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San Francisco (San Pancho) is a quite little town 31 miles north of Puerto Vallarta
known as the best surf spot on the west coast of Mexico. The beach is
big and open, and receives southwest to northwest swells. San Francisco
is also known for its natural beauty. This great North Shore
destination is easily reached by car, bus through one of the many tour
operators. |
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Sayulita is
a very popular little town 22 miles north of Puerto Vallarta. Sayulita
is located in a cozy cove where the jungle meets the sea. Sayulita is a
very tipical Mexican town which attracts many long board surfers
because of its rolling waves. |
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Litibu Until recently, Nayarit's Litibú project remained a dream on paper with
a lot of dirt being pushed around. With President Vicente Fox’s visit,
attention immediately moved CIP (Centro Integralmente Planeado, or
comprehensive planned center) to the front page. From what was actually
part of a long-range development project by investors and the
government of Nayarit, Litibú got the green light. Anyone who has
visited in the last few months is aware that the earth is already
moving with highway expansion and construction en route to Punta de
Mita. Turn right at the sign that says Higuera Blanca and you see
further expansion and construction. |
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Punta de Mita is located at the northern tip of Banderas Bay, 26 miles from Puerto
Vallarta on the Punta Mita Highway. This once-remote beachside fishing
village is now home of the a major real estate development with an
18-hole Nicklaus golf course and a Four Seasons Resort. The beach here
are quite spectacular, however the terrain can be quite dry. It is
quite a contrast to the other side of the bay which is rich in green
hillside jungle. Next to Punta Mita is the beach community of El
Anclote, which offers reasonable rentals in oceanfront condominiums and
a few homes. |
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La Cruz de Huanacaxtle La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is a tranquil town north of Puerto Vallarta
settled in the 1930s by the Chavez family who built a working ranch
north of Banderas Bay.This is where the beautiful and peaceful La
Manzanilla beach is located. Here swimmers can safely play in the
shallow surf that reaches 100 feet into the sea. There are a number of
small real estate developments offering both villa, condominium and bed
& breakfast accommodations. |
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Bucerias, located 12 miles north of the airport, Bucerias is popular with
Canadian and North American visitors Bucerias, or "Place of the
Divers," enjoys a 5-mile stretch of white sand beaches that is the
longest along the entire coastline of Banderas Bay. This beautiful
beach comes alive on Sundays when locals bring their families for a day
at the shore. Its long shallow shoreline is perfect for body surfing,
boogie boarding, surfing and shell collecting. Popular rentals for
beachfront homes. |
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Nuevo Vallarta is
a planned residential-resort community 15 minutes north of the airport,
the project was begun by the federal government more than 10 years ago.
Today, it is home to luxury villas and estates with lush tropical
gardens that line the winding canals, each with its own private docking
pier. The area also offers new deluxe resort amenities on more than
three miles of beach. There are two marinas, the more modern Paradise
Village marina, and the older Nuevo Vallarta marina |
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Puerto Vallarta The area that comprises Puerto Vallarta proper, begins at Marina
Vallarta near the international airport and continues through the Hotel
Zone that stretches from the marina to the downtown area. Downtown is
divided into two areas, north and south, and then follows the coast
south through the neighborhoods of Altavista, Amapas and Conchas
Chinas, as far as the Camino Real Hotel. |
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Puerto Vallarta-Marina Vallarta is home to Mexico's largest and most sophisticated marina complex, this
500-slip marina is bordered by several condominium projects with a
malecon full of shops, art galleries and restaurants, including the El
Faro lighthouse bar. It has an 18-hole golf course, water park, and
several 5-star hotels. It is one of the biggest communities in Vallarta
with beach, golf course and marina homes and condominiums. Popular
rentals are condominiums in the marina or on the beach |
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Puerto Vallarta-Hotel Zone The area from Marina Vallarta to El Centro, is known as the Hotel Zone.
This is where the major concentration of hotels and resorts are
located–huge towering buildings with all the amenities set in a
tropical paradise. All located on the beach with restaurants, shops,
nightclubs and shopping centers within easy walking distance.
Beachfront condominiums for rent are most popular |
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Puerto Vallarta-Downtown North is the heart of Vallarta, where the Malecon can be found welcoming
visitors into the center of town. There are historic buildings,
beautiful cathedrals, shops, galleries, beaches, and restaurants
galore. Here one can find the famous cobblestone streets that wind
there way through the oldest part of town. Wonderful classic Vallarta
homes are available to rent, as well as apartments and condos. |
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Puerto Vallarta-Downtown South is also known as the Romantic Zone, Los Muertos Beach or Colonia
Emiliano Zapata. The main streets, Olas Altas and Basilio Badillo,
offer cozy restaurants and bars, trendy boutiques and abundant
nightlife. On the beach itself are some of Vallarta's finest
restaurants and nightlife here is abundant. From beach clubs to martini
bars, most are open nearly all night. Beachfront condominiums and
B&Bs set right on the beach are available to rent. |
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Conchas Chinas / Amapas Area Conchas Chinas, an upscale neighborhood, is the most prestigious and
popular residential area of town. It is also known as "the Beverly
Hills of Vallarta." In Upper Conchas Chinas, along steep winding roads,
are sprawling villas in the $2-3 million price range built into the
jungle side with fabulous views that overlook the city and the Banderas
Bay. Below, in Lower Conchas Chinas are some of the grandest older
homes on the shoreline of Puerto Vallarta. Luxurious homes and condos
for rent. |
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Mismaloya is the small bayside village where in 1963 Hollywood director, John
Huston chose to make the movie "Night of the Iguana," which changed the
history of Puerto Vallarta forever. It is still a quaint beach location
where the Mismaloya River meets the sea. One of the most popular
beaches on Banderas Bay, it offers sea kayaking, jet ski rentals,
parasailing, and panga launches, and of course a wide selection of
beachside restaurants. |
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