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Careyes, on the coast between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, reflects the whims of its 85-year-old Italian founder, Gian Franco Brignone, a onetime banker, who bought the land in 1968 and began inviting his jet-set friends soon after. Brignone has since built Careyes into a glamorous residential community and resort with accommodations ranging from cozy beach bungalows to “castles,” There’s also a small hotel, a contemporary art gallery, a polo club, five restaurants, and 8 glorious miles of coastline.

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With an always-pleasing climate, temperatures averaging 75o F with 345 days of sunshine annually, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, tennis and horseback riding are year-round options. It is often described as a place that combines European "savoir vivre" and sensuality with the beauty, climate, artisanship, and "alegria" of Mexico. Costa Careyes is a unique international community, appealing to the experienced travel residents who cherish its privacy, natural beauty, and quality of life.

CLIMATE

Careyes is blessed with a micro-climate unique to the Pacific coast of Mexico. From December to May, it experiences sunny, moderate days with low humidity and a constant light sea breeze. Evenings might be cool enough to justify lighting a fire but purely for ambiance, for heating is never needed. The other half of the year is greener, more lush, hotter, and more humid but fascinating for the change in wild life. The evening storms and skies can be spectacular. The ocean is warm year round.

ACTIVITIES

Careyes is beautiful all year. Access to fishing boats, horseback riding, two Polo Fields in Costa Careyes Polo Club, hiking, snorkeling, jogging, surfing, scuba and golfing are just a few of the many activities you may choose in Careyes.

COSTA CAREYES POLO CLUB

The Polo Club was founded in 1989 and is open from November to April, with games played both during the week and on weekends. The Club features two Polo fields and more than 40 ponies available for rent.

RESTAURANTS AND BARS

• Playa Rosa - Enjoy an afternoon or evening at one of the Careyes' finest beaches. The restaurant features Mediterranean-Mexican food.
• La Lantana, in El Careyes Beach Resort - Features Mexican and International food.
• Polo Grill, in The Polo Club - Features steaks and tequilas surrounded by beautiful illuminated barns with horses.
• The Bar at La Lantana - Enjoy a captivating sunset or midday at this intimate bar.