Montage International, in partnership with developer DINE and LCA Capital, has officially broken ground on  Montage Punta Mita and Pendry Punta Mita, and branded residences within the 1,500-acre master-planned community of Punta Mita, a luxury destination on its own private peninsula in the west coast province of Nayarit, Mexico.

Set to open in 2027, Montage Punta Mita will feature 145 guestrooms and 62 Montage Residences and Pendry Punta Mita will feature 125 guestrooms and 32 Pendry Residences.

Montage Punta Mita (rendering top of post) will feature a design by Bernardi + Peschard Arquitectura, Idea Asociados and Girvin Associates that channels the natural surroundings. Amenities at the resort will include:

• the brand’s signature Spa Montage;
• a state-of-the-art fitness center;
• multiple dining destinations including a signature farm-to-table concept;
• resort and family pools;
• Compass Sports center offering pickleball, tennis and a variety of outdoor activities;
• flexible meeting and outdoor event spaces;
• and signature children’s program, Paintbox.

Timed to the groundbreaking, sales for the 62 branded Montage Residences have officially launched, offering homes from three to five bedrooms designed with up to 5,800 square feet of interior living space, complemented by views of the surrounding ocean landscape. Owners will have access to the residential amenities of the broader Punta Mita development, including two signature Jack Nicklaus golf courses, five residential beach clubs, ocean adventures through the Punta Mita Ocean Sports team, authentic culinary experiences and a schedule of owner-exclusive events.

Pendry Punta Mita will offer incredible design by Sordo Madaleno, Studio Munge and EDSA. The resort will feature Spa Pendry, multiple culinary options, a rooftop bar, a resort pool, outdoor and beach activities, flexible meeting and event spaces, a game room, and Paintbox, the brand’s signature children’s program. Pendry Punta Mita will include 32 Pendry Residences overlooking the La Lancha surf break.

“Today marks an exciting milestone, officially breaking ground in Punta Mita for both our Montage and Pendry brands,” said Alan J. Fuerstman, founder, chairman and CEO, Montage International. “Through our collaboration with DINE, we look forward to expanding our footprint in Mexico and bringing our signature hospitality and style of service to this extraordinary destination.”

“Montage Punta Mita and Pendry Punta Mita are at the forefront of Nayarit’s transformation and Punta Mita’s continued status as the premier second home and vacation destination in Mexico,” said Alejandro de la Barreda, CEO of DINE, one of Mexico’s premier real estate developers. “The continued demand for luxury accommodations and real estate offerings is a product of the laid-back lifestyle, unmatched oceanfront living and excellent level of service found within the gates. The forthcoming Montage Punta Mita and Pendry Punta Mita will offer everything travelers and residents are seeking in this exceptional coastal destination, through the lens of one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality company.”