Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit
Discover real investment returns by zone in Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit. We calculate gross yield using real Airbnb annual income and 2025 average sale prices, excluding hotels and non-comparable properties.
Amounts in MXN
Median annual income from active Airbnb listings by zone
Weighted average price of closed sales in 2025 by zone
Median annual income ÷ average sale price = gross yield %
It's the annual rental income divided by the property purchase price, expressed as a percentage. It does not include operating expenses.
We use the median annual income from the last 12 months of active listings in each zone, excluding hotels and timeshares.
Zones with the highest gross yield include 5 de Diciembre, Jarretaderas, and Versalles, with returns ranging from 4% to 7.7% gross annually.
It's the estimated time to recover the total investment based on current gross annual income. A lower payback indicates faster return.
No. The gross yield shown does not deduct expenses such as maintenance, cleaning, platform commissions, or taxes. Typical operating costs range between 20-30%.
Puerto Vallarta has recorded an average 7% annual appreciation over the past 5 years, driven by growing international tourism demand and the rise of new luxury developments in Riviera Nayarit. Zones with the highest appreciation potential include Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, and the Punta Mita corridor, where buildable land supply is increasingly scarce.
Real estate investment return in Puerto Vallarta depends on three factors: zone, entry price, and rental strategy. Zones like 5 de Diciembre and Versalles offer the best gross yields (6-8% annually) through their combination of accessible prices and competitive Airbnb income. Beachfront properties in Amapas or Conchas Chinas can reach 5% gross yield with significantly higher ADR. Compared to real estate investments in Mexico City or Guadalajara, vacation rental yields in Puerto Vallarta are higher thanks to constant international tourist demand.
For a personalized net ROI analysis — including appreciation projections, net income, and investment payback period — talk to our investment team. You can also use our vacation rental calculator to estimate ADR and expected occupancy in your target zone.
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