SOUTH SHORE
PRIVATE BEACHES & RARE GEMS
The South Shore begins where Conchas Chinas ends where the foothills of the Sierra Madre meet the ocean, creating spectacular real estate opportunities for both home and condominiums with fantastic views of the bay and back to Puerto Vallarta. When you 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, 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.
Known for its spectacular views overlooking the bay and the town. Along this coastline is where the region’s first gated hillside communities were built. Today, there are several of them, offering mostly single-family residences or villas. Small beachfront condominium projects and one exceptionally large one - the hotel/real estate/timeshare development of Garza Blanca. The views are so good that often real estate prices on the hillside rival those of the oceanfront homes. The South Shore has some excellent restaurants and is still relatively close to downtown, making it easy to frequent the restaurants or stroll the Malecon. There are some restaurants in the area and downtown is close by. Need a vehicle in most cases. Bus service is available but need to walk to the highway or call a taxi.
Known for its amazing coastline, with clear waters, and a lush jungle backdrop.
PLAYAS GEMELAS
Playas Gemelas is very close to the Garza Blanca preserve, and is only 12 minutes or so south of downtown Puerto Vallarta. This beach can be accessed from the highway via very steep steps, but the powdery white sand and glorious waters are perfect for swimming. Bring along a lunch and drinks, and perhaps an umbrella and an air mattress to make lounging more comfortable too.
MISMALOYA BEACH
Mismaloya beach is only about 5 minutes from Garza Blanca when you head southwards, and less than 20 minutes from the downtown area of Puerto Vallarta. This is a renowned location which is often bustling and vibrant and offers much in the way of activities and amenities. You can eat in one of the many fine restaurants here, play in the river, or rent a small boat from which to fish. Why not watch the pelicans plunge into the water, or even walk to the movie set where Night of the Iguana was filmed? Mismaloya is one of the places that helped shape Puerto Vallarta into the sought-after destination it is today!
BOCA DE TOMATLAN
This is a sleepy fishing village which offers a unique experience to those seeking authentic Mexican places. Watch the water taxis come and go while you drink cold beer or margaritas and eat fresh barbecued fish.., or even hop on board and head over to beaches like Las Animas, Quimixto and Yelapa. These are the hidden gems of Puerto Vallarta’s south shore.
