Water makes the desert bloom

Water does indeed make the desert bloom! However, as everyone who lives in Baja Sur knows, water is a precious resource, so much so that Maravia Country Club Estates has invested in a 1,000,000 gallon per day desalination plant, currently under construction, to supplement its existing wells. In order to conserve this precious resource while at the same time providing beautiful landscaping for the development, Maravia's designers are utilizing native plants which require minimal amounts of water to flourish, as well as efficient irrigation systems that make the most of every drop of this liquid gold. For those not familiar with native desert flora, it may come as a surprise how colorful the desert can be. We have posted two photos here showing some of the landscaping already completed at Maravia, with many more examples on our website. Maravia has found that balance between nature and development, making the Tecolote Beach project one of the greenest around. Homes are powered by the sun, fresh water is processed from the sea, and landscaping, including that on the upcoming 18 hole Championship Golf Course, has minimal impact on the environment.

Desalination plant "Mission"

Mexico's Mission Trail stretches the entire length of the Baja peninsula. There are four Missions located in the La Paz area, the largest in the City of La Paz, just a few blocks from the Malecon. In that tradition, Maravia Country Club Estates is honoring these historic structures with the construction of the 1,000,000 gallon per day desalination plant.

The exterior of the plant building is in the process of being "aged" with hand-applied stucco mix and straw. In addition, "exposed" bricks are being crafted into the outside walls to reinforce the historic charm. Going inside, one will see a totally modern facility with steel girders now in place and ready for installation of the roof.

The "Mission" is quite visible from the Sea of Cortez. Look closely and you can see ond of the ocean-going Baja ferries framed by some of the many cactus trees surrounding the building.

To see more pictures of the "Mission" please click here.