Rio Pitillal South
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.
City
Typical Mexican-style homes in older neighborhoods or new developments such as Fluvial. Some smaller condominium buildings have been developed recently. Not much view properties. Prices range from low-to-mid priced.
Centrally located just behind the Hotel Zone and close to all the shopping centers in the area. Typical housing with some small apartment buildings.
You aren't on the beach but close to it, within a more Mexican neighborhood. Plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. There are also many schools in the area. Easy access to all regions of Vallarta.