Modern cabin lit at dusk among mature trees in Puerto VallartaThe cabin by day among tropical trees

For sale · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Land + a finished cabin
in Puerto Vallarta.

A 5,490 sq ft walled lot with water and power connected, a move-in-ready modern cabin and room to build up to ~16,000 sq ft. Live in it, rent it, or develop it.

≈ US$403K$7,500,000 MXN
5,490 ft²Walled lot · 510 m²
~16,146 ft²Build potential · 1,500 m²
10 yearsStructural warranty
Real photos, not renders Official plan signed · Jul 2026 Designed & built by an architect Water & power connected Foreign buyers welcome

One property · Three plans

Live it. Rent it.
Build on it.

Start using the cabin from day one, and decide later what to do with the rest of the land.

Cabin interior with a large window to the tree (real photo)
01

Live

Move into a finished cabin with water and power connected, surrounded by mature trees inside a private walled lot.

The cabin by day among tropical trees (real photo)
02

Rent

Use it as a getaway or vacation rental in Puerto Vallarta while you plan the next step.

Panoramic view of the walled lot (real photo)
03

Build

Services already on site. Residential-commercial land with room for up to ≈ 16,146 ft² (1,500 m²) of construction.

Real photos

This is how it looks today.

A modular steel-frame cabin on reinforced concrete piles, with buried plumbing and a 10-year structural warranty.

The garden with the cabin under a mature tree (real photo) Real interior: floor-to-ceiling windows to the garden and wood floor The cabin in the shade of a mature tree (real photo) The cabin seen from the back of the lot (real photo) Side garden along the perimeter wall (real photo)
Visualization of the cabin furnished with a wood kitchen and dining tableFurnishing idea · visualization
Visualization of the bedroom with the bed next to the garden windowFurnishing idea · visualization

Buying in Mexico as a US citizen

Yes, you can own it.

Puerto Vallarta is within Mexico's restricted zone (50 km from the coast), so foreigners buy through a bank trust called a fideicomiso. It's the standard, legal way thousands of Americans and Canadians own property here.

Puerto Vallarta in numbers

6.95MAirport passengers in 2025, up 2.1% vs 2024GAP
71.2%Hotel occupancy, Jan–Apr 2026DataTur
291,839Residents (2020), up 14.1% in ten yearsINEGI
50 + 50Years of bank trust, renewableMLS Vallarta

How the purchase works

  1. Offer & depositWritten offer with a deposit. Visit in person or by live video tour first.
  2. Purchase agreementSigned by both parties with a 10–30% advance. An escrow account is recommended.
  3. Bank trust & permitA Mexican bank sets up your fideicomiso and obtains the Foreign Affairs permit.
  4. ClosingYou sign the deed (escritura) before a notario público and receive the property. Usually within 45 days.

Buyer costs at a glance

Acquisition tax
1–4% (set by each state)
Other closing costs
≈ 3–5%, incl. notary fees
Bank trust setup
≈ US$400–500 + a % of value
Bank trust
Annual trustee fee
Property tax
Low compared with the US and Canada
Broker commission
Paid by the seller

Percentages are calculated on the appraised or sale value, whichever is higher. Ask us for an itemized estimate for this property.

How does the bank trust (fideicomiso) work?

A Mexican bank holds the title as trustee and you are the beneficiary, with the same rights as a direct owner: use, rent, sell or pass it on to your heirs. It lasts 50 years and can be renewed for another 50.

Who handles the closing?

A notario público, a government-appointed lawyer, certifies the deed, checks that the property is free of liens and unpaid taxes or utilities, collects the taxes and registers the sale.

Can I get a mortgage?

Yes. Several Mexican banks have English-speaking divisions, and local mortgage brokers can pre-qualify you.

Can I rent it out?

Yes. The trust gives you the right to lease the property, so you can use the cabin as a getaway or rental while you plan the rest of the land.

Is my purchase protected?

The notary verifies there are no liens before closing, funds can go through escrow, and title insurance is available in Mexico.

Can I visit before buying?

Yes. We schedule in-person visits in Puerto Vallarta or a live video tour, and share the exact address and documents at that time.

General information, not legal or tax advice; confirm costs and terms with your notary. Sources: MLS Vallarta · Buying Real Estate in Mexico, MLS Vallarta · Common Questions, INMO1 · Puerto Vallarta 2026 (GAP, DataTur, INEGI).

Architect Juan Manuel Romero Mena

Who's behind it

Juan Manuel Romero Mena, architect

Architect (ITESO, Guadalajara) with 15+ years in architecture, real estate development and digital fabrication. He designed and built this cabin, and will walk you through the property himself.

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