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South Shore

Where the Sierra Madre falls into the sea — 35 kilometers of cliffside villas, pocket coves, and palapa restaurants, from the Beverly Hills of Vallarta to a village you can only reach by boat.

The South Shore is not a neighborhood. It’s a decision: trade walkable city convenience for panoramic isolation, accept the drive into Centro, and in exchange wake up to uninterrupted ocean and fall asleep to waves instead of nightlife. It begins where the Romantic Zone ends and runs 35 kilometers down a single winding highway — every bend revealing another cove, another cliffside palapa, another hidden beach — until the road simply stops at Boca de Tomatlán and the rest of the coast belongs to the water taxis.

This page travels it the way you will: north to south, out of town. The character changes with every stop — hillside prestige, resort self-sufficiency, film-history villages, and finally a town with no cars at all. One thing has changed everywhere: a decade ago, Tuesday dinner meant a taxi into Centro. Today the corridor has become a dining destination in its own right, and residents quietly stopped making the drive.

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Distance from Centro

10–45 minutes

Conchas Chinas to Boca; Yelapa is a water taxi beyond.

The View

Los Arcos

The marine park’s sea rocks anchor the corridor’s every sightline.

Property Type

Villas & Hillside Condos

Trophy estates to $300K value condos; almost nothing flat.

Walkability

Low, By Design

A car (or a boat) is the price of the panorama.

Neighborhood Overview

Topography
Steep
the Sierra drops straight into the bay
Shopping
None on-corridor
Romantic Zone / Fluvial, 10–25 min
Medical
In town
no facilities on the corridor itself; plan accordingly
Villas
$2M – $6.5M+
upper Conchas Chinas trophy tier
Condos
$300K – $1.9M
Mismaloya value to Sierra del Mar full-floor
Character
Privacy & views
resort pockets, fishing villages, jungle

Homes & Key Developments

From beachfront luxury towers to gated dockside villas

Shops, Markets & Life

  • Le Kliff: An iconic, multi-tiered restaurant under a giant open-air palapa, clinging to the cliffside at Km 15.5 of the Barra de Navidad highway.
  • Los Arcos Marine Park: A spectacular group of granite islands rising from the sea, famous for underwater caves, snorkeling, and diving.
  • Ocean Grill: A secluded, reservation-only cliffside dining hideaway near Boca de Tomatlán, reached by boat or jungle trail.
  • Yelapa Waterfall: A dramatic mountain-fed waterfall located at the back of Yelapa village, ending in a natural swimming pool.
  • Colomitos Cove: A tiny, white-sand beach tucked into the jungle, reached via a 45-minute coastal hike from Boca.

Lifestyle & Amenities

  • Night of the Iguana Lore: John Huston’s 1963 film set built on Mismaloya’s cliffs that triggered the global celebrity boom.
  • Las Caletas Jungle Hideaway: John Huston’s former private jungle compound at the remote beach cove of Las Caletas.
  • Predator Jungle Lore: The lush valley of Río Mismaloya serving as the alien-hunting jungle in the 1987 Schwarzenegger movie *Predator*.
  • Yelapa Indian Land Grant: Yelapa’s status as a *comunidad indígena* since 1581, meaning land is collectively owned by four original families.
  • The Yelapa Pie Ladies: A beach institution started by Doña Agustina García, who walks the sand daily carrying baskets of fresh pies.

Who Buys Here

Key residential and investment profiles attracted to the area

Trophy Estate Hunters

$2M–$7M standalone villas in Conchas Chinas — privacy, square footage, and the view that justifies all of it.

Resort-Residence Investors

Garza Blanca and Sierra del Mar: hotel amenities, rental management, $500K–$2M, turnkey.

Remote-Work Relocators

Renting first in Conchas Chinas or Mismaloya, then buying — the segment that discovered the corridor’s restaurants.

Mexican Domestic Buyers

Guadalajara weekenders, increasingly active since the vía corta cut the drive under three hours.

Yelapa Bohemians

A niche but culturally defining cohort: small homes, land leases, and the far end’s creative tone.

A Day in the Life

The Saturday Test in South Shore

07:30 AM — Coffee Over the Bay
A Conchas Chinas terrace, the light moving across the water toward Los Arcos.
10:00 AM — The Zoom Call With a Jungle Backdrop
Work-from-terrace is the corridor’s standard office.
01:00 PM — Lunch at Amixtli
Ceviche at the Xalli beach club with the sea rocks in frame — no drive to town required.
03:30 PM — The Colomitos Hike
Forty-five minutes of jungle trail from Boca to a cove that feels like a secret.
06:00 PM — Sunset at Le Kliff
The cliffside palapa’s golden hour — the one reservation visitors never regret.
08:30 PM — Tomahawk at Karuma
Open-fire steaks at TierraLuna — or coconut shrimp on the sand at El Jacalito, depending on the night’s ambition.

Eat & Drink

The Instagrammable Guide to South Shore

Upscale

Le Kliff 📍

Multi-level palapa decks cascading toward the Pacific; the bay's sunset table.

@lekliffpv

Upscale

Ocean Grill 📍

Boat-access, cash-only, reservation-only — and worth every rule. (oceangrillvallarta.com)

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Upscale

Amixtli at Xalli Club 📍

Fine Mexican dining with Los Arcos in the water beyond.

@amixtli_restaurant

Upscale

Karuma 📍

Tomahawks over open fire under a pergola at TierraLuna.

@karumapv

Upscale

Blanca Blue 📍

Garza Blanca's all-white signature room; duck confit tamales.

@garzablancapv

Upscale

Hiroshi 📍

Mousai's sushi and Japanese/Korean BBQ; the Preserve's best cocktails.

@hotelmousai

Upscale

DAO 📍

Contemporary Chinese behind Mondrian glass between the Mousai towers.

@hotelmousai

Casual

La Playita 📍

Above the tide at Conchas Chinas beach; twice-daily happy hours. (laplayitapv.com)

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Casual

Chico’s Paradise 📍

River shrimp beside the waterfalls on the Horcones.

@chicosparadise

Casual

El Jacalito 📍

Mismaloya's seafood platters and micheladas in the sand.

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Casual

La Choza (Tony’s) 📍

The legendary palm-thatch lobster spot by the river mouth. Cash, and worth it.

verify on location

Café

Cafe Bahia 📍

Yelapa's waterfront tamarindo margaritas in mason jars.

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Casual

El Manguito 📍

Dinner over the Yelapa river, walk home by starlight.

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Upscale

Santuario Yelapa 📍

Organic beachfront dining at the eco-hotel.

@santuarioyelapa

Now Available

South Shore 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.

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 8,900,000.00 USD

MLS # 44383
7 bedrooms | 8.5 baths
1,808.47 m2 / 19,466.34 sqft

Palo Maria · Puerto Vallarta · Mexico 6 BEDROOMS · 6 BATHROOMS · SLEEPS 12 OCEANFRONT ESTATE SPANNING 1.5 ACRES WITH PACIFIC OCEAN...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 5,750,000.00 USD

MLS # 39208
4 bedrooms | 4.5 baths
959.21 m2 / 10,324.97 sqft

Villa Amapas II - South Villa Beachfront Comfort | Lower Conchas Chinas, Puerto Vallarta With a generous layout and a prime beachfront...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 5,715,000.00 USD

MLS # 41815

Este Edén de 152 hectáreas localizado en la Sierra Madre al Sur de Puerto Vallarta cuenta con 5 cascadas en su interior, y cristalinos...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 5,500,000.00 USD

MLS # 39211
4 bedrooms | 4.5 baths
1,031.04 m2 / 11,098.07 sqft

Villa Amapas I - North Villa Puerto Vallarta, Lower Conchas Chinas There's a version of Puerto Vallarta that people imagine when...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 4,999,000.00 USD

MLS # 32376
6 bedrooms | 7 baths
1,099.59 m2 / 11,836.00 sqft

Designed as a haven for owners seeking their privacy while enjoying a 270-degree view of the Ocean, City, Jungle and Mountains. In...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 4,749,000.00 USD

MLS # 41655
8 bedrooms | 11 baths
1,999.26 m2 / 21,520.00 sqft

Discover luxury living just three blocks from Los Muertos Beach and the lively Zona Romántica. Villa Monarca and Villa Mariposa are...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 3,995,000.00 USD

MLS # 35843
7 bedrooms | 9 baths
929.65 m2 / 10,006.80 sqft

Esta villa majestuosamente hermosa en Conchas Chinas se encuentra a poca distancia de la playa y la Zona Romántica. Vistas amplias...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 3,599,000.00 USD

MLS # 41729
8 bedrooms | 8.5 baths
626.22 m2 / 6,740.60 sqft

Discover timeless luxury at Villa Anastasia, an exceptional estate in the prestigious enclave of Conchas Chinas, Puerto Vallarta. This...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 3,500,000.00 USD

MLS # 31463
9 bedrooms | 11 baths
1,499.44 m2 / 16,140.00 sqft

Kalista, de la palabra griega para hermoso, se queda corto para describir esta magnífica residencia. Descansando majestuosamente sobre...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 3,499,000.00 USD

MLS # 38152
4 bedrooms | 4.5 baths
465.83 m2 / 5,014.16 sqft

ENGLISH TRANSLATION BELOW The Reef - SKY VILLA Es sin duda la residencia mas sofisticada de toda la bahía. Ubicada en el icónico...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 3,450,000.00 USD

MLS # 34987
5 bedrooms | 6.5 baths
1,418.60 m2 / 15,269.83 sqft

Villa Nube Blanca is a masterpiece of refined elegance and distinctive architecture that creates a home of unparalleled sophistication....

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 3,200,000.00 USD

MLS # 42169
4 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
447.40 m2 / 4,815.85 sqft

Una expresión magnifica de arquitectura y decoración. Este predio de 3 recamaras y 4 banos con vistas absolutamente magnificas de...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 3,200,000.00 USD

MLS # 42045
7 bedrooms | 9 baths
446.36 m2 / 4,804.66 sqft

Espectacular villa frente al mar en Conchas Chinas, Villa Entre Rocas es una casa de 446.53 m², cuenta con 7 recamaras, 9 baños...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 3,200,000.00 USD

MLS # 44073
8 bedrooms | 11 baths
988.86 m2 / 10,644.11 sqft

Welcome to Villa Oceana y Terreno, a truly one-of-a-kind oceanfront estate that offers far more than just a home. Included in the sale...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,950,000.00 USD

MLS # 40693
5 bedrooms | 5.5 baths
1,174.20 m2 / 12,639.12 sqft

Disfrute la vista panorámica de la playa Conchas Chinas y la oportunidad única de adquirir el penthouse más grande de Puerto...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,950,000.00 USD

MLS # 41353
5 bedrooms | 6.5 baths
831.09 m2 / 8,945.86 sqft

Casa de la Sierra is not simply a home—it's a rare opportunity to own a masterpiece of coastal architecture. Privately nestled within...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,950,000.00 USD

MLS # 41957
8 bedrooms | 8.5 baths
1,503.97 m2 / 16,188.74 sqft

English below: Disfrute de este retiro frente al mar, ubicado en las selvas tropicales de la atractiva costa sur de la Bahía de Banderas....

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,900,000.00 USD

MLS # 40181
7 bedrooms | 8 baths
388.86 m2 / 4,185.64 sqft

english below - El Penthouse 1 corona Las Peñas de Teresa—la residencia más emblemática del edificio, con vistas panorámicas...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,750,000.00 USD

MLS # 40631
6 bedrooms | 6.5 baths
668.63 m2 / 7,197.14 sqft

English version below: Oportunidad única en Lower Conchas Chinas! Experimente lo mejor de ambos mundos: la privacidad de una casa...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,750,000.00 USD

MLS # 43428
6 bedrooms | 5.5 baths
899.67 m2 / 9,684.00 sqft

Villa Buena Vida es una casa de estilo mexicano contemporaneo plantada en 4 niveles, al acceso cuenta con el area socil, terraza, piscina...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,650,000.00 USD

MLS # 40987
11 bedrooms | 13 baths
816.88 m2 / 8,792.85 sqft

Jungla de Nancy is a spectacular oceanfront estate surrounded by lush tropical scenery, blending privacy, luxury, and natural beauty....

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,600,000.00 USD

MLS # 40984
5 bedrooms | 7.5 baths
753.72 m2 / 8,113.04 sqft

Ultra-luxury riverfront and ocean-view estate in Conchas Chinas designed by renowned architect Alejandro Zohn. Set on an expansive...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,595,000.00 USD

MLS # 38427
5 bedrooms | 6 baths
650.79 m2 / 7,005.08 sqft

Perched above Puerto Vallarta's vibrant Romantic Zone in the sought-after Amapas neighborhood, Villa Francisco immediately captivates...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,500,000.00 USD

MLS # 41613
433.64 m2 / 4,667.68 sqft

The property includes two charming houses, each with three bedrooms, ideal for family living or hosting guests. plus two private lofts,...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,500,000.00 USD

MLS # 42199
6 bedrooms | 6.5 baths
899.67 m2 / 9,684.00 sqft

This grand villa in the iconic Conchas Chinas neighborhood offers panoramic ocean views, luxurious finishes, generous spaces and refined...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,450,000.00 USD

MLS # 43766
4 bedrooms | 4.5 baths
536.05 m2 / 5,770.05 sqft

ENGLISH BELOW ---- Villa Ventanas al Mar es un refugio magistral en el exclusivo enclave privado de Real Conchas Chinas, a minutos...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,400,000.00 USD

MLS # 39675
3 bedrooms | 5 baths
465.98 m2 / 5,015.77 sqft

[English below] Esta impresionante y elegante casa ha sido completamente remodelada con acabados de alta gama, ofreciendo elegancia...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,400,000.00 USD

MLS # 42782
5 bedrooms | 5.5 baths
743.02 m2 / 7,997.90 sqft

Nestled in the prestigious Sierra Del Mar Residencial in Puerto Vallarta, this exceptional hacienda-style residence features 5 bedrooms,...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,350,000.00 USD

MLS # 44079
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
378.86 m2 / 4,078.04 sqft

English below<p> Elegancia Frente al Mar en la Codiciada Costa Sur de Puerto Vallarta Ubicada directamente sobre el Oceano Pacífico...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,350,000.00 USD

MLS # 43544
3 bedrooms | 4 baths
458.59 m2 / 4,936.25 sqft

Villa privada en la cima de una colina en exclusivo complejo cerrado de solo cuatro residencias, con vistas panorámicas al océano,...

$ 2,290,000.00 USD

MLS # 37858
4 bedrooms | 5.5 baths
501.86 m2 / 5,402.05 sqft

AVALON 507-508 is located in the stunning hills of Amapas on the south shore of Puerto Vallarta. This double unit is located in the...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,200,000.00 USD

MLS # 44167
4 bedrooms | 4.5 baths
294.89 m2 / 3,174.20 sqft

Spectacular Luxury Condo in the top building in the South Shore Great views single floor Residence 3 bdrms large kitchen and terraces Overlooking...

$ 2,200,000.00 USD

MLS # 39752
5 bedrooms | 6.5 baths
849.68 m2 / 9,146.00 sqft

[ENGLISH BELOW] LA CASA ENCANTADA en Sierra del Mar, Puerto Vallarta, suena como una propiedad verdaderamente extraordinaria con su...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,199,000.00 USD

MLS # 39173
4 bedrooms | 5.5 baths
779.71 m2 / 8,392.80 sqft

Villa Talismán, en la zona alta de Conchas Chinas, ofrece vistas espectaculares al mar y la selva. Con 4 recámaras, 5 baños, terrazas...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,150,000.00 USD

MLS # 40986
6 bedrooms | 7 baths
606.77 m2 / 6,531.32 sqft

Spectacular six-bedroom oceanfront residence in the coveted Mismaloya corridor, offering direct coastal living, sweeping Pacific views,...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,100,000.00 USD

MLS # 43439
5 bedrooms | 7.5 baths
645.76 m2 / 6,950.96 sqft

Villa LA JAPIAHUA, espectacular residencia en la exclusiva comunidad Sierra del Mar, Puerto Vallarta. Esta villa de estilo mexicano...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 2,068,420.00 USD

MLS # 40456

Lote Frente al Mar en Boca de Tomatlán, Puerto Vallarta - 2,823 m² Disfruta del equilibrio perfecto entre selva y océano en esta...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,950,000.00 USD

MLS # 33951
3 bedrooms | 4 baths
470.82 m2 / 5,067.96 sqft

The lifestyle you have been waiting for can be yours: walking to your oceanfront home after an afternoon at Los Muertos Beach, enjoying...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,950,000.00 USD

MLS # 41674
3 bedrooms | 3 baths
333.47 m2 / 3,589.42 sqft

[English below] piso 4 · Torre Arco Playa · Sierra del Mar Los Arcos Esta verdaderamente divina residencia frente al mar se encuentra...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,908,000.00 USD

MLS # 42090

Exceptional Development Opportunity with Panoramic Ocean Views Prime residential lot of over 21,000 sq ft, ideally located in Upper...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,879,000.00 USD

MLS # 41804
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
277.90 m2 / 2,991.27 sqft

Unit 12A at Indah by Sayan offers refined luxury living in a thoughtfully designed residence that blends modern architecture with a...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,875,000.00 USD

MLS # 38662
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
241.62 m2 / 2,600.79 sqft

English Below <p> ¡Bienvenido a Sierra del Mar Los Arcos - Arco Sur PH 5S! Este hermoso condominio frente al mar, recientemente...

$ 1,850,000.00 USD

MLS # 41838
5 bedrooms | 5.5 baths
796.19 m2 / 8,570.23 sqft

Welcome to Villa Lapa Lapa, an exceptional income-producing luxury villa designed to deliver both unforgettable guest experiences and...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,850,000.00 USD

MLS # 38120
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
577.54 m2 / 6,216.69 sqft

This exceptional single-level home offers sweeping 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, pristine beaches, the sparkling city skyline,...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,825,000.00 USD

MLS # 43602
3 bedrooms | 3 baths
277.90 m2 / 2,991.27 sqft

Experience the pinnacle of coastal luxury at Indah, located in the highly sought after Conchas Chinas neighborhood, Puerto Vallarta's...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,799,000.00 USD

MLS # 41074

Welcome to El Paredon! A very exclusive and luxurious oceanfront gated community on the South Shore of Puerto vallarta. On offer...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,795,000.00 USD

MLS # 33206
6 bedrooms | 6.5 baths
314.98 m2 / 3,390.47 sqft

Luxury 6 bedroom and 7 bathroom Villa just steps from the beach in Conchas Chinas. Welcome to La Villa Linda, where a classic Mexican...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,795,000.00 USD

MLS # 41274
4 bedrooms | 4.5 baths
337.99 m2 / 3,638.17 sqft

[English Below] Penthouse | Arco Menor - Sierra del Mar Este extraordinario penthouse se encuentra en Arco Menor, la primera torre...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,750,000.00 USD

MLS # 37302
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
290.48 m2 / 3,126.74 sqft

Prime beachfront 3000 ft2 two level PH on famous Conchas Chinas beach. Property includes 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths, large terraces...

$ 1,750,000.00 USD

MLS # 43016
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
421.84 m2 / 4,540.72 sqft

Remodeled Oceanfront Masterpiece. Steps from Los Muertos Beach, Puerto Vallarta's Most Celebrated Shore. Life doesn't get better than...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,700,000.00 USD

MLS # 43239
2 bedrooms | 3 baths
298.74 m2 / 3,215.62 sqft

Departamento de lujo totalmente renovado en el prestigioso barrio de Conchas Chinas. Distribuido en 2 niveles, cuenta con 2 amplias...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,695,000.00 USD

MLS # 37953
4 bedrooms | 4 baths
320.84 m2 / 3,453.52 sqft

[English Below] Este excepcional condominio consta de 4 recamaras y 4 . La propiedad esta completamente amueblada, con exquisitas...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,689,000.00 USD

MLS # 42453
5 bedrooms | 5.5 baths
319.47 m2 / 3,438.78 sqft

ENGLISH BELOW. Esta impresionante casa estilo hacienda de varios niveles, ubicada en una ladera selvática con vistas a la playa...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,650,000.00 USD

MLS # 40773
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
319.86 m2 / 3,442.98 sqft

[English Below] Experimenta una vida costera refinada en esta hermosa residencia ubicada en Sierra del Mar Los Arcos, una exclusiva...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,649,000.00 USD

MLS # 37007
5 bedrooms | 6 baths
510.30 m2 / 5,492.87 sqft

this Townhouse is a stunning, newly remodeled townhouse with breathtaking ocean views, just a 10-minute walk from Puerto Vallarta's...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,639,000.00 USD

MLS # 40971
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
470.31 m2 / 5,062.47 sqft

Luxury Ocean View Villa in Coto San Xoaquin! Discover unparalleled luxury and breathtaking natural beauty in this magnificent villa...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,625,000.00 USD

MLS # 42180
3 bedrooms | 3 baths
248.41 m2 / 2,673.86 sqft

English below<p> La Unidad 94 en Sayan es la joya de la corona del desarrollo, la unidad de la esquina sur justo debajo del nivel...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,597,824.00 USD

MLS # 43204
2 bedrooms | 3 baths
291.89 m2 / 3,141.92 sqft

Mayamar is an ultra luxury development by Grupo Solcon, set in the lush hills of Amapas with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Designed...

South Shore, Jalisco

$ 1,550,000.00 USD

MLS # 44254
3 bedrooms | 3 baths
217.92 m2 / 2,345.68 sqft

Lower Conchas Chinas · Puerto Vallarta · Mexico 3 BEDROOMS · 3 BATHROOMS · 218 SQ. M. (2,347 SQ. FT.) COMMANDS PANORAMIC PACIFIC...

$ 1,495,000.00 USD

MLS # 41265

Exclusivo terreno frente al mar ubicado en la hermosa zona de Mismaloya, a tan solo 20 minutos del centro de Puerto Vallarta. Una ubicación...

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