Buying, owning, and living here — made clear.
Written for foreigners considering Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. Every topic separates federal law from Jalisco and Nayarit considerations and ends with a local reality check — researched against current Mexican law and practice, with sources and a last-reviewed date. Education, not sales.
Buying in Mexico
How foreign ownership actually works on the coast — the restricted zone, the bank trust, the notario, closing costs, and the land-title checks that matter most in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit.
2 articles
Notaries & Closing Process
What a Notario Público actually verifies — title, liens, taxes, and the Public Registry — why it is often more legal due diligence than U.S. and Canadian buyers expect, and how the closing process really differs between Jalisco and Nayarit.
2 articles
Taxes & Documentation
The RFC, SAT requirements, property taxes, and capital-gains basics — what the law requires, what notarios now ask for, and what varies by state, office, and year.
2 articles
Financing & Investment
Financing routes for foreigners, why most transactions are cash, and how to think about a purchase as lifestyle, investment, or both across the bay's two markets.
2 articles
Residency & Relocation
Temporary and permanent residency, the right to work, healthcare, banking, and cost of living — the practical systems behind actually living here.
2 articles
Neighborhoods
Six distinct neighborhoods across Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit — character, lifestyle, beach access, and the state-specific realities that shape where you'll want to live.
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I've bought (or I'm about to). What actually changes when I start living in Puerto Vallarta or the Riviera Nayarit?
Buying a home and moving your life are two different projects. This is the second one.
Should I finance my Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit purchase, or pay cash like most foreign buyers do?
Why most foreign buyers pay cash here — and when financing actually makes sense.
Who actually makes a Mexican property purchase legally safe — and is the notary just witnessing signatures like back home?
Not a signature witness — a state-appointed attorney who performs the legal due diligence behind your purchase.
Why might I need a Mexican tax ID (RFC) in hand at closing?
The Mexican tax ID, the e-invoicing system behind it, and why timing matters.
If a bank holds the title, do I really own my property?
The bank trust that lets foreigners own coastal property in Mexico, explained without the myths.
If something happens to me, how does my Mexican property pass to my family — and will my will from home even work?
The one-page estate plan that keeps your Mexican property out of a foreign probate court — and out of a Mexican one.
General education, not legal or tax advice. Requirements vary by state, municipality, notario, SAT office, and year — confirm current specifics with your Notario Público, an attorney, and a cross-border accountant before acting.
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