With quaint cobblestone streets, the fragrant scent of Bougainvillea, beautiful beaches, wonderful Mexican cuisine, outstanding golf courses, and a host of activities for everyone to enjoy!
Imagine staying in this tropical paradise with all the services of your very own private staff.
Its incredible natural beauty, small-town atmosphere, and the inherent warmth and friendliness of the people make Puerto Vallarta unlike any other travel destination.
Casa Bay Villas is proud to be one of the leading agents for villa rentals in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offering spectacular properties all with breathtaking views overlooking Banderas Bay.
Your vacation time is valuable, so we inspect every property we represent on behalf of owners. We know the accommodations, amenities, and staff to help you select the best rental property in Puerto Vallarta. The result is a vacation rental that won’t leave you with unwanted surprises.
We will always provide you with our Five-Star Platinum Service and our extensive knowledge on your Puerto Vallarta villa or condo rental.
Whether you are planning a family vacation or just getting away with friends, we have the perfect villa for you in Puerto Vallarta!
We hope you will visit one of our luxury vacation rental villas soon and experience the magic of Puerto Vallarta!
For more information about renting a villa in Puerto Vallarta, visit our website at https://www.casabayvillas.com/ or email info@casabayvillas.com
LOCATION: Pacific coast of Mexico along Banderas Bay, Mexico’s largest natural bay in the northwest corner of the state of Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta is at the same latitude as Hawaii. Approximately two hours and fifteen minutes flying time from Los Angeles, California, and further south, approximately thirty minutes flying time from Cabo San Lucas and the tip of Baja California. Five hours of flying time from NYC.
TIME ZONE: Puerto Vallarta is in the Central time zone and uses Daylight Saving time. However, they rarely change at the same time as the US and Canada, as it is a relatively new concept (approximately ten years old) in Mexico. Nayarit, just north of the Puerto Vallarta International airport, is in a different time zone from the Ameca River, which is the border between the State of Jalisco and the State of Nayarit. However, the entire zone is considered one destination; a few years ago, they switched to the same time zone as Puerto Vallarta, Central.
CLIMATE: Tropical humid with approximately 300 sunny days per year, average temperatures of 28 Celsius or 82 Fahrenheit. The rainy season begins at the end of June and lasts until mid-October, with an average high temperature of 92F and a low of 70F. The rains usually are late in the day or at night, and only a few days per week.
POPULATION: Approximately 350,000 persons, with 2 million visitors annually
CURRENCY MONEY EXCHANGE: The legal currency is the Mexican Peso, shown as a “$2” or indicated as MN. However, US and Canadian Dollars are accepted and can easily be exchanged at local banks or Money Exchanges. Most travelers use local Bank Machines to withdraw pesos from their bank accounts.
THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: This landmark church took 33 years to build from 1918 to 1955.
MARIACHI: Jalisco is the home of this Traditional Mexican music.
WATER: The water company of Puerto Vallarta has won many awards for quality. However, the aging infrastructure may affect the quality, so we suggest you always drink bottled water unless you are staying in a luxury villa or resort hotel with ultra-violet state-of-the-art water purification.
RESTAURANTS: There are more than 250 in Puerto Vallarta.
BEACHES: Puerto Vallarta has been named the best beach in Latin America by Travel and Leisure Magazine Readers Survey for all 25 miles.
CUSTOMS: While the world is becoming smaller all the time and there are many American businesses here: McDonalds, Burger King, Starbucks, Costco, Office Depot, and Wal-Mart to name a few, there are still customs that may surprise you. Siesta: many businesses still close from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for lunch and a Siesta or nap. This is changing, but don’t be surprised if the store you wanted to see is closed. Another interesting custom is that you must request your bill in a restaurant. It is considered very rude to bring you the bill before you request it, as if the waiter is rushing you out. Mexicans do not rush and are a very gracious, elegant culture.
NATURAL PARKS SANCTUARIES: There are two protected National Parks /Sanctuaries in the Bay of Banderas, Los Arcos Islands in the south bay, and Las Marietas Islands at the North Bay near Punta de Mita. Las Marietta’s islands are the home of such rare species as the Blue Footed Booby, only found in the Galapagos Islands and a few other parts of South America. Banderas Bay is a famous home of humpback whales in the winter, along with dolphins and manta rays. In the summer, sea turtles, a protected species, come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand. There are many local habitats to assist the hatchling sea turtles as they emerge from the sand. The Marriott Hotel has a habitat where they are watched and protected from birds and other predators to get to the ocean.
FLORA & FAUNA: The nearby Sierra Madre Mountains are covered in lush tropical forests with wild orchids, iguanas, and wild parrots. Just north of Puerto Vallarta, before you get to Punta de Mita, is a rich agricultural zone that grows everything from Mangos to Avocados.
TRANSPORTATION: Puerto Vallarta has grown immensely in the past 20 years, but it is still a small town, and you can walk to many of the best restaurants, shopping, and nightlife if you are staying in town. Local taxi service is not expensive and very user-friendly. If you are an adventurous traveler, try the local buses. They are a great value and a cultural experience, as you might have various vendors on your bus, perhaps a traveling musician singing for tips, a tamales salesperson, or others. Transportation from the airport is very organized and user-friendly. Most rental agents will be happy to help you with Airport Transfer, or have the name and address of your rental villa or Resort Hotel printed on a piece of paper to show the taxi driver. Costs are posted at the airport terminal.
CASA KIMBERLY: Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s love nest was built in 1963 for $5,000 USD and sold years later for $450,000.