With regards to real estate, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit stand out in Mexico. Each year more tourism real estate is sold in Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit than any other Mexican destination and has the largest American and Canadian expat communities along Mexico's beautiful coastlines. And for good reason. The variety of real estate homes and condos in Puerto Vallarta and neighboring Riviera Nayarit just doesn't get much better in Mexico. Choose from a beachfront home or something on the hillside overlooking the bay and town. Or perhaps a Vallarta home or condo in one of three marinas, along the canals, or along one of the numerous golf courses around Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. Your house can be right down town, close to everything, or off the beaten path, away from it all. And there's something for everyone's price range. Puerto Vallarta has plenty to offer for those considering real estate in the sun or perhaps early retirement! Visit here for information about real estate developments in Vallarta and Nayarit, or search here for homes and condos available through the MLS for Vallarta and Nayarit.
Real Estate Trends 2009-2010: How things can change in a short period of time! Vallarta’s real estate market has been hit on many sides this year, making it difficult for the market to move ahead.
Buying Real Estate in Mexico: It is a common misconception that foreigners cannot own real estate in Mexico, but the reality is that they can. It is perfectly legal for a foreigner or foreign corporation to acquire any type of real estate, holding the property as a direct owner, with the exception of properties located in the Restricted Zone.
Principal Regions & Areas of Costa Vallarta: Over the years as Puerto Vallarta has grown and a number of communities and developments have become established both to the north and south of its downtown borders, it has become more and more apparent that there needs to be names for the regions in which the communities are situated.
Realizing the Dream: Making the Move: Before you embark on your idyllic new life by the bay, there are some details to consider.
Why Puerto Vallarta?: While Los Cabos and Cancun seem to always be in the news as appealing Mexican destinations, Puerto Vallarta has been keeping a low profile in the background. And while the spotlight’s on them, it is actually Puerto Vallarta that has created this country’s largest resort real estate market.
Why you should use an AMPI broker: The time has come. Whether after one brief trip or following years of visiting Costa Vallarta, you have decided that you want to purchase your very own piece of paradise on the beach.
Vallarta Central: There’s no doubt that living in the heart of downtown is attractive for many who move to Puerto Vallarta specifically for the romantic life suggested by walking along the Malecón in El Centro on a sunny Sunday, surrounded by the friendly faces of Mexico.
SUB-REGIONS: Amapas, Conchas Chinas, East, North, South.
South Shore: The South Shore is where the foothills of the Sierra Madre meets the ocean, creating spectacular real estate opportunities for both home and condominiums with fantastic views of the bay and back to Puerto Vallarta.
SUB-REGIONS: Garza Blanca, Playas Gemelas, Mismaloya, Boca de Tomatlan, El Tuito.
Vallarta North: This region is situation between the international airport and the start of downtown Vallarta. Starting at the airport it extends south along the coastline, to Marina Vallarta and down to downtown Puerto Vallarta.
SUB-REGIONS: Hotel Zone, Marina Vallarta, Rio Pitillal Arriba, Rio Pitillal Abajo.
Valle Jalisco: The northerly and southerly sides of Banderas Bay are shaped by a small mountain range providing hillside elevation for the towns and real estate developments built here. In the center of this coastline starts a large agricultural valley that provides a long beach at bay shore, fed by the Ameca River that stretches back for many miles.
SUB-REGIONS: Aeropuerto, Ixtapa, Las Juntas, Las Palmas.