South Shore
The South Shore region of Jalisco, Mexico, is a captivating coastal area that blends natural beauty with cultural richness. Its golden beaches, framed by lush greenery and swaying palm trees, invite relaxation and adventure. The region's charming towns, such as Mismaloya and Boca de Tomatlan, offer a glimpse into Mexican heritage through their colonial architecture, vibrant festivals, and mouthwatering seafood cuisine. A paradise for sun-seekers and cultural enthusiasts alike.
Zones in South Shore
Garza Blanca
Garza Blanca is anchored by the hotel/condo/restaurant development of Garza Blanca, but the region itself stretches from Conchas Chinas to just past the development of Garza Blanca. Along this coast a few developments of primarily homes and condominiums built into the rich jungle hillside, along with luxury homes and condominiums for sale along the beach.
Playas Gemelas
Playas Gemelas borders next to the development of Garza Blanca and follows the coast south until the cove of Mismaloya. The most popular developments along here are Sierra del Mar with luxury hillside homes for sale and Sierra del Mar Los Arcos with oceanfront homesites, homes and condominiums for sale. Several condo projects also enjoy the beachfront, clustered along the beach of Playas Gemelas.
Mismaloya
The region of Mismaloya begins on the northerly hillside that overlooks Mismaloya and includes the southern peninsula of land that is famous and best known as the setting for the movie that put Puerto Vallarta on the tourist map, director John Huston's 'The Night of the Iguana'. This is a beautiful small bay framed by tropical rainforest-blanketed mountains. On the beach are lots of rustic palapa restaurants and a large hotel, inland a small village with country-style restaurants and a small hotel that's fun to explore, especially on horseback.
Boca de Tomatlan
South of Mismaloya on Carr. 200 Sur, the fishing town of Boca de Tomatlan is known to locals as simply Boca, which means mouth in Spanish. It is the principal water taxi departure point for South Shore destinations such as Quimixto, Las Animas and Yelapa. Easily reached by local bus, car or water taxi from Vallarta. It's the trailhead point for popular and picturesque hiking trail heading south to Las Animas beach. Most of the Boca de Tomatlan real estate opportunities here are the homes for sale that have been built between the highway and the shoreline, mostly cliffs with dramatic views of the bay.
El Tuito
High up in the hills of the Sierra Madre, surrounded by pine trees, is the town of El Tuito. It's about an hour from downtown Puerto Vallarta and its the access point for people heading to the coastal communities of Tehuamixtle and Mayto. So although it is not situated on the beach, a spectacular beach is about 35 km away. The is cowboy and cattle country, quite rural, set around a beautiful plaza and kiosk in the center of town.