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	Podcast:		Loco Gringo Mexico
	Episode:		026: Ryan Ellnuer ‒ Building Caribbean Luxury
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:23:21
	Publish Date:		2016-08-30 07:56:29
	Description:		Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Ryan headed to the west coast to complete his graduate degree in architecture. He started working with a local sculptor in California, who does art installations, furniture designs and architecture. During Ryan’s initial interview, the sculptor asked him if he would move to Mexico. Ryan ended up in the city of Merida with a team of people. About a year and a half ago, Tulum called to him and Ryan transitioned from life in the city to life on the beach. After giving himself time to settle in, Ryan started working with local building contractors to get a feel for the area. He saw opportunity in Tulum, which lead him to start his own design and building firm, Caribbean Luxury Builders. An aspect he loves about building design in Mexico, is the intricate tile work he has seen in many of the colonial houses. This inspired him to design the concept for the tiles on a computer, then have local craftsmen make the tiles by hand. Ryan says his business is picking up but its slow, going nature aspect is like everything else in Tulum - you just have to give up planning and go with the flow. You have to network―you just can’t wait for customers to come to you. But in Tulum, it’s easy to get conversations started. Ryan’s Secret Places: ● Uno Astro Lodge for Magical Sunsets ● Tulum Art Club for Coffee and Mexican Art ● Papaya Playa for Electronic Music ● Todos Santos for a Good Party ● La Dama Juana for Mezcla ● Casa Jaguar Tulum to Party ‘Til You Drop ● Eden Tulum for Artsy Entertainment ● ZINE for Dinner and a Movie Use these Resources to Continue Your Journey: Loco Gringo Email Kay: askkay@locogringo.com LocoGringo Mexico Vacation Free E-books Caribbean Luxury Builders Email Ryan: Ryan@caribbeanluxurybuilders.com Caribbean Luxury Builders on Facebook
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