Local Foreigners Propose New Marina in Puerto Viejo

Posted by Maureen Dietrich on 16 Sep 13

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Tom Anderson and James R. Wellberry presented tourism projects to Mayor Higuera last week.

A marina in Mazatlán’s Puerto Viejo, the remodeling of the Casa del Marino and Fuerte 31 de Marzo, and a water park were projects presented to Mazatlán Mayor Alejandro Higuera last week by local residents Tom Anderson and James R. Wellberry.

The investors, from the local company Mazatlán Solar, have been residents of the city for four years installing solar power in industrial and residential locations.

During the meeting with the Mayor, Anderson and Wellberry pointed out there is considerable interest in the port and they are looking to attract tourists.

One of the main proposals is a marina in Puerto Viejo which can accommodate 500 boats, including small cruisers departing from Mazatlán for the Sea of Cortés. Included in the marina plans is the rehabilitation of a cruise ship into a floating hotel.

The projects, expected to cost approximately $250,000US, were well received by the Mayor said the investors who took advantage of the meeting to recommend the city consider investing in renewable energy sources in its public service sector.

 (from El Debate)


Note from Editor: The Mazatlán Messenger checked with Tom Anderson whether the $250,000US investment amount reported in El Debate was correct. He advised it should have been reported as $250 million US dollars.