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Refugio del Mar

3.5 star property
Bayfront aparthotel with 3 outdoor pools, near Bay of Banderas
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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Basic Apartment | Outdoor dining
Basic Apartment | Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Separate bedrooms
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • 21 apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport pick-up service

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

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Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Separate dining area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

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Separate dining area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Separate dining area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 191 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Apartment

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 44 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 12 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Basic Apartment

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2020
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Benito Juárez #51, Esq Francisco I Madero, Col. Dorada, Bucerías, NAY, 63732

What's nearby

  • Art Walk Bucerias - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Bucerias - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Los Arroyos Verdes - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nuevo Vallarta Beach - 12 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Airport pickup service

Restaurants

  • ‪Cervecería Buclas - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Karen's Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Cafe de Bucerias - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr Cream Pancakes & Waffles - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Negra - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Refugio del Mar

Refugio del Mar features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Bay of Banderas. After splashing around at one of the 3 outdoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Apartments feature conveniences such as kitchens, along with flat-screen TVs and room service. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Property size

    • 21 apartments
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
    • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Sunloungers
  • Umbrellas

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Car not required

Family friendly

  • High chair

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–noon: USD 9 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples dining
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Coworking space

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • No lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Local maps
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • In the shopping district
  • In the entertainment district
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 21 rooms
  • 3 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Traditional architecture

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 65 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 6

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 18 costs USD 65

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Refugio Mar Aparthotel Bucerias
Refugio Mar Aparthotel
Refugio Mar Bucerias
Refugio Mar
Refugio del Mar Bucerías
Refugio del Mar Aparthotel
Refugio del Mar Aparthotel Bucerías

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Refugio del Mar?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Refugio del Mar?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Refugio del Mar?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Refugio del Mar?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 65 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Refugio del Mar?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Refugio del Mar and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, skydiving and zip-lining. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Refugio del Mar?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Refugio del Mar have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a coffee maker, cookware and a microwave.
What's the area around Refugio del Mar like?
Refugio del Mar is a short 2-minute walk from Bay of Banderas and 6 minutes' walk from Playa Bucerias.

Refugio del Mar Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Monica, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property is a beautiful clean place and local shops are nearby. The beach is just walking distance. Amazing staff.
Mayra Jasmin, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Rufugio del Mar was a beautiful property. We stayed in building 2 which only had 7 units. They all had their own kitchen and bedroom/s. The staff were super friendly and the pool and gardens were immaculate. I would recommend staying on the second floor if possible as the lower units can be a little dark and do absorb a bit of noise from the above units. The location is 2 blocks from the beach and the property includes free beach chairs and umbrellas. They also provide free top of the line bikes. It wasn’t very busy when we were there so everything was readily available. Jorge, the owner is attentive and super helpful. We had an amazing stay.
Carla, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay
Ernest, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and central to everything. It was a very comfortable stay. We will definitely stay there in the future.
Saray, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The place is a small exquisite place that I really liked. Beach and eateries were close. Because I was injured and couldn’t walk upstairs I was very disappointed that the elevators were not working because I couldn’t enjoy my time the family on the roof jacuzzi or pool :( Also, the place came equipped with plates, cups, utensils etc but were not supplied with soap/sponge to wash dishes or napkins. Some complimentary coffee/tea would have been much appreciated. Other than this, we enjoyed our time in this beautiful place.
Verenice, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Always a wonderful stay!
jesse, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

poor communication
After leaving we were told Jorge would send an email. 4 days - 8 emails, 3 chats, 2 FB messages, 8 phone callsand no response. BAD communication!!!!! no response to multiple attempts over various platforms. Good location, nice rooms. they have beach chairs, beach umbrellas and bikes. Refugio has great restaurants around -
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, quiet, close to beach and good dining options. Outstanding staff. Bottom units can be a little dark, not a lot of natural sunlight...but we did not spend much time in the room other than sleeping.
William Joseph, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very secure and safe buildings, very organized and helpful staff. We had a great time at our stay. While the pool's aren't anything extravagant, they are nice, well taken care of and offer nice privacy. Each building has its own pool as well so they're never busy. We would definitely stay here again, the staff went above and beyond to help us enjoy our stay in bucerias. Great place to stay
Brad, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, large, beautiful suites. Nice pools, pool in building two is the biggest and nicest. Very well maintained grounds. Jorge was very helpful and thorough with check in, maid staff very friendly. Great stay in Bucerias, we will be back!
Amanda, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ross, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ross, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oasis away from so many tourist. Both good experience for couples or family. Proximity to restaurants, bars, town center.
Jasmine, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

First time visit
First time visiting Bucerias. Our stay was pleasant ant Casa Damian. All of their staff were attentive and kind. Various restaurants to choose from. Although we were told we would receive a 10% discount at Cafe de Bucerias, 5% was given. Beach is at a walking distance. We enjoyed watching the many iguanas that were lounging on a tree across the street from our room. Pool water was very warm.
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The pool was very warm almost hot tub temp. The golf carts were all out of comission. No dish soap or cloths to wash dishes. We received no discount at Cafe de Bucerias like we were told and we ate there 5 times.
Diana Gail, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful small complex. Close to restaurants and the beach. Loved the feel of this property. Staff were accommodating and amazing.
Tracey, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
This was our second time at this location. We loved it last year and it did not disappoint this year. Everyone was helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable about the area. We had a great time.
Pamela A, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is our 3rd stay and are happy each time! See you again!
Laura, 14-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We stayed in the Don Paulino 2 bedroom suite. Its a decent room although it is on the main ground flloor in one of the buildings. This area does not have its own pool so we had to walk to adjacent areas to enjoy pool. Room was clean and spacious. We did have some issues within the room itself. The room safe was not working. Be aware that the plumbing was installed backwards for your hot/cold water. We weren't left any cleaning supplies for dishes or soap for the dishwasher. There is no washer or dryer in suite. Another thing to mention is this room has no balcony to it. We were disappointed to find this out when we arrived. It did have some good/bonus things to the complex though. Nice pool area, use of a bbq ( could have used an upgrade) , it appears that the building we stayed in was eventually getting an elevator installed ( started but on hold?) and a hot tub on the roof also there but not installed or running. This hotel does supply guests with golf carts to use( another serious upgrade needed. Several units not working). They supply you with beach chairs, umbrellas and bikes for guests to use which we did. Overall its a decent place but does require some work to the aging amenities.
Rich, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The suites and property are clean and well maintained. It's nice to have access to bicycles and beach umbrella and chairs.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible helpful host owner Jorge with fantastic support from Arnoldo and others. Very spacious clean room with full kitchen and 2 full bathrooms. Clean comfortable pool and seating areas. Easy access to all restaurants and the ocean with lawn chairs and umbrella provided. Couldn’t be better.
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