Conchas Chinas, Amapas
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Conchas Chinas / Amapas
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Marina Vallarta
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Conchas Chinas / Amapas
Conchas Chinas and Amapas are 2 mountain-side residential areas just south of Downtown Puerto Vallarta on Highway 200. Driving Southwards from Downtown you will first pass Amapas, and then Conchas Chinas. This area is made up of steep winding roads (even challenging for capable 4x4s), small sandy beaches, rocky coves, beachfront hotels and beachfront restaurants – all close to Downtown. Both Conchas Chinas and Amapas are classified into a “Lower” and an “Upper” section. In general, the lower sections are within walking distance to the beaches, upper sections by car (more due to the steepness of the roads than the distance).
Conchas Chinas Puerto Vallarta
Considered the “Beverly Hills of Puerto Vallarta” this upscale neighborhood offers some of the most spectacular views of the Bay of Banderas thanks to its hill-side terrain and exclusive villas, easily surpassing the $Million dollar mark. The entry price for most Real Estate in this area is above $500,000.
PROs :
– Breathtaking views of the Bay
– Tropical lush green mountains
– Return on investment & strong rental market
– Close to downtown
– Access to beach from “Lower” area
CONs :
– 1 lane mountain highway can be a hazard
– High property prices
– Older houses with potentially higher maintenance
– Beach access from “higher” areas
– Steep stairs or roads to access most houses
– Difficult beach parking