Jaltemba Bay · Guayabitos · La Peñita · Nauka · Costa Nayarit · Mexico

Jaltemba Bay

One calm, shallow bay shared by three worlds — a Mexican family beach resort, a working market town, and a brand-new Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the headland. The coast’s great study in contrasts.

Mexicans call this bay *la alberca natural* — the natural swimming pool. Sheltered by Isla del Coral and Isla Cangrejo, the water is so flat and shallow that it’s the deliberate opposite of everything else on this coast: no surf, no undertow, just families wading out while pangas ferry snorkelers to the coral island. Rincón de Guayabitos is the resort half — umbrellas, hammocks, and Mexican families on holiday. La Peñita, five minutes north, is the working half — the banks, the supermarket, the fishing estuary, and the legendary Thursday tianguis, 300-plus vendors taking over the streets. Together they’re one of the most honest, unpretentious stretches of coast on the entire Riviera Nayarit, with a snowbird community so deep-rooted that some families have returned for forty winters.

And then, on the northern headland: Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve — one of only nine Reserve properties on earth — opened in late 2025 inside the 900-acre private Nauka community, with a Tom Fazio course, a 250-slip marina, and residences reportedly running $6M to $15M. A bay where a beachfront condo still trades under $400K now holds one of the most exclusive addresses in the hemisphere. That tension is the whole story of this page, and we work both ends of it.

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Distance to Airport

~50–90 minutes

PVR via Highway 200; the new Tepic highway puts TPQ ~35 minutes away.

The Beach

The Natural Pool

Calm, shallow, island-sheltered — the most family-swimmable water on the coast.

Thursday Tianguis

300+ Stalls

La Peñita’s signature market: produce, seafood, crafts, the week’s social event.

On the Headland

Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Siari at Nauka: 1 of only 9 Reserves worldwide.

Neighborhood Overview

Walkability
High
Guayabitos’ grid & La Peñita’s center; Nauka is gated, by car

Community
~14,000, doubles in winter
one of the Pacific’s oldest snowbird colonies

Home Range
~$150K – $725K
fixer-uppers from $80K in La Peñita

Resort Product
~$6M – $15M
34 Siari Reserve Residences (verify pricing)

Character
Humble & authentic
Spanish-first, early to bed, proudly real

Distance to Airport
~80-90 minutes
via Fed. Highway 200

Homes & Key Developments

From beachfront luxury towers to gated dockside villas

Siari & Nauka — the Headline 📍

Our agency’s business on the headland Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is the apex tier of an apex brand — 91 cliffside sanctuaries and 34 turnkey four- and five-bedroom residences (4,000–10,000 sq ft, by Bernardi + Peschard) inside the 900-acre, four-ecosystem Nauka enclave: Tom Fazio golf, a 250-slip deep-water marina, a 28,000-sq-ft spa, five restaurants under chef David Castro Hussong, two helipads, and a 400-membership cap. Residences reportedly run $6M–$15M with a $200K+ club initiation — pricing moves, so talk to our luxury desk for current availability. Twenty minutes south, our parallel interest at One&Only and Rosewood Mandarina brackets the corridor with the same buyer.

Guayabitos — the Value Beachfront 📍

Move-in ready The honest other end: Guayabitos trades 40–60% below comparable beachfront in Sayulita, San Pancho, or Bucerías. Small condos from ~$275K, beachfront two-bedrooms around $406K, beachfront villas to ~$725K, with an MLS average near $384K. The beachfront RV parks — Paraíso del Pescador, El Oasis — anchor a value layer below even that, and they’re where half the bay’s eventual buyers first fell in love with the place.

La Peñita — the Working-Town Entry 📍

The lowest prices on the corridor Fixer-uppers from ~$80K, ocean-view condos from ~$143K, beachfront three-bedrooms to ~$599K, buildable lots from $30K. This is real-Mexico ownership at prices that stopped existing further south a decade ago — with the bank, the clinic, and the Thursday market a walk away.

Shops, Markets & Life

The **Thursday tianguis** is the heartbeat: 300-plus stalls from 7 a.m. to early afternoon, the cheapest food in the bay, and the weekly meeting point for the entire snowbird community. La Peñita handles everything practical — HSBC and Banamex, supermarkets, pharmacies, the clinic, the buses. The Guayabitos malecón covers beach-resort life and a Sunday market. The civic depth here is remarkable for towns this size: **Los Amigos de Jaltemba**, the Jaltemba Foundation, an animal rescue, a multinational Rotary club, and a season-long fundraiser calendar that knits three nationalities into one town.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Calm-water living is the signature: morning swims in the shallows, panga runs to **Isla del Coral’s** snorkeling grounds, kayaks, fishing charters, humpbacks December through March, turtle season July through December. There is essentially no nightlife — most of the bay closes by ten — and that calm is precisely the product. And on the headland, an amenity set no bay this humble has any right to: Fazio golf, a deep-water marina, and a Reserve spa, behind Nauka’s gate.

Who Buys Here

Key residential and investment profiles attracted to the area

The Canadian & American Snowbird

The largest cohort — many returning 20–40 years before finally buying, typically $150K–$350K, October through April.

The RV & Value Retiree

The beachfront parks first, a small condo later — the lowest cost of coastal living on the Riviera Nayarit.

The Authenticity Buyer

People who want the tianguis, the palapas, and a Spanish-first town — chosen precisely because it isn’t a polished enclave.

The Path-of-Progress Investor

Beachfront at 40–60% below the southern towns, bought against the corridor’s northward momentum and the new highway math.

The National Domestic Buyer

Guadalajara and Mexico City families purchasing vacation condos and homes, capitalizing on the new Vía Corta highway that reduces drive times to under 3 hours.

The Reserve Buyer (Nauka/Siari)

A categorically different client: UHNW privacy seekers and brand collectors taking $6M–$15M residences behind a 400-member gate — flying into the private FBO at Tepic.

A Day in the Life

The Saturday Test in Jaltemba Bay

07:30 AM — The Natural Pool

A flat-water swim in the Guayabitos shallows, then chilaquiles at La Avenida in La Peñita.

09:00 AM — Panga to Isla del Coral

Snorkel the “natural aquarium” before the afternoon breeze arrives.

01:00 PM — Lunch at Mariscos Pineda

Pescado zarandeado at the bay’s #1 table, feet in the soft sand.

04:00 PM — Town & Community

The bank-and-supermarket run in La Peñita, or a volunteer shift with one of the bay’s charities. (On Thursdays, the tianguis takes the morning instead.)

06:00 PM — Sunset at Guayami Vice

The bay’s best sunset perch, ceviche in hand, the islands going gold.

08:00 PM — Dinner Out

Garlic shrimp and live music at El Comelón, homemade Mexican at La Casita de Irma — or, if you’re a Nauka member, the tasting at Zula on the headland.

Eat & Drink

The Instagrammable Guide to Jaltemba Bay

Mariscos Pineda (Guayabitos)

📍 Location

The bay's #1: zarandeado and marlin tacos, a beachfront family institution.

Guayami Vice (Guayabitos)

📍 Location

Fresh ceviche and the bay's best sunset.

El Amigo Vargas (Guayabitos)

📍 Location

The legendary all-day palapa near the river mouth.

El Comelón (nr La Peñita)

📍 Location

Camarones al ajillo locals swear by; live music weekends.

La Embajada (La Peñita)

📍 Location

"The best view in La Peñita," and they're right.

La Casita de Irma (La Peñita)

📍 Location

Homemade Mexican in the heart of town; a decades-long favorite.

Las Brisas / Tiki’s (La Peñita)

📍 Location

Ocean-view drinks and seafood, the perennial local #1.

Restaurant La Avenida (La Peñita)

📍 Location

The bay's best breakfast: chilaquiles and huevos rancheros.

Buhardilla (Guayabitos)

📍 Location

The bay's most elevated room: wood-fired pizza, wine, art and music.

HANAMI Sushi Bar (La Peñita)

📍 Location

A surprising sushi counter built on the day's catch.

Petra’s Bavarian Garden (La Peñita)

📍 Location

The beloved German deli; the bay's quirkiest institution.

Zula · Estero · Naao (Siari)

📍 Location

Chef David Castro Hussong's program on the headland — Reserve guests and Nauka members only.

Now Available

Jaltemba Bay Listings

Browse current homes, condos, and lots for sale below. Ask us about titled-vs-ejido status on any property — it’s the first question that matters here.

Guayabitos

La Atalaya

$ 7,900,000.00 USD

MLS # 45085

7 bedrooms | 11 baths

1,551.22 m2 / 16,697.36 sqft

Alma Del Mar · Riviera Nayarit · Mexico 7 BEDROOMS · 6 FULL BATHROOMS · 5 HALF BATHROOMS EXPANSIVE SEVEN-BEDROOM FAMILY RESIDENCE...

Guayabitos

Cumbre de Guayabitos

$ 3,490,000.00 USD

MLS # 43643

Strategic 2.8 Ha Development Estate * Titled Property * Private Well & CFE * Panoramic Ocean & Valley. FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW ...

Guayabitos

Villa Carolyna

$ 2,750,000.00 USD

MLS # 42503

5 bedrooms | 5.5 baths

940.57 m2 / 10,124.29 sqft

ENGLISH BELOW <p> Villa de lujo en acantilado en Chacala, Riviera Nayarit, con vistas panoramicas al oceano y entorno natural ideal...

Guayabitos

BEACH HOUSE FORTUNA

$ 1,500,000.00 USD

MLS # 41415

5 bedrooms | 4 baths

414.85 m2 / 4,465.40 sqft

BEACH HOUSE FORTUNA es un verdadero sueno. Imaginese mas de 2,200 M2 de terreno frente al mar. La casa principal de 3 recamaras y 3...

Guayabitos

Casa Buena Vista

$ 850,000.00 USD

MLS # 42705

7 bedrooms | 8.5 baths

462.80 m2 / 4,981.55 sqft

(Elnglish Below) Propiedad única a pasos de la playa en una tranquila callejón en La Peñita de Jaltemba. Esta versátil propiedad...

Guayabitos

Casitas Mendalago

$ 825,000.00 USD

MLS # 43588

539.80 m2 / 5,810.40 sqft

Ubicada en el corazon de Rincon de Guayabitos y a solo 5 cuadras de la playa, Casitas Mendalago representa una excelente oportunidad...

Guayabitos

Casa Bambú

$ 799,000.00 USD

MLS # 44495

4 bedrooms | 5 baths

467.68 m2 / 5,034.06 sqft

La Peñita · Riviera Nayarit · Mexico 4 BEDROOMS · 4 BATHROOMS MULTI-LEVEL HOME OFFERING OCEAN VIEWS AND GATED COMMUNITY PRIVACY Positioned...

Guayabitos

Casa Gemma

$ 749,000.00 USD

MLS # 43533

4 bedrooms | 5 baths

441.81 m2 / 4,755.59 sqft

(English below) Casa Gemma es una villa privada con vista directa al océano. Ofrece amplios espacios exteriores: palapa en azotea,...

Guayabitos

Villa Mendalago

$ 718,377.00 USD

MLS # 43587

3 bedrooms | 3 baths

547.80 m2 / 5,896.48 sqft

Ubicada en lo alto de una loma en Rincón de Guayabitos, esta villa ofrece vistas panorámicas espectaculares hacia la playa, las montañas...

Guayabitos

Villa Pacifica

$ 700,000.00 USD

MLS # 40301

2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths

199.93 m2 / 2,152.00 sqft

Finca urbana edificada en el lote nÃºmero 4 cuatro, de la manzana B-1 letra 'B', guiÃ³n uno, marcada con el nÃºmero 25 veinticinco,...

Guayabitos

Casa de Playa Serenidad

$ 688,000.00 USD

MLS # 40970

4 bedrooms | 3.5 baths

450.83 m2 / 4,852.76 sqft

Steps from the Shore • Heated Pool • Income Potential Discover your tropical escape just steps from the beach! This beautiful...

Guayabitos

Casa Peggy

$ 650,000.00 USD

MLS # 43246

3 bedrooms | 3 baths

407.85 m2 / 4,390.08 sqft

First floor: laundry room, garage, bedroom 1 with full bathroom, bedroom 2 with full bathroom. Second floor: kitchen, living room,...

Guayabitos

Casa Mar 1

$ 623,306.00 USD

MLS # 44789

10 baths

399.85 m2 / 4,304.00 sqft

Está es la oportunidad que estabas esperando de adquirir una propiedad funcionando con capacidad de aumentar los ingresos La Peñita...

Guayabitos

land in la peñita

$ 569,557.00 USD

MLS # 43102

a very big piece of land in top of la Peñita de Jaltemba Nayarit, with an incredible view of of the ocean and mountains....

Guayabitos

Aldea Palmet 1

$ 540,000.00 USD

MLS # 37195

3 bedrooms | 4 baths

294.89 m2 / 3,174.20 sqft

This beautiful, newly built with three apartments features a timless design and blind facade , giving this property total privacy and...

Guayabitos

Casa los Arcos

$ 479,000.00 USD

MLS # 35346

5 bedrooms | 4 baths

302.23 m2 / 3,253.17 sqft

Casa los Arcos provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a nice property in the heart of this coastal town at just 4 small blocks...

Guayabitos

Casa Bugambilias

$ 419,000.00 USD

MLS # 45896

4 bedrooms | 4 baths

388.86 m2 / 4,185.64 sqft

ENGLISH BELOW Excelente oportunidad cerca de la playa. Esta propiedad cuenta con una casa principal de 3 recámaras y un bungalow...

Guayabitos

La Vita Condominiums 602

$ 399,000.00 USD

MLS # 44168

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

99.46 m2 / 1,070.62 sqft

La Vita Condominiums 602, un amplio condominio frente al mar en planta baja, ubicado en el corazón de Rincón de Guayabitos, Nayarit....

Guayabitos

Casa Sol Nuevo

$ 389,000.00 USD

MLS # 42996

4 bedrooms | 3 baths

104.96 m2 / 1,129.80 sqft

Español:Encantadora casa de un solo nivel que ofrece comodidad y funcionalidad en una excelente ubicación. Cuenta con 4 amplias recámaras...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 3B - PH

$ 361,000.00 USD

MLS # 39434

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

92.95 m2 / 1,000.46 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2G - 3

$ 333,000.00 USD

MLS # 39499

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

96.09 m2 / 1,034.35 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

Beach Life

$ 331,667.00 USD

MLS # 40294

4 bedrooms | 5 baths

164.94 m2 / 1,775.39 sqft

Imagina una propiedad encantadora, ideal para una familia grande o para recibir invitados, ubicada en un pueblito de Chacala Nayarit,...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2G - 2

$ 328,000.00 USD

MLS # 39500

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

96.09 m2 / 1,034.35 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2G-1

$ 323,000.00 USD

MLS # 39501

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

96.09 m2 / 1,034.35 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 3B - 4

$ 314,000.00 USD

MLS # 39433

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

92.95 m2 / 1,000.46 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 3B - 3

$ 310,000.00 USD

MLS # 39431

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

92.95 m2 / 1,000.46 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

Lote Guayabitos

$ 305,500.00 USD

MLS # 41641

Terreno en esquina ubicado sobre Calle Violetas en Rincón de Guayabitos, Nayarit. Con una superficie de 674 m², este lote ofrece...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 3B - 2

$ 305,000.00 USD

MLS # 39430

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

92.95 m2 / 1,000.46 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 3B - 1

$ 300,000.00 USD

MLS # 39429

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

92.95 m2 / 1,000.46 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

CASA VISTA

$ 299,000.00 USD

MLS # 40510

3 bedrooms | 2 baths

175.93 m2 / 1,893.76 sqft

Discover coastal living at its finest in this brand-new 3-bedroom, 2-bath home overlooking the breathtaking Pacific Ocean. Designed...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2D-3

$ 290,000.00 USD

MLS # 39511

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

80.70 m2 / 868.65 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

Quinta Velas 4C

$ 287,000.00 USD

MLS # 45051

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

91.87 m2 / 988.84 sqft

Welcome to a rare beachfront offering in beautiful Rincon de Guayabitos on Mexico's Riviera Nayarit condominium positioned right on...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2D-2

$ 286,000.00 USD

MLS # 39512

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

80.70 m2 / 868.65 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2E-2

$ 284,000.00 USD

MLS # 39508

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

80.36 m2 / 864.99 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2D-1

$ 282,000.00 USD

MLS # 39513

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

80.70 m2 / 868.65 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2E-1

$ 280,000.00 USD

MLS # 39509

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

80.36 m2 / 864.99 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

Lote Golfo de México

$ 277,777.00 USD

MLS # 43131

INVERSIÓN DE ALTO IMPACTO EN CHACALA! Lote estratégico de 467 m2 sobre la Av. Principal (Golfo de México), a solo 2 cuadras del...

Guayabitos

Quinta Velas 2C

$ 275,000.00 USD

MLS # 45026

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

90.97 m2 / 979.16 sqft

Welcome to a rare beachfront offering in beautiful Rincon de Guayabitos on Mexico's Riviera Nayarit condominium positioned right on...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2F-2

$ 255,000.00 USD

MLS # 39504

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

74.64 m2 / 803.44 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2F-1

$ 251,000.00 USD

MLS # 39505

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

74.64 m2 / 803.44 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 2F-3

$ 250,100.00 USD

MLS # 39503

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

74.64 m2 / 803.44 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 1A - PH

$ 232,000.00 USD

MLS # 39098

1 bedrooms | 1 baths

59.60 m2 / 641.51 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

Condo SeaBreeze B-2

$ 210,000.00 USD

MLS # 42099

2 bedrooms | 1 baths

77.63 m2 / 835.62 sqft

(english below) Excelente condominio de 2 recámaras cerca de todo en La Peñita. Condominio en planta baja con todo lo necesario....

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 1A - 2

$ 196,000.00 USD

MLS # 39436

1 bedrooms | 1 baths

59.60 m2 / 641.51 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

NUKMA Beachfront Life 1A - 1

$ 193,000.00 USD

MLS # 39435

1 bedrooms | 1 baths

59.60 m2 / 641.51 sqft

NUKMA Beachfront Life, donde el lujo se encuentra con la libertad del océano. Explora espacios donde el diseño innovador se complementa...

Guayabitos

Lot Yanamin

$ 184,000.00 USD

MLS # 45510

Este terreno plano de 408,90 m² se encuentra en la calle Las Garzas, en Rincón de Guayabitos, a solo 5 o 10 minutos a pie de la playa....

Guayabitos

land in la peñita

$ 165,338.00 USD

MLS # 43979

The land is 571.77 m2 ready to build and its right next to the soccer field in la Peñita de Jaltemba....

Guayabitos

XALNAY #3

$ 165,000.00 USD

MLS # 43542

2 bedrooms | 2 baths

72.21 m2 / 777.30 sqft

Xalnay development in La Peñita de Jaltemba, this modern corner-unit condo offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and coastal...

Guayabitos

Vista Encantada Manzana 05

$ 125,000.00 USD

MLS # 45409

Vista Encantada, una joya rara donde el encanto de la naturaleza se encuentra con impresionantes vistas al mar. Con 562 m2, este terreno...

Guayabitos

VISTA ENCANTADA MZ-05

$ 125,000.00 USD

MLS # 45412

Vista Encantada, una joya rara donde el encanto de la naturaleza se encuentra con impresionantes vistas al mar. Con 618 m2, este terreno...

Guayabitos

Vista Los Ayala

$ 115,000.00 USD

MLS # 45482

ENGLISH BELOW Descubra su propio paraíso en Vista Los Ayala, un terreno de 1.230 m² situado en el pintoresco cerrito de Los Ayalas....

Guayabitos

VISTA ENCANTADA 2

$ 109,000.00 USD

MLS # 40155

Vista Encantada, una joya rara donde el encanto de la naturaleza se encuentra con impresionantes vistas al mar. Con 621 m2, este terreno...