Situated between the Ameca River to the east, Nuevo Vallarta to the west, Highway 200 to the north and the shore of Banderas Bay to the south, Jarretaderas is a small, typical Mexican community with low-end priced housing.
Below are listed some of the Jarretaderas Real Estate properties currently listed for sale.
As one of the fastest growing, most successful real estate investment regions in the state of Nayarit, the mega-developments of Nuevo Vallarta and Flamingos are known best for the full spectrum of real estate homes and condominiums they have to offer, including three golf courses and two marinas, and tend to be one of the more popular real estate markets in the Riviera Nayarit region. Nuevo Vallarta and Flamingos homes and condominiums are situated along the longest beach in the bay, stretching from the Ameca River to Bucerias, as well as the fairways of the golf courses, the canals of Nuevo Vallarta and in front of the two marinas.
There are numerous developments within this sub-region, with the largest being Paradise Village and Vidanta. There are numerous smaller developments which are listed on our development list. If access to the ocean is important to you, as well as golf, this area is a good choice. Prices are mid-range for the most part, and there’s plenty to choose from. The international airport of Puerto Vallarta is just minutes away.
It is well situated along the coastline in what would be the middle of Banderas Bay. The southeast border of this area is the Ameca River (also the border between Nayarit and Jalisco), and the main highway; so the town of Jarretaderas is included, as well. The other towns in this region are more popular for locals than for tourism real estate.
On the other side of the highway is the sub-region of Valle de Banderas. There is little to no tourism real estate here, it is mostly low-cost housing and farmland farther up the valley. Along the highway, however, there is a Walmart and Mega, as well as many other stores, to service the region.
In most recent years both Nuevo Vallarta and Flamingos have been increasingly more popular for Riviera Nayarit real estate as they have so many different types available in many different situations. There are homes and condominiums for sale on the beach side, the golf course, in the marina or along the many canals that meander through the area. There are numerous beach and sports clubs, tennis and golf, and easy access the airport, Puerto Vallarta, the North Shore and Riviera Nayarit communities to the north. Most of the real estate is within gated communities, adding a layer of security, plus there’s the San Javier hospital and Paradise Plaza Shopping Center, built around a vibrant community of people who like to be active. And for the most part, the real estate is reasonably priced, although there is quite a spread between having an oceanfront home and a golf course condominium!
This region is situated behind the airport and the sub-region of Ixtapa and consists primarily of commercial properties and some low-end priced housing. Very little of the housing in this region would be classified as tourism real estate.
Below are listed some of the Las Palmas Real Estate properties currently listed for sale.
This region is behind the Puerto Vallarta airport heading up into the valley and consists primarily of commercial properties for sale and some low-end priced housing. Very little of the housing in this region would be classified as tourism real estate.
Below are listed some of the Ixtapa Jalisco Real Estate properties currently listed for sale.
This region is on the north side of the airport and consists primarily of commercial properties and some low-end priced housing. Very few homes in this region would be classified as tourism real estate.
This region surrounds the Puerto Vallarta airport and consists primarily of commercial properties for sale and some low-end priced housing. Little in the way of housing, especially tourism real estate.
Below are listed some of the Puerto Vallarta Airport Zone Real Estate properties currently listed for sale.
The northerly and southerly sides of Banderas Bay are shaped by a small mountain range providing hillside elevation for the towns and real estate developments built here. In the center of this coastline starts a large agricultural valley that provides a long beach at bay shore, fed by the Ameca River that stretches back for many miles. On the Jalisco side of the valley, extending from the Ameca River (the northwest border) eastward around Vallarta and Pitillal is the region known Valle Jalisco (as this side of the valley is in the state of Jalisco). It includes everything along the highway from Marina Vallarta, around the airport, and back into the valley. This area encompasses mostly low-end residential homes, businesses, and farms, with little tourism real estate development. The main small towns on this side of the river are Las Juntas, Ixtapa, and Las Palmas. The road through these towns eventually heads into the hills to the towns of the Sierra Madre. These have not been traditionally popular with foreigners, except for Talpa, which has seen some tourist development in recent years.
This sub-region of the Hotel Zone is bordered by the highway leading into town and the Libramiento, and the Pitillal River to the north. It consists mostly of suburbs and shopping centers, with popular neighborhoods such as Fluvial Vallarta, Versalles and Las Palmas. Real estate listings here consists of mostly moderately priced single family homes, although some new tower apartment buildings have been constructed recently, all providing easy access to all parts of Puerto Vallarta. Most of this would not be considered “tourism” real estate, but rather homes to full-time residents who work in the region.
Fluvial Vallarta has become the anchor development of this area, offering lots to build single family homes, commercial properties, and has attracted big stores such as Costco, Soriana and La Comer. There major shopping center Caracoles is here, as are a number of private medical clinics situated nearby.
This sub-region is bordered by the Pitillal River to the south and includes primarily the town of Pitillal, one of the largest communities within the Vallarta region. Real estate listings here consists of mostly low- to -moderately priced single family homes for sale with easy access to all parts of Puerto Vallarta. Most of this would not be considered “tourism” real estate, but rather homes to full-time residents who work in the region.
This is a popular area for, or close to, major shopping centers and large grocery stores.
Marina Vallarta began with a dream of creating a new level of life on Banderas Bay, where sailboats, yachts and fishing craft could count on a safe harbor. Today, it is a first-class, planned real estate community including both homes and condominiums, shopping mall, an American school and first-class hotels, centered around a marina and an 18-hole golf course. Marina Vallarta’s real estate opportunities include marina, oceanfront and fairway homes and condominiums for sale, with oceanfront condominium towers being the newest developments.
Work on the marina itself, with 450 boat slips, began in 1986. And by 1990, the marina was in full swing, even though it was 1993 before it was completed. Today, there are high-rise condominiums along the shoreline, marina-front condos, and homes and small development condominiums along the fairways of the Marina Vallarta golf course. It’s an excellent location that’s close to the airport and not far from downtown Puerto Vallarta, from shopping available close by at Plaza Marina or at the shopping centers Galerías Vallarta near the port or La Isla in the Hotel Zone.
There are three distinguishing landmarks for Marina Vallarta. When arriving by vehicle, the first you’ll see is a large whale sculpture at the Marina’s main entrance. It was built by Octavio González in the early 90s and paid for by local Marina businessmen. The prominent landmark is a lighthouse, built alongside the marina promenade and at the end of Calle (street) Timon. The lighthouse has a bar at the top and is a wonderful place to have an evening cocktail and get a great view of all of Marina Vallarta. The marina promenade is very popular with strollers, enjoying the many boats in the marina, and the many restaurants available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. On Thursday evenings the whole marina boardwalk turns into a market with all sorts of interesting available, much of it handmade. It is a very popular event with people coming from all over, and enjoying one of the boardwalk restaurants afterwards.
Most of the cultural experiences can be found on the marina promenade, which is lined with numerous restaurants. Some have live entertainment, although there are always passing trios or mariachis who are ready to perform for you. In the evenings, artists display their works as well along the promenade. For dining, there’s a wide variety of cuisine types available, the best idea is to simply walk the promenade and read their menus. The marina especially comes alive in the evenings, with people and families walking the promenade before selecting a place for dinner. Calle Popa (near the entrance and siding with Plaza Neptuno) has become very popular as it lined with many restaurants and side-walk cafes offering many types of cuisine. There’s a type and price of cuisine here for everyone.
The beach in front of Marina Vallarta is only accessible to the public at one end, alongside the airport. From here, (some parking is available), you can enjoy a walk east along the beach where most of the hotels and condo towers are located, or, for a more traditional Mexico experience, you can walk west in front of the airport to the beach restaurants situated by the river, called Los Jitomates.
A few hotels, such as the Marriott, offer membership cards for access at very reasonable rates (Day Pass, with the food and drinks you have deductible from the cost of the pass) and also discounts at the restaurants, bars and spa.
Marina Vallarta has an 18-hole course designed by Joe Finger, situated in the middle of the development, which offers a marvelous mix of the typical tropical ambiance of the Pacific coast with views of the Sierra Madre and Banderas Bay. The Marina Vallarta golf course is owned and operated by Club Corp who also have two 18-hole courses, called Vista Vallarta in the hills behind Vallarta. The clubhouse is situated on the main entry road, follow it until you have to turn and it’s on your right. It also offers probably about the best golf package for those who stay here four-six months a year. You’ll find more information regarding this here.
Centrally located, close to the airport and 15 minutes from downtown, the marina at Marina Vallarta is a favorite for boaters, for both long and short term rentals. There are 450 slips ranging in size from 30 to 140 ft. Some are privately owned in the marina (both in the main marina or in front of oceanfront homes and townhouses), others are rented on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Services include electricity, satellite TV, water, honey barge, security, and laundry service. Opequimar provides a fuel dock, full marine services with an 88-ton travel lift capable of lifting ships up to 95 feet.
There is a wide variety of Marina Vallarta real estate options available, and along with it close proximity to the airport and downtown Vallarta, it is a favorite for many. Older Marina Vallarta condo projects line the marina and golf course, with newer condominium tower units available situated along the beach that offers amazing views of the bay and looking back towards downtown Vallarta. Single family homes, and most recently condominiums towers, can be found for sale along the fairways of the golf course while in front on the beach there are larger condo projects and hotels. For those who may be moving to Vallarta and have children who are school age, an advantage to Marina Vallarta is that the American School is located here and can walk to school from most parts of the development.
