Welcome to a new destination of 100-mile touristic corridor, the splendor and exclusivity of Riviera Nayarit, consisting the municipalities of Bahía de Banderas, Compostela and San Blas, surrounding a range of impressive touristic spots and stunning innate scenery that adjoins the progressive hotel zones. Riviera Nayarit has 12,840 hotel rooms, over 60% of them belong to four-star to Grand Tourism categories. International Shopping and Dining all set amidst a fascinating Culture. Indeed a perfect vacation place for domestic and international tourists.

Attractive travelers’ places such as Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, Flamingos, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Punta de Mita, Islas Marietas, San Francisco, Sayulita, Lo de Marcos, Destiladeras, Rincón de Guayabitos and San Blas, among others, offer the “vacacionistas” more activities available to enjoy than in many other destinations combine: Visitors will get pleasure from ecotourism, cultural and adventure tourism, golf, Land and Water Adventures such as whale watching, fishing, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, and Nature Encounters. Moreover, experience the services of Luxury Spas, the majestic view of Golden beaches and 200 miles of Pacific Coastline, Seaside Pueblos.

The Riviera Nayarit has just the thing for a wonderful vacation.

Rivera Nayarit is the new destination of 100-mile touristic corridor comprising the municipalities of Bahía de Banderas, Compostela and San Blas, encompassing various touristic sites and spectacular natural scenery to be combined with the planned development of hotel zones geared towards premium domestic and international tourists.

Touristic areas such as Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, Flamingos, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Punta de Mita, Islas Marietas, San Francisco, Sayulita, Lo de Marcos, Destiladeras, Rincón de Guayabitos and San Blas, among others, offer the visitor with the wide array of activities of an integral tourist destination: ecotourism, cultural and adventure tourism, golf, whale watching, fishing, turtle release camps, gastronomy, canopy, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins and much more.

San Blas, a small fishing town in the state of Nayarit is a treasure to behold. It  is nestled in a swamp with jungles and mangroves that offers a natural habitat for snakes, crocodiles and birds. People come from all over North America to visit the Estuary, where migratory birds come all year round,  and watch all kinds and species of birds. Several species are endemic to the area, meaning they can only be found in San Blas and so it’s no wonder tourists flock to the area to see this. It is also in this area where huge crocodiles, jaguars and boa constrictors said to abound.

Apart from these, San Blas also offers beautiful virgin beaches lined with palm trees. Going to San Blas would feel like hitting too many birds in one stone, pun intended.

And yet another beautiful beach in mexico. It’s definitely one of the best things they can offer. Chacala is located in the city of Nayarit, about two hours north of Puerto Vallarta. A picturesque seascape, it has wide expanse of beautiful sandy beaches with gentle slopes,  palm tree lines that sway to the breeze,  the water doesn’t get too warm or cold no matter what the season is. Like all other small tourist destinations, Chacala is mainly a fishing town.  The locals also get by putting up beachside restos called palapa, a structure of a tent made of palm roofs and twigs where they serve seafood delights like tuna, shrimp, lobsters, fresh oysters and matching margarita, tequila or ice cold beer.

In Chacala, it is easy to forget time and just relish the relaxing ambience and cool breeze the place can offer.

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La Penita de Jaltemba in Nayarit is a  seaside community approximately 65 kilometers north of the airport Diaz Ordaz in Puerta Vallarta. This charming town of about 10,000 residents enjoy the pristine and almost exclusive beach to themselves. A fishing community, it thrives in the attention of foreigners beguiled and smitten by its charm.  It is more considered as a retirement place more than a short vacation getaway destination. In fact, there is a growing population of retired Canadians in the area. The locals are friendly and kind-hearted and their community embody the authentic mexican culture and tradition. There are also a number of hotels and resorts that can accommodate tourists who prefer a quiet and not-so-crowded destinations. A few decent restaurants are also available in the area.

Along the bay is a turtle sanctuary where turtles come and nest their eggs from late summer to December. You might want to time your visit between these period to see and experience this.

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Bahia de Banderas is the bay where you will find the famous tourist destination, Puerto Vallarta. The area affords over 42 miles of beaches and all the fantastic aquatic fun you can have in the ocean. The bay is one of the deepest in Mexico, at a depth of 3000 feet, and is the third largest natural bay in Mexico. It makes the list of one of the world’s largest bays as well.

The area is known for dolphin sitings, as well as, sea turtles, huge manta rays and many exotic fish. For this, it is a favorite spot among scuba enthusiasts and snorkelers as well. The Islas Marietas, a tiny island chain right off the coast, is home to several exotic birds, including the Blue Footed Booby.

Sparkling water in Nayarit

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With eco-minded travel becoming the hot trip idea, many are visiting this gorgeous coastal community because of it’s whale watching adventures. The area is both the breeding and birthing grounds for the Humpback Whale. These intriguing and breathtaking adventures take place beginning the first week of December and run through the end of March. While Whale watching season is only about four months, there are several tours and excursions for you to choose from.

Calm and tranquil beaches

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The bay is composed of land belonging to both mexican states of Jalisco and Nayarit. While the municipal seat is Valle de Banderas, the area is composed of several cities including Jarretaderas, San Juan de Abajo, Bucerias, San Jose de Valle, and San Vincente.

Map of the area

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The geological make up of the area, including a valley, create a wonderful opportunity for agriculture and livestock. The valley holds man cattle farms while abundant crops of corn, bean, rice and exotic fruits contribute to commerce. The fishing industry thrives along the coast both for local stocking and the tourist trade. The area offers a plenitude of tourist attractions, but also holds on to traditional culture and lifestyles that many visitors find so alluring.