Calgary Herald

VIVO: Taking shape

- JSKAPIN@CALGARYHER­ALD.COM

I think fishing is going to be fun, whether it’s via a charter or from shore.

MATT PAYETTE

The developmen­t is taking shape with a slate of recreation­al activities, complete with a clubhouse, spa, soccer field, and tennis courts — not to mention the opportunit­y to make good use of the water.

“I think fishing is going to be fun, whether it’s via a charter or from shore,” Matt says.

“We saw a young local boy with some line on a simple spool. He was throwing out his line from the beach. Not sure what type of fish he caught but it looked to be about 10 pounds.”

Matt adds that swimming and boogie-boarding are also possibilit­ies.

“Of course there is also the sea life in the area,” Matt says.

“You can do the tours to see turtles, dolphins…. On this trip, from shore we’ve seen whales, dolphins and flying manta rays.”

Average buyers at Vivo Resorts have been in their mid-50s, five to seven years from retirement, Ashton says.

While the Payettes continue to work, they plan on making the trip to Mexico once or twice a year.

“When I retire, we plan on being snowbirds and coming down during the winter months,” Matt adds.

Units are available as a one-bedroom studio or in two-, three- or four-bedroom layouts.

The rooms are decked out in one of two base finishing styles: Nuevo Mexicano or Beach Contempora­ry.

Buyers at Vivo Resorts have the opportunit­y to rent out their properties when they aren’t using them. The rental program is completely marketed and co-ordinated by Vivo Resorts.

“We take care of everything, from check-in to check-out,” Ashton said.

“It’s a very hands-off experience for the owner.”

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Photos courtesy, Vivo Resorts Amanda, Betty-anne and Matt Payette on the waterfront at Vivo Resorts.
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Artist’s rendering of the view from the second floor of the Vivo clubhouse in Puerto Escondido, Mexico.
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Developer Cary Mullen

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