Gated community homes and condos for sale 10 minutes from the beach, 20 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Bahia de Banderas is the southernmost municipality of Nayarit, Mexico, sitting just north of Puerto Vallarta and forming the heart of the Riviera Nayarit — Mexico's fastest-growing coastal real estate market over the past decade.
The region is home to celebrated destinations like Bucerias, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Punta Mita, Sayulita, and San Pancho, all within a short drive of Aldea Hortus. With 300+ km of coastline, world-class infrastructure, and direct flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, Houston, Chicago, and Calgary via Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), it has become a top destination for American and Canadian homebuyers, snowbirds, retirees, and investors.
Why investors love it: property values in premium areas have appreciated 8% to 15% annually for over a decade. Rental demand stays strong year-round, particularly during the November-to-April high season, when North American visitors flock to the region.
Choose the home that fits your lifestyle and investment goals.
USD prices shown are approximate conversions and may vary with exchange rate. Final pricing is in Mexican Pesos (MXN).
Bahia de Banderas falls within Mexico's "restricted zone" (50 km from the coastline). This means foreign nationals cannot hold direct title to coastal property, but they can purchase legally through two well-established mechanisms:
A Mexican bank acts as trustee, with you as beneficiary. The trust is valid for 50 years and renewable, and grants you full rights to use, rent, sell, and pass the property on to heirs. This is the most common path for U.S. and Canadian buyers and is regulated by the Foreign Investment Law.
For investors purchasing multiple properties, setting up a Mexican corporation (typically an S.A. de C.V. or S. de R.L.) allows direct ownership. This option is best for buyers planning to scale or operate vacation rental businesses.
Both mechanisms are 100% legal, well-regulated, and used by tens of thousands of international buyers each year. Our team will guide you through the entire process.
Aldea Hortus is located in the municipality of Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit — about 10 minutes from the closest beach and 20 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). The Riviera Nayarit beach towns of Bucerias, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Sayulita, and Punta Mita are all within a short drive.
Yes. Many owners list their properties on Airbnb, Vrbo, and similar platforms during the high season (November-April). Local property management companies handle bookings, cleaning, check-in/out, and maintenance for a fee of typically 15-25% of rental income.
Significantly lower than the U.S. or Canada — typically 40-60% less. A couple can live comfortably on $2,500-$3,500 USD per month, including housing, groceries, dining out, healthcare, and entertainment. Property tax (predial) is among the lowest in North America.
Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas have excellent private hospitals, including international-standard facilities. Many doctors trained in the U.S. or Canada and speak English. Private health insurance is available and significantly more affordable than in the U.S.
Typically 60 to 120 days for foreign buyers, due to the additional fideicomiso paperwork that must be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE). Cash purchases close faster than financed ones. Our team coordinates with notaries and banks to keep things moving.
Talk to our team in English. We'll walk you through floor plans, pricing, the fideicomiso process, financing options, and a virtual or in-person tour.
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