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C O U R T E S Y C A R E Y E S cocentric seclusion may be the ultimate luxury. For those willing to adventure a bit off the grid, Mexico's Costalegre ("Happy Coast") offers one of the last largely undeveloped stretches of Pacific beach coastline. A long-shared secret among C-suite execs and celebs, who slip in and out on private airstrips, the 200-plus-mile run south of Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo has been quietly populating with a quartet of upscale, environmentally minded destinations. Sea turtle conservation, hidden white-sand beaches, and spotty Wi-Fi are among the "do not disturb" draws. Despite the region's forthcoming Chalacatepec International Airport (slated for late 2026 but currently accommodating private planes), the area is decidedly non-commercial. Gems in the rough, these low-key, high-end Jalisco resorts are tucked away along a labyrinth of dusty, pothole-laden side roads carved out of dense jungle. The trek often leaves even local guides in a dead-end tailspin—and that's the point. Like an elusive, exclusive afterparty, simply getting there is a sure sign that you have arrived. We've visited three of the region's most sought-after addresses, and preview the latest eco retreat soon to make its mark on Costalegre. E COASTING INTO COSTALEGRE Four haute eco beach destinations remarkably flying under the radar on Mexico's Pacific coastline. BY INGRID SCHMIDT Sol de Occidente, a castle for rent in Careyes, includes a private beach, screening room, and heliport.