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Puerto Vallarta Neighborhood Overview
In this new series, we will focus on the residential areas of Banderas Bay, exploring the pros and cons for the buyer in today’s marketplace with knowledgeable realtors and homeowners. |
 Gringo Gulch: Gringo Gulch is the popular name for the neighborhood on the hill just southeast of downtown overlooking the Cuale River’s north bank. By Joseph Kandoll
 El Centro: 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 on a sunny Sunday, surrounded by the friendly faces of Mexico. The description alone rings the bells. Or curls the toes as they dig in the soft sand. But what is life really like on the streets in the hills above downtown? By Joseph Kandoll
 North Shore, Punta de Mita: Combine the boundless green jungle with the surf-splashedThe entire peninsula at the northern tip of the bay is called Punta de Mita, the name originating from the Náhuatl word mictlan, “the doorway to paradise.” It is distinguished from “Punta Mita,” the term used by Dine Corporation for the section containing the Four Seasons Resort and more. By Joseph Kandoll
 Aeropuerto, Ixtapa: Ixtapa is a town just outside of Puerto Vallarta more or less east of the airport. For those who haven’t been there, the turn-off to Ixtapa is marked where the major speed bumps cross the road at the intersection with signs not only for Ixtapa but also for the university and Las Palmas. By Joseph Kandoll
 Costa Vallarta North: Sayulita, San Francisco and Lo De Marcos: Each of the three best-known towns in Costa Vallarta North has a character all its own. Sayulita, San Francisco and Lo de Marcos are all located off Highway 200 Norte, each accessed by a well-marked entrance. By Joseph Kandoll
 Hotel Zone: For native Vallartans, this area along Ave. Francisco Medina Ascencio lined with majestic palm trees has marked the northern entrance to the city. The avenue was named after Governor Francisco Medina Ascencio, who extracted the promise to finish the road from his friend, President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz. By Joseph Kandoll
 Marina Vallarta: Marina Vallarta began with a dream of creating a new level of life on Banderas Bay where sailboats, yachts and fishing craft count on a safe harbor. By Joseph Kandoll
 Litibú, The President's Choice: Until recently, Nayarit's Litibú project remained a dream on paper with a lot of dirt being pushed around. By Joseph Kandoll
 Nuevo Vallarta: As one of the fastest growing, most successful investment regions in the state of Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta doesn't sweat the small stuff. By Joseph Kandoll
 South Shore: Combine the boundless green jungle with the surf-splashed rocks of a coast interspersed with private coves, add a place to view the constantly changing palette of the bay, and you have the South Shore, where rugged, low-density residences, as well as villas and other homes, dot the coastline on the curving road toward Barra de Navidad. By Joseph Kandoll
 Conchas Chinas: Some say the best view in all of Banderas Bay is from the hills of Conchas Chinas. Whether or not the hyperbole is accurate, the view is incredible. By Joseph Kandoll
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