Nuevo Vallartans will point out a number of pros for their northern region, while considering the cons quite miniscule.
PROs
- Peace and quiet of natural surroundings
- Flat, smooth beach safer for children and great for walking
- Great for families
- Very little traffic, good infrastructure
- Proximity to golf, water, marina, many homes interconnected by waterway
- Yacht club, beach clubs and great spots for drinks and dining
- Accessible prices on properties
CONs
- Lack of cultural center
- Not very walkable and distances can be considerable
- Quite high taxi fares to Puerto Vallarta at night
- Difficulty connecting with neighbors due to seasonal nature of residency
For those who are active outdoors, there are a number of popular activities very well represented in Nuevo Vallarta. Tee off at three world-class golf courses, Mayan Palace, Paradise Village’s El Tigre and the world-renowned Flamingos course. Sail into the bay and tie up right at your very own dock if you own the right property, whether at several condo developments or some of the private villas and homes along the inlet. A 300-slip marina awaits your yacht, with full services next door. The dolphin facility and research center and turtle protection reserve bring the natural resources of the area into direct contact with the public.
With some of the finest beaches along the Pacific coast, Nuevo Vallarta was designed to take advantage of the natural beauty of the coast, with lush growth, privacy and luxury prime among considerations. Not far off the coast are the Marietas Islands, where birds live in a protected habitat and snorkeling and diving provide underwater views to rival anywhere along the coast. The Paradise Plaza shopping center is a comfortable mall housing a supermarket, a number of restaurants, shops, cyber cafes, banks, a health center and other businesses.
The variety of real estate ownership available is greater here than anywhere else around the bay. Homes, condos, fractional and homesites, located on the beach, the golf course, the marina or the canals that meander throughout the area. Nuevo Vallarta offers more opportunities for boaters than anywhere else in Vallarta, or for Mexico for that matter.
Residences in Nuevo Vallarta take advantage of the open spaces by venturing into a modern design not necessarily anchored to Mexican style or architecture. For some, that may be a drawback, but for those who prefer all the modern conveniences, properties rise into the sky along the coast and spread their wings as much as the large lots allow. Paradise Village continues to develop its overall concept, with hotel, condominiums, the Playa Royale, a marina, spa, golf course and a sports club and beach club. Besides condominiums and other luxury residences, consider any of the private homes, haciendas and villas that offer not only a living option, but also great rental possibilities as well.
