The Mexican-Mediterranean style of the Villas of Careyes blends the modern look of the Luis Barragan school with the primitive thatch of palapa roofs. Designed by architects Marco Aldaco, Diego Villasenor, Manolo Mestre and Jean Claude Galibert, these world famous homes have been featured in Architectural Digest, Cote Sur, House and Garden, and Alti Publishing's book Houses of the Pacific.

DESTINATIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE VICINITY

Costa Careyes is part of Costa Alegre, probably one of the most interesting areas of Mexico. The state of Jalisco is the third richest state of Mexico, and Costa Alegre is 100 miles of virtually undeveloped coast guarded by stringent development rules. A guarantee for the future!

The Careyes Hotel

Next door neighbor. Built as a Pueblo with shops, spa, tennis and excellent restaurant. Recently operated by Starwood Luxury Collection.

El Tamarindo Hotel and Golf Course (18 holes) (40 minutes away)

Luxury complex in the jungle on the Bay of Tenacatita, second largest bay in Mexico.

Isla Navidad (50 minutes away)

A marina and 27-hole designer golf course by Robert Van Hagge.

Biology center of UNAM and Biosphere Reservation Cuixmala-Chamela (30,000 acres)

More than 1100 species of plants, 270 species of birds, 80 mammals. The most interesting vegetation in Mexico for its dry and tropical climate, in combination with hills and wet lands.

Cuixmala

Large estate owned by the Sir James Goldsmith Foundation.

Local Seafood and Mexican Restaurants

There are 3 restaurants in the resort. In nearby villages of Chamela, Perula, Zapata, Tenacatita and Barra de Navidad, you find charming small restaurants.

Isla de los Pajaros (Bird Island)

20 minutes off the coast "the Galapagos atmosphere."