First of all, their governor shares a political party with the president of the country, which facilitates federal-state transactions. Anyone from the area might say that no help is necessary, thank you very much, since they consistently rank in the top five vacation destinations in the country. Investment opportunities, both national and international, continue to expand over time. Despite the time difference of one hour between Nayarit and Jalisco, time is rarely an issue, since most tourist-related businesses follow the "Vallarta clock," or Jalisco time.
Nuevo Vallartans will point out a number of pros for their northern region, while considering the cons quite miniscule. This list was compiled with the assistance of Suzana Valentini of Valentini Realty in Nuevo Vallarta.
PROS
Peace and quiet of natural surroundings
Flat, smooth beach safer for children and great for walking
Great for families
Very little traffic
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
Extremely 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 renovated 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.
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, now, a sports club and beach club. Casa del Sol presents deluxe condominiums at an accessible price with beachfront living. New project Nitta, featured on this month's cover, terraces its property to provide the best in view and openness for each resident. Mayan Island's Seibal provides a heliport, in addition to a business center and other conveniences. The recently inaugurated Villa Magna offers beachfront penthouses and apartments on gracious prime real estate fronting the sea, the golf course and the marina. And finally, there is the new Villa La Estancia of the Villa Group, a deluxe top-of-the-line family-style residence. 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.
