to move forward for a long time coming designing and developing residential projects in the port of Mazatlan, always focused on satisfying the needs, tastes and desires of buyers who want to make of Mazatlan their home and place for retirement.

P: What message would you send to al those who still do not know Mazatlan, but who are planning on investing or retiring temporally or permanently?

R: Firstly let me share with you that on 2007 the magazine International Living named Mexico “The best country to retire in”. In the same manner, CNNMoney.com included Mexico among the “7 most popular international second-home markets”; while The New York Times included Mazatlan within the list of the “53 places to visit during 2008. In addition to that, Mazatlan’s popularity has placed it into the editorials of the LA Times, Houston Chronicle & Chicago Tribune. In other words, experts visualize Mazatlan consolidating with all the characteristics of a retirement destination.

I also want to share with you that the right investments are being made in Mazatlan to consolidate it as a touristic, real Impulsa Inmueblesestate and retirement destination. The largest marina in Latin-America is being built here, three professional golf courses and a modern convention center. At the same time, every year the number of flights from strategic points increases assuring us a greater traffic of foreign tourists. Investments in the hospitality industry are also being made and the government is investing what is needed to create and/or improve the hydraulic, highway and services infrastructure in addition to the construction of the Picachos dam which will guarantee water supply to the region to sustain the projected growth for the next fifteen years. Just the Durango highway that will connect Mazatlan to Texas will represent an immediate 25% increase of the touristic flow.

Besides a wonderful climate and its accessibility from the main cities in the United States and Canada, Mazatlan offers an unending array of activities for an active or restful retirement. When needed, the city offers high quality medical and hospital services, this, in combination with a reasonable cost of living and exceptional real estate investment opportunities at excellent prices.

For this and much more, all those who are thinking in a temporary or permanent retirement – I advise you, this is the best moment to invest in Mazatlan and I profit from this opportunity to inform you that in Impulsa we have the projects with the concepts and prices that make a difference; through them we offer much more than just the full satisfaction of the most demanding investors and buyers.

Looking forward to serving you…

Horizon Sky Residences
New standard for exclusive oceanfront living. Contemporary architectural design and sleek, state-of-the-art interiors coupled with the breathtaking setting of Mazatlan. Located close to the Golden Zone, shopping malls and downtown.

Website: www.horizon-mazatlan.com

Condominios Tenerife
Features beautifully designed condominiums located within the master planned gated community of El Cid.
Conveniently located only a few steps from the beach and the world famous Golden Zone.

Website: www.tenerife.com.mx  

Marina Gardens
Offers you single family homes in a beautiful community setting with swimming pools and palm trees.
Conveniently located directly across the street from the beach in an area expected to see some of the strongest investment appreciation opportunities.

Website: www.marinagardens.com.mx  

Marina Gardens Villas
Newest development provides the lifestyle you are looking for at an affordable price. A great investment opportunity, will have large green areas with lush gardens and several environmentally-friendly design elements integrated into the construction. Located within 90 yards of the beach and close to all the excitement that Mazatlan has to offer.

Website: click here    

Thank you very much Ricardo Clouthier, Director of Touristic Projects of Impulsa, and a million thanks to Mazatlan for greeting us with the warmth and cheerfulness that only through its people can you perceive and experiment. There is no other choice than coming back very soon! Email to a friend

Jesus de Avila - Let's Go2Mazatan News
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