The building currently serves as the sales office and storage but is designed to be a studio apartment and garage/storage building. It could easily be converted to a 2 bedroom apartment and a second floor can be added if desired. This is a great starter unit. There is still plenty of room on the lot to construct a principal residence, and you could have up to 5 bedrooms total on the property. The current building could serve as a separate rental unit.

We have recently reduced the price of this lot and building to only $129,000 USD ! This is an opportunity for someone looking for a great buy.

Site Plan

We can send you a copy of the Lot 26 site plan with measurements, as well as the floor plan of the building.

How can my other questions be answered?

We are happy to answer your questions and provide more detail about ownership at Playa Las Tortugas, and traveling to or living in Mexico.

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Located in a Coconut Palm Plantation

Like the other properties of Playa Las Tortugas it’s a short walk through tropical gardens past the swimming pool down to one of the best boogie boarding and surf spots on Mexico’s west coast.

Located in the center of a working coconut plantation, Playa Las Tortugas Phase 1 includes approximately 22 acres with only 31 home sites and devotes 45% of its acreage to common areas.

Sunset Magazine, March 2008
“The villas at Playa Las Tortugas, 70 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, share 5 miles of creamy beach with nothing but a coconut palm plantation…..volunteer to rescue turtle eggs on the beach….place baby turtles on the wet sand, and watch as moonlight sparkling off the waves guides them to the sea….”

The Sunday Republican
“It’s an idyllic spot for eco-loving families, located at the end of 11 miles of pristine white-sand beach, between the beach and an 1,100-acre salt-water tidal estuary that’s home to more than two dozen species of birds including herons, egrets, pelicans, and storks.”

Rentals are available—so visit us to enjoy miles of warm tropical sand beach at Playa Las Tortugas, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico!

Imagine yourself as the owner of intimate, vine-draped Villa Puesta del Sol. You’ll find this cozy two-bedroom villa surrounded by tropical gardens on one of the best surfing beaches of the Pacific coast of Mexico. Priced at only $295,000 USD the home is a great value. Optionally the owners may consider a 50% partner in the property.

Sunsets from the Rooftop Terrace or Walking on the Beach

 
As the name suggests, Villa Puesta del Sol is a great place to see sunsets that are different most every evening with a practically infinite array of colors. Of course you might also decide to have a walk down the soft, warm sand beach and watch the last rays of the sun dropping into the blue waters of the Pacific.

Seller Financing

The seller is offering a financing plan to qualified buyers for the purchase of Villa Puesta del Sol. The seller financing terms are 50% downpayment and 7% simple interest rate, amortized for up to 30 years, with a ballon payment.

Sales Details

There are about 1600 square feet of interior living space plus 1180 square feet of terraces including an upper level terrace with its palm-roofed “palapa”. Each of the two bedroom suites have their own talavera-tiled baths. A half-bath is found adjacent to the living and dining areas. You’ll find plenty of storage space including locking owners’ closets. The bedrooms and living areas have their own terraces. The upper level “palapa” is ideal for outside dining. The home also comes with super-quiet mini-split style air conditioning for the bedrooms.

Villa Puesta del Sol is sold complete with furnishings and items necessary for immediate occupancy or rental.

Lower Floor Bedrooms, Baths, and Terrace

Villa Puesta Del Sol offers two very comfortable, refreshing bedrooms with king-sized beds where you can relax to the sounds of heron calls and the wingbeats of magnificent frigatebirds. The home has a capacity of up to six guests, an ample view of the blue Pacific Ocean, and plenty of amenities to go along with this place of such incredible beauty.

The two bedroom suites include this sunshine-colored one and the peaceful sunset-colored one seen below. They are decorated with handcrafted furniture and roomy king-sized beds. There’s a terrace adjacent which leads out to the gardens, coconut palm grove, swimming pool, and beach.

Your bedrooms also each have their own colorful and traditional “talavera” tiled bathroom, in the “Puebla” and “Dolores Hidalgo” styles, as well as plenty of closet space. And yes, they come with super-quiet air conditioning for those of you who visit in the warmer months to participate in sea turtle conservation activities.

Features of the Home

From the entryway gently curving stairs lead up to a main floor with its artsy niche and banks of windows. The upper floor boasts a deck and palapa. All rooms are colorfully painted and decorated with traditional Mexican handicrafts from artisan communities.

Main Floor Open Living Areas and Terrace

Villa Puesta del Sol’s main floor has an open plan with a flow between living, dining, and kitchen areas that encourages a social atmosphere.

Your tiled kitchen and breakfast bar include dishwasher, tropical wood cabinets and pantry, and all other expected amenities.

 
A hidden half-bath and utility room (with washer and dryer) are there for tactical support. There’s a terrace for the living and dining areas as well as a spacious upper deck with your “palapa” that inspires cocktail sipping at dusk.
 

The Rooftop for Sunset, Grilling, Reading, and of Course Hammocking

A pillared palm-thatched palapa canopy protects a secret dining table and hammock from the sun. Pots filled with local flora decorate the tiled floor.
 

Oh, and did we mention close-up views of breaking waves? Colorful birds commuting to and from the pristine estuary? Massages? Relax—nobody can find you up here. In fact, there are so many places to relax—and of course you’ll need to try them all.

Enjoy Swimming and Sunning

While the ocean waves beckon from one side of our home, steps away from the terrace doors of the bedrooms you can enjoy a swim in the fresh water pool at Playa Las Tortugas, with it’s palm-roofed palapa and comfortable sunning chairs, or just relax with a cool drink.

Villa Puesta del Sol Floor Plans

Here’s a look at your floor plans for a relaxing beach vacation, just click to enlarge:
 
   

  Lower Floor for Refreshing Bedrooms          Main Floor Open Plan for Socializing

 
        Rooftop Terrace Palapa for Sunsets, Grilling, Hammocks, and Relaxing

Amenities

Air conditioning in bedrooms, Entertainment center with Satellite TV Channels and DVD/VCR, Stereo with CD Player, Well-equipped kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooking utensils provided, Linens provided, Laundry service available, Gas barbeque, Drinking water dispenser.

Site Plan

Lot 14 includes 1460 square meters (15,718 square feet or 0.36 acres) of private land area plus indivisible common areas. We can send you a copy of the site plan upon request.

How can my other questions be answered?

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Provisioning, Cooking, and Spa Services

   
 Provisioning, cooking, and spa services are available for an additional cost.

Activities (on site or nearby)

   
 Amongst other activities, don’t forget about sea turtles at Playa Las Tortugas !!
 

Wave-surfing in the kayaks or on boogie boards; Canoeing in the calm waters of the estuary; Surfing or Fishing in front of the property; Whale Watching; Enjoying a boat ride for Coastal Sightseeing; Ocean Fishing trips; Sea Turtle Conservation activities (during season); Horseback Riding down several miles of the beach; Birdwatching in our 1100 acres of tidal mangrove estuary.   The El Cora Waterfall is found just outside the small mountain village of El Cora, where you’ll discover several beautiful waterfalls. The highest is over 100 feet, and has a wonderful pool at the bottom of it.   The closest golf courses are at Tepíc (about 1 hour 15 minutes) where you can play all day for about $40 USD while your family enjoys the swimming pools and tennis courts of this local country club, and the “Flamingo” (about 1 hour 40 minutes) towards Puerto Vallarta. There are a number of courses around Vallarta including a Jack Nicklaus course at the Punta Mita Four Seasons.

Priced at only $144,000 USD.

There is underground electric, water, and gas available at the property.

Site Plan

We can send you a copy of the Lot 25 site plan with measurements.

How can my other questions be answered?

We are happy to answer your questions and provide more detail about ownership at Playa Las Tortugas, and traveling to or living in Mexico.

Please Contact Us or direct your inquiry to .

Located in a Coconut Palm Plantation

Like the other properties of Playa Las Tortugas it’s a short walk through tropical gardens past the swimming pool down to one of the best boogie boarding and surf spots on Mexico’s west coast.

Located in the center of a working coconut plantation, Playa Las Tortugas Phase 1 includes approximately 22 acres with only 31 home sites and devotes 45% of its acreage to common areas.

Sunset Magazine, March 2008
“The villas at Playa Las Tortugas, 70 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, share 5 miles of creamy beach with nothing but a coconut palm plantation…..volunteer to rescue turtle eggs on the beach….place baby turtles on the wet sand, and watch as moonlight sparkling off the waves guides them to the sea….”

The Sunday Republican
“It’s an idyllic spot for eco-loving families, located at the end of 11 miles of pristine white-sand beach, between the beach and an 1,100-acre salt-water tidal estuary that’s home to more than two dozen species of birds including herons, egrets, pelicans, and storks.”

Rentals are available—so visit us to enjoy miles of warm tropical sand beach at Playa Las Tortugas, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico!

Listed at only $610,000 USD furnished, ready to occupy or rent, and with a rental website.

Financing

For U.S. and Canadian citizens Playa Las Tortugas offers the possibility of financing the acquisition or construction of your residence through a growing list of lenders. Please contact us for more information.

Great Ocean Views

 


 
The view from Lot 22, Phase 1 of Playa Las Tortugas, looks out through the coconut palm grove onto Mexico’s blue Pacific Ocean. It’s a very short walk, less than 100 yards, from the spacious front deck to the warm sand beach. Once on the beach we also have a great surfing spot within a few hundred yards. The lot includes 1683 square meters (18,117 square feet or 0.42 acres) of private land area plus 0.35 acres of indivisible common areas.
 

Sales Details

The home is designed to take maximum advantage of the views and includes 2744 square feet (255 square meters) of interior space with 3-bedrooms, 3 baths, laundry, kitchen, and living spaces.
 
There are also over 1130 square foot (106 square meters) of covered and uncovered terraces. These include a palm-roofed palapa on the upper level, and terraces adjacent to the living room, kitchen, west (ocean side) bedroom, and upper bedroom.
 
The main entry opens into a reception area which leads to the living room, lower level bedrooms, and staircase up to the master bedroom.
 

Property Taxes and Trust Fee

Property taxes are approximately $450 USD per year, and the trust fee is $517 USD per year.

Floor Plans

You can download floor plans and elevations of the Lot 22 beach home, in PDF format:

Lower Floor: Lot 22 Lower Floor.PDF

Upper Floor: Lot 22 Upper Floor.PDF

Roof and Terrace Plan: Lot 22 Roof Plan.PDF

Sunny Surrounding Area

Our entire state of Nayarit area enjoys one of the most favorable climates in the world. Average daily year- round temperatures range from highs of 80-85 degrees (perfect beach weather) to lows of 60-70 degrees (perfect sleeping weather).

Swim year round, but consider packing a light sweater for the evenings in the winter months. Rain, when it falls, generally occurs between June and September as night-time or pre-dawn thundershowers.

You can visit small typical Mexican villages, enjoy fresh fish and other local seafood at small rustic beachfront restaurants, tour a tropical river and waterfalls, see historic San Blas, and drive up through the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains to colonial Tepic where crafts of the Huichol Indians are found.

Playa Las Tortugas has kilometers of uncrowded, clean sand beach, and a number of activities both on property and nearby such as Surfing, Wave Kayaking, Boogie Boarding, Fishing, and Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching, Bird Watching, Walking or Running on Miles of warm Sand Beach, and Sea Turtle Conservation activities (during season) at the Sea Turtle Conservation Camp.

Frequently there is one festival or another in small towns within an hour of our location. There are a number of excursions you might take, with or without a guide.

Playa Las Tortugas is located on a section of coastline which is nesting habitat of several species of sea turtle in the beautiful state of Nayarit, Mexico 70 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta (PVR) International Airport and about 50 miles west of Tepic, the colonial capital of Nayarit.

How can my other questions be answered?

We are happy to answer your questions about ownership at Playa Las Tortugas, and traveling to or living in Mexico.

Please Contact Us or direct your inquiry to .

If you pay your bill in person at CFE, a bank, or other location avoid the days associated with paydays. Paydays are normally the work days closest to the 15th and end of the month. If you go earlier in the morning about 10 minutes before the office is due to open it will be cooler and you probably will not have to wait as long.

To find the CFE office closest to you go to Oficinas de atencion.

Left-click (we use click and left-click to mean the same thing) on the first down arrow and choose your state by left-clicking on it (such as JALISCO or NAYARIT).
Left-click on the second down arrow and choose your city by left-clicking on it (such as PUERTO VALLARTA).

A list of addresses will appear for offices near you and in nearby towns.

For PUERTO VALLARTA and the surrounding area: 
Colombia No. 1118, Colonia Centro
López Mateos s/n, town of Las Varas
Lázaro Cárdenas No. 205, town of San Juan de Abajo
Esteban Baca Calderón No. 80, town of La Peñita

You can also use the “CFEmatico” machines which loosely resemble an automated teller to make payments (in cash), or verify your account balance and expiration date, or obtain a duplicate of your bill, and report power outages .

To find the CFE payment machine closest to you go to
CFEmatico machines.

Left-click on the first down arrow and choose your state by left-clicking on it (such as JALISCO or NAYARIT).
Left-click on the second down arrow and choose your city by left-clicking on it (such as PUERTO VALLARTA).

A list of addresses will appear for offices near you and in nearby towns.

For Puerto Vallarta it is located at Calle Colombia No. 118, Colonia 5 de Diciembre.

Paying at a Bank or Other Locations

 
You can also pay at other places such as a bank, Bodega stores, Comercial Mexicana, Soriana, Sam’s Club, WalMart, Suburbia, and VIP’s to name a few. I recommend that if you use a bank that you go to your own bank and avoid extra charges or waiting in the “non-customer” line. Some banks may not even let you pay during certain hours if you do not have an account with them. Please note that you cannot pay at a bank if your bill payment date expires in three work days or less or if it has already expired. The expiration date is the “Fecha limite de pago” printed on the bill.

Getting Your Bills and Paying Via Internet

You can sign up via internet to see copies of your bill. You will need a recent copy of your bill in hand to sign up for this free service. It’s pretty easy and fast to sign up, and you can sign up multiple accounts if you have or manage more than one.

Go to Sign Up for CFE On-Line Services.

Make sure you record all of your information as you go, exactly as you type it, noting whether in lower or upper case—- otherwise you may not be able to sign in again.

In the “Nombre de usuario:” space type in a user name of your choice***, then TAB down to

“Contrasena:” and put in your password (at least six characters, numbers or and letters), then TAB down to

“Confirma ru contrasena:” and retype your password, then TAB down to

“Correo electronico:” and type in your e-mail address (double check to make sure your address is correct).

Now click below on “Aceptar” and it will take you to the next page. ***If you used a name that someone else has chosen the screen will show below in red “Este nombre de usuario ya existe…” and you need to pick a different user name.

Here on the “Registrate” page is where you need a copy of your CFE bill in hand. For “Nombre del servicio:” type in the name of the service (such as your name or the name of the person who signed the contract) exactly as it appears on the bill including capital letters and spaces. You can see an example by clicking on “Ver seccion 1” to the right. For “Numero de servicio:” type in the “Numero de Servico” from your bill, but without spaces between the numbers. Now click on “Agregar” below and you should see your service number appear below in the “Servicios Agregados:” section.

You can add as many bills as you want under your user name, so if you are helping other people by paying their bills, you can add their bills too!

When you are done adding bills click on “Finalizar”.

A new page will appear where you can sign in. For your reference, to sign in in the future that page is CFE Sign In Screen.

Sign in and you will see the different bills you registered. You can click on “Ingles” on the left side of the screen to work in English. The legend color tells you if the bill is current, paid, or expired——though on some computer screens the difference in colors is not as evident. Click on the icon of the bill at the left side of the screen under “Recibo” or “Bill” to see your latest bill.

If you scroll down to the bottom of your bill and click on “Donde pagar” it will show you all of the options of where you can pay.  If you right-click “Donde pagar” (instead of left-clicking) and then choose “Open in New Window” it will open a different internet browser window for you so you don’t lose the bill. If you click on the name of the bank it will open that bank’s internet page so that you can sign in to your bank account and pay .

If you scroll down to the bottom of your bill and click on “Paga tu recibo” you can see the banks which will allow you to pay on-line. You need to have an account with that bank (and an internet access account) to be able to pay on line. Clicking on the name of your bank will take you to the bank’s internet sign in screen.

In future articles we will explain in detail about how to pay on line at Banamex, Bancomer, Banorte, and HSBC.

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Day to day life in Mexico occurs at a different pace than up north or on some other continents. It is in part this attitude towards life, along with subtropical weather and generally lower living costs, which appeal to many folks moving here from Canada, the U.S., and other places.

Of course this same laid-back approach to life sometimes causes frustration when it comes to doing things like banking, bill paying, and other tasks. Many of what we consider simple undertakings such as paying an electrical or telephone bill can become very time consuming.

This section on “Living in Mexico” is new to our Playa Las Tortugas site. It will be dedicated to addressing ways to make living in Mexico easier for those of us who haven’t gotten used to the local ways.

We invite our readers to send their experiences and we will expand this section, adding different categories and topics as they are recieved.

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The Playa Las Tortugas Phase 1 development lies towards the north end of our beach, as seen in the photo above (from Google Earth). We are just south of the point of Platanitos.

On the tip of the point is a community called “Punta el Custodio” seen below, named after the family who was owner of the property in the early to mid-1900’s. In a triangle between the tip of the point (bottom of photo), the smaller Platanitos beach (just left of center), and the mouth of the estuary (right of center) the vegetation covered middle of the Platanitos point is subdivided into a number of lots.

From time to time lots and homes become available for sale around Platanitos and south of Playa Las Tortugas Phase 1 on the beach. We will try to have the most current information available for you.

Even with the economic slowdown in the U.S. there is still growth and development occurring in our area, possibly because beachfront and oceanfront properties in tropical, sunny climates continue to be an attractive long-term investment alternative.

You can read more about projected development in this area at the About “Riviera Nayarit”  page.

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Before considering to purchase property at Playa Las Tortugas, maybe a better question is “Why invest in Mexico?”. Well, there are a number of reasons such as:

Climate
Cost of living
Safety & security
Real estate values
International influences
Economic and political stability
People, culture, language and cuisine
Proximity to the U.S. & Canada both driving and by air
Convenient airline service, and good international & national roads

Why Playa Las Tortugas?

What are some of the reasons for purchasing in Playa Las Tortugas?

“I like living in a quiet area amidst great natural beauty; a place more in balance with its surroundings.”

“I like being away from crowds and traffic of the resort beaches, in a cleaner environment.”

“Getting away from cold winter weather is important to us, and we want to see sunny skies every day.”

“We are looking for a place that our children and families will enjoy visiting.”

“We want to feel good about the place we live in, and that we’re good neighbors to those around us.”

“I want to invest where the “buy-in” price is good & there is the probability of a strong rate of appreciation.”

“I want the possibility of rental income and worry-free property management.”

Who are our owners?

At Playa Las Tortugas our owners are professionals such as doctors, attorneys and business people, business owners or self-employed, entrepreneurs, retired or semi-retired persons, and investors. Many are 2nd home buyers or those looking towards retirement or a change in life. Ages span from 30’s to 60’s, with the median around 50 years and many have families whose children and grandchildren enjoy visiting.

Recently nearby markets were surveyed to see how property prices compare with Playa Las Tortugas. We checked prices in areas between Playa Las Tortugas and Puerto Vallarta. The nearest comparable beachfront development is “Marina Chacala”, about 12 miles (18 kilometers) south of Playa Las Tortugas, and the farthest one “Litibu” is about 48 miles (77 kilometers). “Litibu” is located on Punta de Mita north of Puerto Vallarta and south of Sayulita. Note that “Litibu” is adjacent to Sayulita, just below it to the left but not shown on the map. We tried to use examples of properties that were most representative of the average costs in each area, and properties similar to Playa Las Tortugas, to give the most accurate comparison possible. In reality there were no properties that had all of the distinguishing characteristics of Playa Las Tortugas, including the coconut palm groves, direct access to surfing, 8 kilometers of pure sand beach, a sea turtle conservation program, and hundreds of acres of of mangrove estuary for canoeing, kayaking, and bird-watching.

Beach or ocean front prices in the areas checked were a minimum of 35% higher than PLT, and in most cases were 50% to more than 150% higher. The lots which are only 35% higher are actually ocean front (not beach front) above the water on a bluff, so you can’t just walk out your door directly on to the beach like you can at Playa Las Tortugas. Lots which are comparable to PLT beach front lots are at least 50% more costly, and in many instances above 100% more than at Playa Las Tortugas.

View properties in the other areas tghat we used as comparables are typically not as close to the beach as Playa Las Tortugas properties. Many of the view properties call for a “five minute” or “ten minute” walk but actually require a trek up fairly steep hillsides. While those properties may be only 30% higher-priced than ours, the distances to the beach are greater by two or three times or more. In fact many of the other properties are much farther than that from the beach, which means that our values are even better.

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