CAREYES
A private world of colour, architecture and Pacific coastline.
A Different Side of Mexico
Careyes sits along the Costalegre on Mexico’s Pacific coast, where forested hills meet a series of small bays and rocky headlands. It feels deliberately removed from the scale and pace of Mexico’s better-known resort destinations, with homes, beaches and gathering places spread through the landscape rather than concentrated along a developed shoreline.
What makes Careyes particularly distinctive is the relationship between architecture and place. Bold colours, sculptural forms and open-air living have become part of its identity, yet much of the surrounding coast remains remarkably natural. Villas appear among palms and hillsides, paths lead down towards quiet coves, and the Pacific is rarely far from view.
There is a strong social character here, too, but it is intimate rather than anonymous. Days can move easily between the beach, a long lunch, time at home, a boat trip or an afternoon around the polo fields. For families and groups staying privately, Careyes offers something increasingly difficult to find: a beautiful coastal setting with enough life around it to feel interesting, without losing the sense of having space of your own.
Architecture With a Sense of Place
Careyes has developed an architectural language of its own. Vivid colour, generous proportions and open-air spaces sit against a landscape of palms, forested hills and the Pacific, creating homes that feel expressive without becoming disconnected from their surroundings.
Many residences are designed around life outside, with terraces, courtyards, pools and shaded gathering spaces becoming as important as the rooms within. The architecture can be bold, but the way these homes are lived is remarkably relaxed. Doors remain open, meals move outdoors, and the distinction between house, garden and coastline becomes less defined.
This character is part of what makes staying in Careyes so different from choosing a conventional resort. The home itself becomes part of the experience of the destination.
Days Shaped by the Coast
Careyes lends itself to days that need very little structure. Mornings might begin quietly at the villa before moving towards the beach or out onto the Pacific, while afternoons can be spent swimming, exploring the coastline or simply returning home to the pool and shade.
The wider community adds possibilities without making the destination feel busy. Polo and equestrian life have long been part of Careyes, while boating, fishing, tennis, yoga and time on the water can all become part of a stay. There are places to meet for lunch or dinner, yet having a private villa means there is equally little reason to leave when everyone would rather remain together.
For families and groups, that balance is particularly appealing. Different generations can find their own rhythm during the day and come together again around the table, by the pool or as the light changes over the Pacific.
Stay in Careyes
Casa Torre reflects much of what makes this part of Mexico so distinctive. Set above Playa Rosa, surrounded by tropical gardens and looking towards the Pacific, the house combines five private ocean-view bungalows with generous open-air living spaces and a fully staffed household. It is particularly well suited to families and friends travelling together.
Days can remain wonderfully unstructured, with breakfast at the house, time by the pool or on the beach, and outings along the coast by boat. A private chef, house manager, butler and wider household team take care of the practical details, allowing the house to feel private without asking guests to manage it themselves.
A Different Rhythm of Life
Careyes is not a destination built around a long list of things to see. Much of its appeal comes from having the freedom to decide very little. Mornings might begin slowly at the house before heading to the beach, while afternoons can be spent swimming, playing tennis, riding, taking a boat along the coast or simply staying by the pool.
There is a social side to Careyes too, with beach clubs, restaurants, polo and gatherings bringing people together without making the destination feel busy. Families and friends can move easily between time together and time apart, which is part of what makes a private home particularly well suited to a stay here.
Getting to Careyes
Part of Careyes’ character comes from its position on Mexico’s Pacific coast, away from the larger resort centres. It takes a little more intention to reach, but once there, the setting feels remarkably self-contained.
Manzanillo International Airport is the most convenient major airport, with Careyes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes away by road. Puerto Vallarta International Airport offers another option, with a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
For guests travelling privately, flights can also be arranged to the airstrip at Chamela, approximately 15 minutes from Casa Torre. Private transfers from the airports can be organised as part of the stay.
Explore Careyes with CVAY
Careyes is a place that rewards time: time to settle into the house, discover the coastline and allow days to take their own shape. For families and friends looking for privacy, beautiful surroundings and a strong sense of place, it offers a particularly distinctive way to experience Mexico’s Pacific coast.