Availability in Marina Vallarta has increased manifold in the last few years. Reasonably priced family residences, right on the golf course, with access to the ocean, opened up a new possibility of security to many families. Mid- to high-end investment possibilties are innumerable including moderate to deluxe residences.
There are a number of options for real estate, and the prices are moderate. Condominiums are situated along the marina, mostly older, two bedroom units. There's a combination of both homes, townhouses and condominiums along the golf course and primarily new condominium towers along the beach. There is also a section known as Puerto and Isla Iguana that offers townhouses with private slips out back.
This is one of the comfortable areas with a number of single-family dwellings, primarily located on or around the golf course. Streets are winding, lawns are well-kept and sidewalks line most of the lanes. An easy-access allows walking, driving or bicycling to the nearby beach. Since the area is well established, trees are tall, providing a pleasant shade while gardens are lush and colorful. It’s an area that for many reasons continues to be popular for newcomers with families and retirees.
Activities are centered on the water, with the world-class marina of 555 slips, available for seasonal or year-round mooring. Fishing charters are available for those who don’t own their craft or left it moored at home. Sailboat outings take you quickly across the bay to Los Arcos, a rock formation south of downtown with scuba diving or snorkeling, or in the other direction towards Punta de Mita where the Marietas Islands offer even better diving. Close proximity to water tours allows easy access to the whaling activity during the winter season.
If you’re land-centric, the golf course will keep you occupied with your feet well-planted on cushy, green grass. Watch for crocodiles that populate the water traps, even though your caddy is well-trained to respect the creatures. Birds and other winged wonders fly overhead and into the trees.
At night, there’s nothing more pleasant than walking along the malecón of the marina. Yachts and sailboats lazily rest in the slips while the water reflects the lights of the shops and restaurants along the promenade. Check out the view from the top of the lighthouse, one of the marina landmarks. From up high, you can see the sea on one side and the mountains on the other with the city nestled along the curved shoreline. Have a drink and enjoy the sunset from on top of the world.
