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About Playa Las Tortugas

• Warm Sand, Tropical Water, Blue Skies, Colorful Sunsets
  Miles of beach bathed in the warm tropical sun and waters of Mexico.
• History & People
  A favorite for a myriad of peoples since well before Columbian times.
• Location
  On the Pacific Ocean in the heart of the beautiful Nayarit, Mexico.
• Maps & Travel Information
• Riviera Nayarit
  Plans for the Nayarit coast.
• The Weather
  Practically perfect ...
• Responsible Growth
  We have an active plan for responsible growth.
• Turtle Conservation
  Help save sea turles.
• Road Improvements
  Crop road improvements: better access to agricultural land.
• Helping Local Schoolchildren
  Providing educational opportunities.
• Development Plan
  A plan for responsible, low-density development.
• Press Reviews & Media
• What the Press has to Say
  Articles published in magazines, newspapers, and on the web.
• Media Contact
  We'll provide information and photographs to the press.
• News & Events
  What's happening at Playa Las Tortugas.
• Photo Gallery
  Our guests contribute their photos.
• Links & Resources
• Full-color, Printable Brochure

Beachfront Vacation Rentals

• Beach Vacation Rentals
  The vacation you've been yearning for at Mexico's premier eco-resort.
• Beachfront Villas
  Luxurious retreats for your beach vacation.
• Casa Amarilla
  Three spacious bedrooms, each with a private bath.
• Casa Las Olas
  The "House of the Waves" is steps away from the Pacific Ocean.
• Villa Las Palmas
  Look down through the palms and see the sun set over the Pacific.
• Casa Linda
  180° of incomparable ocean views.
• Casa Luna
  Watch the full moon rising over the estuary from "Moon House."
• Casa Maria
  From the terrace, panoramic views of the gardens, ocean, and mangroves.
• Villa Michelle
  Sip coffee on the terrace with its splendid views of the ocean through the palms.
• Villa Puesta Del Sol
  This vine-draped villa is the perfect place to watch for the green flash at sunset.
• Rates & Policies
• Payment, Check In, & Other Rental Policies
• Privacy Policy
• Reservation Inquiry Form
  Ask about availability or other information about beach villa rentals.
• The Extras
• Maid Service
  Extra, deluxe maid services are available.
• Cooking Services
  Talented, local cooks to prepare delicious meals for you.
• Provisioning
  We can stock your kitchen with delectables.
• Transportation
  We can help you get around - whether its shuttle service or to go on an excursion.
• Massage & Yoga
• Relaxing Massage
  A therapeutic massage will help you to relax even more deeply.
• Yoga for Body & Spirit
  Stretch your limits and your spirits with yoga.
• Getting Here: Maps
• Travel Information
  What you need to know about traveling in Mexico (including medical services).
• Driving Directions
  Detailed driving directions.
• Printable Driving Directions: from Puerto Vallarta
• Printable Driving Directions: from Guadalajara
• Printable Driving Directions: from Tepic or Mazatlan
• Shopping for Groceries & Other Provisions
• Full-color, Printable Brochure

Activities

• Activites at Playa Las Tortugas
  Nap in a hammock or trek to a volcano.
• Canoeing the Estuary
  Explore the miles of mangroves.
• Estuary Fishing
  Cast for snook, snapper, or white sea bass in the channels of the estuary.
• Estuary Birding
  Sandpipers, spoonbills, and great blue herons inhabit the estuary.
• Horseback Riding
  Canter down miles of beach or explore the surrounding hills via horseback.
• Massage
  Professional, therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own villa.
• Ocean Kayaking
  Ride the wave of your future or kayak around the Point.
• Surfing
  Perfect, solitary waves every day only steps away from the front door of your villa.
• Sea Turtle Conservation Camp
  Help save sea turtles and learn more about them.
• Yoga
  Stretch your limits and possibly your life span by participating in a yoga retreat.
• Excursions
  Explorations to satisfy the adventurer within.
• Alta Vista Petroglyphs
  Walk through a page of Mexico's mysterious past.
• Bird Watching
  Nayarit is home to 460+ species of birds.
• Pelagic Birding
  Ocean birds soar above the Pacific.
• Ceboruco Volcano
  A day-long, self-guided trip: watch for roadrunners and orchids as you head for this active volcano.
• Coastal Sightseeing
  Explore palm-filled estuaries and spot pelicans nesting in high cliffs.
• El Cora Waterfalls
  Take a cool swim at the bottom of a waterfall.
• Ocean Fishing
  Catch sierra, toro, skipjack tuna, or even sailfish on a half-day reef fishing excursion.
• Isla Isabel
  This 3-million-year-old uninhabited volcanic island is known as the “small Galapagos.”
• La Tovara Jungle Cruise
  Cruise a jungle river to see the crocodiles.
• Whale Watching
  Search for the acrobatic humpback whales in the fall.
• Booking, Rates & Fees
• Brochure

Community

• Responsible Growth
  Growing responsibly with our community.
• Sea Turtle Conservation Camp
  Work with veterinarians and biologists to protect the endangered Olive Ridley and Hawksbill sea turtles.
• About Sea Turtles
  Helping endangered sea turtles through education.
• Platanitos Sea Turtle Camp
  The sea turtle camp depends on ecovolunteers.
• Camp Programs
  Programs protect sea turtles and estuary crocodiles and will expand to include educational programs.
• Camp Goals
  Sea Turtle Camp results and goals.
• Donations
  One-hundred percent of your donation goes to funding the camp.
• Crop Road Improvements
  Better access to agricultural lands.
• Education for Local Children
  Providing educational opportunities for the schoolchildren.
• Development Plan
  A plan for resonsible growth that limits density and ensures habitat protection.

Ownership

• Beach, Villas, Beauty, and Harmony
  Unspoiled beauty and responsible upscale development
• Ownership in Mexico
  You can own titled property at Playa Las Tortugas.
• Bank Trusts
  About the fideicomiso bank trust.
• Residential Properties
  Own in an environmentally friendly place.
• Phase 1 Lots & Villas
  Wake to the sounds of tropical birds and gently rolling waves.
• Beachfront Lot 6
  Nearly 100 feet of beautiful beach on this lot.
• Ocean View, Lot 15
  Titled property with an ocean view, ready for building.
• Lot 3: Casa Amarilla
  A beachfront oasis with more than 130 feet along the ocean's edge.
• Lot 29: Casa Flores
  A spacious, two-bedroom home.
• Phase 2
  Scheduled to open in 2009.
• Mortgage Financing
• Financing Building Lots
  Easily financing a lot for building.
• Financing Your Villa
  Obtaining a mortgage through Collateral International.
• Standard Features
  We provide features to suit your needs.
• Rental Income
  Recoup your investment while you are away with our optional rental program.
• Designing & Building Your Villa
  We can assist your with the design and construction of your villa.
• Development Parcels
  An opportunity to acquire parcels for eco-tourism development.
• Riviera Nayarit
  A carefully planned, sustainable tourism destination.
• Printable Brochure