Mesquita Enterprise has conceived a luxurious concept that consists of 3 independent projects located in Luperon, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The following concepts were created which take into account all land entitlements and approvals.
About the Project
Meet the Team
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Jose Carlos Mesquita
DEVELOPER
Portuguese, nationalized North American, founding partner of Leather Spa (www. leatherspa.com) a world-famous company based in Manhattan, dedicated to the repair, maintenance, and hydration of leather goods. The company was founded in 1983, with 7 branches and a factory in the heart of Manhattan. Its services are required by the most famous brands, Fendi, Chanel, Prada, and Louis Vuitton among others.
He has been awarded important recognitions in New York and in Europe. Mr. Mesquita, of great entrepreneurial spirit, founded the bar and restaurant Faces and Names (www.facesandnames. com) and has successfully participated in the world of real estate in the New York market, through the company Montecristo Real Estate.
Of great passion for the sun, the sand, and nature, he arrived in the Dominican Republic in 1992, for its charm and beauty, with the interest of acquiring a property for vacation. He toured the whole country and enclaved his heart in the municipality of Luperon, Puerto Plata. Beginning with the idealization of one of the highest-level real estate and touristic projects in the entire northern area, the company Mezquita Enterprise, conceived the following hotel, residential, and marine projects under the name of Las Velas Property. (Las Velas Lodge, Las Velas Eco Beach Hotel, Las Velas Marina Residence and Puerto Blanco Marina). -
Jean-Pierre Heim
ARCHITECT
Jean-Pierre Heim is an internationally acclaimed architect with a diverse and engaging portfolio. He has a degree in architecture from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and also attended the US University of Illinois for specialized architectural studies.
Mr. HEIM has worked with internationally renowned clients such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Revillon, Baccarat, Christian Lacroix, Lanvin, Puiforcat and Club Med, the Capitol Music Theater in Frankfurt Offenbach, the Luxor Palace in Dresden, and resorts such as the Coral Beach Club in St. Maarten, villas in Greece, the Gu Resort Myanmar, and Las Velas Resort in Luperon, Dominican Republic.
Among a wide variety of innovative projects, Mr. HEIM has created HYH, a unique restaurant and boutique brand based in Shanghai and Chongming, China. In the Caribbean region, over St. Marteen and Santo Domingo, Mr. HEIM has worked on the development of tropical resorts and hotels.
WEB: www.heimdesign.com
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Nilson Martinez
MARKETING DIRECTOR
We are proud to present our Marketing Director, for Las Velas project, Mr. Nilson Martinez. With over 35 years of experience in the Real Estate business, he has held various positions of increasing responsibilities and leadership roles.
Dominican, he was born in Puerto Plata, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. Mr. Martinez, holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology, a master's degree in Industrial Psychology, and a master's degree in Marketing, with excellent skills in English, Human Relations, all related to Real Estate Business, Investment, and Export Industry.
LEADERSHIP ROLE IN LOCAL INSTITUTIONS:
35 years as being Board Member and 12 years being the Vice President, for the Puerto Plata Chamber of Commerce and Production.
Board Member of Puerto Plata Free Zone, for over six (6) years.
In 2004 he was appointed as General Manager of the local office in Puerto Plata, for the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic, leading the office for over 17 years.
REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY:
Mr. Martinez, owns a Real Estate company for the last 20 years, MABRIT Real Estate.
He has sold important projects and properties on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic.
He had a leading role with Scheid Family, originally from Germany and residents in Cabarete, former owners of 25 beachfront acres in Cabarete.
He was awarded with special recognition for loyalty and collaboration for a total of 17 years constantly working with them in his role of business development and broker for their properties.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND AWARDS:
In 2018, the Puerto Plata Chamber of Commerce and Production honored Mr. Martinez, with an award for his 30 years of dedication and vast service, and honest trajectory on behalf of the development of Puerto Plata province.
In 2001 for his great ability to serve and empathize was granted another recognition award by Mr. Nick Bollettieri, one of the most influential people in the world of tennis. He is the owner of IMG Bollettieri tennis academy.
Mr. Martinez, is an active Jesus Christ believer and has been a member of the Board of Director and Marriage Counseling Ministry, for the Christian Church El Buen Samaritano (The Good Samaritan), located in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for over 21 years.
We are honored to have Mr. Martinez as a valuable member of our team, He is somebody we can trust and an executive who will definitely achieve results under his role. He understands what it takes to get things done and executes flawlessly, who knows of what needs to be accomplished and also help execute efficiently with his willingness to effectively take on new challenges.
Dominican Republic a
Treasure in the Caribbean
Why The Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic is the second largest island in the Caribbean, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south. The island benefits from 1,000 miles of coastlines and 250 miles of beautiful beaches, offering the perfect scenario for magnificent resorts and luxurious accommodations. The Dominican Republic offers a wide variety of amenities like no other island: Our greatest asset is the warmth and hospitality of our people among with our delicious gastronomy, world-class hotels and resorts, meeting and incentives facilities, golf, recreation, and entertainment options, cultural experiences, the perfect destination for weddings, also well known for our cigars, rum, chocolate, coffee, amber, and larimar. Each area has something to offer for every type of traveler and budget.
The Dominican Republic has experienced great economic growth in recent years, registering one of the strongest economic expansions in Latin America over the past 25 years, averaging 5% per annum.
D.R. is a country with a growing middle class and a stable democratic government system that is committed to improving the investment climate. The Dominican Republic is a leader in the Caribbean in terms of tourism arrivals and connectivity, with 8 international airports and 13 seaports. The country is emerging as an important logistics center, which is why foreign nationals have chosen DR as the most secure option for Caribbean investment.
Dominican law establishes equal treatment for national and foreign investors, allowing the participation of international companies in almost all economic sectors, taking advantage of various Free Trade Agreements and Tax Incentive programs.
Luperón is a historical and tourist town, situated on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, originally named Bahia de Gracia by Christopher Columbus. The area is surrounded by green hills and one of the largest mangrove national reserves, creating a natural safe harbor during the hurricane season for boaters who are cruising the Caribbean.
Is well known for:
Gorgeous natural beaches, La Isabela National Park, the site of the first European settlement in the New World. Templo de las Americas, built over the ruins of the original 16th-century church built by Christopher Columbus where the first catholic mass was officiated. The magnificent bay has become an important spot for local and worldwide sailing. Growth in luxury resort development in the DR has continued to move westward.