Visit the Hidden World of Playa Las Tortugas in Playa Las Tortugas

"Casa Maria", completed in 2007, is one of the newest additions to
the villas at Playa Las Tortugas, and one of the most beautiful,
characterized by unusual and luxurious finish materials, artwork, and
furnishings.
"The villas at Playa Las Tortugas, 70 miles north of Puerto Vallarta,
share 5 miles of creamy beach with nothing but a coconut palm
plantation.....volunteer to rescue turtle eggs on the beach....place
baby turtles on the wet sand, and watch as moonlight sparkling off
the waves guides them to the sea...." Sunset Magazine
Come visit Casa Maria to experience the incomparable variety of color
combinations at sunset, sometimes best enjoyed as you stroll down the
soft, warm sand beach. We invite you to pass through our entry to a
colorful home where you’ll find two spacious and restful bedroom
suites. Each bedroom has more than ample closet space, a comfortable
padded-top king-sized mattress and it’s own full bath. Our custom-
decorated bedrooms accommodate up to four adults, while two more
guests are welcome in the living area which has an adjacent half-
bath.
You’ll love the granite countertops from South America, the custom
cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances of our classy kitchen which
is conveniently placed adjacent to the dining and living areas to
create a friendly socializing atmosphere. For those who’d prefer to
have meals cooked for them (you are on vacation, after all!), a
cooking service is offered where our talented cook will come and
prepare delicious traditional Mexican dishes in your home.
In the early mornings you can hear the sounds of tropical birds such
as the “chachalaca” inhabiting trees at the edge of the adjacent
estuary. In late afternoons you can see flocks of many different
species of birds, some quite rare, going to the estuary to feed; and,
at night you can sleep to the sound of the waves.
“ ... 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 ... 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 ... ” Entrée
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. 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.
Whatever your vacation activities, Casa Maria is a beauty in which
you can enjoy them.

Air Conditioning: Super quiet mini-split air conditioning for bedrooms
Washer: Laundry service available on request
Dryer: Laundry service available on request
Linens Provided: Linen change at mid-stay or every 3 days
Off Street Parking: Parking spaces on the property

Casa Maria" and Playa Las Tortugas feature an uncrowded, clean beach,
swimming pool, and a number of activities both on property and nearby
such as Boogie Boarding, Canoeing, Whale Watching, Bird Watching,
Walking and Running on over 5 miles of sand beach, Deep Sea Fishing,
Sea Turtle Conservation activities, Children's Pool, Excursions to
waterfall and other sights, Wave-surfing in the kayaks or on boogie
boards, Canoeing in the calm waters of the estuary, Surfing or Surf-
fishing in front of the property, Enjoying a boat ride for Coastal
Sightseeing, Ocean Fishing trips, Horseback Riding down several miles
of the beach, Bird watching in our 1100 acres of tidal mangrove
estuary; The El Cora Waterfall is found just outside the small
mountain village of El Cora where you'll discover several beautiful
waterfalls...the highest is over 100 feet and has a wonderful pool at
the bottom of it, The closest golf courses are at Tepic (about 1 hour
15 minutes away).
Sightseeing
Kayaking
Boating
Shelling
Swimming
Surfing
Biking
Wildlife Viewing
Hiking
Fishing
Horseback Riding

Regular Season (Oct-May)...$1375/wk or $220/night for couples (max. 2
guests)
Regular Season (Oct-May).....$1650/week or $260/night for 3 to 6
guests
Christmas/New Year....$2495/week, minimum 1 week rentalthat does not
include both Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Summer Season (Jun-Sep)...$1250/week or $200/night for couples (max.
2 guests)
Summer Season (Jun-Sep)...$1500/week or $235/night for 3 to 6 guests
Security Deposit of $350 required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.