uerto Vallarta real estate and part time residents.
is up and coming and if you Versalles and Los Gaviotas are
are looking for chic both known as popular residential
downtown living, then the area neighborhoods. Again, very few
from the Hotel Zone to Conchas water views but you will find
Chinas on the Banderas Bay may be lower to mid price ranges. The
the right option for you. This Hotel Zone, although near most of
area is not only great for the shopping and amenities is
retirees looking for a hip and known to be quieter than downtown
active lifestyle, but also as a and popular with people who are
vacation or second home for working and living in Puerto
anyone who is looking for the Vallarta. You'll find vacant
Miami lifestyle. lots, condominiums and houses
from $40,000 up to around $1
We'll start with the Hotel Zone, million dollars.
which is located on the coast
stretching below Marina Vallarta El Centro, or downtown is really
and is home to most of the considered the core of Puerto
massive resorts and hotels to be Vallarta and it is filled to the
found in Puerto Vallarta. Tons of brim with lively entertainment
shops, restaurants, and clubs and and fantastic restaurants. The
entertainment opportunities are broad boardwalk, or Malecon, is
available and new residential one of the most beautiful in all
buildings and options are being of Mexico and it is dotted with
constructed. Most of the coastal art, galleries, and bars and
real estate and ocean views are usually there are several bands
reserved for the major hotels and playing from various locations.
condominium complexes, but new There is also a tiny and charming
residential complexes are being island at the south end of El
constructed for both full time Centro called the Isla Rio Cuale
which offers a flea market, more actually walk to downtown south
restaurants and shops and a from the original Malecon via a
museum, Mexican active cultural new extension and this has become
center, and relaxing park spaces. a great location those who want
Beach front living downtown is access to downtown but who enjoy
almost exclusively in high rise the feeling of a bed and
condo developments. The values of breakfast, smaller hotel or long
these have gone consistently up term rental rather than a large
so of course, these units are now resort.
more expensive than the average As you move south from downtown
condo in Puerto Vallarta real and downtown south, you actually
estate. Other accommodations are come across three residential
available inland with no water neighborhoods along the south
views and more reasonable prices. coast and they include Alta
In the downtown area you'll find Vista, Amapas and Conchas Chinas.
condos, commercial properties, Alta Vista is the first of these
lots and few homes for anywhere neighborhoods and you'll find a
from $43k to $3.5 million. mix of condominiums, homes and
build-able lots for sale at
Downtown South is just where you moderate pricing. Amapas borders
would assume it would be, down Alta Vista to the south and
the coast from the Malecon and mirrors its makeup in terms of
the hopping downtown, this is Puerta Vallarta real estate
considered the more romantic and opportunities. There is a decent
funky district. Instead of mix of homes and condominiums
hopping night clubs, bars and anywhere from $265 to $3 million.
museums you find sandy beaches,
theater productions, swinging Finally, you make your way to
bridges and the oldest of Puerto exclusive Conchas Chinas where
Vallarta neighborhoods. You can prices begin to rise since this
area is considered to be the gorgeous decks and porches to
Beverly Hills of Puerto Vallarta. take advantage of the views as
There are neighborhoods down by houses rise up the mountains.
the sea and up in the hills, high
rise condominiums, and old style As you can see, the options in
architecture. There are lovely the Puerto Vallarta downtown for
small beaches and rocky grottos real estate are significant.
and coves and although the You'll find low, moderate and
neighborhood is in close high price options; homes, condos
proximity to downtown, it feels or palatial residences. No matter
quiet, private and expensive. The your preference in Mexican real
properties in Conchas Chinas tend estate, if you like downtown
to be expensive, running in the nightlife and the combination of
millions of dollars and most of Mexican culture with all the
them are bought as second homes modern conveniences, these
and rental properties. The neighborhoods may be just the
hacienda-style traditional right choice for you!
Mexican architecture with domed
cupolas dots the landscape with
About the Author:
Blair Stephens is a real estate copywriter and member of the Executive Real Estate team. Executive Real Estate are the Mexican and Puerto Vallarta Real Estate experts here to help expatriots and locals alike to get the best real estate deals possible. Visit http://www.puertovallartabestrealestate.com/ to learn more about buying Mexican real estate and Puerto Vallarta real estate.
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