Luxury Villas in Costa Careyes

Discover Costa Careyes, Mexico's most exclusive Pacific coast destination. Colorful clifftop villas, private beaches, and creative community. Book with ERentals Exclusive.

The Hidden Pacific Paradise
Careyes exists in a category of its own. This private stretch of Mexico's Pacific coast, tucked between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, was conceived as an artistic utopia by Italian banker Gian Franco Brignone in the 1960s. Six decades later, it remains exactly that: a community of bold, colorful villas built into dramatic clifftops above secluded coves. There are no chain hotels here. No tourist infrastructure. Just a curated enclave where architects, artists, and those who value privacy above all have built some of the most striking private residences in the Americas. Sea turtle conservation programs give the area its name (careyes means hawksbill turtle in old Spanish).
Starting from $1,507 per night

Why Costa Careyes

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Stay in architecturally bold villas painted in colors found nowhere else
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Swim at private beaches that see fewer visitors in a month than most see in a day
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Watch sea turtles nest and hatch (seasonal conservation programs)
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Attend the annual Careyes Film Festival and polo matches
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Explore a creative community that attracts architects, artists, and writers

Where to Stay

Casitas de las Flores
The colorful clifftop casitas that define Careyes' visual identity. Bold paint, dramatic ocean views, and architectural imagination at every turn.
Ocean Castle Estates
The grand private villas along the coast. Multi-bedroom estates with pools, staff, and direct access to private beaches. The pinnacle of Careyes living.
Playa Rosa & Playa Careyes
Private beaches accessible only to residents and guests. Calm waters, golden sand, and the kind of emptiness that money can rarely buy.
Cuixmala
The adjacent biosphere reserve and estate. Wildlife, organic farming, and ecological luxury at scale.
Villa
Casa Marisol
Costa Careyes, Mexico
10 guests
4 beds
4 baths
From $1,507 / night

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Careyes different from other Mexican beach destinations?
Careyes is a private, curated community, not a tourist town. There are no hotels, no restaurants on a strip, no nightlife scene. It is an architectural and artistic enclave designed for privacy and beauty.
Is Careyes good for families?
Excellent for families who want space, safety, and nature. Private beaches, sea turtle programs, and an absence of traffic or tourist crowds make it ideal for children.
How do I eat and shop?
Villas come with private chefs who prepare meals from locally sourced ingredients. There is a small general store and a few community restaurants. This is villa living, not resort living.
Is Careyes accessible?
By design, Careyes is remote. That remoteness is the point. Private transfers from Manzanillo or Puerto Vallarta airports are the standard arrival method.
Best Time to Visit
November through May is dry season with ideal weather. December and January bring perfect conditions plus sea turtle nesting season. June through October is warmer with afternoon rain, but also lush green landscapes and lower rates.
Getting There
Fly into Manzanillo Airport (ZLO), about 90 minutes south, or Puerto Vallarta (PVR), about 3 hours north. Private transfers arranged through the villa. There is also a small private airstrip for charter flights.
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