Carlos Hernández, Executive Director of the Pellas Development Group -owners of Guacalito de la Isla- confirms that because tourism destinations ‘’are never static’’, the first phase of their real estate product offering is under construction, namely the community Villas Verdemar, which will offer 28 properties of almost 6 thousand square feet with stunning ocean views with a starting price of US$700 thousand. They will be completed in August 2014 and only three are left for sale.

Moreover the “Terrazas” complexes and the popular lots being sold at “La Reserva”, which are more than two third sold out, showcase Guacalito’s success and rapid development course.

The current expansion plans include more than just luxury villas, a technical study is being conducted at the moment for an air landing strip only five kilometers from the hotel. According to Hernández, much has been achieved this year in regards to the air landing, and it is expected to be ready for takeoff in early spring 2014.

Guacalito de la Isla has been the topic of interest of international media, featured among the top 9 most anticipated hotel openings worldwide by Fodor’s and number 1 new hottest hotel for 2013 by CNN. During its first three months, the resort has had an average 53 percent occupancy rate, with a 100 percent occupancy peak during Holy Week. More than 1,000 people are currently employed by the luxury boutique hotel, of which 600 work in construction and another 400 work within the facilities of the hotel spa and golf course.