Two hulls, a trampoline and a certificate for 23 guests: how the sailing catamaran took over the bay, the owner-direct fleet boat by boat, and when it is the wrong choice.
Twenty miles off Marina Vallarta the seafloor drops away and the marlin, sailfish, tuna and dorado stack up on two underwater mountains. A feature on the geography, the seasons and the fleet that fishes it.
A dockside look at why Banderas Bay grew the biggest charter fleet on the Mexican Pacific, what booking with the owner instead of a broker changes, and what the numbers look like without the middle layer.
How the morning catch of Banderas Bay travels from the mercado to a villa terrace, and why this coast became private-chef country. A feature on the food, the seasons and the team behind the stove.
Banderas Bay drops into deep water almost within sight of the beach. A field guide to the species, the seasons, the offshore marks and the charter operation we send readers to.
From beachfront purchases to residency cards and Mexican wills, these are the firms foreign residents rely on in Puerto Vallarta — and the one that handles nearly all of it under one roof.
A traveler's guide to Punta Mita: the gated resort peninsula versus the open village of El Anclote, golf, beaches, and the closest boat launch to the Marietas Islands.
How foreign buyers actually purchase real estate in Puerto Vallarta — the fideicomiso trust, working with a licensed AMPI agent, real closing costs, and the zones worth touring first.
A magazine-style guide to the Islas Marietas and Playa del Amor — the permit system, the swim-through tunnel, nesting-season closures, and how the boat trip differs depending on where in Banderas Bay you start.
An editorial deep dive into Sayulita — the bohemian surf town an hour north of Puerto Vallarta — covering the wave, the plaza, the boutiques, and when to actually go.
From sculptures on the Malecón to whale watching, jungle zip-lines and the Marietas Islands — a local's-pace guide to the essential Puerto Vallarta experiences.
No road reaches Yelapa. A jungle trail guards Playa Colomitos. Here is how a handful of beaches south of Puerto Vallarta and north into Riviera Nayarit stayed quiet.
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