Villa Tortuga, Miles of Uncrowded Beach and Palms (#33258)

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Villa Tortuga at Playa Las Tortugas

Description of the Playa Las Tortugas vacation home rental

Villa Tortuga, formerly Casa Amarilla, at Playa Las Tortugas is your quiet oasis on miles of palm-lined beach north of Puerto Vallarta.

'My Shangri-La, the place I could recommend without reservation or caveat ... I 've been in search of the perfect beach since I first saw the ocean, decades ago. Now I 've found it. The Washington Post

Experience indescribable sunsets while sipping something fruity and tropical from a coconut, grilling on the BBQ,
or enjoying a glass of wine by the pool. Watch a formation of pelicans fly just over the wave tops, or see whales breach and dolphins play practically in your vast front yard.

Paddle by canoe or kayak through the tidal mangrove estuary to see mulitudes of tropical birds endemic to this
beautiful state. Have a relaxing and intense massage under the palapa by our talented massage therapist. Take in the aroma of blooming plumeria and just....relax.

Enjoy a traditional meal prepared by our wonderful cook accompanied by a glass of Chilean wine or a sip of
tequila. Sample the real taste of flan or a tres leche cake or make yourself at home in the gourmet kitchen.

Villa Tortuga has spacious bedrooms with king-sized and queen-sized beds, each with their own private bath,
and accented with custom-made cedar doors and windows. Your master bedroom suite is complete with it's own
terrace looking right down on the beach.

Each bathroom has a unique and interesting design with custom sinks such as onyx or other stone, and the
master suite and second suite have great views from the showers. There's an additional 1/2 bath for your
dinner guests.

The living room's domed ceiling has incredible acoustics for your choice of music on the stereo. Furnishings were
custom made in the artisan town of Tlaquepaque and Guadalajara, and designed by the owners.

The living and dining areas open out to a large terrace and your own swimming pool.

The pool and gardens are a treat, full of color and tropical aromas. Enjoy breakfast by the pool with a cup of
robust Mexican coffee and freshly squeezed juice.

Area Description

Our entire state of Nayarit area enjoys one of the most favorable climates in the world. Average daily year-
round temperatures range from highs of 80-85 degrees (perfect beach weather) to lows of 60-70 degrees
(perfect sleeping weather). Swim year round, but consider packing a light sweater for the evenings in the winter
months. Rain, when it falls, generally occurs between June and September as night-time or pre-dawn
thundershowers.

You can visit small typical Mexican villages, enjoy fresh fish and other local seafood at small rustic beachfront
restaurants, tour a tropical river and waterfalls, see historic San Blas, and drive up through the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains to colonial Tepic where crafts of the Huichol Indians are found.

Playa Las Tortugas has kilometers of uncrowded, clean sand beach, and a number of activities both on property
and nearby such as Surfing, Wave Kayaking, Boogie Boarding, Fishing, and Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching,
Bird Watching, Walking or Running on Miles of Sand Beach, and Sea Turtle Conservation activities (during
season) at the Sea Turtle Conservation Camp.

Frequently there is one festival or another in small towns within an hour of our location. There are a number of
excursions you might take, with or without a guide.

Playa Las Tortugas is located on a section of coastline which is nesting habitat of several species of sea turtle in the beautiful state of Nayarit, Mexico 70 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta (PVR) International Airport and about
50 miles west of Tepic, the colonial capital of Nayarit.

We are happy to arrange transportation for you in our private shuttle, you may rent a car and drive your self
which a large number of our guests do, or if you'd like to be more adventurous you may decide to come by bus
and local taxi. We can send you details on the numerous car rental companies, or instructions on which buses
and local taxis to take including approximate costs.

It's quite easy to find your way from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport to Playa Las Tortugas, and the
roads are normally well-maintained. Your valid driver's license is accepted in Mexico, and the driving rules are
virtually the same as most countries. Write us for a copy of detailed driving instructions and a map. Your scenic
drive north from the airport takes less than 2 hours and goes through areas of old-growth jungle and coastal
hills.

' ... a gorgeous, coconut-producing plantation, an 1,100-acre estuary teeming with exotic birds and a turtle camp protecting the endangered olive ridleys ... ' ~ Entrée

Boogie Boarding, Shelling, Bird Watching, Walking and Running on miles of sand beach, Boating

Sea Turtle Conservation activities, Activities Guide, Local Maps

Air Conditioning: Super quiet mini-split air conditioning for bedrooms

Baths: Full baths in all bedroom suites

Beachfront: Over 120 feet of beachront and 180 degree beach view!

Bottled Water

Ceiling Fans

Dining Room Seating for 6

Entertainment: Books, TV (Satellite), DVD, CD Player, VCR, Radio, Stereo System

Gardens: Private and large common area gardens with hundreds of tropical plants

Internet high speed wireless available, computer available

Iron and Ironing Board

Kitchen: Full Gourmet Kitchen with cooking accessories and cooking utensils, Blender, Dishwasher, Coffee Grinder, Coffee Maker, Oven, Large Refrigerator, Lobster-Pot, Microwave, Paper Towels, Spices, Stove, Toaster

Large covered terrace and sunning terrace, palm-roofed palapa

Lounge Seating for 6

Massage available

Meal Catering Available: Enjoy meals prepared in your home by our wonderful cooks

Off Street Parking: Parking spaces on the property

Patio, Private Palm-Roofed Palapa, Large Tiled and Partially Covered Sunning Terrace

Pool: Large pool with palapa for the homes at Playa Las Tortugas

Private cook available

Restaurant dining guide

Soaps and Shampoo provided

Toilet Paper provided

Walkway to Water

Washer and Dryer: Laundry service and laundry soap available on request

No Pets Allowed

Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking inside please!

We are happy to arrange transportation for you in our private shuttle, you may rent a car and drive your self which a large number of our guests do, or if you'd like to be more adventurous you may decide to come by bus and local taxi. We can send you details on the numerous car rental companies, or instructions on which buses and local taxis to take including approximate costs.

If you'd like, our wonderful cooks can prepare you authentic traditional meals.