Bahía de Banderas
Places to Stay Near Puerto Vallarta
15 luxury villas across three Riviera Nayarit towns, all a short drive from Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
The Honest Geography
If you're searching for places to stay near Puerto Vallarta, here's what you should know: MAR Collection's villas aren't inside Puerto Vallarta's city limits. They're on Bahía de Banderas — the same bay Puerto Vallarta sits on — in the neighboring Riviera Nayarit towns of Punta Mita, Bucerías, and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, just across the state line in Nayarit. Depending on the town, that's roughly 20 to 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and downtown Puerto Vallarta by car.
For many travelers, that trade-off is the point: more privacy, more beachfront, and lower density than the city's hotel zone, while still being a short drive from Puerto Vallarta's restaurants, nightlife, and airport.
Choose Your Area
Bucerías
~20-25 min from PVR
Walkable art-and-beach town, closest to the airport and Puerto Vallarta itself.
6 properties →
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
~30-35 min from PVR
Quiet marina village with a Friday market and whale watching in season.
7 properties →
Punta Mita
~40-45 min from PVR
Gated luxury communities, golf, and surf at the tip of the bay.
2 properties →
Featured Villas
BuceríasVilla Girasol
Stunning beachfront villa in Bucerías with direct ocean access, 4 bedrooms, and space for up to 12 guests.
Punta MitaPalmas 8
Stunning 4-bedroom Punta Mita estate with a private pool, lush grounds, and a complimentary golf cart for exploring the peninsula.
La Cruz de HuanacaxtleZantamar 205B
Spacious 2-bedroom ocean-view residence in the exclusive Zantamar complex — 1 king, 2 queens, pull-out sofa, up to 6 guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are MAR Collection villas actually in Puerto Vallarta?
No, and we want to be upfront about that. MAR Collection villas are on Bahía de Banderas, the bay Puerto Vallarta sits on, in the neighboring Riviera Nayarit towns of Punta Mita, Bucerías, and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, all in the state of Nayarit. They range from about 20 to 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport and downtown Puerto Vallarta by car.
What is the closest area to Puerto Vallarta with villa rentals?
Bucerías is the closest, about 20-25 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), just across the Ameca River that separates Jalisco from Nayarit.
Which area should I choose: Punta Mita, Bucerías, or La Cruz de Huanacaxtle?
Bucerías suits travelers who want a walkable town and easy airport access. La Cruz de Huanacaxtle suits those who want a quieter marina-village feel. Punta Mita suits those who want gated-community privacy, golf, and surf, and don't mind a longer drive from the airport.
Want a deeper comparison? Read our full where-to-stay guide or check airport transfer times and options.
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