RENE GARCIAPuerto Vallarta Real Estate
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Marina Towers in Marina Vallarta: the tower, yellow umbrellas and the pool, with palms and the marina beyond
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Buying property in Puerto Vallarta, explained clearly

Thinking about a home, a second home or an investment in Puerto Vallarta? Get my free buyer guide: what foreign buyers need to know before making a decision, from a local advisor.

  • How foreigners can own property in Mexico
  • The buying process, step by step
  • The costs to plan for, beyond the price

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Marina Towers, Marina Vallarta
What the guide covers

The questions every international buyer asks

Buying in another country should feel exciting, not confusing. The guide walks you through the essentials so your first conversations start from a solid base.

How foreigners own property

The restricted zone and the bank trust (fideicomiso), explained in plain English, plus what you can do as a beneficiary.

The buying process, step by step

From your first written offer to signing in front of the notario, and what to do after closing.

What you really pay

One-time closing costs and the ongoing costs of ownership, so you can budget beyond the price.

Condo or house? New or resale?

Simple decision frames, with the questions worth asking before you look at specific listings.

A map of areas

One line on each area around Banderas Bay, from Puerto Vallarta to the Riviera Nayarit, for orientation only.

Mistakes to avoid

Common, avoidable mistakes international buyers make, and how to sidestep them.

General information as of October 2026, with sources for every figure. It is not legal, tax or financial advice.

Rene Garcia, Puerto Vallarta real estate advisor, with Banderas Bay behind him
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Rene Garcia

I’m a real estate advisor with SB Realtors, based in Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta. I work with buyers, investors and renters from the United States and Canada who want clear, honest information about buying, investing and living in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, in English or Spanish.

No pressure and no hard sell: useful information first, and a real conversation when you’re ready.

The photo at the top is Marina Towers, in Marina Vallarta. I’m a sales advisor for Marina Towers with SB Realtors.

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