Playa Royale by Paradise Village Beachfront Resort in Nuevo Vallarta

I have not made it any secret that I like Playa Royale.  I personally feel that it is one of the best options available for a beach front condominium in the North Banderas Bay area, if not in all of Puerto Vallarta.  It’s central location in Nuevo Vallarta means it is close enough to enjoy all that Old Town Puerto Vallarta has to offer but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet when you want it.  It’s location also affords it a wider selection of restaurants and shopping as it is an easy drive from just about anywhere in the bay.  And Playa Royale is extremely well built, with concrete and block construction throughout, US/Canadian spec plumbing and electrical installations, hotel grade door hardware, quality fixtures and heavy grade vinyl widows and sliding doors… this all adds up to a solid, well built condominium that is well suited to the harsh ocean front environment.  Being in real estate, I see a lot of homes and condos.  And being in Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta,  I see a lot of Beach front condominiums for sale.  I have seen what poor workmanship looks like in just a few years in a beachfront condo.  In Nuevo Vallarta and Flamingos there are several examples of how not to build a condominium, but Playa Royale has been around for a few years now and has stood the test of time… and passed with flying colors!  A lot of that has to do with the management team at Playa Royale.  Playa Royale has an excellent management and maintenance staff that are always working to keep the facility in tip-top condition.  Having quality people you can call on when you are having a problem with your condo is a huge bonus, especially if you are new to Mexico and don’t speak the language. Throw in the Paradise Village Social Membership, with discounts on g0lf at the El Tigre Club de Golf, unlimited access to the El Tigre Sport and Racquet Club, and discounts at Paradise Village shops an restaurants, and you have a combination not found anywhere else in the Banderas Bay.

Playa Royale 2201 beachront condo for sale in Nuevo Vallarta

So Playa Royale has a lot going for it.  What Playa Royale does not have a lot of is one bedroom condominiums.  Actually only eight each in towers 2 and 4, and none in tower 1.  So it is rare to see a one bedroom condominium for sale in Playa Royale, and it is even more rare when that 1 bedroom condo is on the ocean front corner and enjoys the privileged views of the gardens, pools and beach of Nuevo Vallarta.  Playa Royale 2201 is just such a condo and has just been listed for sale.  If you are looking for a 1 bedroom condominium in the Nuevo Vallarta and Flamingos area, this is one condominium you must see.  2201 is being sold tastefully furnished, and fully turn key.  Please click here for complete details on this Beachfront Condominium for Sale in Nuevo Vallarta.

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Nima Bay Marina Flats and Shops Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta

I took a tour of the Nima Bay condominiums in Marina Vallarta a few days ago and boy was I surprised.

Nima Bay Marina Flats and Shops Vallarta  started construction right at the end of the real estate boom here in Puerto Vallarta and as with many of the new projects, I was more than a little skeptical.  At that time new projects were cropping up everywhere and quality was not always the first priority with these “Boom Condos”.  The smell of money was in the air and there were a lot of buildings going up that were just looking for quick turnover and maximizing profits… as long as the gloss lasted until the building was sold, that was good enough.

The Elevators at Nima Bay service only two condominiums per floor

I watched this project go up, slowly, from an empty hole in the ground, to it’s current state of (very) near completion.  I had fixed firmly in my mind the notion that this was just another “Boom Condo”, so Imagine my surprise when I toured the property and, in spite of my preconceptions, I found a development of consummate quality.  and not only in the obvious things like the imported Italian kitchens (guaranteed for 15 years!) with granite counter tops and Bosch stainless appliances, but also in the small details like the fit of the doors, finishes around the widows, and even how cleanly the concrete was poured in the basement.  It was  obvious everywhere I looked that Nima Bay condominiums were designed and built by professionals in an orderly and well managed environment.  A lot of thought went into the layout of the condos.  Their front to back designs takes full advantage of the views of Marina Vallarta, the mountains and the Marina Golf course.

New Slate Pool Tables being prepared in the Owner's Lounge at Nima Bay, Marina Vallarta

Nima Bay is divided into a series of towers in such a way that each elevator services just 2 condominiums per floor, offering added privacy to Nima Bay condo owners.  Combine all the quality and attention to detail with the great location and the immense common areas which include gym, sauna, steam room, spinning, billiards, card tables and even a snack bar, and Nima Bay becomes a formidable option for anyone looking in Marina Vallarta.

Nima Bay condos are still technically pre-construction, which in today’s market is like trying to sell ice to Eskimos… generally received rather coolly.  But they are as close to completion as makes no difference (they should be delivering at the end of April, 2011) and they have the added kicker that there is still a pre-construction discount in place!

If you are looking for a good deal on a good condo in Marina Vallarta, Nima Bay should definitely be on your short list.  If you’d like more information about Nima Bay, or Puerto Vallarta Real Estate in general, please don’t hesitate to contact us! You can leave us a comment here, or call our toll free number, 877-846-0688.  We look forward to hearing from you!

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The Kiddie Pool at Playa Royale with Tower 3 in the Back

Playa Royale towers have a very solid concrete and block construction and U.S. / Canadian spec plumbing and electrical installations.  The windows and sliding doors are long lasting vinyl and the kitchens feature stainless whirlpool appliances, granite counter tops and cabinetry imported from Canada.  In short, they are built to gracefully withstand the relatively harsh ocean front environment in which they are located.

And the location is amazing… Centrally located in the Banderas Bay, close to everything, but secluded enough to be an oasis of solitude when you want to get away from it all. A few steps out the door lies the amazing Nuevo Vallarta beach where a stroll on the beach  can go up to 7 uninterrupted miles of wide sandy coastline covering Nuevo Vallarta, Flamingos, Bucerias… all the way to La Crux de Huanacaxtle.

Playa Royale was built by the Paradise Village Group, who have drawn on their decades of experience in the hospitality industry to put together an excellent management team which maintains the buildings and the grounds impeccably.  On staff are professional maintenance, grounds keeping, house keeping, and administration personnel who look after the condos when the owners are away, and ensure that they always arrive to find their investment in Mexico safe, clean and ready to enjoy.

The main swimming pool at Playa royale in Nuevo Vallarta

And the condominium amenities are some of the best available in Vallarta.  On the condo grounds are swimming pools, a snack bar, outdoor barbecue, shuffle board, Because Playa Royale was built by the Paradise Village Group, these condos come with the Paradise Village Social Membership, which, aside from the private beach club at Playa Royale,  also includes discounts on food at Paradise Village restaurants, discounts on golf at the Von Haage designed El Tigre championship golf course and unlimited access to the El Tigre Sport & Racquet Club.  The sport & racquet club features a modern, fully equipped gym, a semi Olympic lap pool, courts for racquet ball, tennis, hand ball, squash, volley ball and basket ball, plus a children’s play area with bouncy castles, jungle gyms, and a separate swimming pool.  And there are yoga, pilates and spinning classes, saunas, steam rooms and much more.  Not enough? There is also access to the wet areas at the European spa located at the El Tigre Club house, along with an excellent restaurant and pro shop.  and to tie all of this together is a free shuttle that runs from Playa Royale every half hour to all of these amenities, plus the Paradise Plaza Nuevo Vallarta shopping center (with all of its shops and restaurants), the yacht club at the Paradise Village Marina and the Paradise Village hotel itself.

And now, we are seeing prices in for condominiums for sale in Nuevo Vallarta at Playa Royale that have not been seen in years.  We currently have 5 listings at Playa Royale all priced to sell.

Playa Royale 2609 Master Bedroom

If you are looking for an entry level 2 bedroom condo at Playa Royale, 2107 is a spacious ground floor condo for sale and just reduced from $450,000 USD to just $429,000 USD, and the owner is willing to negotiate.

1734 is a must see 2 bedroom condo with panoramic views from the 7th floor of tower 1 and directly facing the ocean.  At $575,000 USD this is the lowest priced condo currently for sale in Playa Royale tower 1 and is among the most nicely decorated.

We also have a couple of 3 bedroom condominiums for sale at Playa Royale.  One luxury beachfront condo is on the 6th floor of Tower 2, beautifully decorated and the price dramatically reduced by an incredible $98,000 USD to just $697,000 USD.  We have another Nuevo Vallarta condo for sale on the 3rd floor, ocean corner, down from $770,000 USD to just $720,000 USD.

If you are looking for an ocean front condo for sale in Nuevo Vallarta, Playa Royale is an amazing option and should not be overlooked. Right now we are very much in a buyer’s market… 5 years from now, people will be kicking themselves for not buying right now!  Contact us now for more information and to schedule a showing.

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We just slashed the price on Playa Royale 2609 by $98,000 USD.

Gorgeous dining area in this Condo for Sale in Nuevo Vallarta

When we originally listed this condo, we priced it at $795,000 USD… and we felt it was worth it. This is a 6th floor corner unit with expansive views of the bay and the immaculate Playa Royale gardens. Plus it is immaculately decorated… the current (original) owners invested over $60,000 USD in furniture and decor… many pieces were custom made for this condo. Have a look at the pictures and you’ll see what I mean. All this in one of the best built, best managed, best maintained and well located condominiums in Nuevo Vallarta. (Did I mention it comes with Full Paradise Village Social Membership?)

Now they are telling me, This Condo Must Sell!

So they authorized me just this morning to drop the price by nearly $100K… the new price? $697,000 USD.

$697K is a huge bargain, and it’s less than they paid for the condo… it will not last long at this price.

Have a look at the details of this Condo for Sale in Nuevo Vallarta, then give us a call to answer your questions or schedule a showing.

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Lote Los Venados 127 - Land for sale in Nuevo Vallarta

That’s only about $32 usd per square foot for a GT lot on El Tigre! On top of that, there is a building project ready to go. This truly is a Ganga – a great deal- on a residential lot for sale in Nuevo Vallarta.  If you are looking to build the house of your dreams, the way you want it built, you must see this lot.  The owner has told us this lot has to go, so bring your offers.

Have a look at Lote Los Venados 127 on El Tigre, and contact us now to schedule a showing!

Nuevo Vallarta Beachfront Condo's Living Roo

I have to be honest, when the owner of this beach front condo came to me to list it, I had mixed feelings. This is a great condo… in my opinion, one of the nicest condos in Playa Royale, a high end luxury condo development by Paradise Village set right on the 7 miles of beach front in Nuevo Vallarta.  It is very tastefully decorated with leather sofas, a beautiful dining set, sublime color choices, fine art prints and plenty of details. Not to mention the high end electronics, gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless whirlpool profile appliances.  And the development is amazing, with a proven professional management team, excellent construction quality and impeccably maintained common areas; this would be an excellent value even without all the social membership benefits.  So this  is a real estate agent’s  dream, a beautiful condo in a beautiful location and just imagine my surprise when the owner wanted to discuss pricing it realistically to sell… (that’s harder than you’d think to find, even in today’s market).

View from the Balcony in Nuevo Vallarta

So why the mixed feelings? This amazing ocean front condo for sale in Nuevo Vallarta is currently in my rental pool, and it’s one of my best renting condos.  People want to be ocean front  when they vacation just as much as when they buy, and as I already said, I think this is one of the nicest condos in Playa Royale… classy and comfortable is how i would best describe it.  So the fact is, I’m truly going to miss having this condo around.

Have a visit over to the main site to see all the particulars on this amazing condo and don’t be shy about submitting a contact form or giving us a call if you have any questions or you’d like to arrange to see this wonderful condo.

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Comfortable living room at Playa Royale, Nuevo Vallarta

Just listed! Playa Royale 2609 is a gorgeous 3 bedroom 3 bath condominium located beach front on the best beach in Nuevo Vallarta; one of the best beaches in the Banderas Bay. This condo comes fully turn key, has lots of upgrades, underground parking and a beautiful view. Click here for more information about this Condominium for sale in Nuevo Vallarta.

The El Tigre Club House

El Tigre is a prime location to build your dream home.  Not only is it a beautiful golf course centrally located in the bay, with a reputation for being the best place to build your upscale home, El Tigre is part of the Paradise Village Group.  This means owners enjoy a social membership with the privilege to use amenities like the El Tigre Sport and Racquet Club (with it’s huge gym, saunas, semi-olympic lap pool, tennis courts, squash courts, kids area, and more), European Spa, discounts on food and golf, plus professional 24 hour security, and a private beach club at the near by Playa Royale condominuims.

At $240,000 USD the lot is priced below the current market and even includes a project to build.  Click here for more information about this Nuevo Vallarta Golf Course property. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:  Toll free from the US and Canada: 877-846-0688 or from Mexico 322-221-1098.  You can also email us at info@pacificcoastmexico.com or follow the link above and submit the information form and we will contact you.

Nahui Resort Development Presentation

Nahui, a Nahuatl word referring to the 4 elements wind, water, earth and fire, reflects the developers desire to create an ecologically sensitive low density community on an 800+ hectare (2100 acre) lot of Mexican Beach and Jungle land located in the northern Banderas Bay in Riviera Nayarit and just 45 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, near shopping, dining and entertainment. The Nahui community boasts 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles!) of coastline, including the excellent Playa Destiladeras and plans are in the works for two 18 hole golf courses and a beach club, as well as a village with commercial areas and dining.

Phase one of the development is comprised of 73 ocean view building lots of about 500m2 (5380 sq ft) on which the developer will build to suit. The architectural firm of

Palapas at Playa Destiladeras, future home of the Community at Nahui

Barba & Ramirez have prepared plans of modular homes which are highly customizable to suit any budget or any level of luxury. Barba & Ramirez have a lot of experience building high end luxury homes all over Mexico including Los Veneros and Hacienda de Mita (to name just a few) here in the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit area. Having personally been inside some of their excellent projects I can tell you with confidence: when it comes to luxury, these guys really get it.

The project is brand new and we don’t all information yet, but we expect pricing to start at around $400,000 USD for a 2 bedroom home. In the next few days we are expecting more details and I’ll post here as they become available. In the mean time, let me know if you need any more information!

Whilst it’s hard to distinguish between the true “green” products & services out there, what is is clear is that this is not just a marketing trend. This is becoming a real desire from all of us. We are all more conscious about how our lifestyle impacts our surroundings, and perhaps more importantly, how it will affect our children’s future. Many of us have already done the basics; trash separation, switched to energy-saving light bulbs, buying local produce, buying organic products, making smarter choices when buying cars etc… These changes are only the start of what is to come. These changes in culture, that have been so hard to establish, are now normal for our children. We have a generation of young adults demanding that their cars, computers, foods and now houses respect nature.

Real de Talpa is a visionary project. It’s not just the label that’s “green”, it’s not a marketing tool, it’s not a sales tool – Real de Talpa is a man’s dream that is becoming a reality.

Located in the heart of the Sierra-Madre Mountains of Jalisco, in the historic mountain town of Talpa de Allende, Real de Talpa is a place where one can change from the inside and live in harmony with nature. This 60 hectare mountain-side reserve will offer families a true nature-getaway, only a short 2.5 hours drive from Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara and only a 20 minute flight from the Puerto Vallarta international airport.

Each homesite will have a minimum of 10,700 sq.ft deeded land and a choice of 5 home models. This is only the start, investing at Real de Talpa is more than just about the land or the home, it’s about investing into a conservation project and about your life-style. A life-style where people can relax, breathe in the pure mountain air, spend quality time with their family, connect to nature and find their true selves.

The “environmentally friendly” label that we put on Real de Talpa is not a sales tool, it is the true identity of this development. Below, I’ve listed some of the key aspects of Real de Talpa.

Real de Talpa – The earth

The entire reserve has breathtaking views of the village of Talpa de Allende. The land is rich, organic and fertile. Both an orchard & vegetable field will be maintained, for the free use of all owners :

• fresh organic onions
• tomatoes
• zuquinis
• water-melon
• maize
• apples
• carrots
• garlic and much more.

There are 2 fresh-water lakes where owners will be free to fish, along with picnic areas, mountain-bike trails and hiking trails. As horse-back is still a very popular method of transport in this region private stables will also be constructed onsite for owner’s use, along with riding trails. Finally, an on-site zoo will be free to access for all owners creating a great way to educate both our children and ourselves to the wonders of nature.

Zoning is extremely important for a conservation project such as Real de Talpa. The maximum density for each lot is 30% (which means that 70% of each plot of land must remain green). The developer has taken great care to ensure all permits are obtained before constructions starts. Each owner will have a deeded lot and home and all neighboring land has also been marked for similar low-density use – guaranteeing that the views and surroundings will remain.

Real de Talpa – The construction

Every effort is being made to ensure that little negative impact is left on the natural surroundings. The land is carefully laid out, each homesite combining privacy and natural surroundings with incredible vistas. The development is architecturally controlled protecting site lines and privacy. Where possible low impact materials are being used. A low-level lighting and power efficient system is being used throughout the development and all homes will have the option to have installed a solar-power system.

All homes will come equipped with a closed-circuit water management and recycling system. This system will recycle the houses dirty water into water for outdoor and garden use.

Real de Talpa – The community

Real de Talpa is a unique opportunity that also comes with responsibility. The community at Real de Talpa will be part of a unique natural reserve. It will bring a new lifestyle that motivates us to change from our inside, which brings us to look for new horizons to improve our social, cultural and especially spiritual relationships.

The main objective of this new investment is to improve our lives, through the changes that brings this new development, in which you can enjoy your own ecological gardens and harvests fresh fruits and vegetables or go fishing, free of cost.

Along with the already mentioned amenities, Real de Talpa will also include a club-house, pool, tennis courts and a spa service.

Real de Talpa – The opportunity

Real de Talpa is now under construction and in a Pre-Sale phase. It’s important to note that the development infrastructure is not dependent on sales. The developer has strong and guaranteed financial backing.

We have stunning pre-sales prices, large discounts and very flexible developer-financing available making not only a unique lifestyle opportunity but also a great financial investment.

Please feel free to contact us via the listings profile to learn more about Real de Talpa.

Real de Talpa – The video