For saleSouth Shore, Puerto Vallarta
Villa Padre
$2,950,000 USD
8 bd9 ba7,906 sq ft
VillaSouth Shorereal estate
Along the coastal highway toward Mismaloya — oceanfront condominiums and hillside estates facing Los Arcos.
Pictured: Villa Padre
Living inSouth Shore.
South of Conchas Chinas, Highway 200 follows the coast toward Mismaloya, with the mountains rising almost straight from the sea. This stretch is known as the South Shore. It takes in Playas Gemelas, Sierra del Mar and the communities facing Los Arcos, the rock formations just offshore.
The pace here is slower than in town: fewer restaurants and shops, more privacy, and broad views across Banderas Bay. Homes are reached by car from the highway, and downtown Puerto Vallarta is a short drive away.
What you'll find here
Oceanfront and hillside condominiums, penthouses, homesites and larger private villas. Playas Gemelas has two beaches fronted by condominium buildings; Sierra del Mar is known for its hillside homes, with Sierra del Mar Los Arcos offering oceanfront condominiums and homesites. Other buildings along this coast include Blue Horizon and Solamar.
Before you buy
Life on the South Shore usually means driving. Golf, marinas and larger shopping centers are further away, and highway traffic can be busy at times — weigh that against the privacy and the views.
South Shore listings
Homesfor sale.
- For sale
For saleSouth Shore, Puerto Vallarta
Sierra del Mar, Arco N S1
$1,350,000 USD
3 bd3.5 ba3,842 sq ft
Condominium
For saleSouth Shore, Puerto Vallarta
Blue Horizon 501
$849,000 USD
2 bd3 ba2,138 sq ft
Condominium
For saleSouth Shore, Puerto Vallarta
Solamar 81
$699,000 USD
2 bd2 ba1,403 sq ft
Condominium
For saleSouth Shore, Puerto Vallarta
Playas Gemelas, Copal 102
$449,000 USD
2 bd2 ba882 sq ft
Condominium
Buying in Puerto Vallarta from abroad? Most foreign buyers near the coast hold title through a bank trust — here’s how it works.
Questionsabout South Shore.
Where is Puerto Vallarta's South Shore?
The coastline south of Conchas Chinas, along Highway 200 toward Mismaloya. It includes Playas Gemelas, Sierra del Mar and the area facing Los Arcos.
What is Playas Gemelas?
A pair of beaches on the South Shore — 'gemelas' means twins — in the area that runs from Garza Blanca south toward Mismaloya. The beaches are fronted by condominium buildings, a hotel and a few private homes.
Do you need a car on the South Shore?
In practice, yes. Homes are reached from the coastal highway, and restaurants, shopping and services are mostly in town.
Can foreigners buy property on the South Shore?
Yes. Puerto Vallarta lies within Mexico's coastal restricted zone, so foreign buyers typically hold residential property through a bank trust called a fideicomiso. It is a long-established, routine structure.
General information only — not legal, tax or financial advice.
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