Neighborhood Overview
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
Eat & Drink
The Instagrammable Guide to South Shore
Le Kliff 📍
Multi-level palapa decks cascading toward the Pacific; the bay's sunset table.
Ocean Grill 📍
Boat-access, cash-only, reservation-only — and worth every rule. (oceangrillvallarta.com)
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Amixtli at Xalli Club 📍
Fine Mexican dining with Los Arcos in the water beyond.
Hiroshi 📍
Mousai's sushi and Japanese/Korean BBQ; the Preserve's best cocktails.
La Playita 📍
Above the tide at Conchas Chinas beach; twice-daily happy hours. (laplayitapv.com)
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La Choza (Tony’s) 📍
The legendary palm-thatch lobster spot by the river mouth. Cash, and worth it.
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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.
$ 1,114,272.00 USD
Mayamar is an ultra luxury development by Grupo Solcon, set in the lush hills of Amapas with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Designed...
$ 1,102,248.00 USD
Mayamar is an ultra luxury development by Grupo Solcon, set in the lush hills of Amapas with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Designed...
$ 1,100,000.00 USD
English bellow <p> Exclusivo penthouse frente al mar frente a Playa Los Muertos, en la zona más vibrante y caminable de Puerto Vallarta....
$ 1,100,000.00 USD
evel 3 is a spacious luxury condominium located in the desirable Amapas area of Puerto Vallarta's South Shore, just minutes from Zona...
$ 1,100,000.00 USD
Experience unique, tranquil and very private coastal living in Upper Conchas Chinas, five minutes from the Romantic Zone, and walking...
$ 1,099,000.00 USD
Enclavado en las exuberantes laderas de Amapas, este impresionante penthouse de tres recámaras en Terraza del Mar ofrece impresionantes...
$ 1,095,000.00 USD
Orchid 1E is an elegant retreat in one of Puerto Vallarta's most exclusive boutique developments. This beautifully designed residence...
$ 1,084,752.00 USD
Mayamar is an ultra luxury development by Grupo Solcon, set in the lush hills of Amapas with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Designed...
$ 1,075,000.00 USD
Beautiful 6th-floor unit in Avalon with stunning ocean, bay, and city views and abundant natural light throughout. Features 2 spacious...
$ 1,067,256.00 USD
Mayamar is an ultra luxury development by Grupo Solcon, set in the lush hills of Amapas with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Designed...
$ 1,050,000.00 USD
Homes of this caliber are cherished by families for generations and seldom become available. Here is your chance to own a truly exceptional...
$ 1,050,000.00 USD
Perched in the hills of Conchas Chinas -- Puerto Vallarta's most iconic neighborhood-- Villa Amanda is a villa that whispers possibility....
$ 1,049,760.00 USD
Mayamar is an ultra luxury development by Grupo Solcon, set in the lush hills of Amapas with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Designed...
$ 999,999.00 USD
Condominio de lujo frente al mar Experimente el epítome del lujo y la exclusividad con este impresionante condominio de unidad doble...
$ 999,000.00 USD
Located in the most prestigious area of Conchas Chinas, this four level town house has outstanding ocean views and a lush jungle backdrop....
$ 995,000.00 USD
A Condominium with the Feel of a Private Villa! This exceptional second-floor residence, located in a charming and serene boutique...
$ 995,000.00 USD
This low density, 8 condo development, sitting oceanfront with adjacent small beach is the perfect vacation home setting. Positioned...
$ 988,800.00 USD
Priceless ocean views with elegant, professional interior design, upgraded finishes and top tier appliances, this stunning corner unit...
$ 987,000.00 USD
This exquisite three-bedroom condo boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean and the Banderas Bay. By integrating the interior...
$ 985,000.00 USD
En este In this magical coastal neighborhood rests this magical villa of three bedrooms three bathrooms . The touches of Mexico...
$ 985,000.00 USD
Wake up every morning to the gentle sound of nature and the feeling the tropical wheater. Avalon 305 invites you to enjoy panoramic...
$ 964,000.00 USD
Welcome to Campanario 501 A a stunning Mexican-style condo with spectacular views of Banderas Bay. This architect-designed 3-bedroom,...
$ 944,784.00 USD
Mayamar is an ultra luxury development by Grupo Solcon, set in the lush hills of Amapas with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Designed...
$ 928,480.00 USD
Una notable colección de espaciosas residencias de dos dormitorios y dos baños que ofrecen excelentes comodidades de estilo de vida,...
$ 927,288.00 USD
Mayamar is an ultra luxury development by Grupo Solcon, set in the lush hills of Amapas with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Designed...
$ 921,534.00 USD
Experience the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and absolutely stunning ocean views in this one-of-a-kind, beachfront masterpiece. Welcome...
$ 920,000.00 USD
Mayamar is an ultra luxury development by Grupo Solcon, set in the lush hills of Amapas with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Designed...
$ 915,000.00 USD
Welcome to luxury living at Paramount Bay in the sought after Amapas neighborhood. This stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom ground floor...
$ 899,995.00 USD
english below -El Penthouse 2 te invita a vivir por encima de todo—246 m² de espacios llenos de luz con vistas panorámicas a la...
$ 899,000.00 USD
Español Abajo Residential lot for sale in the exclusive gated community of Coto San Xoaquín, one of Puerto Vallarta's most prestigious...