Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya

The Resort and Its Setting

Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya is an RCI-affiliated timeshare resort on Puerto Vallarta's coastline, in the state of Jalisco. The area is known for its mix of dramatic cliffside scenery, palm-lined shore and the busy tourist infrastructure that has grown up around Banderas Bay over the past few decades. Owners here hold either a fixed or floating week (check your contract for which applies), giving access to the resort's accommodation and, through RCI, the option to exchange into other affiliated resorts.

Puerto Vallarta: The Area and Things to Do

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's longest-established beach destinations, and the area around the resort gives easy access to its main draws. Banderas Bay, about a kilometre from the resort, is the go-to spot for boat trips, seasonal whale watching and time on the water. Further along the coast, the Malecón boardwalk is lined with sculptures, seafront restaurants and galleries, while Old Town (Viejo Vallarta) offers cobblestone streets, colonial-era buildings and a dense cluster of independent restaurants and shops. For a change of pace, the El Salado Estuary is a wetland reserve good for kayaking and bird watching. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is roughly 10 km from the resort, which keeps transfer times short for most visitors.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya and are ready to move it on, or want to rent it out for a season, you list it yourself on BidMyTimeshare.com: you set the asking price, write the listing, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get the week in front of buyers.

Before you set a price, get the specifics from Barceló's owners' association or the resort's management directly: ask for the current transfer or resale fee, whether the resort (or RCI) holds a right of first refusal on resales, how long a transfer typically takes to process, and what the buyer will and won't inherit — for instance, whether an RCI affiliation carries over automatically or needs to be re-registered in the new owner's name. These details vary by contract vintage and aren't always the same for every unit, so confirm them in writing rather than assuming.

Renters, meanwhile, are mainly looking for clear week/season dates, confirmation of unit size and view, and a straightforward way to verify that the person renting to them is the actual owner on record — all of which is easier to establish through a direct, documented listing than through a verbal arrangement.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Sellers

Because this is an RCI-affiliated resort, buyers interested in exchange flexibility should ask sellers to confirm the unit's RCI membership status and points or week value before committing. Sellers should likewise have proof of ownership and the latest maintenance fee statement ready to share, since serious buyers will ask for both early in the conversation.

Getting There

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is about 10 km from the resort, making it a manageable transfer for international arrivals. The resort operates on Central Time, and most visitors book ground transport in advance through the resort or a known local provider rather than arranging it on arrival.