The Dine Corporation’s master-planned resort and residential community comprises over 1,500 acres of coastline, natural jungle, mountains and rolling hills. The Four Seasons Resort will soon be joined by the St. Regis Resort and Villas, as well as La Solana, a Rosewood Resort. The Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course will also be complemented by another Nicklaus course, both graced by further developments of residences, villas and condominiums.
PROs
• Investments are stronger than ever in this fast-growing region
• Incredible variety of activities available, such as sailing, golf, tennis, diving, hiking and horseback riding
• Spas, gymnasiums and personal service options increasing
• Personal concierge service provides all needs from groceries to babysitting
• Privacy and security guaranteed
• Natural lushness of surrounding area without attempt at “taming” the environment
CONs
• Distance from cultural activities in Puerto Vallarta
• Lack of proper grocery store and other basic services in area
• Lack of air service, except through Puerto Vallarta’s international airport
• Possible need for vehicle for personal transportation outside the resort
An interesting phenomenon in Punta de Mita is that the visitors who choose to stay in the area tend to be the same ones who buy residences in the area. And those who buy residences tend to invest further by purchasing property or other rental income possibilities. This has resulted in an incrementally multiplying combination of rental and purchase options. As further land is being developed both within and without the Dine property, prices continue to rise, while reasonable investment options such as condominiums and villa complexes become available.
As the surrounding area continues to grow, eventually a number of services currently only on paper will be available, such as schools, grocery stores, hospitals, boutique hotels, shopping centers and even a heli-pad and marina. Three more golf courses are planned in nearby Litibú as well as one more in Punta de Mita succeeding the second Jack Nicklaus course. A yacht pier is planned for Punta de Mita to further complement the marina still in the planning stages in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
An incredible variety of investment options include the full-ownership Four Seasons Private Villas, El Encanto’s luxury oceanfront and golf course residences, Las Palmas de Punta Mita Villa and Las Terrazas and the Punta Vista development in its succeeding phases. Plans for Porto Fortuna include its very own Deepak Chopra center with guaranteed annual appearances by the Master. Attention to detail is paramount in residences designed for the most particular client. Design is a key element in the integration of residence options with the environment, earning the entire Punta Mita development recognition for environmental design by President Vicente Fox. Check www.puntamita.com.mx for information.
Other private investment options are also available nearer to the entrance at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle such as the award-winning Real del Mar residences, Hacienda de Mita and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle’s Serenity and Punta Esmeralda. A suggestion prior to investing is to spend some time in the area of your choice. You’ll undoubtedly find questions answered you hadn’t even realized might come up.
