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oped, rugged shore south of Puerto Vallarta has been Visionary Italian banker Gian Franco Brignone
a hideaway for the rich and famous for decades, with conjured a vision of an idyllic community while soaring
expansive private communities and exclusive resorts over the coast in a private Cessna in 1968, at a time
surrounded by bird-filled nature reserves. I decided to when wealthy Europeans where enamored with Mex-
check out Costa Careyes, a standard-bearer in the ico. He spotted the ideal combination of jungle and
area. I'd long heard about celebs, models and artists beach and hired architect Diego Villaseñor to help de-
gathering at this reclusive enclave. As it celebrated its sign his dream home. Artists, writers and creative
50th anniversary, I figured it was time for a visit. types followed his lead, drawn by the natural beauty

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