Mountain & River

Mountain & River living in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit is for buyers who want a more natural, scenic setting with lush hillsides, cooler breezes, and the feeling of being tucked away from the busiest parts of town. This lifestyle often appeals to people looking for homes with mountain, jungle, or river views, plus a quieter, more traditional neighborhood feel. In downtown Puerto Vallarta, the Cuale River and the surrounding hillside areas are especially associated with this kind of setting.

You’ll typically find this lifestyle in Gringo Gulch and the hillside areas above El Centro, where homes overlook the city, bay, and Cuale River, as well as in East Vallarta neighborhoods such as El Remance and Las Canoas, which follow the Cuale River up the valley. On the Riviera Nayarit side, buyers looking for a more nature-focused setting often consider inland or hillside communities near Jarretaderas, Flamingos, and other areas that offer gated neighborhoods with access to the river, mountains, and green surroundings.