Secluded Beach in Tropical Mexico, Casa Las Palmas in Playa Las Tortugas

Casa Las Palmas in Playa Las Tortugas is your perfect tropical Mexican get away. In this coconut
palm grove with beautiful manicured gardens, common area pool and active sea turtle sanctuary, is
our
home away from home.
�The next morning, about 15 miles down the coast, I find my Shangri-La, the place I could recommend
without reservation or caveat. I almost miss it as I vacillate about whether to follow a dirt road
because of a sign that simply states Playa Las Tortugas.� The Washington Post
Our "casa" with its 2 bedrooms on the ground floor, each with a full bath, walk in shower and
individual beach access with outdoor shower, will meet all your needs.
A king-sized bed in each room decorated with Mexican art from Tonala make the bedroom suites
comfortable and pleasing. The bedrooms have their own terraces, surrounded by gardens filled with
exotic plants, and an outdoor shower for your use returning from the beach or pool.
You�ll find more than ample closet space for everyone�s clothing and beach toys behind the beautiful
custom-made huanacaxtle wood doors in both bedrooms.
A winding stairwell guides you to the second floor living, dining, and kitchen areas with 2 covered
patios used for your morning coffee or just as a viewing area of the flower gardens and beach. The
views of the beach and gardens are easily enjoyed from this level, while you are cooking in the open
kitchen listening to music and visiting with family/guests. It is perfect for creating a pleasant
social vacation atmosphere, has a TV, DVD and CD player, � bath, and seating arrangement with sofa
bed if needed for additional guests.
The open kitchen, finished with traditional talavera tile from Dolores Hidalgo, has all you will
need
to cook your favorite dishes with locally obtained seafood and ingredients. A bar with stools will
help your company keep you engaged as you prepare the feast. Prefer not to cook? Have our chefs
prepare up to 2 meals a day Mexican-style from a varied menu.
A dining nook with open views of the wonderful gardens completes this bright colorful level of our
home adorned with regional art, talavara tile as well as decorative glazed pots and vases.
Now take the staircase to the roof terrace with it's own thatched palapa to cook on our grill,
sunbathe, play board games, read a book or just sit and listen to the crashing waves on the beach,
watch the incredible sunsets, stare at the stars so brilliant you think you can touch them. The
chairs and lounges are so comfortable, the breezes so pleasing and the views so incredible that you
may not leave this inviting terrace other than to refill your drink or obtain a snack.
From the main living level look down through the palms onto the warm blue water and sand of the
Pacific Ocean. And, yes, the sunsets are frequently as spectacular as our unique setting.
You have the opportunity to either enjoy the sunning and playing in the waves, or a swim in the
fresh
water pool at Playa Las Tortugas, with it�s palm-roofed palapa and comfortable sunning chairs, or
just sit and relax with a cool drink.
Need some shade? The tall coconut palms and palapa offer you a respite from the sun. Some of our
guests say they hardly ever come down from the rooftop because it�s their very favorite place, in
the
world.
� ... a gorgeous, coconut-producing plantation, an 1,100-acre estuary teeming with exotic birds and
a
turtle camp protecting the endangered olive ridleys ... stylishly designed villas for rent to
vacationers or for sale ... Visitors at Playa Las Tortugas can go out on nightly turtle patrols and
also help with the release of hundreds of hatchlings, or paddle out into the estuary to watch birds
like the spectacular roseate spoonbill as it flies over ... � Entr�e
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.

Activities Guide, Local Activities, Local Maps
Bottled Water
BBQ Grill: Weber gas grill on the upper terrace next to the palapa
Beach view: Great ocean and beach view!
Beds: King beds and full baths in all bedroom suites
Canoes and kayaks available
Ceiling Fans
Cook available
Daily maid service
Dining Room Seating for 6
Entertainment: Books, TV, DVD, CD Player, Video library, Stereo System
Full Kitchen: Complete kitchen with cooking accessories and cooking utensils, Blender, Dishwasher,
Coffee Grinder, Coffee Maker, Oven, Large Refrigerator, Lobster-Pot, Microwave, Paper Towels, Stove,
Toaster
Gardens: Private and large common area gardens with hundreds of tropical plants
Hair Dryer
Housekeeper Included
Internet high speed wireless available
Iron and Ironing Board
Large covered terrace and sunning terrace, palm-roofed palapa
Linens Provided: Linen change at mid-stay or every 3 days
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
Outdoor shower
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!

Beach, Surfing, Wave Kayaking, Boogie Boarding
Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching, Bird Watching
Walking, and Running on miles of sand beach
Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing
Shelling, Canoeing, Whale Watching
Sea Turtle Conservation activities
Bicycling, Hiking, Boating
Horseback Riding
Whale Watching
Children's Pool

Couples** Regular Season (Oct - May) ..... $1375/week or $220/night, 2 guests maximum
Regular Season (Oct - May) ..... $1650/week or $260/night, 3 to 6 guests maximum
Christmas/New Year ...... $2495/week, 1 week minimum, can not include both Christmas Day and New
Year's Day
Couples** Summer Season (Jun - Sep) ...... Sea Turtle Nesting Special $1250/week or $200/night, 2
guests maximum
Summer Season (Jun - Sep) ...... Sea Turtle Nesting Special Rate $1500/week or $235/night for 3 to 6
guests maximum
Security Deposit of $350 required.
We are happy to arrange transportation for you in our private shuttle, you may rent a car and drive
yourself which a 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.
Cancellations and Refunds:
Once booked, your Villa has been reserved just for you. You can start dreaming right away! Playa
Las Tortugas does not �double book� or �over book� accommodations. Because Playa Las Tortugas is a
not a large, volume hotel operator and provides an individualized, intimate and private experience
for our guests seeking to get away from it all, we have developed the following policies regarding
cancellations, refunds and security deposits.
Rental Amounts
A deposit of 50% of your total estimated rental amount is required to reserve your time at one of
our Villas. That deposit is due at time of making your reservation and is refundable (less a 10%
processing fee if paid via credit card) up to 45 calendar days prior to your arrival date. Deposits
can be paid by credit card, personal check (via personal check if the reservation is at least 45
days from the booking date), cashier�s check, money order or wire transfer. The estimated final
payment of the rental amount, and the security deposit, are due 45 days prior to your arrival. The
estimated final payment of the rental amount balance is not refundable. Cancellations that occur
with less than 45 days notice are not refundable.
Reservation Changes
You may change your reservation dates if you make the change more than 45 days prior to the arrival
date of your initial reservation, without penalty. Reservation dates cannot be changed 45 days or
less from the arrival date of your initial reservation. In case of a second change of reservation
dates, a fee of 15% may apply for reservation date changes.
Security Deposits
The security deposit is due, along with the balance of the rental amount, 45 days prior to your
arrival. The security deposit is refundable (less a 10% fee if paid via credit card) at any time
prior to your stay if you need to cancel. Your security deposit will be refunded (less a 10% fee if
paid via credit card) within 14 days of the date of checkout less any amounts due for property or
contents damage or loss.
Credit Card Fees
Because all transactions, both charges and refunds, processed on a credit card incur approximately a
5% fee it is necessary for us to charge you a 10% processing fee on all rental amounts paid via
credit card and returned due to cancellation. It is also necessary for us to charge you a 10%
processing fee for all security deposits paid via credit card. You may avoid these charges by making
payment with a check or cashier�s check 45 days prior to your arrival. Please note that if personal
checks are used to make payments your reservation will not be confirmed until receipt and processing
of your check by Playa Las Tortugas.
Travel Insurance
If there are uncertainties regarding your ability to use your vacation time with us, or if you just
want to insure your vacation against unknown events that may come up, you may want to obtain travel
insurance. Sites such as InsureMyTrip offer and compare travel insurance policies from major
insurers. You may check with them or alternative sites on the Web.