El Banco Estates

Situated on a stunning white sand beach book-ended by dramatic cliffs, this 120-acre luxury development in Punta de Mita offers privileged, peaceful, low-density living. Shaped by the dreams of Tim Koogle (former CEO of Yahoo!) and architect Juan Munguía, the plan was to combine the lowest density possible with the advantages of the highest caliber boutique hotel, while still creating something architecturally significant. At El Banco Estates, there are four distinctive options: oceanfront estate lots measuring more than an acre and a half, beach villas with indoor-outdoor living and superb views, villas built around a park and surrounded by common areas, and casitas clustered around a lake. Residences offer generous floor plans, combining contemporary design with touches of Old World Spanish colonial architecture and incorporating traditional elements like grand arches and gracious courtyards. The all-suite boutique hotel operated by Mankarios Partnership (www.mankarios.com) anchors this prestigious development, its facilities available to all El Banco Estates residents — a restaurant, pool, spa and cultural center included.

Residents will enjoy every conceivable amenity and comfort, including a gym and beach club. Located in an area renowned for its super-privileged lifestyle, nautical activities and golf just a stone´s throw away, El Banco lies 45 minutes from all that Puerto Vallarta offers.