Costa Alegre expands over many kilometers of the National Highway that connects Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo. Some of the most exclusive hotel sites are found in this area, starting with places like El Hotelito Desconocido and Las Alamandas, that offer very quiet and out of the bustle hideaways, this place became internationally appealing to jet setters from all over the world when Careyes became the most exclusive and high end second homes for the extremely wealthy.

With exclusive polo tournaments during the winter months, impressive cliff side golf courses and many famous weddings going on around the area, hotels like Luxury Collection's El Careyes, and El Tamarindo, are becoming some of the world's most sought after destinations for the rich and famous.

The architecture of the low density luxury development has transformed the art of building living spaces all over Mexico and the world. The distinctive homes of Costa Careyes started it all. The homes are vivid expressions of living as art and nature. The architects of Mexico are fast becoming world renowned as some of the best in the world.

Each year, Careyes hosts several festivals, parties and gatherings that recognize some of the world's greatest traditions, including the annual Chinese New Year celebration. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alike also enjoy a host of other activities including Polo tournaments, art exhibits and the sea turtle preservation program. In the words of Gian Franco Brignone, "Careyes is a guarded secret only known by special people.

The homes offer an impeccable integration of luxury living combined with the harmony of nature. Prices for a condominium within walking distance to the beach in Careyes start at the very reasonable price of $330,000. Prices for a luxurious beachfront villa range from $5,000,000 - $20,000,000.