
Jalisco & Riviera Nayarit
If this is your first time visiting Bahía de Banderas, you should know that Bahía de Banderas is a wide bay comprised of 2 states: Jalisco and Nayarit. Here, you'll find a variety of cities, beach towns and neighborhoods such as Puerto Vallarta, Bucerías, Punta de Mita, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, etc., each with unique characteristics.
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And precisely because the lifestyle in each of these locations is unique, before investing, we invite you to define which of these destinations has what you've been looking for.
Si es tu primera vez visitando Bahía de Banderas, debes de saber antes que Bahía de Banderas es una amplia bahía compuesta por 2 estados: Jalisco y Nayarit. En donde encontramos una variedad de ciudades, pueblos playeros y colonias como: Puerto Vallarta, Bucerías, Punta de Mita, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, etc. Cada una con características únicas.
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Y precisamente porque el estilo de vida en cada una de estas ubicaciones es único, antes de invertir te invitamos a definir cuál de estos destinos tiene lo que has estado buscado.
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Puerto Vallarta is the main city in this area of Jalisco, and in turn, Puerto Vallarta has several popular neighborhoods worldwide such as:
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Romantic Zone
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Marina Vallarta
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Downtown / 5 de Diciembre
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Versalles
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Hotel Zone
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Fluvial
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Conchas Chinas
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Amapas
On the other hand, the state of Nayarit is the one with the most beach towns such as:
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Bucerías
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La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
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Punta de Mita
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Sayulita
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San Pancho
And some of its most famous neighborhoods are:
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Nuevo Vallarta
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Libitú
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Flamingos
Puerto Vallarta es la ciudad principal de esta zona de Jalisco y a su vez Puerto Vallarta cuenta con varias colonias populares en el mundo como:
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Zona Romántica
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Marina Vallarta
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Centro / 5 de Diciembre
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Versalles
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Zona Hotelera
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Fluvial
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Conchas Chinas
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Amapas
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Por otro lado el estado de Nayarit es el que cuenta con más pueblos playeros como:
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Bucerías
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La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
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Punta de Mita
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Sayulita
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San Pancho
Y algunas de sus colonias más famosas son:​
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Nuevo Vallarta
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Libitú
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Flamingos
Cities, Beach Towns and Neighborhoods
Get to know the most popular
in Jalisco and Nayarit

Zona Romántica
The biggest and most desired neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle. Very popular in the LGTB Community. Walkable, full of nice restaurants, bars and clubs. In front of los Muertos Beach and 5 minutes away from the Boarwalk.
La colonia más grande y más deseada de Puerto Vallarta. Esta área es conocida por ser muy animada de día y de noche. Muy popular entre la comunidad LGBT. Caminable, llena buenos restaurantes, bares y clubes. Frente a la playa los Muertos y a 5 minutos del Malecón.

5 de Diciembre
The most well-known and touristy neighboorhood in the city of Puerto Vallarta. Every visitor goes to the Boardwalk. The life here is a mix between franchises and local businesses, you choose what is going to be for the day. In front of Playa los Camarones beach. Starts where the Sheraton is, ends where Zona Romantica starts.
La colonia más conocida y más turística en la ciudad de Puerto Vallarta. Cada visitante va al Malecón. La vida aquí es una combinación entre franquicias y negocios locales, tu elijes que será ese día. Frente a la Playa los Camarones. Comienza donde está el Sheraton y termina donde comienza la Zona Romántica.

Zona Hotelera
This area has de widest beach in the city, most of the developments here are condominiums and hotels. Having a car is desirable. Peninsula, Icon and Grand Venetian are the favorite projects in this area. Cerca de Walmart, Sam`s, Plazas Galerías y La Isla.
Esta área tiene la playa más amplia en la ciudad, la mayoría de los desarrollos aquí son condominios y hoteles. Es preferible tener auto. Peninsula, Icon y Grand Venetian son los proyectos favoritos de esta zona. Close to Walmart, Sam`s, Galerías and La Isla Malls.

Versalles
The foodies neighborhood. There is no place like Versalles to find the biggest variety of restaurants in town. Very wakable, full of services: hospitals, beauty and health clinics, shopping, boutiques, bakeries, etc. 15 minutes walking from the beach. Close to Costco, La Comer, Caracol mall.
La colonia de los foodies.

Fluvial
This neighborhood is just next to Versalles. This is more residential and offices area, with only few restaurants like: Alcatraces and El Tucán franchises. Having a car is desirable.
The location of this place is strategic because you are in the middle of the city where one of the most important street is: Fluvial Avenue which conects the 2 sides of Puerto Vallarta.

Marina Vallarta
One of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being tranquil, very luxury, with a harbor along.
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Nuevo Vallarta
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Bucerías
The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle. The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle.
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Flamingos
The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle. The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle.
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La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
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Sayulita
The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle. The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle.
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Punta de Mita
The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle. The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle.
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Litibú
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San Pancho
The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle. The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle.
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Mismaloya
The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle. The most desires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. This area is known for being vibrant, having a day and night lifestyle.
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