General travel industry news and updates regarding Puerto Vallarta and Pacific Mexico

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Punta Mita Real Estate Update

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MARKET UPDATE: The US dollar is very strong. Costco - Puerto Vallarta sustains the expat community in creature comforts. Highway construction continues as the economy in the tourist villages have been vigilantly protected from Spring travelers. The market is full of opportunities and tentative shoppers have become very active. Longer term stays at a discount are viable. Let us guide you to your perfectly private socially distant sanctuary solution in the sun.

Architectural Feature: Villa Ranchos 7

$19,950,000 - Rancho R+R is modern Mexico, sophisticated and minimalist, yet rich in style, artful in design and lifestyle. This villa offers 16,000 square feet of living space and relishes ocean views from almost every vantage point.
LPR Luxury presents Auberge Resort - Punta de Mita - Susurros del Corazón - Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Luxury Launch: Auberge Resort Villas at El Banco, Punta de Mita, Mexico

Now accepting Founders reservations.

Susurros del Corazon an Auberge Resort at El Banco, Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Register now for priority selection and schedule a tour of the property.
The W Hotel - Punta de Mita - Mexico

W Hotel Punta De Mita, Mexico

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide present the W Punta de Mita, located in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit next to Los Veneros, an exclusive enclave on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, just South of Punta Mita and North of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Casa Kimberly : Former home of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Casa Kimberly : The Legacy of Elizabeth Taylor Gets a Make-Over

The filming of the 1964 John Huston movie “The Night of the Iguana” attracted the actor Richard Burton and his then mistress Elizabeth Taylor to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where he bought her a house on a cobblestone lane and another across it for himself.
Explore Puerto Vallarta and beyond via the lens of Mark Callanan

HuffPost: The Best Right – Now Pacific Coast Retirement Choice – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

If it's a Pacific coastal retirement lifestyle you're in the market for, your search will lead you to options in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Ecuador, and Mexico. Where is the best choice? As with all retire overseas decisions, the best choice depends on your priorities, your preferences, and your budget.
Xeneques - Explore Mexico Secreto: Los Xeneques eco minimal lux on the Costa Alegre, South of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Xeneques

Los Xeneques Eco Minimal Lux Bordering Costa Alegre, South of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Casa Tau - Location of Too Hot to Handle on Netflix - Ranchos Estates at the Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Reality TV: Casa Tau in Punta Mita is Too Hot to Handle

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Here's one thing I've learned while watching reality TV in my living room during a global pandemic: You really start to crave a beach vacation. Too Hot to Handle, the Neflix series about hot, horny people who are forbidden from sexual activity of any kind, dropped last Friday, and it definitely has a Love Island vibe to it: The contestants are all in a nice resort together, and we see way too much of their daily lives.
Villa Careyes 5 - Ultra luxury vacation rental villa for sale in Costa Careyes, Jalisco, Mexico - Careyes real estate

Villa Careyes 5 – Costa Careyes, Costalegre, Jalisco, Mexico

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Costa Careyes, Jalisco, Mexico

6 bedrooms | 8 bathrooms
$11,000,000 USD

Encircled on three sides by the Pacific Ocean, with the sound of crashing waves below and with water views stretching to the horizon, the six bedroom villa of Villa Careyes 5 commands a premier vantage point on three acres in the exclusive enclave of Rincon in Careyes, Mexico.

The Queen Penthouse of Puerto Vallarta at Tres Mares - Luxury Condominiums - Marina Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico - Luxury Puerto Vallarta real estate for sale

The Queen Penthouse at Tres Mares – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

4 bedrooms / Sleeps 8

Sale price: by request

Own THE majestic view of Puerto Vallarta from the coveted Queen Penthouse at Tres Mares high above Marina Vallarta. This grand residence overlooks the port and hotel zone, the water of Banderas Bay and vibrant town of Puerto Vallarta.

A $1 Billion Bet on Selling Mansions in Mexico

Mandarina – One & Only – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

In a spectacular oceanfront setting less than one hour north of Puerto Vallarta, Mandarina features the One&Only Mandarina, Rosewood Mandarina and the world-class Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club, nestled along a one-mile stretch of soft, sandy beach.
Villa Kupuri 6 - Kupuri Estates at the Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Staff Pick: Kupuri & Iyari Villas at the Punta Mita Resort – Mexico

There are gorgeous new homes to see at the Punta Mita Resort! Have a look at the new custom dream home construction at Kupuri and have a peek at the new Iyari Villas by Jaime Barba.
Secret Sayulita - Mega estate lot - with zoning & potential

Finding the Perfect Pacific Mexican Dream Home Building Lot with LPR Luxury

Looking for the perfect home site building lot for sale in Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico? Let us take you on a tour to see...
Tau Residences - Punta Mita Resort golf course condos for sale - Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

A New Project, An Auction, The Last NYE Villas & Free Wine

New Project: Tau Residences on the private point of Punta Mita are 42 units and five panoramic view penthouses. Schedule a site visit to pick your view!
Villa El Banco 6 - Ultra luxury, ultra private Punta de Mita, Mexico

#RHONY Punta de Mita, Mexico House Tour: Featured on Real Housewives of New York

The IDEAL in Punta de Mita luxury, quality and privacy is El Banco beach. El Banco is all to yourself with no passers-by or paparazzi.
Villa El Banco 6 - Puerto Vallarta luxury beachfront vacation rental villas Punta de Mita Vallarta Nayarit

Property Spotlight: Villa El Banco 6 – Punta de Mita

Exquisitely private, fun, family friendly, luxury vacation rental villa on the finest beach. Amazingly friendly and experienced staff with world class service and dining. Tennis, surfing, gym, sauna, home theater...you may never want to leave.

Information upon request
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Punta Mita Answers Key Questions About Mexico’s Hot Real Estate Market

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Upscale Resort Community Capitalizes on Growing Trend; Team of Real Estate Experts Makes Purchasing Resort Homes a Convenient, Personalized Process
Villa Ranchos 1 - Punta Mita Mexico - Luxury Real Estate and Vacation Rentals, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Staff Picks: Best Wedding Locations in Puerto Vallarta / Punta Mita Mexico

The lovely, tasteful, discreet and knowledgable ladies of La Putna Realty: Paulina, Yumiko and Katia list their picks for dreamiest wedding villas and locations. The best luxury Puerto Vallarta wedding locations are amazing beachfront villas North Puerto Vallarta in Punta Mita Mexico home to Four Seasons / St Regis Punta Mita Mexico Resort.
Puerto Vallarta sunset from Hacienda San Angel - Downtown Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Posh Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta didn’t start out posh. Prior to Hollywood’s arrival in the Golden Age of films, it was a remote fishing town. Liz Taylor and Richard Burton put it on the in crowd’s circuit when they descended upon Mexico’s Pacific Coast in the early 1960s for the film The Night of the Iguana.
NEW VIDEO: Vallarta Nayarit : Live It To Believe It

NEW VIDEO: Vallarta Nayarit : Live It To Believe It

Vallarta | Nayarit - One Destination Explore the Bay of Banderas…
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Las Alamandas

Las Alamandas is Mexico’s ultimate beach hideaway! Located between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo along the famed Costalegre Coast, it is nestled on 1,500 acres of unspoiled nature reserve. This secluded luxury resort with only 16 suites is a delightful Mexican paradise created by Isabel Goldsmith-Patiño offering the exclusive ambience of an elegant private estate with the highest standards of service and hospitality from a warm and caring staff.
The Last Available 2019 Holiday Villas for Rent in Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

The Last Available 2019 Holiday Villas for Rent in Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

The Last Available 2019 Holiday Villas for Rent in Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Time is running out. Make an offer!
Villa Pontoquito 4 - Villa Koi - Ocean Home Magazine

A Staff Favorite: Villa Pontoquito 4 – North Shore Puerto Vallarta, Punta de Mita

A staff favorite at Pontoquito, Villa Koi, spectacular and rich with cultured refinement, perfectly captures the art of indoor-outdoor Pacific Mexican coastal living.
Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit : Let The Good Times Roll

New Video: Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit: Let The Good Times Roll

Bravo to the makers of this fun and colorful new video from the Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit boards of turismo. It has spectacular shots of the places and moments to experience while here.
Villa Punta Mita 2 - Distinguished Michelin Chef at the Four Seasons / St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Riviera Nayarit Pacific Mexico

Punta Mita Mexico – Lux Family Friendly Vacation Destination

While in Punta Mita stay at Villa Punta Mita 2, a luxurious multi-dwelling villa situated in beautiful surroundings with lavish homes and plenty to see and do.
Punta Vista Signature Residences - Unit 201

New Rental – Punta Vista Signature Residences – Unit 201

Punta Vista Signature Residences are boutique beachfront condominiums are known for luxuriously solid construction, generous finishes and arguably the best beach inside the protected Bay of Banderas.
Villa Lagos del Mar 14 - Punta Mita Resort - Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Minimalist luxury – Villa Lagos del Mar 14 – Punta Mita Resort

Architecture Spotlight: Villa Lagos del Mar 14 by Jose "Pepe" Yturbe is an imaginative and clever work of art on the golf course at the Punta Mita Resort.
Punta Mita Beach festival 2017

EVENTS: The Punta Mita Beach Festival

The Punta Mita Beach Festival was fun. Have a look at the photos and videos of the event at the Kupuri Beach Club at the Punta Mita Resort.

THE FUTURE OF PUNTA MITA

The Secret Retreat for the World’s Top Tech Billionaires. Located on a private peninsula surrounded by white sand beaches, Punta Mita is a spectacular 1,500-acre resort and residential community bordered by the Pacific Ocean, and an easy 40 minute drive north of Puerto Vallarta.
Airport, new luxury resort in Costa Alegre

The Costalegre is Emerging: A Highway & Airport to New Luxury Resorts

Tourism in the state of Jalisco should get a major boost with new infrastructure development in the Costa Alegre region. The Costa Alegre consists of a series of 43 virgin beaches, capes and bays distributed along the Pacific coast between the major tourist centers of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, and Manzanillo, Colima.
The Riviera Nayarit Highway - The Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta highway - Autopista La Cruz - Tepic

The New Highways to Riviera Nayarit & Punta Mita!

March 18, Roberto Sandoval Castañeda, Governor of the State of Nayarit, officially opened the new highway between La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Punta de Mita. The highway has all the benefits of an expressway without a toll; its four lanes shorten travel time and increase the safety factor for drivers; it was completed just in time for the start of Easter season in the Riviera Nayarit.
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Punta Mita serves up authentic Mexico

Visiting the Riviera Nayarit just days after Hurricane Patricia hit the coast, an uneasy calm had set in. After all, Patricia, the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Western hemisphere, was predicted to do "catastrophic" damage.
The Jack Nicklaus golf course at the St. Regis Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico

Riviera Nayarit: Massive Tourism Growth

The results are in, and tourism officials are pleased. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (RN CVB) reports that 2015 scored a trifecta for the Pacific Coast destination with growth in revenue, hotel occupancy and visitor satisfaction. In a nutshell, 2015 figures reflect these increases above 2014 tallies:
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PUERTO VALLARTA CLOSES RECORD YEAR WITH 90% OCCUPANCY

The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board announced that the final month of the year will top a successful 2015 with over 90% occupancy rate.
Golf at the Punta Mita Resort - Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Golf Digest: GOLF IN MEXICO: THE BEST OF THE BEST IN PUERTO VALLARTA

Across the Sea of Cortez from Cabo San Lucas, on the Mexico mainland's Pacific coast, it's Nicklaus country. But it's also tequila country, disparate entities united by their 19th-hole contributions, and each providing reasons to visit.
Casa Kimberly : Former home of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Travel Weekly – Puerto Vallarta Sizzles

Puerto Vallarta is hardly new to Mexico’s tourism scene, but a smashing 2015 featuring an explosion of new hotels — with more slated for the next few years — all but ensures that Puerto Vallarta will remain a hot spot in 2016 and likely beyond.
Sayulita - Mexico - Pueblo Magico

The Guardian: Sayulita, hippy-chic Mexico on the Pacific coast

A new charter flight to Puerto Vallarta has put Mexico’s Pacific coast within easy reach from the UK. But don’t hang around in the big resorts – head north for laid-back beaches and boho shops, whale-watching and rodeos.
Sayulita - Mexico - Pueblo Magico

Pueblo Mágico Plaque Proudly Unveiled in Sayulita

On December 2, 2015, Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Enrique de la Madrid, unveiled the Sayulita Pueblo Mágico plaque in the township of Banderas Bay in the Riviera Nayarit.
Russell Wilson and Ciara Punta Mita Mexico

Celebrity Spotting in Punta Mita Mexico – Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and Pop Singer Ciara

Russell Wilson, Quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks was spotted in Punta Mita Mexico with R&B singer Ciara and some friends to enjoy some time on the beach during his week off from the NFL gridiron in what he called "The best vacation ever!"
World Property Channel - Mexico

Positive Outlook for Mexico’s Hotel Market

World Property Channel The outlook for Mexico's hotel…
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort - Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Tripadvisor Top 25 Hotels: #8 The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Punta Mita, Mexico

Congratulations to Carl Emberson and his team at the St. Regis Punta Mita for making Tripadvisors list of top 25 hotels in the world. The people have spoken!

Travel and Leisure: Mexico’s New Costa Alegre Hideaways

On Mexico’s Pacific Coast, long a place of low-key glamour and fantastical, free-thinking retreats, a new generation of bohemian-chic resort hotels has sprung up on the Costa Alegre.
Bill Gates buys the Four Seasons Resort - Punta Mita Mexico

Seattle Times: Bill Gates buys resort plus development land in Punta Mita, near Puerto Vallarta for $200 million

Cascade Investment, Bill Gates’ private investment arm, is purchasing the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita and an adjacent 48-acre parcel of development land for $200 million in cash.
Punta Mita resort offers luxe summer camp experience

Punta Mita resort offers luxe summer camp experience

As the car pulled up to the St. Regis Punta Mita, I felt apprehensive and excited, like a kid getting dropped off at summer camp. I was heading to the Mexico luxury resort for the inaugural Punta Mita Beach Festival, billed as an "adventurous experience" featuring stand-up paddleboard clinics, surfing lessons, yoga on the beach, biking, snorkeling and paddleboard races. In fact, it sounded a lot like adult summer camp.
For Migrants, New Land of Opportunity Is Mexico

For Migrants, New Land of Opportunity Is Mexico

By DAMIEN CAVE MEXICO CITY — Mexico, whose economic…
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Staff Picks: Best Luxury Vacation Rental Deals – Punta Mita – Puerto Vallarta

  The Glass Penthouse - PVSR 604 4+ bedrooms /…
Explore Punta Mita Mexico - Puerto Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit

Bienvenidos a Paradise! The Magical World of Punta Mita: Part One

Puerto Vallarta is a world-class travel destination, a high-end…

A song for San Pancho Riviera Nayarit México – “El Aparato” by Café Tacuba

A song for San Pancho Riviera Nayarit México - "El Aparato"…
Enews for residents, guests and friends of the Punta Mita Resort

The 10 Best Vacation Spots For Celebrity Run-Ins – Punta de Mita, Mexico

Lady Gaga put Punta de Mita, Mexico on the celebrity friendly travel map in 2011. Since then, visitors have included Charlie Sheen, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Hilary Duff, Kirsten Dunst, and Mario Lopez.
Casa Amore at the St. Regis - Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Pacific Mexico

Amore is…bathing with the Gods

This 8 bedroom beachfront ultra luxury vacation villa at the Punta Mita Resort is a five star resort unto itself and must be experienced. http://casaamore.com
Explore Puerto Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit - Mexico

Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Regions

Because of its popularity as a tourism destination and second-home…

Construction progress of road – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle to Punta de Mita

The highly-anticipated construction of a four-lane highway, financed by the state of Nayarit.
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta and the Mexican Iguana Affair

IF ever a movie transformed a town, The Night of the…
Bullish on the Rise of the Mexican Middle Class

CNN – Misreading Mexico – The Rise of the Mexican Middle Class

By Ravi Agrawal, CNN Ravi Agrawal is senior producer of Fareed…
Costa Careyes - Costa Alegre - Jalisco, Pacific Mexico

I LOVE Tulum

Tulum is a hip and still unspoiled beach town just over an hour from Cancun, Mexico. Explore the crystalline beaches, pristine cenotes and enjoy the water and sand that we all dream about.
Casa Aramara - Punta Mita Resort - Ultra Luxury Vacation Rental - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Casa Aramara – The Most Famous House in Punta Mita Built by Joe Francis Available to Rent

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Joe Francis' super-exclusive Mexican resort has been the vacation destination of choice for Hollywood's rich-and-famous -- and now Francis is opening the doors of Casa Aramara to other clientele, too.

We've had superstar visitors in Punta Mita before but it has been particularly Gaga with a frolicking a Sheens and return visits from the Kardashain family.

Celebrity Spotting in Punta Mita, Mexico

We've had superstar visitors in Punta Mita before but…

Pacific Coast property is poised to emerge from anonymity

Hotelito Desconocido, which is Spanish for “little, unknown…

Hoteliers: Mexico is ‘full of opportunities’

In 2008 and 2009, the global economic downturn hit Mexico hard. The H1N1 Virus and countless stories of drug violence that followed didn’t help either. Some hotel chains continued to expand, while many others paid down debts and put developments on hold. Now investors see opportunity.