Fall rain showers awaken the desert flora

Maravia and La Paz typify the beauty of the Baja Sur experience. While the views are always magnificent, there are those special times when circumstances combine to offer extraordinary visual experiences in this Mexican state.

Such has been the case recently as welcome rains have graced this desert paradise. Almost immediately after any sustained precipitation, the flora of the Baja awakens, as witnessed by the following photos. Even as the storm clouds break up and linger in the bright blue sky, the flowers, grass and other native species, which were dormant, explode in a full palette of colors and fragrances to delight the senses.

Add to this bounty of natural foliage the landscaping which is already a part of Maravia Country Club Estates, and the multitude of butterflies attracted to its blossoms, and even the wild horses take notice!

Please enjoy and of course, for the best views, visit us soon - winter weather here is sunny and warm.

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.